Can anybody post some TDS and PH result from this system? would like to know will it perform well for plant water, couldn't find anything from NSF
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I don't really know the answer to this however, without sounding pompous..if it works well & is the best for removing lead, cyst, chlorine & other contaminants for people consummation it should definitely be excellent for plants!
269390
No, it just measures conductivity and displays the results as total dissolved solids. Pure water does not conduct electricity and will read zero TDS. My tap water reads 130 and after the RO filter it reads 002.
964571
No, works fine so far. But, I agree with previous comment (Super Blackbird), that maybe your water is high in mineral content?
2095295
Good question, and I never and probably should have measured the ppm's from my hose. I will have to say that whatever we were doing the plants loved it, and we only fed them what we added to our soil and water from this filter. I am trying a different filter this year due to the price and will report back after harvest.
1917137
None of the cartridge filters remove TDS. If you want that, you need reverse osmosis.It's a choice. Some people don't want to remove minerals, just organics and lead, some do.
1473917
I have tried hydro with good results,however,it is a lot more involved than you are led to believe and more expensive.I do not use it anymore,the hydro reservoir is now a shelf for my plants.Personaly,I would stay away from hydro systems.
1917136
None of the cartridge filters remove TDS. If you want that, you need reverse osmosis. It's a choice. Some people don't want to remove minerals, just organics and lead, some do.
733332
justmix 1 half cup of ph powder to 1 gallon and then slowly pour into hydroponic res and flood tank to match ph if thats hoe your set up is if in single buckets then just the res.. i hope this helps out it did me
867586
I used 3 teaspoons full to 1 gallon of water. I water my 9 plants once a week. I did it for four weeks and it did work. We haven't seen any tiny flies in a while now. The plants were infested by a new plant I bought at the super market. I should have kept it apart from the others until I knew it was clean but I didn't. But the natrol WDG worked.
888156
No, however it all depends on just how bad the TDS levels are where you are at. High TDS levels (600+ PPM) leave a lot of debris on your skin and your hair when you wash with it. In El Paso, it was more of a problem, but as a guy, I wouldn't bother with it. Females on the other hand, particularly if you have more delicate hair, would benefit from water with a lower TDS content. In AZ where I am now, the TDS levels are about 150 PPM. The TDS tool that Zerowater provides is great for testing local water quality.
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It depends on your water source and its quality,if you use this residentially or commercially,but I would get a TDS meter(cheap here) and this gives you an idea of incoming water vs your RO system has purified,you can google TDS values and get a idea of good and bad.In my situation my incoming water is around 160ppm and my RO system water is around 7 ppm.You need to do a quick and easy calculation(google it) of your situation,and this will tell you the performance of the membrane and its efficiency.I typically get at least 3 years to a membrane,but check mine often,with my TDS meter. I know this is long winded but every situation is different,it's really very simple once you get the TDS meter,thus being much more accurate,also the membranes are rated for efficiency,so make sure you get one that works for you. thanks,good luck
977883
I would purge the system completely. The pump should make a coiling sound . Also invest in a tds meter. Does it taste worse that the tap water? If so you might have it plumbed backwards.
2214249
None. Save yourself money( a lot ) and find a generic one inch chlorinating tablets . I didn't feel that this system was worth the money. Adding fresh water more frequently is a very cheap way to keep water ph and balance correct.
2040920
that all depends on what your tds is prior to adding the fertilizer u can get a tds meter on amazon for 15 to 20 bux so I would definitely get 1 however tap water is usually no problem
1849201
I think it depend on Water piping and your management.Never throw hot water to RO filter.But RO system basically&#12288;waste water,and in my case,this system worsen TDS(Total Dissolved Solid) .I think we'd better use drainage water to gardening or such a daily water(not for drink).i don't recommend this system.
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My system had that same bad taste and odor. I even flushed the system many times and unplugged the UV lamp and still had the same outcome. The water tasted fine after many flushes, but returned to the same bad taste/smell after a few days EVERY time. Even with the UV lamp unplugged. I believe there is something toxic in the tank and have gotten rid of this system. Good luck.
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City water at 50 ppm should be good enough. Read county water report for lead/mercury and other contaminants info. To make it safer and taste better, you may use countertop filter (#CKC2) or Ultrafiltration filter (#CU-A3). Countertop filter removes sediments, rust and dirt (not counted in TDS) and chloride/odd/smell (using activated carbon, like most pitcher, faucet and fridge filters do but with much larger capacity). The Ultrafiltration uses 0.01 micron membrane that can even filter out virus and bacteria (Google "CDC ultrafiltration" and "LifeStraw" for details) without creating waste water so it can be installed anywhere (such as behind fridge). iSpring Water Systems (678) 261-7611 sales@ispringfilter.com City water at 50 ppm should be good enough. Read county water report for lead/mercury and other contaminants info. To make it safer and taste better, you may use countertop filter (#CKC2) or Ultrafiltration filter (#CU-A3). Countertop filter removes sediments, rust and dirt (not counted in TDS) and chloride/odd/smell (using activated carbon, like most pitcher, faucet and fridge filters do but with much larger capacity). The Ultrafiltration uses 0.01 micron membrane that can even filter out virus and bacteria (Google "CDC ultrafiltration" and "LifeStraw" for details)... » Read More City water at 50 ppm should be good enough. Read county water report for lead/mercury and other contaminants info. To make it safer and taste better, you may use countertop filter (#CKC2) or Ultrafiltration filter (#CU-A3). Countertop filter removes sediments, rust and dirt (not counted in TDS) and chloride/odd/smell (using activated carbon, like most pitcher, faucet and fridge filters do but with much larger capacity). The Ultrafiltration uses 0.01 micron membrane that can even filter out virus and bacteria (Google "CDC ultrafiltration" and "LifeStraw" for details) without creating waste water so it can be installed anywhere (such as behind fridge). iSpring Water Systems (678) 261-7611 sales@ispringfilter.com « Show Less