topping up using ntuc distilled water

[chercm]

is it ok to use those distilled NTUC bottled water ?

[MAG]

is it ok to use those distilled NTUC bottled water ?

hi cherm.

well i hv being using distill h20 since i started this hobby. so far so good.

there is lubang to get good deal. go to my tread and you can find the info there.

[xersion]

last time i'm using those from giant.. no problem at all..

[Underwater]

Chercm, yrs a big tank. If you buy NTUC distill water, going to be quite expensive and waste a lot of plastic bottles.

Since you're not using DI unit, go for those 19 litres/5 gallon type (those big blue tub water dispenser usually used in office). Just call them to deliver to yr place (min 3 tubs), no need the dispenser...abt $6 per tub, free delivery (so much cheaper than individual NTUC 1-2 litre bottle).

There are a few companies' contacts in Bro MAG's tank thread.

[chercm]

Chercm, yrs a big tank. If you buy NTUC distill water, going to be quite expensive and waste a lot of plastic bottles.

Since you're not using DI unit, go for those 19 litres/5 gallon type (those big blue tub water dispenser usually used in office). Just call them to deliver to yr place (min 3 tubs), no need the dispenser...abt $6 per tub, free delivery (so much cheaper than individual NTUC 1-2 litre bottle).

There are a few companies' contacts in Bro MAG's tank thread.

the problem for those distilled water , there is some content of cholrine inside .

there seems to have one contact which is for polar in MAG's thread

[chercm]

i just found this one

no sodium and no chlorine

check it out :

http://www.teamalkalinewater.com/product.htm

[reeftask]

Yes, I have been using for 2 years. In my ex company, we have the big bottle gallon so everyday I just take 1.5 liter home to top up my tank water. Seems good. But now no more resources. Now I use tap water and 10 micron filter and carbon then use aragonite for overnight before top-up.

seems ok too.

[chercm]

Yes, I have been using for 2 years. In my ex company, we have the big bottle gallon so everyday I just take 1.5 liter home to top up my tank water. Seems good. But now no more resources. Now I use tap water and 10 micron filter and carbon then use aragonite for overnight before top-up.

seems ok too.

u mean u using polar ?

[chercm]

i found all the distilled water have this chloride content , is it ok to have it ?

[Underwater]

Many reefers are using bottled distilled water with no problem. Don't worry too much.

The other contact in Bro MAG's thread is Lifesource, RO water, Tel: 63687909, $6 nett per 19 litres, free delivery, mon-fri only, min 3 tubs.

[Ah-lim]

i found all the distilled water have this chloride content , is it ok to have it ?

I have been using distill water, I think its from polar too.

I double check with them and was told that there is no chlorine or chloride content.

So far so good.

[chercm]

Many reefers are using bottled distilled water with no problem. Don't worry too much.

The other contact in Bro MAG's thread is Lifesource, RO water, Tel: 63687909, $6 nett per 19 litres, free delivery, mon-fri only, min 3 tubs. 

bro for that $6.00 price, u need to order 5 bottles and in fact there is a $50.00 refundable deposit ..

$7.00 for per 19 litres for 3 bottles

great !

i ordered for this life souce !

[chercm]

their web site :

http://www.lifesource.com.sg/index.htm

[klim]

Is it worth the cost? If I use TAP Water filter (cost around $105) and can get 300-500L and the 2nd refill would be $50 replacement, wouldn't this save more money although it is a hassel to wait for the dripping water?

In the long run, it would save more than buying DI water, wouldn't it?

Just 2 cents worth of thoughts.

[Underwater]

Is it worth the cost? If I use TAP Water filter (cost around $105) and can get 300-500L and the 2nd refill would be $50 replacement, wouldn't this save more money although it is a hassel to wait for the dripping water?

In the long run, it would save more than buying DI water, wouldn't it?

Just 2 cents worth of thoughts.

l'm sure using di unit and filter will be cheaper in the long run. No doubt.

l guess it's a matter of personal preference and convenience versus the cost.

You have to pay more for the convenience lor.

[chercm]

new lobandg: nTUC selling 1 carton 12x1.5 litres at $5.80

[Ah-lim]

I'm a sucker for free delivery, hehehehe

[reeftask]

u mean u using polar ?

I dont remember what brand.

[Underwater]

new lobandg: nTUC selling 1 carton 12x1.5 litres at $5.80

Maybe that's ok for nano or small tank. But for big tank, u gonna create lots of plastic bottles waste to the environment and not mentioning carrying those heavy stuff home from NTUC.

Actually it's just a saving of 20 cents but short of 1 litre cos the big blue tub is abt 19 litres for $6 nett & free delivery wor..

[mansiz]

Actually all plastic bottles can be recycled. By either giving them to the recycling bag, or drop them in the recycling bins.

I have been buying the RO water from life source as well. But I'm wondering if there is really no bad content in the water?

[chercm]

Actually all plastic bottles can be recycled. By either giving them to the recycling bag, or drop them in the recycling bins.

I have been buying the RO water from life source as well. But I'm wondering if there is really no bad content in the water?

i have just started to use lifesource RO water but i do not think there is any thing wrong with it

[chercm]

Bad news: Lifesource is stopping their service by the end of this week

sianzzz... any more other lobang?

[mansiz]

What!!! Then their bottles they don't want liao? I think got Ice mountain one. But Ice mountain is mineral water and not RO water right?

[chercm]

What!!! Then their bottles they don't want liao? I think got Ice mountain one. But Ice mountain is mineral water and not RO water right?

i also headache .. the old bottles they will be collecting back and subsequently return the deposit back to u

have to find new source

[kareen]

Dear all,

Allow me to ask some questions.....

Is your area of water that horrible until this is needed?

Have u take out whatever testkits u have and do some measurement to justify for this cumbersome action?

If the water really did not meet ur standard then maybe installing a simple water filter as what reeftask provided in the thread (drsfrostersmith) may be sufficient....

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?...topic=62696&hl=

[i touch my heart to say this] If I am drinking water taken from the tap, what make me qualify for this action?