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Old 02-28-2008, 07:51 PM
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is this hooked up to the tank or ist it used whn filling and hooked up between water source and tank?


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Originally Posted by a4twenty View Post
that is more than likely it. Culligan water is probably only RO and not good enough but a TDS test would tell for sure.





yes there are pre-filters ( usually 2 ) to be changed every 6 months ( ~$10 - $20 ea ), the DI resin every ~6 months ( but you test for this, ~$30 - $40 ) and the membrane every 2 - 3 years ( ~ $100 - $150 ). it probably would fit in a small cabinet but it needs a water source to work, so you could keep it in the laundry room or somewhere else convenient.

if you you don't want to buy a unit, i am sure your LFS sells RODI water and with only a 34G you could bring home 5G - 10G every other week for top up and water changes. another option is distilled water but you have to make sure it has not been re-mineralized.

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