Warlock Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hi, N00b question.. i know i need to use DI or RO water for my tank.. (no tank started yet.. research phase at moment) my question is.. how is the water our of the dispensers at Grocery Store or those Windmill water by the gallon places? it says its RO water.. is that true? just wondering.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Cob Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 You need to use RO/DI water. You can use those stations, many do and have but I would invest in a RO/DI unit or use your LFS. The problem with those stations is they forget to change filters or mark that they did when they didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 You need to use RO/DI water. You can use those stations, many do and have but I would invest in a RO/DI unit or use your LFS. The problem with those stations is they forget to change filters or mark that they did when they didn't. yes.. now that was what i thinking.. about the stations.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woods Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 most of the LFS have RO/DI water and they do have a vested interest in your tank staying stable where the stations do not. So like Mr Cob says, invest in your own unit or use one of your LFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zilkerfish Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Most LFS also sell premixed salt water for your water changes, then you'll only need RO/DI water for toping off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+C Lo Slice Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 If a saltwater tank is something you feel commited to and plan on being involved in for some time, your own RO/DI unit will be invaluable. I had one installed when I bought my house in March for my own consumption. Once I decided to start a tank a month later, it made the purchase even better. Especially because I only have one LFS near me and I'm as lazy as it comes when it comes to leaving my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 how is the water stored? in a bucket or a tank> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Most of the grocery store/walmart water dispensers are only RO as well, not DI. Stick to your local fish store, all of them are a great source of RO/DI if you don't have your own unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 oh wait!.. ro/di.. means its a mix.. i thought ( / ) was saying ro or di.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJones Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Exactly. The water goes through an RO unit first, and then goes through the DI filter. This ensures the most impurities are removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickH Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) No, DI means de-ionized or something like that. Its an extra filtration process. Trust the others here, a good RO/DI unit is worth its weight in gold....and if your in an area like I am (RR) plan on changing your DI resin often. I have to about every 6 months. I bought a spectrapure unit, but the BRS ones are just as good and you can build your own kit. The more filtration the better. The GPD thing is kinda a preference. I only have a 40gpd unit but Ive got a smaller tank and I make my water 5g at a time so Im in no hurry. Edited November 18, 2011 by DerrickH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) +1 on the worth it's weight in gold part. Higher upstart but lower costs down the line. Plus it saves your back and the frequent trips to pick up water, where more often than not you're tempted to buy more stuff! Edited November 18, 2011 by JeeperTy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 i live in an apartment.. i don't want to make changes to the place since it is not mine.. are they easy to set up.. i guess i could google it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickH Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I live in an apartment as well. I have mine hooked up to my washing machine outlet using a "Y" splitter found at walmart in the garden section. The waste line just shoved in the washer drain hole in the wall. If you dont have washer and dryer hookups then you may be in trouble....Think there is a faucet adapter you could use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 derrick.. then no bueno.. i don't have washer connection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJones Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I just hook mine up to the sink whenever I want to use it. I am sure there is an adapter made for it, but I just went to the plumbing aisle at HD and made my own out of a few parts, pretty simple to do. I stick the drain line in the sink drain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I tapped one unit underneath my sink and left the nozzel under instead of mounting it, just hook the spout on the bottle and a rubber band over the "trigger" and away I go filling buckets.... Lucky for me where I work my boss has a huge tank so I just get water at work for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaarrrggg Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 There are adapters you can get for sinks. I bought one from AquaFX that screws onto a faucet and then has a little value that let's you switch between regular water coming out or it going to the RODI filter. No plumbing required! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaarrrggg Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Oh and you'll also need something to store your new saltwater in too. Most recommend a Brute trashcan (from hardware store.) You'll need a pump and heater in there as well. SW needs to be constantly moved to stay fresh...and then the heater will get it to the same temp as your tank before you add it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesreyn Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 If a saltwater tank is something you feel commited to and plan on being involved in for some time, your own RO/DI unit will be invaluable. I had one installed when I bought my house in March for my own consumption. Once I decided to start a tank a month later, it made the purchase even better. Especially because I only have one LFS near me and I'm as lazy as it comes when it comes to leaving my house. I thought di was bad for you to drink. I hope you have your drinking water coming out before it goes through the di resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerrickH Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I drink RO/DI water and Im fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+C Lo Slice Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 If a saltwater tank is something you feel commited to and plan on being involved in for some time, your own RO/DI unit will be invaluable. I had one installed when I bought my house in March for my own consumption. Once I decided to start a tank a month later, it made the purchase even better. Especially because I only have one LFS near me and I'm as lazy as it comes when it comes to leaving my house. I thought di was bad for you to drink. I hope you have your drinking water coming out before it goes through the di resin. I've never heard that before. I've been doing it since March so I sure hope that's not true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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