TDS?

[roka64]

1. Hey, what is a decent brand?
2. What should I look for?
3. Do they break down what is exactly in the water or is it just a number of DOC?
4. If I have DOC in my water, what does that mean?

Thanks!

 

[Jchillin]

Sorry if I'm misunderstanding your questions but TDS is not a manufactured product, it's Total Dissolved Solids...which is closely connected to DOC's.

 

[roka64]

DOH! I meant a TDS Meter.

 

[Buckeye]

YEs - TDS meters are available from many venders on the internat, or your LFS may carry them.

Russ @ BFS

 

[melosu58]

I agree your LFS should have them or can order if they dont.

 

[andywg]

Most places that sell RO units will sell the meters.

The TDS will tell you how much dissolved solids there are in your water. I don't think any of them break down the amount, just a total figure inlcuding any phosphates, silicates, nitrates etc.

As a guide to what you would expect to see:

Tap water: 300-400
Brita filtered water: 140-160
RO: 5-20

 

[roka64]

Cool, thanks for the responses!