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Old 03-18-2008, 11:12 AM
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Default RO/DI Water is so so clear

I've been using well water for about 8 months, and I was finally able to buy an ro/di unit. Its a kent 4 stage maxxima deluxe. Anyways, I did my 1st water change using ro/di. I did about a 40-50% water change, and about a day later my tank hasn't looked so good and clear. Even my light output has seemed to almost double.

For anyone thinking ro/di is too expensive or whatever, I have to tell you, you wont believe your eyes after using it!

Just had to put some thoughts out here today... hope nobody minds
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Old 03-18-2008, 12:01 PM
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Clear clean water makes all the difference
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Old 03-19-2008, 12:31 AM
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When I did the math on the cost for buying water vs a ro unit, I couldn't afford not to buy one. at .50 a gallon for water I would have been spending close to $500 a year.
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Old 03-20-2008, 12:43 PM
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That's the other main reason. It is cheaper and better in the long run.
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