Does your RODI unit remove toxic ammonia from chloramines? |BRStv Investigates

[randyBRS]

Happy Friday, Reefers!

Today we explore the capabilities of each filter on our RODI units, to determine whether they are able to remove ammonia on their own, as a whole, or even at all.

This week we're also asking the question:
-Do you know if your city treats with chloramines?
-If so... What city and state?

 

[chipmunkofdoom2]

City is Bel Air, MD, a suburb of Baltimore. Chlorine in my water, not chloramines. Verified with free chlorine/total chlorine test strips.

 

[Retro Reefer]

We have chloramine 10 months of the year here In Manassas Va.. just added a extra carbon filter to my 6 stage RO, using the BRS 1 micron carbon block to hopefully help remove them.

Another informative video.. think I’ll add extra DI canisters for total of 4 first being two Cation and Anion followed by twin mix bed’s

 

[ZoWhat]

My RODI removes $$$ from my bank account considering waterbills & filters. LOL!

Just joking around

 

[David Gaskins]

This web reference "might" be of help:

https://www.dudegrows.com/watercheck/

Sincerely.

David

 

[revhtree]

Great video! I learn so much via BRS TV!

 

[Ryanbrs]

This web reference "might" be of help:

https://www.dudegrows.com/watercheck/

Sincerely.

David

That's awesome. I wish there was a resource that was consistently updated and could be relied on.

 

[Planktonic.Drift]

City of Loganville, GA and including the whole county of Gwinnett uses chloramines. Verified with test strips.

 

[luxfamchiro]

Green Bay, WI does not use chloramines.

 

[DarkSky]

Yes, they do.

Uh, Minneapolis, MN.

I've been using the 150g 6 stage water saver for a number of years, what I tend to do is make 50g of water and let it sit for a few days before using it. I had always noticed outgassing so I figured it eventually was coming out of solution, but I don't know if that's a correct guess.

I can switch to a 3 stage DI set up though, if that works better.

Separate question - can I get some new stickers for my RODI system?

 

[clark griswold]

@Ryanbrs @randyBRS

So this video kind of worried me as I admittedly don’t fully understand the chemistry.

I just bought a 6 stage deluxe RODI from BRS. Am I covered for this ammonia issue with that system or no? The video confused me because it sounded like the standard 5 stage setup only removed half the ammonia. Did I understand that right? I was planning on setting it up and using for the first time this weekend. Do I need to be worried?

 

[clark griswold]

Double post. Sorry

 

[Reef Dude]

York, PA has chloramines! Can you tell by looking at my setup?

 

[clark griswold]

http://www.saws.org/Your_Water/waterquality/Report/docs/2018_SAWS_Main_System.pdf

Here is my water quality report. Assume that means they use chlorine but not chloramines? Wish I understood this better.

San Antonio, TX

 

[Retro Reefer]

http://www.saws.org/Your_Water/waterquality/Report/docs/2018_SAWS_Main_System.pdf

Here is my water quality report. Assume that means they use chlorine but not chloramines? Wish I understood this better.

San Antonio, TX

Your correct your water report indicates they are using chlorine and not chloramines

 

[Haberdasher]

Los Angeles , CA, DWP water. So much chloramine. I treat all my RODI product water with water conditioner to get rid of any residual chloramine. Carbon blocks do not last long against chloramine. I no longer cook with or drink the city water; only use it for bathing.

 

[clark griswold]

Your correct your water report indicates they are using chlorine and not chloramines

Thank you! At least I got that going for me.

 

[Reef Dude]

Thank you! At least I got that going for me.

Well that is a real nice surprise, Clark. A real nice surprise!

Sorry, couldn’t resist!

 

[dragon99]

Chlorine only here thankfully

College Station, TX water report
"College Station Utilities also maintains a chlorine disinfectant residual of at least 0.2 milligrams per liter (mg/L) throughout the water distribution system"

 

[David Cher]

https://www.pub.gov.sg/Documents/Singapore_Drinking_Water_Quality.pdf

here is Singapore report , which combination should we use?