how to lower the ppm of the res

[slim diggity]

ive got a 15 gallon container how do i adjust the ppm i have to lower it?

 

[linsys]

Just add RO water... PPM is parts per million and represents the electronic conductivity of the water biased upon dissolved salts. If you use RO water which has a PPM of 0 you can lower you PPM by diluting the "mixture" there by decreasing the PPM.

 

[GrowingfortheGold]

If reservoir isn't full add more water. If reservoir is full empty partially and then fill with water.

 

[slim diggity]

thanks guys i tried it worked

 

[REDI JEDI 420]

what if i have hard water water and it has a high ppm ...use the ro..? what is that?

 

[GrowingfortheGold]

If you have hard water you have to use a Reverse Osmosis water filter which will reduce the ppm to under a 100 usually 0-10.

 

[linsys]

If you have hard water you have to use a Reverse Osmosis water filter which will reduce the ppm to under a 100 usually 0-10.

You can also buy RO water from the store just make sure it says "Reverse Osmosis" and not anything else.

 

[Someguy15]

If your tap water is decent (<200ppm) then tap is fine also... R.O. means u need to add cal-mag and other good stuff that gets stripped during R.O.

 

[benandtom]

How does RO differ from distilled? Is distilled not recommended for use?

 

[REDI JEDI 420]

would you reccommend a small or tall boy for R.o.

 

[kmoo]

thanks guys i tried it worked

slightly off topic but that is a crazy cute puppy! ha