RODI water compared to distilled

[Trex22seg]

I have herd lots of opinons saying rodi water is the way to go but i was wondering if you can use distiled i have herd that you can. what are the pros and cons. thanks

 

[MilkWeed18]

If you have a big tank consider buying a rodi unit because its cheaper and you dont have to carry jugs from the store all the time. Distilled is okay just check it with a tds meter just in case.

 

[jeffreylesser]

RO/DI and distilled water are essentially the same thing. The goal is pure H20 without impuritues. Distilled water accomplishes this through boiling, and RO/DI accomplishes this through filtration. With an RO/DI unit you will save money in the long run, save time by not having to go to the store, and you are also in better control of the final product.

 

[89Foxbody]

It's definitely worth it in the long run to buy your own RO/DI unit. I'm buying RO water at Wal-Mart @ 78 cents a gallon, and I go through 15-20 gallons a month. After a year the unit will pay for itself.