It means there’s something in it, but it’s not possible to say what it is. How did you collect it, where is it stored?Hello, can i use rain water that have 60 ppm and a yellow tint in it ? Does that mean that there is ammonia in it ? thx
from concrete roof, stored in a plastic barrelIt means there’s something in it, but it’s not possible to say what it is. How did you collect it, where is it stored?
How clean is the roof? Any chance the water could be picking something up as it runs down? I find that the first run off after an extensive dry period can be a little discoloured. The other thing to check is that the guttering is clean and not got autumn leaves in it, or in the plastic barrel. If in doubt check the water for nitrite and ammonia with a test.from concrete roof, stored in a plastic barrel
well the roof is 35 years old, there is some moss on it, i know there is no nitrite, that's ammonia that afraid me, the gutter is clean, could that be tanins ?How clean is the roof? Any chance the water could be picking something up as it runs down? I find that the first run off after an extensive dry period can be a little discoloured. The other thing to check is that the guttering is clean and not got autumn leaves in it, or in the plastic barrel. If in doubt check the water for nitrite and ammonia with a test.
Yes, tannins or plasticier from the barrel, if it is new and green or yellow plastic? If it isn't a new barrel? I wouldn't worry about using the water, if it is a new barrel? I'd pour the water away, until the water is clearer. If it is a just a slight tint? So that you can notice the water isn't clear? That is normal.could that be tanins ?
that's a classic blue barrel, not new, i actually used this barrel for rain on a small glass green house a few months ago, the water was crystal clear, i think it definitely comes from the roof I actually like the yellow tint, i just want to avoid ammonia and hardness =)Hi all,
Yes, tannins or plasticier from the barrel, if it is new and green or yellow plastic? If it isn't a new barrel? I wouldn't worry about using the water, if it is a new barrel? I'd pour the water away, until the water is clearer. If it is a just a slight tint? So that you can notice the water isn't clear? That is normal.
Our rain-water can be about 60 ppm TDS as well, mainly because it is all limestone here, but that is usually in the summer. At the moment it is ~30 microS, so about 20 ppm TDS.
cheers Darrel