RO/DI Question

Azazael13 · 05/22/2007, 12:10 PM

I am finally getting a Ro/DI system (this one ) and had a question about the waste water. Is this water still safe for things like water the yard or the intial stages of curing DiY rock?

AZDesertRat · 05/22/2007, 12:14 PM

Absolutely. It has been through a sediment filter and a carbon filter so it is suitable for just about anything. It will be 20 to 25% higher in TDS than tap water but will have had any chlorine and volatile organic chemicals removed so its even good fro drinking.

Azazael13 · 05/22/2007, 12:17 PM

just the person I was hoping would reply. I thought it would be safe for most things but wanted to check. I thought I had even heard about a way of using it in the washing machine, might have to research that.

I haven't told the wife about the waste to useful ratio yet ><

rcgates · 05/22/2007, 12:54 PM

I have the waste water from my RO/DI going to the plants in my yard, haven't killed them yet ;-)

Since I was filling my 125, figured it would be a big waste to send all all of the "flush" water down the drain.

Duff Man · 05/22/2007, 07:03 PM

I use it in my washing machine with no negatives. Make sure you remember it's draining into there because there's no overflow on a washing machine and you can flood your house.

05/22/2007, 12:10 PM	#1
Azazael13 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 499	RO/DI Question I am finally getting a Ro/DI system (this one ) and had a question about the waste water. Is this water still safe for things like water the yard or the intial stages of curing DiY rock? __________________ Percula Clownfish Current Tank Info: 2 foot cube (Salt) and 35G Hex (Fresh)

05/22/2007, 12:17 PM	#3
Azazael13 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 499	just the person I was hoping would reply. I thought it would be safe for most things but wanted to check. I thought I had even heard about a way of using it in the washing machine, might have to research that. I haven't told the wife about the waste to useful ratio yet >< __________________ Percula Clownfish Current Tank Info: 2 foot cube (Salt) and 35G Hex (Fresh)

05/22/2007, 12:14 PM	#2
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	Absolutely. It has been through a sediment filter and a carbon filter so it is suitable for just about anything. It will be 20 to 25% higher in TDS than tap water but will have had any chlorine and volatile organic chemicals removed so its even good fro drinking.

05/22/2007, 12:54 PM	#4
rcgates Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 319	I have the waste water from my RO/DI going to the plants in my yard, haven't killed them yet ;-) Since I was filling my 125, figured it would be a big waste to send all all of the "flush" water down the drain.

05/22/2007, 07:03 PM	#5
Duff Man Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago's far NW burbs Posts: 629	I use it in my washing machine with no negatives. Make sure you remember it's draining into there because there's no overflow on a washing machine and you can flood your house.