type of water

[garyw68]

what is the best type of water you can get to do top-offs from the grocery store?

 

[garyw68]

bump

 

[bjonesjr1]

Use their water machine outside if they have one, thats what I use

 

[zenzence]

grocery store water is hit and miss! It really depends on how often they change their filters. I am sure you heard this many times but purchasing your own home ro/di filter is as good as it gets, if you have the money. If not grocery store water is ok just a little way more expensive in the long run.

Check out HBwatersystems.com

 

[garyw68]

I tested the water from those water machines and the reading is too high on my tds meter. i think you can get the distilled instead using ro/di. I just hate running to my LFS because it is not very local. Thanks

 

[garyw68]

I have a ro unit in my home but not the di. the reading on my tds is 11. I hate using it because the water I get from the LFS is 0. I would just like to keep putting in the best water.

 

[mbbuna]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7018157#post7018157 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by garyw68
I have a ro unit in my home but not the di. the reading on my tds is 11. I hate using it because the water I get from the LFS is 0. I would just like to keep putting in the best water.

i would just get an add on DI

http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/

 

[garyw68]

Thanks. I didnââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢t realize it was so cheap. I will order one tonight.

 

[zenzence]

one of the best things you can do for your tank

 

[garyw68]

but in the mean time, what can I use from the store? Can I use distilled or what?

 

[mbbuna]

yes distilled

 

[PatMayo]

I used certified distillled water from the grocery store for many months, it came in gallon jugs and worked very well. I tested it with my TDS meter and every gallon always came up zero. I paid a couple more cents than the other "plain" distilled water but it was worth it.

Regards,

Pat