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I got a supply of RO water today from a different source to where i normally get it and my TDS meter reads 65ppm.
Its three cannisters of 20 litres each and they all read the same.

The place i normally get it is a maximum of 15 ppm.

Its too far to take back (and hassle), its 60 litres worth, would this be ok to use even at that ppm.

Im not impressed by the reading but i dont want to waste it.

If its RO water why is the reading so high ?

Thoughts please.

65 should be fine I was using 150ppm for about 3 months before I started seeing the effects.

Im tempted to collect a batch of rainwater and mix it to lower it.
I dont have a rain butt and the idea was to avoid collecting rainwater.

Moral of this is ALWAYS go to a place that you KNOW has good products.

I went to this other place as my main shop was closed, in future i wont be so impatient.
NB:- Im on the phone tomorrow to tell them their RO water isnt up to scratch.

Yeah, I would call and tell them something is wrong with the water. I get 80 ppm out of the tap. I shouldn't kill the plants, but diluting it or switching to rain water every few watering would probably be good.

The TDS readings increase as the membrane degrades and needs replacing,, however that obviously costs money so they tend to leave it as late as possible. That assumes that they are aware of the degradation in the first place, if they don't check the TDS every day or every week they may not know the membrane is degrading.

Cheers
Steve

I phoned them and they reckon the membrane is new ^^
hmmm i aint happy and will not be returning there again.

cheers.