RO Water

Margin55 · 09/29/2014, 09:06 AM

Guys,
Has anyone used PRIMO water dispenser at Wal Mart? It dispenses RO water in 1,3 and 5 gallon jugs. I was thinking of using it instead of my tap water which i have never had a problem with so far (crossing my fingers). It goes for 39 cents per gallon. How is the quality?
Thanks in advance.

Tweaked · 09/29/2014, 09:21 AM

depends on the TDS coming out. Ask to see the filter change log.

disc1 · 09/29/2014, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margin55

Guys,
Has anyone used PRIMO water dispenser at Wal Mart? It dispenses RO water in 1,3 and 5 gallon jugs. I was thinking of using it instead of my tap water which i have never had a problem with so far (crossing my fingers). It goes for 39 cents per gallon. How is the quality?
Thanks in advance.

I would suspect that it depends in large part on which WalMart locaated where that you are talking about. I seriously doubt that they are all the same.

Margin55 · 09/29/2014, 10:41 AM

The logs looked as though the filters were changed every 6 weeks. Here is a link to the website. Looks good i guess.

www,primowater.com

TangingOut · 09/29/2014, 10:53 AM

LFSs near me all sell RODI water for 25 cents/gallon. I assumed that was an industry standard.

scubadan206 · 10/01/2014, 11:34 AM

Tried this for a few months where I work. Not worth it for a few reasons.
First, you don't know the type of filtration really used. They could have copper lines, which is bad.
Second, carrying water back from the store will get really annoying, really fast.
Third, a proper RODI from BRS or Spectrapure is a much cheaper alternative over the long run. They will filter the water MUCH better, and more efficiently than a store system for drinking water. If you have a friend who could just give you water that works too, but there's the whole transport thing again.

Daniel.

tkeracer619 · 10/01/2014, 02:08 PM

My buddy services those things. He said they were top notch and replace the membranes when they test out to 70%. I told him I was running 99% and he couldn't believe it. The TDS out is rarely less than 40tds.

IMO it's not acceptable.

tigerjace · 10/01/2014, 02:14 PM

I wouldn't do it.....you're setting your tank standards based on walmarts standard if so. Target is much better. lol.

mcgyvr · 10/01/2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerjace

I wouldn't do it.....you're setting your tank standards based on walmarts standard if so. Target is much better. lol.

BioCubeGuy · 10/01/2014, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margin55

Guys,
Has anyone used PRIMO water dispenser at Wal Mart? It dispenses RO water in 1,3 and 5 gallon jugs. I was thinking of using it instead of my tap water which i have never had a problem with so far (crossing my fingers). It goes for 39 cents per gallon. How is the quality?
Thanks in advance.

I was buying water from walmart until I got tired of carrying out the jugs. Ended up buying the Aquaticlife RODI buddie system. 100 bucks at marine depot. Just my .2 cents

JMorris271 · 10/01/2014, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerjace

I wouldn't do it.....you're setting your tank standards based on walmarts standard if so. Target is much better. lol.

Target is a dime cheaper too.

09/29/2014, 09:06 AM	#1
Margin55 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 23	RO Water Guys, Has anyone used PRIMO water dispenser at Wal Mart? It dispenses RO water in 1,3 and 5 gallon jugs. I was thinking of using it instead of my tap water which i have never had a problem with so far (crossing my fingers). It goes for 39 cents per gallon. How is the quality? Thanks in advance.

09/29/2014, 09:21 AM	#2
Tweaked FUP&A Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, CT Posts: 7,722	depends on the TDS coming out. Ask to see the filter change log. __________________ DSA 105 Pro, Cebu Sun-Radiums-M80 Ballasts, 4 T5's, XHO LEDs. Through Wall 55g Sump, 10g Frag and 29g Display attached, Vertex V6, 3 mp40's, Gyre, 2 mp10's, GFO, Carbon, Pellets - 10g Bar Tank

10/01/2014, 02:08 PM	#7
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	My buddy services those things. He said they were top notch and replace the membranes when they test out to 70%. I told him I was running 99% and he couldn't believe it. The TDS out is rarely less than 40tds. IMO it's not acceptable. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

09/29/2014, 10:41 AM	#4
Margin55 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 23	The logs looked as though the filters were changed every 6 weeks. Here is a link to the website. Looks good i guess. www,primowater.com

09/29/2014, 10:53 AM	#5
TangingOut Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,511	LFSs near me all sell RODI water for 25 cents/gallon. I assumed that was an industry standard.

10/01/2014, 11:34 AM	#6
scubadan206 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Kenosha WI Posts: 985	Tried this for a few months where I work. Not worth it for a few reasons. First, you don't know the type of filtration really used. They could have copper lines, which is bad. Second, carrying water back from the store will get really annoying, really fast. Third, a proper RODI from BRS or Spectrapure is a much cheaper alternative over the long run. They will filter the water MUCH better, and more efficiently than a store system for drinking water. If you have a friend who could just give you water that works too, but there's the whole transport thing again. Daniel.

10/01/2014, 02:14 PM	#8
tigerjace Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 201	I wouldn't do it.....you're setting your tank standards based on walmarts standard if so. Target is much better. lol.