Distilled vs RO vs ro/di for MK

[jamest0o0]

As for the mistkings lifespan, is there much of a difference in using distilled/RODI or just RO. RO has trace amounts of minerals, but was wondering if that would still cause a build up over time? I have an RODI unit for marine aquariums that I used to use, but that is basically just a different way of making distilled water. So I would guess there's no difference in the two. Id like to use an RO unit to save money on buying distilled every week, but I don't want any issues with the MK.

Also at which PPM do you guys change your RO filters for misting?

 

[jamest0o0]

No one us RO? Everyone seems so adamant about it any other thread lol.

 

[kinyonga]

There are definitely people who use distilled and ones who use RO water on here.
Personally I haven't used either but then I haven't used automatic misters either so I don't have to worry about clogs.

Maybe these will help...
https://www.chameleonforums.com/search/935262/?q=Distilled+water&o=relevance
https://www.chameleonforums.com/search/935264/?q=RO+water&o=relevance

 

[Carlton]

No one us RO? Everyone seems so adamant about it any other thread lol.

I had a Rainmaker (an auto misting system, sort of an ancestor of the Mist King) and always used RO in it. It ran for years with regular cleaning....no problems. Didn't have a source for bulk distilled, and preferred that slight bit of mineral content the water would have.

 

[Sloppysponge]

I have heard everything from people using well water to distilled water, I was under the impression that mistking sells parts for the nozzle, in the case of a clog I have heard of replacement tips, personally I use RO and had no performance issues with the nozzles in around 2 years time, but I have seriously considering switching to some sort of water with more minerals.

 

[jamest0o0]

You shouldn't need any more mineral content, rain is generally very pure, probably pretty close to RO. Maybe in some places even closer to distilled.

 

[jamest0o0]

Thank you all, I think I'll go with plain RO then!