480 ppm out the tap
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DesertPlants
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If your PPMs are that high, I would seriously have a safety test done. You are bordering on the EPA max of 500 (assuming you're in the USA). Aside, it depends on the size of your grow. A filter system can be expensive, but pays for itself over time. If you're just doing little plants, I would just buy RO water.
Airwalker16
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RO systems are very inexpensive for under sink models. You need to buy one. You can hook up a float valve on a 50gal or whatever size you'd like, barrel/container/tote and have it fill that constantly so you always have it on tap. You'd put it up a little off the ground so you can pop a valve at the bottom of it to open to fill jugs or buckets.
Amazon has lots of options. The whirlpool 25 is decent. P.S. STICK TO 2-3,STAGE SYSTEMS!! The ones with more are just unnecessary for your use and more money to have to spend to change thethe cartridges.
Amazon has lots of options. The whirlpool 25 is decent. P.S. STICK TO 2-3,STAGE SYSTEMS!! The ones with more are just unnecessary for your use and more money to have to spend to change thethe cartridges.
Flagg420
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i got a 5 stage system on amazon (iSpring) for like 150, and suggest it to anyone going hydro.
cartridges will last a year or 2 easy unless you got some damn janky water... Comes with a small tank, but I got a 32gal brute can, and a float valve to make a res for filling my buckets n such, as waiting for it can take AGES once the tanks empty.
It was cheap enough that when we moved, we left it in place, and I just bought a new one. You can splice it where ever you need too! I got it going to 2 32gal brute cans (one for the flower room, for resetting my rdwc system) a faucet (for my coffee) and a line upstairs to the icemaker in the fridge!
Get the RO system.... stupid cheap, stupid easy to install..... endlessly useful. Just remember to compensate for the calmag you will be filtering out.
(as a previous person stated, make sure to but 2 pairs of cement blocks to elevate your water tub... then you can just put a spout on the damn thing and let gravity do the rest.)
cartridges will last a year or 2 easy unless you got some damn janky water... Comes with a small tank, but I got a 32gal brute can, and a float valve to make a res for filling my buckets n such, as waiting for it can take AGES once the tanks empty.
It was cheap enough that when we moved, we left it in place, and I just bought a new one. You can splice it where ever you need too! I got it going to 2 32gal brute cans (one for the flower room, for resetting my rdwc system) a faucet (for my coffee) and a line upstairs to the icemaker in the fridge!
Get the RO system.... stupid cheap, stupid easy to install..... endlessly useful. Just remember to compensate for the calmag you will be filtering out.
(as a previous person stated, make sure to but 2 pairs of cement blocks to elevate your water tub... then you can just put a spout on the damn thing and let gravity do the rest.)
Airwalker16
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He's got 100's of litres to fill though.
Flagg420
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So? I can fill my 64gal plus in a day with no additional pump....
Airwalker16
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I confused this thread with a different one. Apologies
Airwalker16
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Buy an RO system man. It's such a pain in the Ass to haul water back AND pay for it when you could just buy the machine yourself and have endless supply at home. Dont over think it. Just buy these things. I'll make it simple.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-4US-RO-S0...=ro+system&dpPl=1&dpID=41VEwQtITfL&ref=plSrch
Buy this at Walmart since Amazon only sells in 4 pack.
https://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-Ga..._SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=50+gallon+plastic
https://www.amazon.com/Tomlinson-Re...SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=water+spigot
https://www.amazon.com/Malida-FBA_6...loat+valve&dpPl=1&dpID=41dx3F4x4eL&ref=plSrch
Install the float near the top of the tote on one of the sides and a few plumbing pieces from home depot or Lowe's to plumb it together(if it's even needed since the float comes with basically all you need)...
And you're done.
You can still install the tank and sink fixture if you want and just put a tee and a shut off valve after it to route to the tote when you want. But of not, basically just hook it right up off a cold water line near where you want the reservoir to be and connect the end to the float and the pressure from the water lifting it will stop it just like the back pressure from the full small container it comes with would.
Don't forget to raise the res off the ground so you can put a bucket or 5gal jugs under the spigot. 5Gal buckets upside down work really well. It also would help to mount the spigot on a corner as well so you can slightly elevate the back and opposite side to bring water to it.
Dude74
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Awesome, thank you!
Airwalker16
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You're welcome! I'd love to see some pics if you end up doing it. I've got pics of it if you need any detailed help.
shawnery
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I bought one of the cheap ones from Amazon for 150. It only does 50 gallons a day in a perfect system and mine wasn't. The issue I find with these are the 4 to 1 water waste is amazingly wasteful.
Knowing this now I would gladly spend 500 dollars on one of the hydroponic specific systems that will do 100's of gallons a day at a 1 to 1 waste ratio.
It's all about where and how you want to pay and recoup your costs. I regret getting the cheap under the sink model at this point, GREATLY!!!
Knowing this now I would gladly spend 500 dollars on one of the hydroponic specific systems that will do 100's of gallons a day at a 1 to 1 waste ratio.
It's all about where and how you want to pay and recoup your costs. I regret getting the cheap under the sink model at this point, GREATLY!!!
Flagg420
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Pretty sure its the same system.... just a difference in pressure thru the addition of a pump, which should also allow on-demand flow of filtered water. Depending on the system you got, you may actually be able to convert your system over for higher efficiency and higher output flow by adding the pump.... worth looking into at least, id start with the manufacturers website first, if they make/sell it, they will list it, even if you gotta buy thru a 3rd party retailer.
Also, if ya got the tubing and maybe a wort chiller... that wastewater can always be used to chill a res on its way to the drain
I live in W Michigan so water isnt my big bill, power is....I am LIBERAL with my water usage and still never go over 30-40 bucks on the worst of summer months...
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