Different between distilled and drinking water

[hanafi_weeseng]

Can I check what's the different between pure distilled drinking water and pure drinking water. Which one is better to use in the long run.Currently using life brand (pure distilled water).Last night went to ntuc and happen to pick up fair price brand (pure drinking water). Thanks

[Hiromilizard]

I noticed most drinking water states on the label RO filteration

[Patrick]

I use cold storage distilled water two bottles for 95 cents.

[jxlex]

Correct me if im wrong but from what i gathered, <br /><br />Drinking water = water good enough for drinking BUT continues to contain dissolved solids, minerals etc<br /><br />Distilled water = water than is produced through distillation and is suppose to contain nothing or close to nothing in the water<br /><br />Spring/mineral water = water collected from spring or mineral infused water. Continues to contain minerals but the former thens to be softer (more alkaline, higher ph)<br /><br />RO/DI - reverse osmosis/deIonised water... Again a process thing but suppose to show up with 0 tds and it is the water of choice.<br /><br />If using for ur tank, first option ro/di followed by distilled.<br /><br />

[hanafi_weeseng]

Correct me if im wrong but from what i gathered, <br /><br />Drinking water = water good enough for drinking BUT continues to contain dissolved solids, minerals etc<br /><br />Distilled water = water than is produced through distillation and is suppose to contain nothing or close to nothing in the water<br /><br />Spring/mineral water = water collected from spring or mineral infused water. Continues to contain minerals but the former thens to be softer (more alkaline, higher ph)<br /><br />RO/DI - reverse osmosis/deIonised water... Again a process thing but suppose to show up with 0 tds and it is the water of choice.<br /><br />If using for ur tank, first option ro/di followed by distilled.<br /><br />

Thank bro, i guess just stick with life brand then

[kraken]

distilled are free or has minimum dissolved solids/minerals in them, while drinking water has minerals added for drinking.

use only distilled water which states nothing added in the label.

[yourdi3]

Me too also buying 1 carton by 1 carton of "LIFE" distilled water. so far so good with mixing of D&D salt

[kraken]

Me too also buying 1 carton by 1 carton of "LIFE" distilled water. so far so good with mixing of D&D salt

how much water do you change each time, it is more economical in the long run with RO/DI water done at home.

Plus you can save the environment by using less plastic bottles from the distilled water you bought.

[angmoh]

i'm thinking where can i get a large quantity of RO water for my new tank at a reasonable price ? I need bout 200litres..

if based on what NTUC is selling, i need to spend S$60 for water. that's expensive for water..

[Kakani]

i'm thinking where can i get a large quantity of RO water for my new tank at a reasonable price ? I need bout 200litres..

if based on what NTUC is selling, i need to spend S$60 for water. that's expensive for water..

It about that price. Iwarna sell DI water for 500 litres - 800 litres about $100 - $120.

[patricklhc]

i'm thinking where can  i get a large quantity of RO water for my new tank at a reasonable price ? I need bout 200litres.. 

 

if based on what NTUC is selling, i need to spend S$60 for water. that's expensive for water.. 

Madpetz sells ro/Di water but I'm not sure how much they are charging. If I did not remember wrongly they don't deliver ro/di water

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[kraken]

i'm thinking where can i get a large quantity of RO water for my new tank at a reasonable price ? I need bout 200litres..

if based on what NTUC is selling, i need to spend S$60 for water. that's expensive for water..

Why dun u invest in a RO/DI unit?

If u conduct wc 10% (in your case 20L) each time, it's better to make your own water.

[angmoh]

kraken,

I do not have the facility to store/keep the RO/DI water...understand RO/DI water need to be stored in an fully enclosed environment to avoid any direct contact with air.

I'm actually thinking to use tap water treated with rowa.

[kraken]

Angmoh, do you have space for one 60L black tub measuring about <40cm in diameter?

space taken is not all that big really, you can mount the RO/DI unit also.

[Evolutionz]

get a simple 3 stage DI filter. i use crystal pro 3 stage filled with 1 carbon block and 2 resin block. connect it to my kitchen dishwashing area everytime i want to use and i get 0 TDS.

[ramonc]

can i use my alkaline water from my hexagonal alkali? it gives a higher ph....Is it safe for salt mixing for water changes? tnx.....

[youdontnowm]

can i use my alkaline water from my hexagonal alkali? it gives a higher ph....Is it safe for salt mixing for water changes? tnx.....

Hexagonal alkali from cosway ? Haha i also have 1 , not good for tank but good for us. Contain alot mineral leh, they got 1 cartridge purposely to add mineral in the water. Unless you dont mind algae lo hahaha

Used tds pen, measured 80~90

[ramonc]

Hi.. What is d minimum TDS reading for water that can be use before salt mixing.. Tnx guys... I'm

Just a newbie... 48 liters tank

[Endorrachua]

if possible go as low as possible. i ever use di with 0.04,that is when resin end of life. otherwise will be 0

[sheristopher]

Ideally 0 but slightly above still managable.

[mafacifa]

TDS level.

[reefer6]

RO unit makes sense if you change large quantity and frequently.