Dehumidifier water

[Forester]

Hi everyone,

So as I'm sure many of you do, I am running a dehumidifier in my room almost 24/7. I was wondering if you would consider the water safe to use?

Thanks for the help,

Lucas

 

[DiscusnAfricans]

I heard that it can contain heavy metals from the dehumidifier itself, so I wouldn't trust it, but I could be wrong.

 

[lkelly]

I heard that it can contain heavy metals from the dehumidifier itself, so I wouldn't trust it, but I could be wrong.

Lucas cranks a lot of Metallica and Black Sabbath in his bedroom, so there's certainly trace amounts to begin with.

 

[mchambers]

There certainly are lots of warnings on the inter-webs about the dangers of using dehumidifier water. In particular, people say that it is likely to have copper in it, due to copper being in the coils in the dehumidifier. I haven't had a problem using it, even in tanks that have shrimp, so I think it is safe. I use it during the warmer months when I have the dehumidifier running. I turn off my dehumidifier in the winter.

I'm pretty sure I tested it once using polyfilter, and the polyfilter did not turn any color, suggesting that there were no metals in the water.

At one point, when I was researching this issue, I learned that Tom Barr, one of the true masters of the planted tank, wrote that he had used in his tanks and did so routinely.

 

[Forester]

There certainly are lots of warnings on the inter-webs about the dangers of using dehumidifier water. In particular, people say that it is likely to have copper in it, due to copper being in the coils in the dehumidifier. I haven't had a problem using it, even in tanks that have shrimp, so I think it is safe. I use it during the warmer months when I have the dehumidifier running. I turn off my dehumidifier in the winter.

I'm pretty sure I tested it once using polyfilter, and the polyfilter did not turn any color, suggesting that there were no metals in the water.

At one point, when I was researching this issue, I learned that Tom Barr, one of the true masters of the planted tank, wrote that he had used in his tanks and did so routinely.

Then I will go ahead and use it. I have also seen a lot of warning but also many people saying it was okay.

Thanks

 

[Rasta Fish]

Don't do it
I know someone that did and it killed his fishes
It's not worth finding out the hard way

 

[verbal]

I think the risk is pretty low. I would think it is even lower if you use prime which would neutralize some heavy metals. Start with something that is hardy and not as expensive, before using it on a prized breeding group.

One thing I would be very cautious about would be shrimp, since there is a possibility of copper - which is very toxic for inverts.

 

[MDB_fish_newbie]

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/...tion-lead-heavy-metal-banana-peel-innovation/

 

[FishEggs]

i run all my water through copper pipes at my home. havent had a problem with it.

 

[Termato]

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/...tion-lead-heavy-metal-banana-peel-innovation/

That's CRAZY! How'd have thought! nice...

 

[MDB_fish_newbie]

Copper is up! 2.17 pound =)

 

[MDB_fish_newbie]

That's CRAZY! How'd have thought! nice...

I know right! Now i want to try that lol

 

[mchambers]

Aren't you worried the fish will slip on the peels?

 

[Termato]

Aren't you worried the fish will slip on the peels?

I thought that was the whole point?

 

[mchambers]

Maybe

I thought that was the whole point?

Only if you keep clown fish.

 

[Pat Kelly]

I use mine but only at times.
I use it in the cull tank. They seem to be fine. Been doing it for 4 or 5 years

 

[Forester]

Everybody seems to be doing fine. Thanks everyone for the advice.

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[mchambers]

here is a link to the Tom Barr post:

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/8...ussion/158544-using-dehumidifier-water-2.html