When I first started I used treated tap city water. It's not as good as RODI but it worked. I've run RODI as a temporary setup as well when I didn't have a place to set it up. I don't think .50 a gal is too much, grocery store distilled is .80, plus if you visit often you'll have a good relationship with them which may lead to better deals, or at the very least, good insight into the hobby.
RO/DI or the tap
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Xavibear
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I live in an apartment. I hook my rodi about once a week to the kitchen sink. I make about 10 gallons of water, then unhook the rodi and put it away. It doesn't need to be permanently attached.
I started out using tap. Very low tis water out of tap, usually under 30ppm. I found that that wasn't good enough the hard way.
I started out using tap. Very low tis water out of tap, usually under 30ppm. I found that that wasn't good enough the hard way.
I really appreciate all of the feedback and information.
Definitely going RODI. My house is pretty small and I have 1 little guy & 1 on the way so not loving the idea of having a bucket of water in the kitchen or bathroom for any duration of time.
My basement though. That'll work. I imagine I'll use the cold water line from the washing machine. It's a copper pipe that ties into a metal shut-off which then is connected to a hose. I'd prefer not to pierce it with a saddle valve so looking at the go between connectors (that require the most minimal amount of plumbing expertise) and I think the hose & Y combo from "theh2oguru" might do it, or perhaps the ez tap quick connects from buckeyehydro. Links below.
Does it make sense to disconnect the cold washer hose & then connect it to one of these adaptors which could be use for the source for the RO DI? Is there potentially a connector adapotor like this at the local hardware store or LFS so i could set this up ahead of buying an RO/DI? Or will these guys i'm showing here work?
http://theh2oguru.com/accessories/water-connection-adaptors/hose-and-y-combo.html
http://www.buckeyehydro.com/feedwater-fittings/
Thanks again
Definitely going RODI. My house is pretty small and I have 1 little guy & 1 on the way so not loving the idea of having a bucket of water in the kitchen or bathroom for any duration of time.
My basement though. That'll work. I imagine I'll use the cold water line from the washing machine. It's a copper pipe that ties into a metal shut-off which then is connected to a hose. I'd prefer not to pierce it with a saddle valve so looking at the go between connectors (that require the most minimal amount of plumbing expertise) and I think the hose & Y combo from "theh2oguru" might do it, or perhaps the ez tap quick connects from buckeyehydro. Links below.
Does it make sense to disconnect the cold washer hose & then connect it to one of these adaptors which could be use for the source for the RO DI? Is there potentially a connector adapotor like this at the local hardware store or LFS so i could set this up ahead of buying an RO/DI? Or will these guys i'm showing here work?
http://theh2oguru.com/accessories/water-connection-adaptors/hose-and-y-combo.html
http://www.buckeyehydro.com/feedwater-fittings/
Thanks again
gone fishin
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I found the adapter at my local hardware store near the water filter section. My area has hard water so most of stores have a fairly extensive section for filters and fittings. The "Y" should be a fairly common item.
dkeller_nc
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You can get a hose-bib "Y" connector with shut-off valves at any home supply store. Regarding safety with little ones around - you might want to consider a 30 gallon trash can to hold your product water. Those are a lot more inaccessible to toddlers than 5 gallon buckets (there's a reason for the warning labels).
If you really want to be cautious, simply buy a brute trash can with a lid, drill two holes through the lid and the rim of the can on opposite sides, and wire the lid shut with some florist's wire. It'll be slightly more inconvenient to get into the can for water changes, but more secure than just the lid alone.
If you really want to be cautious, simply buy a brute trash can with a lid, drill two holes through the lid and the rim of the can on opposite sides, and wire the lid shut with some florist's wire. It'll be slightly more inconvenient to get into the can for water changes, but more secure than just the lid alone.
I hooked mine up to the cold faucet of the washer. No plumber needed. Just get a Y and hook one part up to the washer and the other side to the rodi. Just get a Y that you can turn off or on for each side. I got mine from lowes for a couple dollars.
something like one of these.
http://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Watering-Irrigation-Hose-Connectors-Fittings/N-5yc1vZbx5n
http://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Watering-Irrigation-Hose-Connectors-Fittings/N-5yc1vZbx5n
NSimpkins
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I agree with most RODI is a must. When I first started I unhooked mine after each use by using a faucet diverted. I recently went the permanent connection route by installing under one of my bathroom sinks. Left enough line so that bucket goes in the the tub so even if I forget to turn off (which I have many a time) no more mess.
There are some great videos on BRS website that show the different options. Wasn't as daunting after watching.
There are some great videos on BRS website that show the different options. Wasn't as daunting after watching.
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