ppm of tap water - whats tolerable?

[Dr. VanNostrin]

is there a cutoff level for ppm of tap water where it shouldnt be used? i use distilled and am wondering if i even have to.

Dr. VanNostrin Reviewed by Dr. VanNostrin on 02-22-2008. ppm of tap water - whats tolerable? is there a cutoff level for ppm of tap water where it shouldnt be used? i use distilled and am wondering if i even have to. Rating: 5

[gainesvillegreen]

It really depends on the contents of the water more than the actual TDS levels; however, I would say the 250-300PPM area for tops. I have used it higher (400PPM) with no problems though, so...

[herbie the love bud]

is there a cutoff level for ppm of tap water where it shouldnt be used? i use distilled and am wondering if i even have to.

Some people say 200. But I use RO water so I can't tell you for sure.

[xcrispi]

General Hydro recomends hardwater micro after 200- or 220 ppm .
I'd say anything over 220 ppm is good reason to use distilled / r/o .
Peace
Crispi :jointsmile:

[Dr. VanNostrin]

if my tap water is in the 400s, could i just dilute it with distilled instead of using just distilled and adding cal-mag? my goal is to not have to buy tons of distilled water and not to have to add cal-mag

[gainesvillegreen]

if my tap water is in the 400s, could i just dilute it with distilled instead of using just distilled and adding cal-mag? my goal is to not have to buy tons of distilled water and not to have to add cal-mag

You absolutely can, that keeps a good level of the nutrients you're missing in distilled alone.

[herbie the love bud]

Is there anyway you can put in an RO system? A good one should cost between $150 and $200. Either way you won't need a lot of CalMag. I use a half a teaspoon per gallon now (2.5 ml).

[Dr. VanNostrin]

how do ro systems work? i dont mean how do they purify the water, i mean how do they hook up to your water system? i thought i saw something about it taking time for the ro system to produce the water. is that right?

[Mississippi Steve]

It really depends on the contents of the water more than the actual TDS levels; however, I would say the 250-300PPM area for tops. I have used it higher (400PPM) with no problems though, so...

I am still trying to figure out PPM of what?? Chlorine?? Bromine?? Sodium Chloride?? Fecal Solids?? what?? I don't understand "TDS levels".

[herbie the love bud]

They generally use a saddle clamp to connect the 1/4" supply line, then they have a line to the drain and a line to a tank or rez.

Pretty simple. Yes, they do produce water slowly, generally 25 gallons per day. The faster the production, the more expensive, although I saw a 90 gallon per day system for $200.

how do ro systems work? i dont mean how do they purify the water, i mean how do they hook up to your water system? i thought i saw something about it taking time for the ro system to produce the water. is that right?