Heating RO/DI water

[alharrison]

I've been reading how everyone recommends an RO/DI water system. I'm looking into getting a 4-stage RO/DI 100GPD system. Will this work? I have a 55gal reef tank right now and I will be using the RO/DI system for water changes. Also since the filter system is hooked up to your cold water line, how do you heat the water to safe temperatures to put it in your tank? I'm thinking of wrapping heat tape like you use to wrap your pipes so they don't freeze. I would wrap it around the outside of my plastic bucket. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[chichimom79]

I just throw a little heater and a powerhead in the bucket I am mixing saltwater in. Room temp should be fine for top-off water.

 

[Ted]

I bought a couple of small heaters at Walmart. They dont even have adjustments, package says for 78 degree water. I put one in each bucket with a powerhead for my new saltwater. The top off is room temp.

 

[poksal]

About the same here.. I run RODI into a plastic trash can with a heater and small pump. My ATO is room temp. I add the salt to the trash can the day before I do a water change.