Buying prepped H20

Jacwil · Sep 30, 2009

AZDesertRat said: ↑

You need to test TDS not just phosphates. It could also contain ammonia from chloramines, copper from plumbing or any number of things. If the TDS is maybe 2% of the tap water TDS go for it but its still much more expensive than having your own RO/DI unit.

I figure my RO/DI water costs me just under two cents per gallon in actual water and sewer costs including the waste stream too. Figure in the capital cost of the RO/DI unit and filter replacements over a 3 to 5 year period and I'm still at maybe 5 cents a gallon or less and I have 100% total control of the water quality I produce.

If you purchase water, no matter what the source, you need a TDS meter and you need to use it every time you buy water. Vending machines do not fall under any health regulations in most areas so you are at the mercy of how well they maintain it. Often you are not getting what you think you are. If you muct purchase water, find a Water & Ice type store that is staffed, not a machine. Usually the are more than happy to test the TDS for you once you explain what its for. Still not as good as your own RO/DI but some level of comfort anyway.

At $149 its hard to pass on the Pro Plus found here:
SpectraPure Customer Appreciation SALE! 20% - 50% off

You won't find a better unit for anywhere near close to that.
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Thx for the info AZ...however ...I have spent over 2k in the last 3 months on this new hobby, and my wife will FLIP if I get another gadget. I know, I know...the savings in the end is huge, but FOR NOW, I will continue to buy water.

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