Can I use store bought distilled water ?

[cnjcpb]

I’m in a pinch and can’t make it to the lfs to get RODI. Can I use store bought distilled water for my top off? If so, what brands have been used ? Thanks.

 

[DED65]

Sure you can. I would not think that any brand is better, probably comes from the same manufacturer.

 

[FUNGI]

Yes...I do sometimes (for over 40 years LOL)....I just buy the store brand.../cheapest....good in a pinch like you say.....

 

[Spare time]

Yes as long as it doesn't say copper distilled

 

[Blopple]

Hey this was me about a week ago.

I used store bought gallons of distilled water until I got around to setting up my RODI again (which felt like it was gonna be a huge project, but ended up being pretty simple).

No ill effects from the distilled vs RODI that I have noted. In theory it should be no issue.

 

[FUNGI]

Yes as long as it doesn't say copper distilled

Anyone still do that? I thought FDA said it was a no no.....

 

[Spare time]

Anyone still do that? I thought FDA said it was a no no.....

No clue lol

 

[DED65]

Yes as long as it doesn't say copper distilled

I have never heard of that. I looked it up and ended up buying a still to make my own moonshine!

 

[Extremeengineer]

I used distilled water to fill half my tank lol, RODI production kills me slowly so I went to store and bought 40 gallons lol

 

[FUNGI]

I have never heard of that. I looked it up and ended up buying a still to make my own moonshine!

Might be legal in Nevada......LOL

 

[DED65]

Might be legal in Nevada......LOL

I remember my younger years and having access to Everclear. I could not stomach any of that now!

 

[rsaylor78]

I'm new to reefing and appreciate this thread. Unfortunately the faucets in my house don't have the threads at the end to attach an ro/di unit. I really didn't want to go to the lfs every time I need to top off. I already use distilled water for my CPAP so now I'll just go through that water a bit quicker.

 

[Fish Fan]

I'm new to reefing and appreciate this thread. Unfortunately the faucets in my house don't have the threads at the end to attach an ro/di unit. I really didn't want to go to the lfs every time I need to top off. I already use distilled water for my CPAP so now I'll just go through that water a bit quicker.

If you've got a small tank, you can do it all with store bought, steam distilled water. It is, in fact, even slightly purer than we can make with our home RODI filters ;-) So no worries using it, many reefers do.

What kind of faucet do you have? There's adapters for a wide range of faucets, including common kitchen and bathroom faucets, not just a 'garden hose' type faucet. Even setups where they are not connected permanently to your faucet, only when you want to use the RODI filter. If you have a larger tank, consider getting an RODI, you'll be a lot happier than lugging gallons of water from the store to your home.

Example RODI Faucet Adapter at BRS

Good luck!

 

[Fish Fan]

I'm new to reefing and appreciate this thread. Unfortunately the faucets in my house don't have the threads at the end to attach an ro/di unit. I really didn't want to go to the lfs every time I need to top off. I already use distilled water for my CPAP so now I'll just go through that water a bit quicker.

This video may help.

Even people in small apartments are able to hook up and use an RODI filter.

 

[rsaylor78]

I've got a 120. So major water changes are going to be a pain no matter what. I'm just thinking of daily top offs right now. For my weekly water changes until I get an rodi and I'm able to make my own I'll be stopping by the lfs for water.