just bought and used a tds meter - how bad is my tap water?

[davidinga]

I just bought a TDS meter and it appears that my tap water contains72ppm (filtered water out of my fridgereads55ppm).Isthishorrible, average,good???

I am contemplating using tap water for filling up my new tank and was curious to see where the 72ppm or 55ppm stood in the grand scheme of things.

Thanks

 

[bruce 1]

You need 0 TDS so 72 is bad.

 

[KrisDeitz]

Don't use tap water. You will hate yourself later on. Either buy ro water or get a unit

 

[rdnelson]

His post count just went up. But I do agree. Get a RO/DI unit. Well worth it.

PFCDeitz;710822 wrote: Don't use tap water. You will hate yourself later on. Either buy ro water or get a unit

 

[KrisDeitz]

rdnelson99;710835 wrote: His post count just went up. But I do agree. Get a RO/DI unit. Well worth it.

He's trying. Doing it the right way now lol

 

[rdnelson]

pfcdeitz;710837 wrote: he's trying. Doing it the right way now lol

+1

 

[rtirado]

rdnelson99;710838 wrote: +1

+1

..lol

 

[davidinga]

rdnelson99;710835 wrote: His post count just went up.

come on guys :roll:




:new: none of the other forums I visit require so many posts before you can post in all the forums...

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

I can't believe it's that high for you. That seems REALLY high. I'm in Johns Creek and mine is only 38 from the tap. I filter to 0. While you could use tap water.....I wouldn't recommend it. The money you'll spend fighting the net results would be better spent on an RO/DI unit.

 

[rdnelson]

OK, we will give you a brake.

DavidinGA;710925 wrote: come on guys :roll:




:new: none of the other forums I visit require so many posts before you can post in all the forums...

 

[ff337]

There is a guy on another forum that only uses di and has an extremely successful tank.

 

[rdnelson]

If cost is an issue, got to

 

[acroholic]

DavidinGA;710925 wrote: none of the other forums I visit require so many posts before you can post in all the forums...

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[davidinga]

porpoiseaquatics;710929 wrote: I can't believe it's that high for you. That seems REALLY high. I'm in Johns Creek and mine is only 38 from the tap. I filter to 0. While you could use tap water.....I wouldn't recommend it. The money you'll spend fighting the net results would be better spent on an RO/DI unit.

Your about an hour and a half N of me. I'm assuming the surrounding ATL areas have better water plants?

 

[90galguy]

http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64482">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64482</a>

The above post has a BRS 5 RO/DI for $175. I have this exact unit and it runs wonderfully!

 

[davidinga]

thoughts on this ro/di refurbished unit for $120 (5th one down) -

 

[ff337]

80 bucks plus pay for filters.

 

[davidinga]

FF337;710976 wrote: 80 bucks plus pay for filters. http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64491">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64491</a>[/QUOTE]


Seems like a good deal but it's an hour and half away (one way). How much would the filters cost that are needed in that?

 

[islandreef]

RO/DI all the way man or buy it from somewhere. You will have a war on your hands with algae if you use tap water. In fresh water you can get away with that, but in salt dont even think about it.

 

[morganatlanta]

In the grand scheme of tap water, 72 ppm isn't bad at all. I've heard of places with 400+ ppm out of the tap. But, I'm not saying to use it in your tank. Get a filter. An API Tap Water Filter is an inexpensive alternative if you are space limited.