RO Vs. Distilled

pete620 · 08/22/2007, 01:59 PM

Are there any downfalls to using distilled water over RO water. I am currently buying RO water from a local grocery store, but I can get distiled water from another source for less.

I know the easiest answer is to buy an RO/DI unit, but I don't have the funds right now.

Thanks in advance.

barbra · 08/22/2007, 02:05 PM

No problem with distilled whatsoever. The only detractant is the cost, as you pointed out an RO/DI unit is a cheaper long-term solution.

pete620 · 08/22/2007, 02:20 PM

Thanks.

On a side note, are you a member of the Hampton Roads Reef Club?
I recently moved to Newport News VA and am planning on joining as soon as I have a day off on the same day as a meeting.

barbra · 08/22/2007, 02:35 PM

Yes, I am. I have seen you on here before as a matter of fact, you're here working on a project as I recall and I was interested in it but I don't recall what it was, am I right?

I have never made a meeting myself since none have yet coincided with my schedule.

bertoni · 08/22/2007, 02:35 PM

Distilled water is likely okay, although it can and often does get contaminated somewhere along the line. It's probably safe enough, though.

pete620 · 08/22/2007, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by barbra
Yes, I am. I have seen you on here before as a matter of fact, you're here working on a project as I recall and I was interested in it but I don't recall what it was, am I right?

I have never made a meeting myself since none have yet coincided with my schedule.

No project that I can think of. I got a job as a historical interpreter so I moved to VA.

barbra · 08/22/2007, 02:54 PM

Sorry, must be someone else

kevin2000 · 08/22/2007, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bertoni
Distilled water is likely okay, although it can and often does get contaminated somewhere along the line. It's probably safe enough, though.

Distilled water is adequate for any reef tank .. just expensive.

08/22/2007, 01:59 PM	#1
pete620 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 142	RO Vs. Distilled Are there any downfalls to using distilled water over RO water. I am currently buying RO water from a local grocery store, but I can get distiled water from another source for less. I know the easiest answer is to buy an RO/DI unit, but I don't have the funds right now. Thanks in advance.

08/22/2007, 02:35 PM	#5
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Distilled water is likely okay, although it can and often does get contaminated somewhere along the line. It's probably safe enough, though. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

08/22/2007, 02:05 PM	#2
barbra Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Beach, VA Posts: 1,408	No problem with distilled whatsoever. The only detractant is the cost, as you pointed out an RO/DI unit is a cheaper long-term solution.

08/22/2007, 02:20 PM	#3
pete620 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 142	Thanks. On a side note, are you a member of the Hampton Roads Reef Club? I recently moved to Newport News VA and am planning on joining as soon as I have a day off on the same day as a meeting.

08/22/2007, 02:54 PM	#7
barbra Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Beach, VA Posts: 1,408	Sorry, must be someone else