Type of Water to use?

[Frodo]

I am starting my first winexpert kit (white) and have a question about the water.

We have well water that taste ok, but you can tell its from a well.

We also have an RO system that we use for drinking and its great tasting water. I was told the yeast may not do as well in RO water though , but I am thinking it may be safer water to use. Also, the water coming out of the tap is 'saltier' due to the water softener.

Any recommendations?

Thanks,

Robert

 

[Rocky]

Frodo, you do not need that much water. I would get "spring water" (not distilled water) from the super market.

 

[cpfan]

Frodo...RO water is just fine. It's what I have used for many years including 6 years running a Ferment on Premises.

Steve

 

[andy123]

I use to RO water for beer as a bit of salt wont hurt anything. My well water is drinkable but you can taste some mineral in it. For wine (and drinking) I use an under counter carbon filter that does a great job.

 

[DoctorCAD]

Never use anything but H2O, Anything else will cause problems.

 

[rjb222]

I use to RO water for beer as a bit of salt wont hurt anything. My well water is drinkable but you can taste some mineral in it. For wine (and drinking) I use an under counter carbon filter that does a great job.

There in no salt used to make RO water. The RO is a membrane system with two pre filters one that is paper catches general and one that is carbon takes out tastes then the RO membrane that only allows a certain size through. That must be a water softener. Do not use softened water because of the salt content you will taste salt in your wine.