Is it safe to use to monitor drinking water usage?
1807127
Safe? ABSOLUTELY... This is what we, basically, use this item for. I connect this to my motorhome as I'm filling my freshwater tank so I know how much water I'm putting into the system. TYPICALLY, I only want to carry a small amount of water while drive (say 10 gallons) and then fill up when I get to my destination. This makes it ***VERY EASY*** to know what I've put into my tank!
1676660
Call the company. Some companies use water which is safest, others use extracting chemcals
778587
That is a very good question. Water intake will affect your reading, but if you measure yourself in the morning, you typically have less water in your system and will get a much more accurate reading. It's not going to be 100% accurate, but it's accurate enough to help you gauge your nutritional requirements. I have used other methods, and the readings on this device are quite consistent. I usually use it in the morning and a bit after the gym, then log my results.
2904
Since July 2014, a Water Detector is included in tool kit as free gift. The main purpose is to alarm for water leak. If you use a reservoir to collect and reuse waste water, the probe can be used to alert you when it is full.
504339
Hi, I have this system but I don't use it for my drinking water. I use it for my aquarium. Wish I could of been better help. It works great for my water changes. I hope someone can answer your questions.
886144
I assume you could use it for that it is made for hydroponic applications but with the right fittings from lowes it would work. There might be cheaper alternatives though for drinking water it is something you should probably look into first
378848
I use tap water and have had no problem. I don't think there'd be any problem with distilled water either, but there's not a restriction on the water used.
627678
I read not to use distilled water. The minerals in your tap water help the "water low" sensor realize when to turn off the unit...
670344
Not sure if its code for pluming inside a home but yes its brass it should be safe for drinking water. But as always check with your local water department to make sure.
1375701
This is exactly what I use it for - a utility room water alarm. By itself, it will sound an alarm. If you get the Ideal Security Base Unit (which I did), it will send a signal to this unit causing the unit to call you or any other designated phone number in case you are not home to let you know the sensor has been activated by water.
1867457
I would think it is okay to use it but if you have access to bottled water I would play it safe and use that. I look at the lifestraw as a last ditch aid in getting drinking water.
95647
Potentially...it depends on the composition of your well water. Please send us a copy of your most recent water report. If you have not tested your water recently, then that is your first step. Before buying water treatment equipment, you'll need to know what you are treating. An analogous situation is asking a doctor for a prescription without fist knowing whats wrong with the patient.
1047976
I would not recommend to use it for drinking water. I love to use it for my pool and it works nicely. For your drinking water you want to have a test kit for additional elements as e-coli, lead, nitrates, pesticides, hydrogen sulfide. Hope that helps.
1782530
Yes, we've been using it for our drinking water for over a year with excellent results. We went from about 250-300 ppm to 3-4 ppm!! (Store bought water tested about 150-200). Highly recommend!!!
694029
I assume it's safe. It looks to be made of PVC, the same type of material that water pipes are made of. It doesn't have a smell or taste.
720035
Marcos, I have only used this to monitor the temp of my electronics indoors and don't know what the manufacturer would say. However, the lead off the display isn't very long and you would need to power via USB very close to your compost pile. As for liquids, you would have to modify it to protect the wiring.
1414521
Connecting to a pressure source like a sink tap is not the intended use. This has a manual pump for pumping non-potable water in an emergency situation. It is said to even be able to pump water from a creek and make it safe to drink. It has a limitation on how much water it can safely purify but I purchased this pump for emergency water usage only.