RO Water Vs Zero Water

[FRUMPLEMEIST]

For the sake of this question I am just trying to keep this as the title states. Having a RO system you burn through a lot of water to get the usable water you desire seems a little much. Can you use the Zero Water system as a replacement or an equal competitor? Zero water has exactly what it states…..zero contaminates so zero ppm…I think. That’s why I am asking. Thanks in advance for any replies. Take care and enjoy the rest of your week.

 

[DCLXVI]

I suspect "0 contaminates" means no lead, metals, chlorine, etc. It will probably still have dissolved minerals like calcium, magnesium, and others. I would bet that the Zero Water still has a ppm count. Probably less than tap water but not on the same level as RO water.

If you have your EC/ppm meter and your pH pen you can test your tap water and see if you will need to consider a filter system.

 

[WildBill]

For the sake of this question I am just trying to keep this as the title states. Having a RO system you burn through a lot of water to get the usable water you desire seems a little much. Can you use the Zero Water system as a replacement or an equal competitor? Zero water has exactly what it states…..zero contaminates so zero ppm…I think. That’s why I am asking. Thanks in advance for any replies. Take care and enjoy the rest of your week.

Those filters don't filter much water before they need replacing in z Zero Water pitcher.

 

[Zaaboot]

The zero water filters look the same as the Brita filters so one must assume they are the same - they use carbon filters to remove 'solids' from water, I use it for my tea kettle and I get zero salt build up in the kettle, but as DCLXVI says there is likely to be an EC reading still unlike RO.
This said, I now use only RO water and I find it a bit of a pain, I found it easier mixing in some tap water with the RO which I find stabilizes it - not sure where you are located, but in the UK it is b y far easier to use 'Spoteless water' they have pumps around the country and its is cheap about 4pence per litre)
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[Talonxracer]

When growing just a single plant the zero water worked just fine, 0ppm from my spring water with a starting 50ppm. When I added more plants it couldn't keep up unless I made a routine during non watering days to make and store filtered water for future use.

And the zero water filter is hands down better than brita!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Zaaboot]

zero water filter is hands down better than brita

I had never heard of it, I only use Brita for my tea and drinking water, will check it out - is there any reason it is better (e.g what it removes etc,..)

 

[Talonxracer]

The zero water removes far more dissolved solids than the brita

 

[Zaaboot]

The zero water removes far more dissolved solids than the brita

Fair enough - will pick one up

 

[Talonxracer]

The Brita works fine enough, just the zero water is a tad better, easier to use.

 

[Zaaboot]

The Brita works fine enough, just the zero water is a tad better, easier to use.

for me it is about having good water to drink good loose tea, so if it does even a slight better job the tea will taste finer - I use RO for growing