What do you do with your RO waste water? - Page 2

conjuay · 05/10/2016, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burtonboy182

Right now down the drain and I hate it. I feel so wasteful. Once I'm in my own home it's going to water the lawn.

Actually, you can't waste water. It is a closed system, from evaporation, to clouds, to precipitation, to watershed, to aquifer, water isn't wasted. Our fish are swimming in the liquid dinosaurs peed, millennia ago. And yes the same water we bathe in and drink.

Reeferz412 · 05/10/2016, 05:40 PM

I ordered extra ro line. I now run it to my compost pile since it has been a little dry here in South FL so my pile has been dry and not composting fast enough. More compost, more dirt to use for my garden and other potted plants.

Mw1981 · 05/10/2016, 07:30 PM

washer, and garden.

RonMc · 05/13/2016, 06:31 AM

I set mine up to my soaker hoses on the house.

plecoco · 05/17/2016, 11:57 AM

Garden.

Monkeypod · 05/18/2016, 03:40 PM

Nothing in the winter, in the summer I use it for the garden and other plants.

neededahobby · 05/23/2016, 08:54 PM

washing machine mostly
As others have said - if the waste line is close it is easy to just put it into a basic top loading laundry machine. It takes maybe an hour or so to fill BUT you need to remember to stop. AND it doesn't work for HOT loads cold or tap water only.

Squampton · 05/26/2016, 12:26 AM

It goes down the drain. We rent and live in an apartment and well we just have no need for the waste water, or anywhere to store it, so down the drain is the best.

jbvdhp · 06/10/2016, 09:10 AM

Watering plants and fruit trees

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ProZack199 · 06/19/2016, 04:16 PM

Water The Plants With it

merlinpi · 06/20/2016, 09:37 AM

down the drain for now, my question is: as the RO is in the basement, anybody able to "recycle" it when it is draining in the basement ? (without hauling buckets?)

Paul B · 06/20/2016, 09:50 AM

Mine runs through my live blackworm keeper then down the drain.

tigersmith · 06/26/2016, 01:30 AM

I collect my waste water in a 275 gallon tote you see on craigslist. Use it to water plants, wash skimmer collection cups, tongs, bone cutters, and wet band saw.

TinaMcCord · 11/06/2016, 09:03 PM

Water the lawn

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crawlerman · 11/07/2016, 12:34 PM

I use mine to keep bait fish for fishing. Might not be good enough for marine aquariums but does fine with bait. The waste water flow into my bait tank and the fresh water keeps waste from building up. Overflows into the lawn.

noob916 · 11/09/2016, 10:57 PM

My is drain to a container for my plants around the home.

Quinnchero · 11/10/2016, 10:16 AM

We use it for mixed drinks when the in-laws come to visit.

Reeferz412 · 11/10/2016, 11:06 AM

I went on CL and purchased two 55 gallon plastic barrels and a 250 gallon water storage tank. The two barrels have uniseals with a valve to connect my hose. I water my plants without wasting more water.

turbogarrett · 11/10/2016, 05:29 PM

I use it for top off on my freshwater tank and drinking water for the chickens.

rainydave · 11/12/2016, 12:35 PM

Water the yard, trees, etc.

Hypnagogic_Jerk · 11/14/2016, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merlinpi

down the drain for now, my question is: as the RO is in the basement, anybody able to "recycle" it when it is draining in the basement ? (without hauling buckets?)

Also in the basement... I collect in large buckets and then use it for watering plants, cleaning/rinsing equipment (Kalk container, skimmer cup, etc), and filling outdoor fountain in the summer or toilet tank in the winter. Haven't developed a way to not carry buckets.

Butch01 · 11/14/2016, 06:24 PM

I'm still *really* new at this whole thing. How much waste does a typical RO/DI unit produce per unit of RO/DI water?

HippieSmell · 11/14/2016, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul B

Mine runs through my live blackworm keeper then down the drain.

Me too!

dallen2233 · 11/15/2016, 05:30 AM

I run my down the drain.

Hypnagogic_Jerk · 11/16/2016, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butch01

I'm still *really* new at this whole thing. How much waste does a typical RO/DI unit produce per unit of RO/DI water?

Depends on the type of RO as well as the age/quality of the membrane, and also the temperature and pressure of the feed water.

I have a 35GPD unit and with a newish membrane I can get 1 gallon of RO water per 4-5 gallons of "waste".

Some units have electric pumps that drastically decrease this, down to possibly 1 gallon of waste per gallon of RO, and some cheaper units may go up to 8:1.

05/10/2016, 05:40 PM	#27
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	I ordered extra ro line. I now run it to my compost pile since it has been a little dry here in South FL so my pile has been dry and not composting fast enough. More compost, more dirt to use for my garden and other potted plants. __________________ Alex FMAS Member Current Tank Info: 400 Gallons of frags... 30 gallon Deep Blue mixed reef ... 70 other tanks throughout south FL

05/17/2016, 11:57 AM	#30
plecoco Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: California Posts: 78	Garden. __________________ Get deals > cuddledeals.com Skimmer FAQ > skimmergeek.com Current Tank Info: 10g tank looking for stocking ideas

05/23/2016, 08:54 PM	#32
neededahobby Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: southeast, mi Posts: 66	washing machine mostly As others have said - if the waste line is close it is easy to just put it into a basic top loading laundry machine. It takes maybe an hour or so to fill BUT you need to remember to stop. AND it doesn't work for HOT loads cold or tap water only. __________________ Slow and steady - building my slice of ocean Current Tank Info: 125G DT + 55G sump/fuge. Fish: 2 Breeding clowns, 4 chromis, 5 pajama cardinals, 1 starry blenny. Inverts: tuxedo urchin, 3 red legged hermits, cleaner shrimp, cerith snails. Corals: hammer, toadstool, mushrooms, GSP, zoas and brain

06/10/2016, 09:10 AM	#34
jbvdhp Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,131	Watering plants and fruit trees Sent using your IP address __________________ This hobby = no more money Current Tank Info: 8' 240 gallons of headache

06/20/2016, 09:50 AM	#37
Paul B Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 15,549	Mine runs through my live blackworm keeper then down the drain. __________________ I used to get shocked when I put my hand in my tank. Then the electric eel went dead. Current Tank Info: 100 gal reef set up in 1971

05/10/2016, 07:30 PM	#28
Mw1981 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dunedin, Florida Posts: 99	washer, and garden.

05/13/2016, 06:31 AM	#29
RonMc Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 20	I set mine up to my soaker hoses on the house.

05/18/2016, 03:40 PM	#31
Monkeypod Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 35	Nothing in the winter, in the summer I use it for the garden and other plants.

05/26/2016, 12:26 AM	#33
Squampton Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 28	It goes down the drain. We rent and live in an apartment and well we just have no need for the waste water, or anywhere to store it, so down the drain is the best.

06/19/2016, 04:16 PM	#35
ProZack199 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 10	Water The Plants With it

06/20/2016, 09:37 AM	#36
merlinpi Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: KS Posts: 43	down the drain for now, my question is: as the RO is in the basement, anybody able to "recycle" it when it is draining in the basement ? (without hauling buckets?)

06/26/2016, 01:30 AM	#38
tigersmith Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 59	I collect my waste water in a 275 gallon tote you see on craigslist. Use it to water plants, wash skimmer collection cups, tongs, bone cutters, and wet band saw.

11/06/2016, 09:03 PM	#39
TinaMcCord Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 40	Water the lawn Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/07/2016, 12:34 PM	#40
crawlerman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 503	I use mine to keep bait fish for fishing. Might not be good enough for marine aquariums but does fine with bait. The waste water flow into my bait tank and the fresh water keeps waste from building up. Overflows into the lawn.

11/09/2016, 10:57 PM	#41
noob916 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 63	My is drain to a container for my plants around the home. __________________ Current Tank Info: JBJ 28 GalNano Cube - Established June 2016

11/10/2016, 10:16 AM	#42
Quinnchero Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: San Diego County Posts: 5	We use it for mixed drinks when the in-laws come to visit. __________________ “I know the human being and fish can co-exist peacefully.” ― George W. Bush Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder w/ 20g sump. In building process after 28g cube had massive leak failure

11/10/2016, 11:06 AM	#43
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	I went on CL and purchased two 55 gallon plastic barrels and a 250 gallon water storage tank. The two barrels have uniseals with a valve to connect my hose. I water my plants without wasting more water. __________________ Alex FMAS Member Current Tank Info: 400 Gallons of frags... 30 gallon Deep Blue mixed reef ... 70 other tanks throughout south FL

11/10/2016, 05:29 PM	#44
turbogarrett Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 11	I use it for top off on my freshwater tank and drinking water for the chickens. __________________ 300g fresh 125g salt- el cheapo reef- hob skimmer, chinese lighting and happy lps, softies,fish 450g salt fowlr- deltec ap1004, 150g sump

11/12/2016, 12:35 PM	#45
rainydave Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 96	Water the yard, trees, etc. __________________ david Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58 RR, Archon controller

11/14/2016, 06:24 PM	#47
Butch01 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 117	I'm still really new at this whole thing. How much waste does a typical RO/DI unit produce per unit of RO/DI water?

11/15/2016, 05:30 AM	#49
dallen2233 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 72	I run my down the drain.