Water fed pole system with TDS readings

[Smithshomeandgarden]

Hi 

im new to the whole WFP System, and trying to get my head around RO and DI, I bought a handheld TDS meter and tried it on my water at home and comes back as 44ppm would that be correct from a household tap I was told it could be 150ppm, I’m not sure.

thanks

 

[Part Timer]

If the reading is correct then you only need to go the DI route. R/O will only be beneficial when you get to the stage of 1000's of litres a week, and even then will be marginal.

 

[Tango]

I bought a handheld TDS meter and tried it on my water at home and comes back as 44ppm would that be correct from a household tap I was told it could be 150ppm

Last time i tried my tap water it was nearly 300ppm.

 

[Iron Giant]

Hi 

im new to the whole WFP System, and trying to get my head around RO and DI, I bought a handheld TDS meter and tried it on my water at home and comes back as 44ppm would that be correct from a household tap I was told it could be 150ppm, I’m not sure.

thanks

Scotland is a soft water area, but I am surprised it's that low, it might get a bit higher but not much I don't think, @Chris33 might know as he isn't to far away from you in the Fife area 

 

[Smithshomeandgarden]

Ok thanks Tango and  Chris, it says it’s calibrated and ready to use by al call the shop and double check.

 

[Chris33]

Aye I am 55 in fife so that sounds realistic reading wise 

 

[Smithshomeandgarden]

Thanks I thought that it can’t b right as it’s really low but fantastic all the same 

 

[Chris33]

Thanks I thought that it can’t b right as it’s really low but fantastic all the same 

Go double di your resin will last for ages up here at that ppm. What part of scotland are you in mate? 

 

[Smithshomeandgarden]

Cumbernauld, jst between Stirling and Glasgow m8.

 

[Nudel]

You could also consider buying a cheap small RO and skip the DI completely, making 0ppm straight from the RO. Works for me at slightly higher ppm.

 

[Smithshomeandgarden]

Am new to this wfp system, av jst bought my own diy set up by av got 2 di vessels 

its bustin ma nut, I’m not even sure what size of hose to run from the tank to the Di or even if it matters lol