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Old 02-07-2010, 11:15 PM
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Brooklyn Nitrates

ok found my nitrate problem it is in my water what is the best way of getting it out the tap water i am using a tap water filter and its still high decided to test it today.
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Old 02-07-2010, 11:23 PM
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A tap water filter will do squat for Nitrates,Please invest in a RO/DI system.
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Old 02-07-2010, 11:43 PM
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what is a good and simple system
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Old 02-07-2010, 11:47 PM
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Re: Nitrates

www.airicewater.com or www.thefilterguys.biz

Lots of info on their websites and very helpful over the phone. Another option would be to get RO/DI water from a local fish store. Should only a few bucks for 5 gallons.
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Old 02-08-2010, 02:05 AM
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will like to know what is the best cost effective RO/DI system out there
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Old 02-08-2010, 03:19 AM
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What kind of tap water filter?
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a tap water filter will do squat for nitrates,please invest in a ro/di system.
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Old 02-08-2010, 04:54 AM
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bulkreefsupply has good deals
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Old 02-08-2010, 07:25 AM
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I got a 100 gpd Water General RO/DI unit on ebay for $150 shipped with a float valve and pressure gauge. Its been a great unit so far. The only thing I would of done different was to go with the 75 gpd cause it produces less waste water per gallon of good water. HTH
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You can find cheap units on eBay.
I've had my Typhoon III from AirWaterIce.com for 5 years. I replaced the membrane this year because I wanted the 150gpd membrane (higher rejection rate). I like the clear cannisters so I can visually see when it's time to replace the sediment filter, and it has a membrane flush built in.
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