Sunday, January 25, 2009

Water Purification & Do I Need It


There are many water purifying machines out there. Reverse Osmosis is one of the best ways to purify water. Using a water filtration system remove harmful contaminants from the water. Also having a water filtration system will make the water's ppm level 0. Most if not all feeding schedules start at a 0 ppm level. You might not have to use a water filtration system but it is the best water for your plants because you have no way on knowing what make up the start ppm in your water. Example: If your water out of the tap is 400 ppm you have no way of knowing how much calcium is in the water. If you have city water & you use beneficial bacteria or fungi you HAVE TO USE a water filtration/purification system or the chlorine/chloramines will destroy beneficial bacteria or fungi.


Now here are some important tips you need to know about reverse osmosis machines:

1.There is nothing better for your plants health and your health then RO water.


2.If you have city water or you have just bleached your well to kill harmful bacteria then you have to check for chlorine coming out of the filter lines. as soon as you see there is chlorine comig out of the line you need to change you carbon and sediment filter OR you will distroy the membrane.

3.You need to replace your membrane every 1 to 1 1/2 years or bacteria will start growing and living in it.
4.They can be VERY wasteful they on average use 3-8 gallons of water to make 1 gallon of PURE water.

5. RO machines can be ran in line with you sink and refrigerator allowing you to have fresh purified water at you finger tips. RO machine can also be run to a storage tank so you have a back-up supply of water.

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