RODI Water - How long is it good for?

[wlmiller54]

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I just installed a RODI system, and started making water.

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<li>How long is RODI water good for?</li>
<li>How long is RODI SALT water good for?</li>
<li>Do I need to circulate the water or can it just sit?</li>
<li>Where do you get barrels from?</li>
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Thanks,

- William -

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

Most of us find barrels off of Craigslist. Yes, it needs to be circulated. As far as I know, RODI freshwater never expires as long as it's circulated. I generally don't make more saltwater than I can use within 2 weeks.

 

[schwaggs]

I keep about 50 gallons in a barrel from US plastics. I don't circulate my RODI but do circulate and airate my prepared salt water.

 

[elfloyd]

I always keep 32 gallons of salt water and RODI water on hand. I circulate the salt water and heat in the winter because it's in the garage, so it's at the correct temperature for water changes. I do not circulate the RODI but may start doing so.

 

[dme330i]

I keep RO water in a Brute container with lid. No circulation/aeration. Think it would stay good as long as nothing gets in it.

 

[smallblock]

I've noticed that my rodi will begin to have a smell if I don't circulate it. Others have confirmed this too. I leave a maxi jet 1200 in my 32 brute.