Recent content by BrewMikeA

That's okay, was never a part of this forum, just googled around and joined when I saw a topic I liked. I'll see if some other threads are a bit more friendly. Don't want the impression this is mine either. I am just a prototype tester for them. I actually feel bad bc now they got bad rep...

Opened up the RO, the membrane is by Hydronix water. Very reputable manufacturer. The DI filter opens from the back. I didn't open it bc it will be messy, it could be replaced.

Wow lot of negative feedback, most of it not accurate. First, all the filters and media can be replaced. DI filter media housing opens from the back and can/needs to be replaced every 12 months. The rest are quick connect fittings giving you easy replacements. Flow restriction is necessary to...

Check out the Kickstarter for a home brewing RO System. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2021073150/brewro-homebrewing-water-solution?ref=category_newest Good solution to water treatment. :rockin:

Yeah but we're talking about water for brewing purposes, right? You would add minerals back to the water even after going through an RO or DI or RODI they all leave you with virtually mineral free water. Still not sure where taste comes into play.

DI is simply charged particles that remove minerals from water. Obviously you don't brew with pure water... You rebuild the profile... It's just another stage of purification... What do you believe DI is that changes the taste of water?

HbrewO Systems designed a RO just for home brewers. 5 micron sediment -> 5 micron carbon -> RO -> DI I got one of the first ones when they were doing a prototype test. Got an email today saying they would be available in a week. HbrewO.com I use BeerDust for my minerals as well...