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fali · 11-24-2007, 12:04 AM

Whats a worst case senario if you only use tap? This probably the billionth time someone asking this but i can't find a thread.

ANCHIENT MARINER · 11-24-2007, 01:35 PM

lots and lots of green hair algae and other chemicals not good for your fish

bigbris1 · 11-26-2007, 02:57 AM

1. RO/DI unit pays for itself
2. You can find a used setup for south of $50
3. You can explain that you'll never have to buy drinking water again!*
4. Show pictures of the sludge the prefilters catch to naysayers
5. Don't EVER use tap water, you'll regret it without even knowing
6. RO/DI unit pays for itself, it's like the Flowbee (snicker)
7. No, seriously, RO/DI unit pays for itself
8. You can always resell it if all fails
9. Makes great ice
10. RO/DI unit pays for itself*

*just make sure you bypass the DI when making drinking water.

I bought my RO/DI unit for $35 used, then bought new filters, membrane, upgraded GPH to 100 & once I showed my wife (& everyone who comes over) the prefilter, there are no arguments. I used to be an avid tap water drinker/tank topperoffer.

roncgizmo · 11-26-2007, 03:18 AM

Then again, that green cap water label reads "made from RO"...it might me RO waste..

Like The big MD is 100% beef...lol

BTW, whats the best place to buy replacement RO parts? (filter, ETC)

bigbris1 · 11-26-2007, 01:49 PM

There are a few vendors here that sell RO parts. I get mine from AquariumWaterFilters which is where my filter came from.

bigbris1 · 11-26-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fali


	Whats a worst case senario if you only use tap? This probably the billionth time someone asking this but i can't find a thread.

This thread convinced me

Edit: There was a nasty pic of a prefilter that has since been removed. Looked like it was dipped in mud after 10 months of use in Brooklyn. I showed it to my wife & she was sold!

roncgizmo · 11-26-2007, 02:02 PM

Thanks.

fali · 11-26-2007, 11:50 PM

How long would it take for these dangerous effects to happen? Aside from hair and slime algae, suppose you continue to use tap how long would it take the water to destroy my tank? Has anyone used tap water with ill effects? Just curious.

saltman123 · 11-27-2007, 02:29 PM

What is a good RO/DI unit to buy? I would want something that controls the water so I don't have to check it all the time and worry about it overflowing.

11-26-2007, 02:57 AM	#23
bigbris1 Algae Farmer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,124 Reefer Ratings: (36) Friends: (0)	1. RO/DI unit pays for itself 2. You can find a used setup for south of $50 3. You can explain that you'll never have to buy drinking water again!* 4. Show pictures of the sludge the prefilters catch to naysayers 5. Don't EVER use tap water, you'll regret it without even knowing 6. RO/DI unit pays for itself, it's like the Flowbee (snicker) 7. No, seriously, RO/DI unit pays for itself 8. You can always resell it if all fails 9. Makes great ice 10. RO/DI unit pays for itself* *just make sure you bypass the DI when making drinking water. I bought my RO/DI unit for $35 used, then bought new filters, membrane, upgraded GPH to 100 & once I showed my wife (& everyone who comes over) the prefilter, there are no arguments. I used to be an avid tap water drinker/tank topperoffer. __________________

11-26-2007, 01:49 PM	#25
bigbris1 Algae Farmer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,124 Reefer Ratings: (36) Friends: (0)	There are a few vendors here that sell RO parts. I get mine from AquariumWaterFilters which is where my filter came from. __________________

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11-24-2007, 12:04 AM	#21
fali need tank crash insurance Join Date: May 2007 Location: queens Posts: 290 Reefer Ratings: (30) Friends: (0)	Whats a worst case senario if you only use tap? This probably the billionth time someone asking this but i can't find a thread.

11-24-2007, 01:35 PM	#22
ANCHIENT MARINER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Yonkers Posts: 278 Reefer Ratings: (4) Friends: (4)	lots and lots of green hair algae and other chemicals not good for your fish

11-26-2007, 03:18 AM	#24
roncgizmo Thats Mr. Clown to you! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Clifton NJ Posts: 260 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	Then again, that green cap water label reads "made from RO"...it might me RO waste.. Like The big MD is 100% beef...lol BTW, whats the best place to buy replacement RO parts? (filter, ETC)

11-26-2007, 02:02 PM	#27
roncgizmo Thats Mr. Clown to you! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Clifton NJ Posts: 260 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	Thanks.

11-26-2007, 11:50 PM	#28
fali need tank crash insurance Join Date: May 2007 Location: queens Posts: 290 Reefer Ratings: (30) Friends: (0)	How long would it take for these dangerous effects to happen? Aside from hair and slime algae, suppose you continue to use tap how long would it take the water to destroy my tank? Has anyone used tap water with ill effects? Just curious.

11-27-2007, 02:29 PM	#29
saltman123 Salt Reefer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 111 Reefer Ratings: (3) Friends: (0)	What is a good RO/DI unit to buy? I would want something that controls the water so I don't have to check it all the time and worry about it overflowing.