Always used tap water - recently (2 weeks ago) installed a small RO water system that supplies up to 75 gallons of RO water per day with 0 DS (dissolved solids). It was $200 delivered and took 10 minutes to set up. First thing I did was get rid of the Brita filter - it makes great drinking water, too. Should have done it years ago. It's only been 2 weeks, so can't tell if it makes a difference. I'm guessing it would make a lot more difference for those forced to water in sips to avoid root issues.

Sorry - can't help with the chemical conditioner.

Al

Hi Ultra_violet,

I have been seriously considering the same thing. I have chloramines in my tap water also. As you know chloramines do not dissipate and stay around for a long time. I am starting to wonder whether that's good for the plants in the long run.

I would also be curious if anybody else has tried this.

Have you asked this question over on the African violet forum?

Larry

PS: I would only use the the de-clorinater. I would not use the conditioner that adds slime to the water.

This post was edited by larry_b on Mon, Apr 15, 13 at 15:28

Thanks to everyone for their comments.

@Al: I'm seriously considering installing an under-sink RO unit--my tap water has a ton of dissolved solids in addition to chloramine. I'm very interested in hearing updates on how your plants respond to the RO water.

@Larry: My house plants, especially those with pointy foliage, like my spider plants, have tips that are browning just fast enough to raise my suspicions. I really think it has something to do with chloramines in my tap water. My African violets have some brown edges but it may be b/c of something else. But I'll repost this question over on that forum.