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!

    • KammicRelief@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      That looks like a good option. We basically have the same model but with 2 little tanks on top instead of 3. I could probably just add that filter at the end of the chain like you said. Thanks for the idea!

      • somedaysoon@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        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.

        • KammicRelief@lemmy.worldOP
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          1 year ago

          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.