How To Filter Store Bought Water Thru RODI During Boil Advisory?

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Greetings,

I’m moving to a rural area that’s been undergoing water line repairs with periodic boil advisories. I have a mixed reef, therefore want to ensure my water remains safe and healthy for the tank.

I’m hoping to buy water from a local fish store, but that’s a 1 hour trip each time.

Not sure it I can filter bottled water thru my 6 Stage RODI during those periods? What type of pump would I need to push the water from a brute receptacle to the RODI? I’ve never used my RODI other than tapping into the water line.

Can anyone think of good alternatives during recurring boil advisories?
 

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Greetings,

I’m moving to a rural area that’s been undergoing water line repairs with periodic boil advisories. I have a mixed reef, therefore want to ensure my water remains safe and healthy for the tank.

I’m hoping to buy water from a local fish store, but that’s a 1 hour trip each time.

Not sure it I can filter bottled water thru my 6 Stage RODI during those periods? What type of pump would I need to push the water from a brute receptacle to the RODI? I’ve never used my RODI other than tapping into the water line.

Can anyone think of good alternatives during recurring boil advisories?
Not sure that I understand. Why can’t you use tap water for making RO water during an advisory?
 

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Not sure that I understand. Why can’t you use tap water for making RO water during an advisory?
That's exactly what I am thinking. I guess it depends on what's in the water, but most the time the filter should be able to get it out.
 

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That's exactly what I am thinking. I guess it depends on what's in the water, but most the time the filter should be able to get it out.
I am pretty sure the concern is bacteria, hence the boil order. There might be more particulate matter if the water lines are disturbed but your filters will take care of that.
 

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