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Anyone mineralize water for brewing? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Awesome, yeah, and just so you know, it might taste off for a bit, I ran a couple of tanks right away through it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Sounds good, will keep that in mind! Should arrive today.