Ro Water Through Hose Pipe?

[retronut]

Hey.

I have a question about RO water. As I rent my house I can't fit my own RO system. Is it possible to connect an RO system to a hose pipe or some other temporary fix?

If not, don't you think this would be a great idea, lol!

I'd really like a marine tank but have no access to the correct water type.

 

[KittyKat]

Yes, there is no reason that I can think of which would mean that your plan wouldn't work.

 

[lljdma06]

I connect my RO unit to my garden hose fixture in my back yard. Get 0 TDS all the time. What model do you have?

llj

 

[retronut]

I thought I was asking a stupid question and then I get 2 replies saying it's possible!

llj. I dont have an RO system. I thought they needed to be plumbed in to your pipework. Are all RO system able to be connected to a hose?

While I'm at it, whats the difference between RO and RODI? Is RODI better?

Can anyone recommend a unit that fits a hose pipe? I live in the UK if that matters?

Thanks for this info, it's a bit of a break through!

BTW. I literally mean connect to the hose, like you would a garden sprinkler.

 

[lljdma06]

An RO/DI is better. There is an extra filter. I'm no techy, but deionization removes all the dissolved solids from your water. I get pure H2O. Zero TDS (total dissolved solids). Then I make whatever water I want. So yeah, RO/DI is better.

This is my RO/DI hookup...

If you look careful, you can see the connection (brass with yellow tubing) connected to a hose.

I've got a Seachem Pinnacle+. Honestly, I think I got lucky & got the RO/DI for dummies, so I'm not sure if most RO/DI can even be hooked up this way. Mine retails for about $400, but I paid $100 in an auction. Unless you're planning a big tank, you won't need one that makes 100g a day like mine can do.

If there is a particular model you're interested in, post a pic & I'll see if you can hook it up to the hose.

Llj

 

[retronut]

Thanks llj!

If I see a system I'll post it here for an opinion! I never thought this was possible until today so haven't really looked for one to purchase. May get to start researching marine tanks after all now.

I've thought about RO/DI water for my tropical tank also, it gets so much limescale build up from our tap water!

 

[KittyKat]

I've thought about RO/DI water for my tropical tank also, it gets so much limescale build up from our tap water!

That's not really worth it as you'll need to add the supplements back to the water for hardness. I was recently looking at those as someone else on here was doing that and the ones I found increased mainly the GH, so KH was always low or 0 ppm. This means that it is quite likely for the tank to have a pH crash, which can cause fish deaths and other problems. If you have an open tank, you should consider adding a cover glass to prevent evaporation or maybe some bogwood to make the water a little bit more acidic.

 

[retronut]

Thanks Kat

Could've made a mistake there if you didn't post that info

 

[lljdma06]

Thanks Kat

Could've made a mistake there if you didn't post that info

Actually, I've thought about using 50/50 RO/Tap mixes in the near future. It'll allow me to keep plants and animals that require softer water, but I'll be able to keep some sort of buffering capacity to the water.

llj

 

[KittyKat]

Actually, I've thought about using 50/50 RO/Tap mixes in the near future. It'll allow me to keep plants and animals that require softer water, but I'll be able to keep some sort of buffering capacity to the water.

Yes, that works very well I should have also mentioned it.