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Old 04-18-2012, 05:43 PM
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I have a brass fitting on my ato as well. I'm heading home to get it the hell out of my water. Thanks for the post.
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Isn't RODI water totally pure? As in absolutely nothing in it? Meaning PH would be 7.0 ? Which is totally neutral ?
I have a hard time seeing 1 fitting leaching so much copper
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Isn't RODI water totally pure? As in absolutely nothing in it? Meaning PH would be 7.0 ? Which is totally neutral ?
I have a hard time seeing 1 fitting leaching so much copper
Totally neutral will increase it's ability to absorb ions. So yes, RO will pull Cu out quickly
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Old 04-18-2012, 05:52 PM
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Totally neutral will increase it's ability to absorb ions. So yes, RO will pull Cu out quickly
+1 except ro/di water will pull more ions out not just ro water (I'm sure that is what you meant)

That is one of the downsides of di water it will quickly absorb any ions good or bad.
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Old 04-18-2012, 06:00 PM
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how long ago did you set up the ato? mine is about 4 mnths old and im really starting to worry at work. i know a couple more hours wont be the deciding factor but im just curious as to your timeline.
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Totally neutral will increase it's ability to absorb ions. So yes, RO will pull Cu out quickly
Oh- I Should have paid more attention in chem class apparently
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The acid idea sounds like a great way to save the rock. The tank silicone may still have some Cu in it but it could be pulled out with some absorber maybe.

So.... Acid bath for the rocks sounds like a cheap $$ idea. Just ensure to think everything through twice. Don't end up with a ruined floor or sidewalk! Or even a burned hand!

Then down the road you could try a test with an invert or two in the tank?

P.S. Really sorry to hear about this! I wouldn't even know where to begin if my tank crashed
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Isn't RODI water totally pure? As in absolutely nothing in it? Meaning PH would be 7.0 ? Which is totally neutral ?
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No the pH of pure water is slightly acidic, hence why its called the universal solvent.
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No the pH of pure water is slightly acidic, hence why its called the universal solvent.
pH of pure water is exactly 7.0, and neutral. The problem is that pure water is not usually pure. Exposure to air can form carbonic acid, making it slightly acidic.
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sorry to hear of your crash! I recently had a minor one, due to kent carbon, unfortunately lost some livestock, and nearly killed off the live rock, my pod count was very low almost non existent. but After feeding the tank pods, and phytos (etc) its coming back hope everything turns out ok in the long run for you. its such a PITA when this happens
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