RO system to control water parameters worth it?

[Koan]

Here's some other posters' experiences with maintaining their RO containers

Thread 'RO Water Barrel Maintenance'

Dec 7, 2025

Hello all. In my basement i have a 5 stage ispring RO system that feeds a 55 gallon plastic rain barrel. There is a float valve that controls flow and a secondary sensor as a backup shutoff mechanism. Within the barrel I have a hygger submersible pump and associated hose used to fill tanks. There are also 2 submersible heaters, and a power head for circulation. I remineralize with APT Sky to a TDS of 100-120. I use a full barrel to do water changes on my previously existing tanks. Now that I added the 120P I set up a second barrel. This setup works quite well for the th8ngs I need to do...

• Noahspapa
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[PNW_Nick]

Biofilm is an issue with any water storage tank, most configurations are not amenable to scrubbing

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Here's some other posters' experiences with maintaining their RO containers

Thread 'RO Water Barrel Maintenance'

Dec 7, 2025

Hello all. In my basement i have a 5 stage ispring RO system that feeds a 55 gallon plastic rain barrel. There is a float valve that controls flow and a secondary sensor as a backup shutoff mechanism. Within the barrel I have a hygger submersible pump and associated hose used to fill tanks. There are also 2 submersible heaters, and a power head for circulation. I remineralize with APT Sky to a TDS of 100-120. I use a full barrel to do water changes on my previously existing tanks. Now that I added the 120P I set up a second barrel. This setup works quite well for the th8ngs I need to do...

• Noahspapa
• Replies: 40
• Forum: Equipment Discussions

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Well, that certainly changes my thoughts on the RV water storage option. I was hoping that only using RO meant no maintenance would be needed. Guess I'm on the hunt for food grade 55 gallon drums and I won't have the water storage as hidden as I was hoping for.