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jehudson
Sat, 1st Dec 2007, 12:51 PM
I just bought water from my economical vendor (not the water-mill). TDS 7, nitrates -5, but detectible. Is this comparable to LFS filtered water? I'd rather pay more for good water if I'm not getting good water.
apedroza
Sat, 1st Dec 2007, 02:00 PM
TDS from a good DI system should read close to 0ppm
JimD
Sat, 1st Dec 2007, 02:37 PM
7ppm TDS isnt too bad for store bought water, I wouldnt use it in a reef but not bad nonetheless, good drinking water though!
jehudson
Sat, 1st Dec 2007, 03:22 PM
So ... what everyone seems to be saying is that RO water from LFS is better quality?
Ed
Sat, 1st Dec 2007, 03:25 PM
So ... what everyone seems to be saying is that RO water from LFS is better quality?

It should be, but be sure to check it.

TDS of '0' (zero) is what you want.
jc
Sat, 1st Dec 2007, 05:57 PM
What does having a higher tds cause? Is it just food for algae growth?
jehudson
Sat, 1st Dec 2007, 09:24 PM
What does having a higher tds cause? Is it just food for algae growth?

Took the question right out of my mouth (no offense taken) :). The water sample I took this morning had detectible nitrates approx 5. Does TDS have anything to do with Nitrates, or should I expect similar traces of nitrates in LFS water?