Kitchen Faucet Filtration system??

[marine430]

I was at the store yesterday and was wondering if This Kitchen Faucet Filtration system would filter my tap water enough until I can get a RODI system at the very least an RO system? Here is the info on it.




http://www.homedepot.com/p/Filtrete...tion-System-3US-PS01/203582800#specifications






Filtrete Under-Sink Advanced Water Filtration System. Now you can have cleaner, great tasting water at your convenience, fresh from your tap. Filtrete under-sink water filtration products are easy to install, with no mess, long lasting replacement filters that can be changed with just a twist. And using filtered water from home as an alternative to bottled water. You will need an adjustable wrench and a screw driver. Turn off the cold water supply and remove supply line to faucet using wrench. Install push-in fittings to faucet and cold water supply line. Install filter mounting bracket to area under sink. Install filter to mounting bracket. Cut tubing to length to fit between filter and supply line and from filter to faucet. Connect the tubing. Turn on water supply and enjoy cleaner, better tasting water.
"¢Removes parasitic cysts to provide healthier water. Parasitic cysts may or may not be in your water
"¢Provides ENHANCED reduction of chlorine taste & odor, sand, sediment, rust, and soil
"¢Filters up to 2,000 gal./ 1.5gpm flow rate
"¢Installs in less than 30 minutes and offers 6-month filter life
"¢Water Filtration Technology- Carbon
"¢0.5 Micron Rating.



My LFS went under and I don't have a close place to get RODI water anymore. I was also doing some reading on the API tap water Filter also. I guess at the very least I can buy the water at the supermarket for .30 cents a gal.




I have a mixed reef if this helps

 

[Bilk]

What's the system volume? How much top off water does it need per day? If it's a smallish tank and sump, use distilled water from the pharmacy or supermarket. Maybe there's a water distillery in the area. Buy 5g containers. They will probably deliver.

 

[Gandolfe]

It won't filter out the chemicals that an R/O will, like chlorine, nitrates, and others, etc..

 

[dkeller_nc]

My vote is "no". While such a system is better than using tap water and a chloramine neutralizer like Prime, it won't remove dissolved ions, so using it for evaporation make-up will be disastrous over time.

If the issue is a plumbing connection and/or space, have you considered the RO Buddie from Aquatic Life? With the optional DI cartridge, it will produce water that's more than adequate for your reef tank.

 

[Kearnel]

I have to agree with no on that, I did the whole brita thing to do top ups, no good at all. I don't have an ro/di system yet as I need to remove a softner first, it's in my way. I just go to a water store with the jugs, fill em and bring em home, sucks cause it's inconvenient but it's easier than the headache dirty water will cause.

 

[Breadman03]

Spectrapure factory refurb unit.

 

[marine430]

My vote is "no". While such a system is better than using tap water and a chloramine neutralizer like Prime, it won't remove dissolved ions, so using it for evaporation make-up will be disastrous over time.

If the issue is a plumbing connection and/or space, have you considered the RO Buddie from Aquatic Life? With the optional DI cartridge, it will produce water that's more than adequate for your reef tank.

The RO Buddy I was reading about that. I can use that with any sink because its portable right?

 

[marine430]

What's the system volume? How much top off water does it need per day? If it's a smallish tank and sump, use distilled water from the pharmacy or supermarket. Maybe there's a water distillery in the area. Buy 5g containers. They will probably deliver.

I have a 40gal tank. I don't know what the system volume is.

 

[bertoni]

I think that filter is fine for improving the taste of tap water, but I agree that it leaves a lot behind in the water that I would like removed.

 

[dkeller_nc]

The RO Buddy I was reading about that. I can use that with any sink because its portable right?

Yep, and its compact size and carrying handle makes it very popular with apartment reefers. The downside is that there's not a lot of carbon filtration capacity, and you have to buy an additional cartridge to get deionization capability. But all in all a good, basic RO unit.