water question

[mrcalanchi]

ive been using tap water no money right now. ive been letting sit for two days.. but i read its better just to boil the water and let it cool. is it? or should i boil then let sit for two days? and get distilled water when i can!

mrcalanchi Reviewed by mrcalanchi on 07-06-2007. water question ive been using tap water no money right now. ive been letting sit for two days.. but i read its better just to boil the water and let it cool. is it? or should i boil then let sit for two days? and get distilled water when i can! Rating: 5

[razzapiggy]

I am not 100% positive on the boiling method, though I suspect it probably would kill some of the productive bacteria in water. I think you are fine just letting the water chill for a few days, it's distilled at that point. Unfortunately, some of the chemicals in our water don't disappear from being left out for a few days, but that's kind of out of your control.

You can get 5 gallons of reverse osmosis water for about $3.00 at most grocery stores. Not sure how big your OP is, but that isn't too too pricey for the upside it carries. Best of luck

[mrcalanchi]

i thought it is like five bucks a gallon i have three dollars lol

[stinkyattic]

If you are in soil, there are FEW situations in which tap water, straight outta da tap, would cause you problems.

[the image reaper]

be aware : reverse-osmosis water removes calcium and magnesium, along with the chlorine (acidifying the water) be sure to pH !! .. that calcium and magnesium also needs to be replaced, your plant needs it ... you are probably better off, to just let your tap water 'air out' so the chlorine evaporates ... chlorine doesn't hurt your plants, but it can kill beneficial organisms in the soil (no big deal, for the most part) ... I wouldn't waste my time boiling it ... :smokin:

[Divestoned]

If you are in soil, there are FEW situations in which tap water, straight outta da tap, would cause you problems.

I agree fully...the main consideration in tap water is gonna b the PH value.

Dive:stoned:

[mrcalanchi]

thanx for all the advice :thumbsup: