waste water from RO

[lriddell]

is there anything that i need to be aware of when using the bad water that usually goes down the drain.. i'm thinking of using that water in the washer. any problems that you know of?

 

[ReefWidowed]

I use it in my washing machine...but since it's pretty cold, I usually just use it on towels and sheets

 

[StanD]

If your source water to the RO is normal untreated tap water (no softener), the reject water can be high in dissolved carbonates and hardness factors. I used to give mine to the kid across the street for water changes in his African cichlid tank and they loved i.

StanD

 

[MeVsTheWorld]

I also use mine for the washing machine, so far our clothes are April Fresh...

 

[fambrough]

Laundry here, too. Also, house plants. Watering trees and shrubs, etc. in season. My fresh water tanks are planted, so I use it for them as well. My line is dripping into the washer right now as a matter of fact.

 

[Akronviper]

I use mine in the washer just dont forget about it, I flooded the basement a few times (wife not to happy..).

 

[funkyman]

I made my waste water line about 50' long, and use it for watering trees and such during the summer.

 

[SP12165]

Sorry for being a bit slow - but laundry? How does that work? Do you turn off the water going to the washing machine? Never thought about using the waste water - watering trees and plants is a great idea.

 

[Akronviper]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14232667#post14232667 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SP12165
Sorry for being a bit slow - but laundry? How does that work? Do you turn off the water going to the washing machine? Never thought about using the waste water - watering trees and plants is a great idea.

Just empty your waste line into the washing machine and pull out when full, You would not belive how much water your washing machine uses. It takes about 2.5 hrs for mine to fill up on waste water for a large load.

 

[SP12165]

Hey - you learn something every day! I'll give it a try