Can I use the aquarium dechlorinators when mixing tap water with Actinovate?
300465
I would be very cautious about doing it that way. You are paying for the microbes, no sense taking a chance on killing them. It would be much better to just leave water standing a day or so, preferably in a very warm place - full sun is best - to make sure the chlorine evaporates.
289013
I think you can however I would filter the mixture if you are making it from pellets. Also I would rinse with water after.
876361
Yes it can if the distillation unit is stainless steel. Use at recommended rate. Usually a tablespoon per gallon of water is sufficient. Rinse everything very thoroughly afterwards. Typically a triple rinse will statistically remove all residue left over. Remove and discard carbon filter on output side if you have one after descaling. We use this in our laboratory distillation unit and it works very well.
627678
I read not to use distilled water. The minerals in your tap water help the "water low" sensor realize when to turn off the unit...
455386
yes WILLIAM you can,but be sure to rinse out the tank after you finish your chore cycle water through the unit to clean out the bleach solution
2214707
Yes, you can. If you like the taste of the water from your refrigerator, go for it! These filters are optional.
1463627
Probably... If you connect them inline (dirty water &gt; sand filter/pump &gt; cartridge filter/pump/chlorine generator &gt; pool) it should work fine. You could remove the paper filter from the cartridge filter/pump to reduce flow restriction, and add a paper filter only if you get a lot of fine particulate suspended matter that the sand filter is missing. Alternately, return the paper filter/generator and get the generator-only unit. My only problem with Intex chlorine generator in the past has been when the flow dropped below the minimum required by the generator -- usually caused by a weak pump or a clogged paper filter. Paper filters with a chlorine generator resolved half of the problem -- fluxuating chlorine levels -- but not the issue of clogging filters. I successfully ran the Intex 12" sand filter/pump with the stand-alone chlorine generator with great results, and no flow problems -- great solution for a 15'x42" round. (This, of course, did not include the additional pump on your chlorine generator...) My current solution is the 14" Intex pump/sand filter/generator.
973873
I believe the instructions say to use tap water and empty the tank when you finish. I always used distilled water anyway.
1387973
The TDS of my tap water is 430ppm; all those minerals would surely shorten the lifespan and effectiveness of this unit. Hence I use RO water [I have a unit which I normally use for my aquariums] which has a TDS of below 10ppm. You can buy distilled water although not sure how costly that is in the longrun.
1107753
Yes, but it will be quite expensive depending on the hardness of your water. If you need purer water than comes out of your tap, I suggest a reverse osmosis system. It wont be 0 ppm, but it will be close and much more economical in most situations. You will still have to make the amount you need and then wash with it as the deionization resin and the r/o system are both kinda slow.
1750352
I never tried .... I use plain tap water and add a small amount of vinegar and a few drops of essential oil (peppermint, or eucalyptus or tea tree). I have linoleum floors. My two labs constantly have dirty or muddy feet so use it all the time. I keep the reservior full of the mix and use as needed. Sometimes it uses it all up and sometimes just a spot job works so I left the solution in it. I do clean dirty water after each use. I am not sure if you could leave bleach water in it but if you dilute it still would give extra cleaning but would empty after each use. If you do try leave a reply back so I know how it works.
801101
This one doesn't. You pour water in it, and it pumps it out through metal net so big particles wouldn't clog the output. It has 'clean' feature which helps to unclog depositions. Besides, I wouldn't rely on boilers for dechlorination; it takes some serious'machinery' to do this. I have 'Premier Zero Waste Reverse Osmosis System' for $289.99 from Costco (it was cheaper there when I bought it) to filter tap water before it goes to the boiler.
2022705
Distilled would be best, but way too inconvenient and expensive. I use filtered, tap water and an ionic silver cube to prevent bacterial build up.
1612434
You should be able to use it I would think. Carbon polishes the water if I'm not mistaken, and removes nitrate. Purigen does the same thing just for a longer period of time.
2092085
Yes, depending on the water. Distilled water or reverse osmosis water is the safest, no bacteria in water to rot as can be the case with just plain tap water. If you use tap water, empty it after each use. If you use distilled water or RO water, you can leave it for months with no harmful effects. I have owned 2 and the 1st one was used for 10+ years and we ALWAYS left the water in until it ran too low and just added more. NEVER had problems or a slime build up.... which is why it's worth it to use the right water!
378848
I use tap water and have had no problem. I don't think there'd be any problem with distilled water either, but there's not a restriction on the water used.
1152488
Yeah, I use tap water for mine. Just be sure to follow the 24-hr soaking instructions on the main filter unit if you're starting with tap water.