rebubula Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Does it bug anybody how much water is wasted by RO filters? I've been thinking about this for a while. What are some uses for the remaining water? I don't have a garden, and I don't think I want to drink it. Any Suggestions? Link to comment
RayWhisperer Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I haven't tried it, so I can't verify. However, I figured the waste water is probably extremely hard(alkaline). Having kept many Tanganyikan cichlids, which require extremely alkaline water, I always figured it would be good for that. You still have to treat the water to remove heavy metals and other toxins. It may be worth a try. I don't have any more, otherwise I'd offer myself to try it. Link to comment
herranton Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Does it bug anybody how much water is wasted by RO filters? I've been thinking about this for a while. What are some uses for the remaining water? I don't have a garden, and I don't think I want to drink it. Any Suggestions? Cleaning? Run it trough a brita filter and drink it Link to comment
rebubula Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 I was thinking i could also get a pump and use it to shower in the morning.... but maybe the electricity used would negate the water savings. Link to comment
medachef Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I was thinking i could also get a pump and use it to shower in the morning.... but maybe the electricity used would negate the water savings. Laundry?? That's what i heard once... how, i don't really know cuz i don't own a Ro/Di but i'm sure you could hook it up some how. And if you do figure it out, please share. That would convince the wife to let me get one!! I'll just do all the laundry when i make water. Link to comment
dtfleming Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Good to water your plants with Link to comment
PurpleUP Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I haven't tried it, so I can't verify. However, I figured the waste water is probably extremely hard(alkaline). Having kept many Tanganyikan cichlids, which require extremely alkaline water, I always figured it would be good for that. You still have to treat the water to remove heavy metals and other toxins. It may be worth a try. I don't have any more, otherwise I'd offer myself to try it. There is a skin-care company that sells an expensive water purifying solution with the benefits of high alkaline "waste water" for washing your face. Link to comment
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