R/O Buffer?

LucaDash · 05/06/2015, 08:39 AM

Should I be buffering my RO water before using it to top off??
If so, what should I use as a buffer?

tmz · 05/06/2015, 09:44 AM

No.

jrp1588 · 05/06/2015, 11:33 AM

No, the only thing that evaporates from your tank is pure water, so the only thing you should replace it with is pure water. (unless you want to get into kalk dosing and such)

05/06/2015, 08:39 AM	#1
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05/06/2015, 09:44 AM	#2
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05/06/2015, 11:33 AM	#3
jrp1588 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,864	No, the only thing that evaporates from your tank is pure water, so the only thing you should replace it with is pure water. (unless you want to get into kalk dosing and such)