What are you drinking?

[Swatopluk]

Thinking about some bitter lemon before going to bed.

[stellinacadente]

Mojito therapy 

[Bob in a quantum-state-of-faith]

I dunno...Dan took what the guy at MDA said, hooked up stuff we bought at Loew's and we went with it. I choose to remain ignorant, because in my opinion, it's all been Bandaid-on-a-corpse thinking all along. This is most likely genetic and ya can't change genetic issues like this by cleaning out the water a bit.

I'm still drinking the water, though.

Most RO filters include carbon, too-- usually "upstream" of the actual RO parts.  Helps the whole last longer that way-- any solids that are trapped in the carbon pack will not clog the fine osmosis membrane as quickly.

Most consumer grade RO also just use whatever water pressure comes into them from the supply side.  As such, with well water, the installer really should check the well pump's pressure settings, to make sure it is operating properly.   But, higher pressure does not automatically mean "better" just likely faster, is all.   I've seen hand-pumped RO getups for hiking and such.

You may consider it a waste of money, but.... the poison's in the dose, as my Industrial Radiography buddy would say.  In your case (or your SO's) any chemicals are likely to exacerbate the problem, so any dose is "poison".   

Water IS the solvent your body uses to rid itself of toxins--if your toxin filtration system is not working at "peak", then any assist can be of benefit....such as toxin-free water itself.

If you can stand the taste, that is.... I find ultra-filtered water to be.... very bland.

I guess I've grown accustomed to industrial waste as flavorings....

[Swatopluk]

That is also the problem in parts of Africa. People want to taste the earth in the water that is lost when standard filters are used. the problem is to find a filter that keeps out the worms but keeps in the flavor.
Hey, tequila drinkers insist on the worm being kept in

[Sibling Chatty]

It's a three filter system...Dan says one at least has carbon.

For drinking water only, it was the most expensive of the small systems they had. Also, according to the literature there, the most thorough.

Gotta remember, this is a small, poor town. We have one or two times a year where something breaks and they cut off the water for anywhere from 4 to 36 hours, and you have to boil your drinking, cooking and tooth-brushing water for the next few days. (I get sent to stay with Laurel and Stuart until it's all clear again. Dan doesn't take chances.)
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Drinking? Water...

[Bruder Cuzzen]

RO water tastes just like distilled to me , that is , completely tasteless with a bit of a metallic "tinge" to it .

[Swatopluk]

Be careful to get the minerals from other sources, or quasi-distilled water can be harmful in the long run.
I know that on ships that get part of their drinking wtaer from the sea, they put a bit of the salt back in after the cleaning procedure for that reason (and because the taste is indeed different.
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Carbonated mineral water

[Bob in a quantum-state-of-faith]

A mixture of solid H₂O and liquid H₂O.

Flavored with a small packet euphemistically called "Iced Tea To Go" by Lipton.   Supposed to pour the whole thing into a water bottle I guess.  Not bad, as instant drinks go.  My "glass" is really a 48 oz insulated mug, so it's quite dilute as compared to the "recommended" concentration.

Ingredients?  Actually, I'm a bit afraid to actually look.... 

[anthrobabe]

Fake tea-- Oh Bob what am I gonna do with ya.   

However, there is a product called True Lemon (or lime or orange) that is a packet you can mix in water and it actually tastes good--- I put the liquid lemon (Real Lemon stuff) concentrate in my water at home-- because I don't like plain water-- and this is just as good.

[Bob in a quantum-state-of-faith]

 

Actually, at 1/2 the recommended concentration?  That Lipton stuff ain't that bad.  Certainly not the worst thing I've poured down my throat.

And I was just too hot to brew up some real tea anyways.

I used to for many years, add a scant teaspoon of Real Lemon or Real Lime to my ice water... I've got out of the habit, of late.  I must needs remember to get some of that again.  'Twas good.

[Swatopluk]

Just the standard chamomile

[pieces o nine]

Mead. In a teacup.   

aaaaahhhhhhhhh

[Swatopluk]

Just the standard chamomile

No changes

[Sibling Zono (anon1mat0)]

Raspberry iced tea

[Scriblerus the Philosophe]

A gigantic cup of coffee.