rain water

[Salt Freak]

Would rain water be a good source to get water I think its the best kind of water you can get oout there but would rain water be really soft? I'm thinking about doing that.

 

[Tempestuousfury]

Definitely more acidic.

However, being in Bush country (don't take that to heart) I would think there might be problems with pollutants and acid rain what with manufacturing and whatnot taht goes on in texas in full force. (though I might be wrong) However, still better to be on the safe side.

 

[chkltcow]

Yeah, just buy an RO unit or buy RO water from your LFS if they sell it. Much easier than worrying about what's in rain water or naturally collected sea water.

 

[Navarre]

The rain water here is a definatel NO NO as it carries alot of phosphates and chemicals that the framers use to spray their fields. RO water is the safer option.