Avoid TDS creep - stop wasting DI resin

[@garysutherland2369]

I’ve learnt so much about my DI unit from following your Channel. Thank you so much 🙂

[@KYfishguy]

Wow super important video, yet such an unheard of topic. Guess the DI resin companies don't want this info out there. Without an inline tds meter you'd never know this was happening.

[@tonylangham911]

All you do is buy TDS meter-£10-20

[@238sol]

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[@melevsreef]

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[@238sol]

I'm totally with you I checked out your videos today they are awesome you could delete the other ones I am so sorry I didn't know you been in this hobby for so long and I respect that thank you so much for the great information that I've learned from you

[@melevsreef]

Thank you for taking the time to find out what kind of person I am, rather than judging me quickly and assuming I'm just trying to make a quick buck.

[@twinturbo111]

I use a float valve in my rodi reservoir that automatically fills up . What should I do to void TDS creep ?

[@12madmax12]

how do u put a valve to drain first minute. can u demonstrate when using a resovoir and float valve. i want to maually drain first 2 minutes then be able to open valve then fill up container

[@Gangstalicious411]

What would be the difference between this, and a flush valve? Flush valves bypass the flow restrictor on the waste line, right? Is this a better option, or should you do both? What about just closing the DI inlet so the water all goes out the RO waste line?

[@238sol]

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[@melevsreef]

That was nuts. Bullet holes in the ceiling, blood on the back of the curtain, the whole place was icky like a former crime scene. hehe

[@five-forty3431]

great video! I'll start doing that now.

[@clintparsons3989]

I have one of those BRS flow restrictions with a lever you can flip to flush the membrane. Can I just open that restrict then close after a couple minutes? I wish I had known this years ago. I would have saved so much money on resin!

[@melevsreef]

Yes, you open it for 15 seconds, then close it. Don't walk away, don't forget you opened it.

[@clintparsons3989]

@@melevsreef perfect, thanks!

[@thomshere]

Great video! Thank you!

[@MoneyMarcMes]

Hey Melev, My membrane started doing the same thing so I replaced the membrane today. Does this mean the membrane is losing it's capacity to filter water if it just dumps it back in???

[@melevsreef]

+MoneyMarcMes Replacing the membrane is fine. Whenever you turn off the system, trapped stuff on the membrane will wick out into the surrounding area. That's why you should let it run for 90 seconds (or 2 minutes) to get that stuff pushed out before you start making DI water. Did that answer your question?

[@238sol]

fantastic video

[@melevsreef]

Did you notice it was from 2010? ;)

[@AaronsStudio]

so just a three way valve and a jug to collect?

[@melevsreef]

A Tee fitting, 24" to 36" of extra tubing, a cut off valve and something to collect the initial 90 seconds of water. I have it run into my washing machine since it's only about a glass' worth, but whatever you find convenient.

[@238sol]

we both gotta go to work tomorrow we need to make the bacon I'll definitely be going on your website to purchase some items I hope your neck injury is doing well goodnight pal

[@paularcher687]

my system has a self flush for 19 seconds on startup and then again every hour or so would this avoid the creep automatically or is it something i should still watch?

[@melevsreef]

I would test to know for sure. Even 20 minutes later if you turn your RO system back on, TDS will rise up quickly and come down again. I don't know if 19 seconds is long enough, but I bet it helps some.

[@paularcher687]

melevsreef cool will do thanks.

[@mohammedhussain7376]

Hi is the TDS 10 good or bad

[@melevsreef]

Mohammed Hussain 10 after the DI is high. We prefer 0 for reef tanks.

[@tonylangham911]

It don't take me 5 mins to get down to1-2 using a TDS meter; the Water Board over here give all of us aquarium keepers special discount as they get the water back anyway! Tony -Salisbury-England

[@melevsreef]

Why did you say 5 minutes? I suggested 60-90 seconds is all it takes.

[@JanetDiaz6152]

cooil thanks for the info