After much research I do believe that DI water does pull some salts and minerals from your body. However, while we get some of our RDI from water, it's a VERY small percentage. The vast majority comes from food and if you are healthy and well fed, this doesn't appear to be a significant health issue.
TASTE is another matter I hadn't really considered ! Coconut husks ? Really!? Jeez !
As to the bypass, I had (mis)understood that it was a valve of some sort and not just a "T".
Finally, the DI cartridge doesn't seem to be a huge expense (~$29) and with just a 29 Gal tank, I don't see myself going through lots of them so I guess I'll run the DI cartridge for now and see how it goes. The tank will get RO/DI and we'll drink plain RO.
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-Mark
29 Gal Bowfront w/24" LED Lights. DIY HOB Sump (5.4 Gal) MP40. Orange Spotted Watchman Goby, 2 Clownfish and a few hermits.
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