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Hi, I was considering buying a reverse osmosis water filter. Do you guys have any recommendations? Did you install just in your sink or throughout the house?
I don't have RO but, instead have an under-sink filter holding 2 cartridges. One traps larger particles and the other is a carbon block filter that gets most everything else. Compared to an R.O. system a standard water filter system is much cheaper to operate, and doesn't waste water. I'm not saying don't buy an R.O. system, just providing an alternative.Hi, I was considering buying a reverse osmosis water filter. Do you guys have any recommendations? Did you install just in your sink or throughout the house?
I grew up on well water, we had wicked crazy iron levels, not sure how that would work for brewingNo RO here either...I use an inline RV filter out of my well's water tank...less than 20$..lasts about a year
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I'm on a well right now and its great for lagers or clean malty beers, not so much hoppy beersI grew up on well water, we had wicked crazy iron levels, not sure how that would work for brewing
I seem to be ok here with the iron content.. calcium is the more prevalent mineral if I use the records of the public samples I've found on the internet but I really need to do a test on my well. The RV filter catches the clay deposits which is also red...I thought it was iron originally but I have none of the other NOF's from lots of iron in the water so I'm sticking with my deductive reasoning although I still need a real test to be for sure...until then... I'll live with my ignorant bliss!I grew up on well water, we had wicked crazy iron levels, not sure how that would work for brewing
funny thing my RO system cleans the water up, then the last thing it does is run through a mineral filter, lol. put all the good minerals back,Carbon filter here my waters pretty soft on the Sunny Coast Australia so no need to go RO
I know a guy up the road and round the corner that will fill a keg for me with RO if I really need some but only done that once just to see.
My personal thoughts on drinking RO water for house use.
Remember you need them trace elements in your diet some calcium magnesium and iron are all good for your body...
I understand though if it's a contamination issue...
Perfect.funny thing my RO system cleans the water up, then the last thing it does is run through a mineral filter, lol. put all the good minerals back,
Exactly what i didIf you're looking for a more flexible option, you might consider a portable RO system that you can connect to your faucet when needed. These systems are compact and easy to install, making them suitable for renters or people who move frequently.