Drinking RO water

[Ou8me2]

This is really a no win thread which will be argued both ways. I just don't understand people. If you are worried about how much waste water, then why not get a RO/DI that has a better ratio? I know they cost more but it just baffles me that someone will spend 800 on a controller and tons of expensive things for the tank and cheap out on a RO/DI unit.

I know Spectra pure has this disclaimer on their site

Warning: Spectrapure does not recommend drinking water produced from deionization (DI) as DI resins are typically not made of food grade approved material.

That's good enough to convince me and the taste is rather horrible anyways. I'm sure the plants or lawn don't mind, or even using it for a load of laundry, washing the car. :lol:

I'm all for saving a buck or two, but no one said this hobby was cheap. :rollface:

 

[babnika]

i have an ro unit just for drinking
that has a(Inline Remineralization cartridge) - Re Mineralize, Alkalize and Ionize your ultra purified water.
_______ has conducted much research and chosen this remineralization cartridge carefully to provide to its past and future customers. This unique remineralization cartridge utilizes 100% naturally sourced minerals, which is extremely important. The natural (non man-made) minerals released back into the ultra purified water are 100% bio available - meaning your body can absorb and utilize the healthy minerals to their maximum potential. The minerals added back into the water also alkalize the water, boosting the pH to a perfect healthy alkaline level - between 8.0 and 9.5 pH. When ultra purified water is remineralized and its pH raised the water will also become ionized. Water naturally "clusters" into approximately sixteen H2O molecules but when water becomes ionized the water clusters become much smaller forming clusters of eight or less. These smaller water clusters make hydration possible on a cellular level which means that hydration occurs more rapidly and thoroughly throughout the entire body. We at _______ think that's pretty neat!

 

[CStrickland]

i have an ro unit just for drinking
that has a(Inline Remineralization cartridge) - Re Mineralize, Alkalize and Ionize your ultra purified water.
_______ has conducted much research and chosen this remineralization cartridge carefully to provide to its past and future customers. This unique remineralization cartridge utilizes 100% naturally sourced minerals, which is extremely important. The natural (non man-made) minerals released back into the ultra purified water are 100% bio available - meaning your body can absorb and utilize the healthy minerals to their maximum potential. The minerals added back into the water also alkalize the water, boosting the pH to a perfect healthy alkaline level - between 8.0 and 9.5 pH. When ultra purified water is remineralized and its pH raised the water will also become ionized. Water naturally "clusters" into approximately sixteen H2O molecules but when water becomes ionized the water clusters become much smaller forming clusters of eight or less. These smaller water clusters make hydration possible on a cellular level which means that hydration occurs more rapidly and thoroughly throughout the entire body. We at _______ think that's pretty neat!

Is it gluten free tho?

 

[johnike]

:lmao:

 

[SFish]

This is really a no win thread which will be argued both ways. I just don't understand people. If you are worried about how much waste water, then why not get a RO/DI that has a better ratio? I know they cost more but it just baffles me that someone will spend 800 on a controller and cheap out on a RO/DI unit.

I know Spectra pure has this disclaimer on their site

That's good enough to convince me and the taste is rather horrible anyways. I'm sure the plants or lawn don't mind, or even using it for a load of laundry, washing the car. :lol:

Never said anything about drinking RO/DI water or the amount of waste made by the filter. I only asked if RO water is safe drink. Not sure what the rant is about.

 

[CStrickland]

Never said anything about drinking RO/DI water or the amount of waste made by the filter.

Or did you?

That's what makes me wonder about distilled water for drinking and people that use it for their fish tanks.

The only thing I don't like so far is not being abe to run the extra RO to save on waste water.

 

[CODE3EMT]

Soooooo why we're all bantering on water..... I have a question.

Is RO/DI water the same as soft water? Like the system some have in their homes or upper scale hotels.

What exactly is the difference?

And I have drank soft water at the Holiday Inn before......... and it taste like a salt lick.

 

[Ou8me2]

Never said anything about drinking RO/DI water or the amount of waste made by the filter. I only asked if RO water is safe drink. Not sure what the rant is about.

It wasn't directed at you.:spin2: Clearly RO water is Safe to drink. I may have had a few beers but I thought I seen some arguing over DI water :beer: or I'm in a totally different thread. :spin1:

 

[SFish]

Or did you?

Where does it say can I drink RO/DI water? I was wondering if distilled water that you buy from the store was as clean as RO/DI water made from say a BRS filter for fish tank use. Also I was not complaining about the waste I was saying I want to run two membranes. I hardly call that a complaint. Just looking for ways to increase efficiency. If was complaining I would have said at 4:1 (I plan to make 100gals at a time) that's 400gals of waste water that I have to pay for plus the 100gals or something along those lines.

 

[SFish]

LOL

I'm sorry I posted this question. This has gotten out of control.

 

[RWEngineer]

LOL

I'm sorry I posted this question. This has gotten out of control.

And there seems to be no discussion of the original question.

 

[SFish]

Thank you

The mods need to lock it up

 

[Ghost25]

The WHO put out a report on the effects of consuming demineralized water. I think some of the negatives may have been exaggerated.http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/nutrientschap12.pdf

They list possible problems with consuming DI water:

• Direct effects on the intestinal mucous membrane, metabolism and mineral homeostasis or
other body functions. (One study showed in increase in urine production and some changes to salt concentrations in blood)
• Little or no intake of calcium and magnesium from low-mineral water. (The paper admits water is not a signifacnt source of either, many foods have more calcium or magnesium in a meal than you get from gallons of water)
• Low intake of other essential elements and microelements. (Again when compared to foods water is not a significant source of microelements)
• Loss of calcium, magnesium and other essential elements in prepared food. (This is just as true with soft water but obviously not a huge issue for many with soft water)
• Possible increased dietary intake of toxic metals. (Only an issue if you plumb your house with DI water, anyway PEX won't leach. Many municipal water sources already have elevated metals see: Flint MI this is from old mains pipes)

I drink DI water semi regularly, personally I like the taste and think it actually has a stronger taste than some tap water. Most claims by people saying its dangerous are overstated, I can find studies that show breathing indoor air is dangerous (it is) or eating browned meat is carcinogenic (it is) but the risks are minor.

The difference in osmolarity between soda and tap water is far greater than the difference between tap water and DI water. You get plenty of nutrients and ions from your food, far more than you miss out on by drinking DI water.

To those citing their work as proof that they're right: get a grip. Injecting IV fluids doesn't make you an expert on anything expert injecting fluids, being a pathophysiologist doesn't make you right. If you disagree, well I work in a molecular biology lab so there.