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May 11th, 2007, 03:27 AM
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RO water
I just got my RO/DI unit and got it installed, my LFS's water was showing 28ppm of total disolved solids, im still rinsing out my new unit and im getting 30ppm. Was wondering what quality everone else is getting outta there units?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Fish, Cars, Computers, Camping 
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May 12th, 2007, 04:53 AM
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Re: RO water
I don't have a TDS meter but a fellow reefer checked the freshwater I bought from the LFS.,it was 8ppm.In my mind I don't think 28-30 is bad.I guest the closer to zero the better.What reading are you getting straight from the tap?
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May 12th, 2007, 05:41 AM
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Re: RO water
My tap water was 285, as long as im below 50 i think i'll be ok. i tested it today after i finished filling my 5 gallon jug and it was reading 27 so it's still getting a little better. my tds meter came with a calibration solution but no instructions on how to, but the package says it's factory calibrated.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Fish, Cars, Computers, Camping
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May 15th, 2007, 06:37 AM
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Re: RO water
Congrats on the buy Newb!!! How are things coming along with it???
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"Hello, mother. I come bearing a gift. I'll give you a hint. It's in my diaper and it's not a toaster." - Stewie Griffin
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 Gallon & 29 gallon; both completely empty!!! Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 months, research only Other Intrests: Playing Guitar, Music, My G/F, Our Dog
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May 15th, 2007, 03:02 PM
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Re: RO water
it's coming along great! im geating ready to hard plumb it in the furnace room where i have some 50 gallon barrels.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Fish, Cars, Computers, Camping
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May 16th, 2007, 01:04 AM
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Re: RO water
Post pics when you get it plumbed in.Might give some body some ideas.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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May 16th, 2007, 01:22 AM
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Re: RO water
i'll deffinetly post some pics, hopefully i'll be able to plumb it this weekend.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Fish, Cars, Computers, Camping
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#8
May 16th, 2007, 02:21 AM
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Re: RO water
That's just what I need...some more ideas...LOL. J/K!!!
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"Hello, mother. I come bearing a gift. I'll give you a hint. It's in my diaper and it's not a toaster." - Stewie Griffin
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 Gallon & 29 gallon; both completely empty!!! Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 months, research only Other Intrests: Playing Guitar, Music, My G/F, Our Dog
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May 20th, 2007, 07:19 AM
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Re: RO water
I get 0 ppm processed water with an input TDS read of 280 ppm after the prefilter but before the ro system.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects
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May 20th, 2007, 07:45 AM
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Re: RO water
I never thought about testing before the water hits the RO filters, i'll have to do that.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Fish, Cars, Computers, Camping
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