Water Question - What would you do?

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  1. ccscscpc

    ccscscpc Millepora

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    I made about 25 gallons of RO/DI water for a water change over the last few weeks and just now realized my TDS reading was 1 on the water.

    I changed all filters on my RO/DI unit and am now getting TDS readings of 0.

    What would you do....use the water with TDS reading of 1 or ditch it all and make all new water with TDS reading of 0 for my water change coming up?

    Thanks!
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I don't think it is that much of an issue, so i would use it.
     
  4. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Use it..... USe it....USE it....USE It....USE IT....Sorry got carried away.
     
  5. sollie7

    sollie7 Millepora

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  6. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    I'd use it, but according to a very reliable source (AZDesertRat) RO/DI water you make at home typically works out to around 5 cents a gallon, so you would just be throwing away $1.25, if you dumped it. Just something to consider.
     
  7. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    If you don't feel safe using it, don't. Personally, I would probably keep it for emergencies or drink it.
     
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  9. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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  10. map95003

    map95003 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    If it's easy to get rid of it, I'd water the plants or dump it in the washing machine. Using it is probably not that big of a deal either, but if you toss it you're not loosing much $$
     
  11. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I'd use it, but I have no where to really dump it, if I didn't want it. I guess if I had a higher reading & needed to dump it, I would go out to the ally beside my house & do so.
     
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  12. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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