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I haven't pulled the trigger on anything, but someone recommended going to this website:http://www.buckeyehydro.com/premium-ro-systems/ https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=30123.msg395273#msg395273I'm thinking about grabbing one with an inline TDS meter, but at $175 I'd break even after about 25 batches. That'd probably take about 1.5 years of brewing, may not be worth it. Let me know if you find something else you like!
Quote from: Wilbur on August 31, 2017, 09:47:59 amI haven't pulled the trigger on anything, but someone recommended going to this website:http://www.buckeyehydro.com/premium-ro-systems/ https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=30123.msg395273#msg395273I'm thinking about grabbing one with an inline TDS meter, but at $175 I'd break even after about 25 batches. That'd probably take about 1.5 years of brewing, may not be worth it. Let me know if you find something else you like!Happy that you ran the numbers. Also consider the install fee if you are not handy, waste water costs, and replacement filters later on. I want one, don't get me wrong, but the numbers just don't jive. Now, if getting RO water (I use distilled) was truly difficult/far away that could change things. Zman, unfortunately an RO system isn't that easy to just throw on the end of hose and go. It's slow. Even the nice systems with tanks will require filling containers and storing. Personally, I'd just get into the habit of picking up a few gallons each trip to the store and next thing you know you have nice stash ready to go.
Quote from: zwiller on August 31, 2017, 10:08:28 amQuote from: Wilbur on August 31, 2017, 09:47:59 amI haven't pulled the trigger on anything, but someone recommended going to this website:http://www.buckeyehydro.com/premium-ro-systems/ https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=30123.msg395273#msg395273I'm thinking about grabbing one with an inline TDS meter, but at $175 I'd break even after about 25 batches. That'd probably take about 1.5 years of brewing, may not be worth it. Let me know if you find something else you like!Happy that you ran the numbers. Also consider the install fee if you are not handy, waste water costs, and replacement filters later on. I want one, don't get me wrong, but the numbers just don't jive. Now, if getting RO water (I use distilled) was truly difficult/far away that could change things. Zman, unfortunately an RO system isn't that easy to just throw on the end of hose and go. It's slow. Even the nice systems with tanks will require filling containers and storing. Personally, I'd just get into the habit of picking up a few gallons each trip to the store and next thing you know you have nice stash ready to go. yeah - i've really wanted one - but I've done the same analysis as you; it'd take me a full day to gather enough water for a batch versus going down the street - $6 and 20 min later, I'm ready to go.
Quote from: zwiller on August 31, 2017, 10:08:28 amQuote from: Wilbur on August 31, 2017, 09:47:59 amI haven't pulled the trigger on anything, but someone recommended going to this website:http://www.buckeyehydro.com/premium-ro-systems/ https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=30123.msg395273#msg395273I'm thinking about grabbing one with an inline TDS meter, but at $175 I'd break even after about 25 batches. That'd probably take about 1.5 years of brewing, may not be worth it. Let me know if you find something else you like!Happy that you ran the numbers. Also consider the install fee if you are not handy, waste water costs, and replacement filters later on. I want one, don't get me wrong, but the numbers just don't jive. Now, if getting RO water (I use distilled) was truly difficult/far away that could change things. Zman, unfortunately an RO system isn't that easy to just throw on the end of hose and go. It's slow. Even the nice systems with tanks will require filling containers and storing. Personally, I'd just get into the habit of picking up a few gallons each trip to the store and next thing you know you have nice stash ready to go. I Agree- I have thought about this as well. But a 5 gal bottle dropped at my door costs 7.50. Seems like a steal to me.
Hey AllI would like to get a RO system for doing my brews. I would probably just hook it up to a garden hose. Any recommendations?thx
Most large grocery stores have RO water dispensers and charge between 35 and 40 cents a gallon.
Quote from: Bob357 on August 31, 2017, 12:56:14 pmMost large grocery stores have RO water dispensers and charge between 35 and 40 cents a gallon. Unfortunately, not universally true. Areas that have low or really low TDS are unlikely to have RO machines in any stores. In essence, if you can't find RO machines in stores in your area, there probably isn't a great need for RO treatment and the tap water is more likely to be usable for brewing (of course, you still have to adjust it for brewing).