How To Filter Store Bought Water Thru RODI During Boil Advisory?

[Liz Pienkoski]

Greetings,

I’m moving to a rural area that’s been undergoing water line repairs with periodic boil advisories. I have a mixed reef, therefore want to ensure my water remains safe and healthy for the tank.

I’m hoping to buy water from a local fish store, but that’s a 1 hour trip each time.

Not sure it I can filter bottled water thru my 6 Stage RODI during those periods? What type of pump would I need to push the water from a brute receptacle to the RODI? I’ve never used my RODI other than tapping into the water line.

Can anyone think of good alternatives during recurring boil advisories?

 

[Dan_P]

Greetings,

I’m moving to a rural area that’s been undergoing water line repairs with periodic boil advisories. I have a mixed reef, therefore want to ensure my water remains safe and healthy for the tank.

I’m hoping to buy water from a local fish store, but that’s a 1 hour trip each time.

Not sure it I can filter bottled water thru my 6 Stage RODI during those periods? What type of pump would I need to push the water from a brute receptacle to the RODI? I’ve never used my RODI other than tapping into the water line.

Can anyone think of good alternatives during recurring boil advisories?

Not sure that I understand. Why can’t you use tap water for making RO water during an advisory?

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Not sure that I understand. Why can’t you use tap water for making RO water during an advisory?

That's exactly what I am thinking. I guess it depends on what's in the water, but most the time the filter should be able to get it out.

 

[Dan_P]

That's exactly what I am thinking. I guess it depends on what's in the water, but most the time the filter should be able to get it out.

I am pretty sure the concern is bacteria, hence the boil order. There might be more particulate matter if the water lines are disturbed but your filters will take care of that.