hello, did anybody checked the water quality using a TDS easy water quality tester? what was the reading?
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I've been using the filter for about 4 months collecting water for my fish tank and probably generate 25-40 gallons of water a week. I first checked it with a TDS meter when I purchased it and there was practically no hardness (reading 3-5ppm TDS). I've since tested and have obtained the same reading, so the membrane is lasting a while even with moderate use.
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Hi, I think you should be able to test your Spring water with it. It's not as accruate as a lab test. We used it to test tthhe water and make sure it was ok for our livestock.
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I tested it with the meter and saw very little in difference in the number. I took it out and replaced it with a zero water pitcher. Big difference. I'm sold on zero water. By the way the reading was 62 with the brondell from 68. Marietta Water
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None of the cartridge filters remove TDS. If you want that, you need reverse osmosis.It's a choice. Some people don't want to remove minerals, just organics and lead, some do.
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Vic, unfortunately, I have membranes and tubing all over my house, thus I have not completed testing. I have every confidence though that this system will work well. The membrane removes 98% of TDS, but the DI cartridge life is purely a function of the supply water.
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I would maybe think about purchasing a hydrometer test jar. It makes getting accurate readings easier
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Total Dissolved solids is a TOTAL measure and does not differentiate between contaminant ions or natural and necessary mineral ions like calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium. Due to this, TDS meters are not an accurate way to determine proper water quality. As a matter of fact, water with 0 TDS is acidic and denatures, since it's lacking it's mineral buffers, and has been shown to leech minerals from the body to compensate.
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I don't know. All it matters to me is that it works. I tried two others before this. I test the water with water quality tester it showed around 24. You can contact the manufacturer for technical questions
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Q. Does the ZeroWater filter remove Fluoride? A. ZeroWater filters are not certified for the reduction of fluoride however fluoride is an inorganic compound. The TDS meter is designed to detect inorganic compounds. Fluoride levels in water are usually around 2 to 4 ppm, which will show up on the meter as 002 to 004. So when filtered water reads 000 it is not likely that fluoride is present in water.---http://www.zerowater.com/faqs.aspx
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The test strip you are using is not accurate/sterile enough to accurately test the PH of water...One thing that everyone should know about these (and other) pH test strips is that they work based on the TDS (total dissolved solids) that are present in the water you are testing. If you are trying to test a true distilled water (with nothing in it, no TDS) the strips won't be effective and I'd recommend you use a test drop for the water sample.
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One could worry about the exact accuracy of this device, where I feel it is more a relative reading, and tells you the approximate amount of solids remaining in the water. For the most part, after filtering the water, the ZeroWater device reads zero.
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All I know is that it filters out just about everything but the water itself. A TDS meter comes with it, so you can measure your filtered water against your tap water. The filtered water should show 000, while the tap water may show 122 or something else. I can give you the phone number of the manufacturer of distributor (not sure which). It's 1 800 503 2939
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The system has a floating sensor that will trig when water level drop about 1/4 if an inch .The only problem with this ATO it's that make sure that float sensor it's free of algae, salt or any calcium deposit .
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You have to calibrate it. It was beyond me. But i had a friend who'd done well in chemistry. He was unsuccessful in getting a reading that made sense, but I blame that more on him, than the reader. I would look for a pre-calibrated meter for someone with limited tech skills. i needed it to test PH in pond water. I have several mud ponds. The PH is a little different in each of them.
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I haven't been following a strict schedule for changing filters. My bride is my "canary in the coal mine" for determining when to change. When she says the water doesn't taste right, I change the filters. If that doesn't help, I change the membrane. I would expect, and this is an off the wall guess. If your TDS reading gets above 30, it might be time to change.
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It depends on your water source and its quality,if you use this residentially or commercially,but I would get a TDS meter(cheap here) and this gives you an idea of incoming water vs your RO system has purified,you can google TDS values and get a idea of good and bad.In my situation my incoming water is around 160ppm and my RO system water is around 7 ppm.You need to do a quick and easy calculation(google it) of your situation,and this will tell you the performance of the membrane and its efficiency.I typically get at least 3 years to a membrane,but check mine often,with my TDS meter. I know this is long winded but every situation is different,it's really very simple once you get the TDS meter,thus being much more accurate,also the membranes are rated for efficiency,so make sure you get one that works for you. thanks,good luck
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it is a riddle yet..I'd like to have what the filter working inside.. and what will make the reading going up in case of tap water is 54, but the reading is at 94 around after filtering..do you know why?