We just installed a reverse osmosis (RO) filter system at our house, because the tap water tastes gross. I tested the TDS and it was 3ppm! I thought “oh that must be great, pure water,” but my friend told me you actually want minerals in there to help extract.
So… Anyone else in this boat? I know there are RO systems that will remineralize after the filter, but ours doesn’t… And I don’t think I want to uninstall this beast. I know there are little drops you can add, but they seem expensive… Just wondering what y’all other home brewers do. Thanks!
Yeah, that will work, and it does raise the TDS to ~50ppm, but the water tastes so good and it feels softer in the mouth with that alkaline filter on it. I fill a glass pitcher and keep it in the fridge to always have cold water to fill my hydro flask throughout the day.
So, I did end up going with this option. After some more research, I found that I don’t want my family drinking that super purified stuff (leaches minerals from your body, etc.). I didn’t get that exact ispring one–I got a kit from Apec (same brand as my RO setup) that includes an extra tube + the bracket to install it on the other cartridges (so I wouldn’t have to bust out the duct tape!). It arrives tomorrow… I’m excited! Thanks again.
Awesome, yeah, and just so you know, it might taste off for a bit, I ran a couple of tanks right away through it.
Sounds good, will keep that in mind! Should arrive today.