what kind of water to use for a leak test?

[gamer]

is tap ok? what about contaminants?

should i just go with the safe r/o?

the question seems kind of nub, but this is the nub forums. =)

[notoriousB]

hey keep your nub to yourself! :D

I've always just used tap water for testing, just drain it completely afterward and dry it out and you'll be all set.

[jakaufman]

yeah i used a hose for mine cause it went a lot faster..t hen used a pump to take it all back out quick and toweled it off

[sir_dudeguy]

hose for me. actually i use tapwater w/no problems anyways for my water changes...but on my new tank i'm gonna use ro

[dp122098]

Tap water should be fine. I used tap water to even wash mine out before setting it up. If it worries you just add some water treatment to the salt water when you put it in.

[newreefbishop]

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.....

When i set mine up I actually used hose to test and to fill.....

Only because tap here is pretty good....underground springs filtered and add chlorine and flouride....

Even them after i mixed water i let it set for three days....adding prime everyday in small doses

[JGoslee]

I use the hose.