New tap water purifier cartridges?
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botp2k1 - I have been actually doing that as of late, but I've lost some confidence not seeing any color change, and certainly don't want to have to test it every day, for fear it is exhausted and will start releasing toxins back into the water.
JeffH: Really, this is the TWP from Aquarium Pharmceuticals ? Have you actually seen one go tan ? Has anyone ?
I did send off an email, if I get an answer, I will definitely post it. Could take a couple of weeks, IME.
JeffH: Really, this is the TWP from Aquarium Pharmceuticals ? Have you actually seen one go tan ? Has anyone ?
I did send off an email, if I get an answer, I will definitely post it. Could take a couple of weeks, IME.
The TWP has changed over time. The original TWP that I know was a dark green and had to be checked by flashlight. That lighter form, IMO,did not work as well.
And yes, I had two of the lighter forms turn beige on me.
I was tempted to call or write but never did. Maybe I will tomorrow.
Dan
And yes, I had two of the lighter forms turn beige on me.
I was tempted to call or write but never did. Maybe I will tomorrow.
Dan
mine is tan about 1" above the cotton divider thingy. then the rest of the way up it is 1/2 green 1/2 tan. i opened the top and spooned out some of the stuff. some green some tan....so is it good for a while yet?
what chemical tests can i do to tell.
by the way this twp runs after my bare bones ro unit just to di the water...any help please
no way in hell am i recharging thos things...sounds like a good way to get hurt or killed. i think i will pay 13 bucks for a new on
later
Lunchbucket
what chemical tests can i do to tell.
by the way this twp runs after my bare bones ro unit just to di the water...any help please
no way in hell am i recharging thos things...sounds like a good way to get hurt or killed. i think i will pay 13 bucks for a new on
later
Lunchbucket
Hey guys,
mix bed anion cation resin is actualy a reddish brown in origin. The color you are seeing is actualy a dye based regenerant. In theory this regenerant is suposed to change color as particulates are collected and bump off the dye ions.If you look a little closer you will notice that the resin is comprised of two different colors and one of those is likely a brownish red from the start.I have noticed that often times the media will color change a little prematurely and the filter is not yet exhausted. Keep in mind that water quality varies from city to city and this will cause the results of your filter to vary as well. The biggest enemy of resin is chlorine and without using proper filtration prior to your media the results will also change. Adding carbon prior to your resin will protect it from the chlorine.In closing I would have to agree with the fact that monitoring your water is a smart plan. Alot of people use a TDS meter in this situation .This will give you a reading of particulates in the water on a parts per million scale. I hope this will be of some help to you.
Bryan
mix bed anion cation resin is actualy a reddish brown in origin. The color you are seeing is actualy a dye based regenerant. In theory this regenerant is suposed to change color as particulates are collected and bump off the dye ions.If you look a little closer you will notice that the resin is comprised of two different colors and one of those is likely a brownish red from the start.I have noticed that often times the media will color change a little prematurely and the filter is not yet exhausted. Keep in mind that water quality varies from city to city and this will cause the results of your filter to vary as well. The biggest enemy of resin is chlorine and without using proper filtration prior to your media the results will also change. Adding carbon prior to your resin will protect it from the chlorine.In closing I would have to agree with the fact that monitoring your water is a smart plan. Alot of people use a TDS meter in this situation .This will give you a reading of particulates in the water on a parts per million scale. I hope this will be of some help to you.
Bryan
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