First time filling the tank

Kayak_Guy · 07/03/2007, 07:47 PM

Hi, again!

So I'll be starting my 55 this weekend.

Do I have to get all the water from an RO source?

Or can I fill the tank with my hose? (I'm running off a well with a softener)

bertoni · 07/03/2007, 08:06 PM

I use RO water. Both well water and tapwater can be a problem. You might not have any problems, though.

64Texan · 07/03/2007, 08:40 PM

I have used the vending machines (Glacier) in my area that advertise RO/DI with UV sterilization. The readout says when it was last serviced and it always seems to be recent, but who really knows?

No expert here, but I'd go with that option versus a well IMO. I don't know what the softener would bring to the table as far as good or bad...

I have a RO/DI now just waiting to get hooked up.

PJSEA · 07/03/2007, 08:54 PM

Recommend using RO water.
The well water may have other contaminants in it. The softener removes calcium and magnesium and replaces them with sodium.

Kayak_Guy · 07/03/2007, 11:28 PM

so I need to find a way to get 70+ gallons of RO water into my house??

Grins · 07/03/2007, 11:31 PM

Yes, which is why many choose to get their own Ro/Di unit.

Kayak_Guy · 07/03/2007, 11:33 PM

I have one attached to my sink, it still only pushes out about 12 gals an hour.

Grins · 07/03/2007, 11:39 PM

When you're ready for an upgrade this is a good one

http://airwaterice.com/product/1TYPHOONIII

Grins · 07/03/2007, 11:40 PM

UGH, I didn't know they wouldn't allow a link. Check into air water ice brand. the 1typhoonIII model

kau_cinta_ku · 07/03/2007, 11:44 PM

12 gals an hour is great. and yes it does take time to fill the tank up this way but is good in the long run IMO

and they don't alow links to other company's that arn't sponsors that is why it was removed

07/03/2007, 07:47 PM	#1
Kayak_Guy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 177	First time filling the tank Hi, again! So I'll be starting my 55 this weekend. Do I have to get all the water from an RO source? Or can I fill the tank with my hose? (I'm running off a well with a softener)

07/03/2007, 08:06 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I use RO water. Both well water and tapwater can be a problem. You might not have any problems, though. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

07/03/2007, 11:31 PM	#6
Grins Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 735	Yes, which is why many choose to get their own Ro/Di unit. __________________ R.A.S.O.C. : Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte Current Tank Info: 55g mixed reef

07/03/2007, 11:39 PM	#8
Grins Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 735	When you're ready for an upgrade this is a good one http://airwaterice.com/product/1TYPHOONIII __________________ R.A.S.O.C. : Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte Current Tank Info: 55g mixed reef

07/03/2007, 11:40 PM	#9
Grins Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 735	UGH, I didn't know they wouldn't allow a link. Check into air water ice brand. the 1typhoonIII model __________________ R.A.S.O.C. : Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte Current Tank Info: 55g mixed reef

07/03/2007, 08:40 PM	#3
64Texan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: McQueeney, TX. Posts: 63	I have used the vending machines (Glacier) in my area that advertise RO/DI with UV sterilization. The readout says when it was last serviced and it always seems to be recent, but who really knows? No expert here, but I'd go with that option versus a well IMO. I don't know what the softener would bring to the table as far as good or bad... I have a RO/DI now just waiting to get hooked up.

07/03/2007, 08:54 PM	#4
PJSEA Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pawleys Island, SC Posts: 295	Recommend using RO water. The well water may have other contaminants in it. The softener removes calcium and magnesium and replaces them with sodium.

07/03/2007, 11:28 PM	#5
Kayak_Guy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 177	so I need to find a way to get 70+ gallons of RO water into my house??

07/03/2007, 11:33 PM	#7
Kayak_Guy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 177	I have one attached to my sink, it still only pushes out about 12 gals an hour.

07/03/2007, 11:44 PM	#10
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	12 gals an hour is great. and yes it does take time to fill the tank up this way but is good in the long run IMO and they don't alow links to other company's that arn't sponsors that is why it was removed