[TheSeaward]

@flu: When you install the undersink costco system, you have to attach the filter’s reject water line to your under-sink plumbing. This is the water that the reverse osmosis system uses to flush its filters and it is normally run through this tube and then down your sink drain. You can detach this tube pretty easily and just point it over a bucket to collect it like I did. Or if you are fancy, you can run a longer tube and deposit it in a bigger reservoir somewhere else.

I’m pretty sure even the reject water is safe for drinking / pets / watering plants, because it’s derived from city water that’s for drinking anyway and it’s not very concentrated due to the 1:4 efficiency… more like drinking a glass of water that had evaporated for a while. Also, it tasted fine.

[TheSeaward]

@flu: I just purchased and installed one of the reverse osmosis systems you are referring to. It was about $190 from costco and installs under the sink. I did a test and to make 3 gallons of water, it sent 13 gallons down the sink drain. Luckily it’s pretty easy to collect this water and use it for gardening, etc. I debated returning the unit, but thought it would be cool to have ultra pure water and figured out that it didn’t waste much water compared to other things in the house. I think we only use probably a max of a few cups a day, so it’s probably way less water wasted than say showering for a minute longer or adjusting the fill level of the toilet. Brita / Pur won’t waste any water, but those are charcoal only systems. If you are one of those concerned about fluoride and other things, then reverse osmosis is the only practical solution besides buying bottled. I think the RO system would still be much cheaper than bottled even with the waste water it generates. Hope this helps.

[TheSeaward]

Yeah I never minded Mira Mesa. There are nicer parts too if you need that kind of house. Guess I will save and look, but interest rates are just ugh … 1.3%.

[TheSeaward]

Yeah I never minded Mira Mesa. There are nicer parts too if you need that kind of house. Guess I will save and look, but interest rates are just ugh … 1.3%.

[TheSeaward]

Yeah I never minded Mira Mesa. There are nicer parts too if you need that kind of house. Guess I will save and look, but interest rates are just ugh … 1.3%.

[TheSeaward]

Yeah I never minded Mira Mesa. There are nicer parts too if you need that kind of house. Guess I will save and look, but interest rates are just ugh … 1.3%.

[TheSeaward]

Yeah I never minded Mira Mesa. There are nicer parts too if you need that kind of house. Guess I will save and look, but interest rates are just ugh … 1.3%.

[TheSeaward]

Thanks for the helpful advice. I was looking at Bay Park, Bay Ho, and parts of Clairemont as well. A little older and worse school districts, but doesn’t matter for me with no kids in the picture for at least 5 years or so. Mira Mesa looks like a pretty attractive option… correct me if I am wrong, but the competition doesn’t seem as stiff there, possibly due to the perception of the neighborhood?

Buying a place cash sounds very tempting, but I can’t deal with the commute to Temecula and condos in town don’t have yards sadly.

[TheSeaward]

Thanks for the helpful advice. I was looking at Bay Park, Bay Ho, and parts of Clairemont as well. A little older and worse school districts, but doesn’t matter for me with no kids in the picture for at least 5 years or so. Mira Mesa looks like a pretty attractive option… correct me if I am wrong, but the competition doesn’t seem as stiff there, possibly due to the perception of the neighborhood?

Buying a place cash sounds very tempting, but I can’t deal with the commute to Temecula and condos in town don’t have yards sadly.

[TheSeaward]

Thanks for the helpful advice. I was looking at Bay Park, Bay Ho, and parts of Clairemont as well. A little older and worse school districts, but doesn’t matter for me with no kids in the picture for at least 5 years or so. Mira Mesa looks like a pretty attractive option… correct me if I am wrong, but the competition doesn’t seem as stiff there, possibly due to the perception of the neighborhood?

Buying a place cash sounds very tempting, but I can’t deal with the commute to Temecula and condos in town don’t have yards sadly.

[TheSeaward]

Thanks for the helpful advice. I was looking at Bay Park, Bay Ho, and parts of Clairemont as well. A little older and worse school districts, but doesn’t matter for me with no kids in the picture for at least 5 years or so. Mira Mesa looks like a pretty attractive option… correct me if I am wrong, but the competition doesn’t seem as stiff there, possibly due to the perception of the neighborhood?

Buying a place cash sounds very tempting, but I can’t deal with the commute to Temecula and condos in town don’t have yards sadly.

[TheSeaward]

Thanks for the helpful advice. I was looking at Bay Park, Bay Ho, and parts of Clairemont as well. A little older and worse school districts, but doesn’t matter for me with no kids in the picture for at least 5 years or so. Mira Mesa looks like a pretty attractive option… correct me if I am wrong, but the competition doesn’t seem as stiff there, possibly due to the perception of the neighborhood?

Buying a place cash sounds very tempting, but I can’t deal with the commute to Temecula and condos in town don’t have yards sadly.

[TheSeaward]

Lurker here too – same stats as mercedes, except with slightly less for down payment, so I guess we are competition eh? Haha. Do you work in Sorrento Mesa too?

92126, 92129, 92131, 92122

[TheSeaward]

Lurker here too – same stats as mercedes, except with slightly less for down payment, so I guess we are competition eh? Haha. Do you work in Sorrento Mesa too?

92126, 92129, 92131, 92122

[TheSeaward]

Lurker here too – same stats as mercedes, except with slightly less for down payment, so I guess we are competition eh? Haha. Do you work in Sorrento Mesa too?

92126, 92129, 92131, 92122

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