RO/DI water same as Distilled????

[Mrsfuller2572]

Okay, dumb question number 19869:
Is distilled water from the grocery stare the same as DI water?
Can it be used in the tank?

 

[roka64]

I don't believe so. I could be wrong, but I think distilled takes out a lot more nutrience than RO/DI, BUT, I would wait for other's advice.

 

[Mrsfuller2572]

If it does in fact take out more, it should be okay to mix one's own saltwater, I'd think. Seems like it'd be safer?
I'll wait for some other's input.

 

[Blazeherd2306]

Distilled water is absolutely pure (evaporated water I believe?) and RO/DI is just filtered so some elements are still left behind.

 

[Mrsfuller2572]

OKay, THANK YOU!

 

[roka64]

I have put some in my tank. I think you and your family might enjoy the taste and the cheaper cost (if you buy a RO/DI device).

 

[melosu58]

I used distilled water as top off for 6 or 7 yrs with no problem. I believe that RO/DI water is better but distilled ain`t far behind. I never had any algea problems when I used it.

 

[Mrsfuller2572]

Thanks everyone. Melosu58...How 'bout them Buckeyes????
No need to repky, just basking in the glow!

 

[vsnsofadrgn]

i used distilled from walmart for awhile, but when they were out, id have to get it from somewhere else (grocery stores, etc) and that lead to algea problems sometimes.

 

[afishyonados]

Not all bottled waters are of equal purity, distilled or not. When in doubt... whip out the trusty TDS pen. All will be made clear.

 

[melosu58]

My water that I used was Food lion distilled for many years. I have a RO/DI unit now. I`m free at last. No more going to the store of LFS.

 

[SCFatz]

I have seen the question/concerned raised about possible copper elevations due to the distillation process itself.

Not sure how valid that concern may be,but I've read it a time or two.

 

[roka64]

I have seen the question/concerned raised about possible copper elevations due to the distillation process itself.

I suppose, that would depend on if they used copper tubing.

 

[afishyonados]

Brilliant! Not all filtration methods are provided on the packages. When in doubt, go without!

 

[melosu58]

Yes that is true about the tubing. Like I said I used a gallon a day for 6-7 years with no side effects with water from FL. As Afish said pull out the TDS pen.