Ro/di system testing

[dirty_south87]

Pool supply or amazon

https://a.co/d/ftanebU
But get the filter ordered first because its going to protect you from both chlorine and chloramine. Im just a stickler for knowing exactly whats in the water source lol

I plan on running to Lowe’s tomorrow to get one of those filters. The sooner I can get this resolved the better I’ll feel

 

[Saltyreef]

I plan on running to Lowe’s tomorrow to get one of those filters. The sooner I can get this resolved the better I’ll feel

Oh....lowes would not have something like that. They have activated carbon filters but you want this brand. Activated carbon is not the same for all applications. There is a pore size that matters in the carbon.

 

[dirty_south87]

Oh....lowes would not have something like that. They have activated carbon filters but you want this brand. Activated carbon is not the same for all applications. There is a pore size that matters in the carbon.

Oh ok. I was not aware of that, still learning that system. So lfs maybe?

 

[dirty_south87]

Oh....lowes would not have something like that. They have activated carbon filters but you want this brand. Activated carbon is not the same for all applications. There is a pore size that matters in the carbon.

I do plan on ordering that filter as well. just need a temporary fix to get my water change done

 

[Saltyreef]

I do plan on ordering that filter as well. just need a temporary fix to get my water change done

Just use your RODI as normal until your filter arrives. As long as your resins are covering the bases you are good.

You might need a resin replacement soon but if and when you do....message me.

I use nothing but spectrapure products. They are the BEST.

 

[dirty_south87]

Just use your RODI as normal until your filter arrives. As long as your resins are covering the bases you are good.

You might need a resin replacement soon but if and when you do....message me.

I use nothing but spectrapure products. They are the BEST.

That’s the problem, it’s the reason for my high ammonia. I’m needing to do a water change, I no longer trust the lfs water due to the last time it turned my water green (freshwater and saltwater).

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

Lots of LFS water is suspect, mine LFS TDS was 17.

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

Just use your RODI as normal until your filter arrives. As long as your resins are covering the bases you are good.

You might need a resin replacement soon but if and when you do....message me.

I use nothing but spectrapure products. They are the BEST.

Do you order your resin from Spectrapure or from Amazon?
I just ordered a Mega Max DI from Amazon. I like their description of the product and Spectrapure has little or nothing for description.

 

[dirty_south87]

Lots of LFS water is suspect, mine LFS TDS was 17.

Sometimes I think do stuff like that on purpose just to sell more products.

 

[Saltyreef]

Do you order your resin from Spectrapure or from Amazon?
I just ordered a Mega Max DI from Amazon. I like their description of the product and Spectrapure has little or nothing for description.

I actually ordered a full set last from saltwateraquarium.com

It was the cheapest set of maxcap filters available.

 

[Saltyreef]

That’s the problem, it’s the reason for my high ammonia. I’m needing to do a water change, I no longer trust the lfs water due to the last time it turned my water green (freshwater and saltwater).

I wouldnt dwell too much on the ammonia test....

 

[Opus]

Sometimes I think do stuff like that on purpose just to sell more products.

If you are really worried about ammonia, then get some Prime and put a few drops in your product water.

 

[dirty_south87]

If you are really worried about ammonia, then get some Prime and put a few drops in your product water.

I am worried about it, it’s affecting my livestock. Some of the corals don’t look happy either

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

I actually ordered a full set last from saltwateraquarium.com

It was the cheapest set of maxcap filters available.

Thanks, I just checked their site, I never thought to look there, yes they have good pricing, I will be ordering from them for now on.
I am going to look into the Enduro Resin as well, I think I might have one but I am not sure if not I will buy one, I kinda went on a buying spree when MD went under.

 

[Saltyreef]

Thanks, I just checked their site, I never thought to look there, yes they have good pricing, I will be ordering from them for now on.
I am going to look into the Enduro Resin as well, I think I might have one but I am not sure if not I will buy one, I kinda went on a buying spree when MD went under.

Nice! I just saw the enduro. Maybe next time i change my silicabuster ill use that!

 

[dirty_south87]

I got one of those test for total and free chlorine, at tap it was between 1&2 ppm on total and 0.5 on free. Between the Ro and di it went to zero on both. My tds readings are 131 at tap an 9 after rodi.

 

[Saltyreef]

I got one of those test for total and free chlorine, at tap it was between 1&2 ppm on total and 0.5 on free. Between the Ro and di it went to zero on both. My tds readings are 131 at tap an 9 after rodi.

Sounds like its not making it past the membrane yet.
And 100% chloramines. .5 to 1.5ppm of them.

 

[EricR]

I got one of those test for total and free chlorine, at tap it was between 1&2 ppm on total and 0.5 on free. Between the Ro and di it went to zero on both. My tds readings are 131 at tap an 9 after rodi.

You can also test your WASTE water to see what is getting past your carbon blocks, before your RO membrane

 

[dirty_south87]

Sounds like its not making it past the membrane yet.
And 100% chloramines. .5 to 1.5ppm of them.

What do you mean? This is something I’m unfamiliar to, I’m still learning everything

 

[dirty_south87]

You can also test your WASTE water to see what is getting past your carbon blocks, before your RO membrane

It’s showing the same. zero on both