Water ?'s

mtaswt · 09/29/2010, 12:43 PM

I have a 5 stage RO/DI filter for my tank....I was wondering if I should run my RO/DI filter after my water softener on the house, or bypass the water softener and run it just through the RO/DI. (see below if this is confusing..it was for me after I read it! lol)

btw---I am on well water if that makes a diference?

well-->water softener-->RO/DI-->tank

or,

well-->RO/DI-->tank

jeff@zina.com · 09/29/2010, 01:18 PM

Either will work for your tank. No reason to soften the water for your tank, but if you use the RO water to drink you might want it after the softener.

Jeff

cilyjr · 09/29/2010, 01:29 PM

it really does not matter hook it up how ever is easier. all a water softener does is removes calcium and mag from drinking water and ro filter will do the same.

mike_cmu04 · 09/29/2010, 01:29 PM

I would put it after the softener for the above reason. I find myself drinking my rodi quite a bit.

mtaswt · 09/29/2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_cmu04

I would put it after the softener for the above reason. I find myself drinking my rodi quite a bit.

It will definately be installed "after" the softener, but I can by-pass the softener....If i kept the softener "on" would it be of any benefit, or would I just be wasting salt if I kept it on?

Thanks

jason12345 · 09/29/2010, 01:44 PM

id kind of be a waste to keep it on.

kduen · 09/29/2010, 02:11 PM

+1 waste.

theatrus · 09/29/2010, 02:18 PM

Assuming your total TDS in the water after the softener is lower (which it should be), it will save your more expensive DI resin from depleting. Salt for the softener rinse is cheaper than resin

mtaswt · 09/29/2010, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theatrus

Assuming your total TDS in the water after the softener is lower (which it should be), it will save your more expensive DI resin from depleting. Salt for the softener rinse is cheaper than resin

Now that's some GOOD info!

cjs3055 · 09/30/2010, 01:44 PM

i would put it after

09/29/2010, 12:43 PM	#1
mtaswt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 428	Water ?'s I have a 5 stage RO/DI filter for my tank....I was wondering if I should run my RO/DI filter after my water softener on the house, or bypass the water softener and run it just through the RO/DI. (see below if this is confusing..it was for me after I read it! lol) btw---I am on well water if that makes a diference? well-->water softener-->RO/DI-->tank or, well-->RO/DI-->tank

09/29/2010, 01:29 PM	#3
cilyjr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,683	it really does not matter hook it up how ever is easier. all a water softener does is removes calcium and mag from drinking water and ro filter will do the same. __________________ Cls Current Tank Info: 180 inwall, 75 sump, 20lfrag, 3x lumen max elite w/250w radium 20k, recirc modded asm g-3, aqua controller apex,2x rw-20, 350lbs LR

09/29/2010, 01:29 PM	#4
mike_cmu04 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shepherd, Mi Posts: 2,348	I would put it after the softener for the above reason. I find myself drinking my rodi quite a bit. __________________ 92 Gallon corner tank, 2-radion gen 2 led lights, 2 mp40's Current Tank Info: 92 Gallon Corner Tank

09/29/2010, 02:18 PM	#8
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	Assuming your total TDS in the water after the softener is lower (which it should be), it will save your more expensive DI resin from depleting. Salt for the softener rinse is cheaper than resin __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

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09/29/2010, 01:18 PM	#2
jeff@zina.com Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 3,345	Either will work for your tank. No reason to soften the water for your tank, but if you use the RO water to drink you might want it after the softener. Jeff

09/29/2010, 01:44 PM	#6
jason12345 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 156	id kind of be a waste to keep it on.

09/29/2010, 02:11 PM	#7
kduen Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 684	+1 waste.

09/30/2010, 01:44 PM	#10
cjs3055 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 55	i would put it after