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06/14/2008, 10:21 PM
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RO water
RO water... How can I get it, do i have to buy the RO water machines?
Im a noob seeking help 
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06/14/2008, 10:25 PM
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It's eventually cheaper to just buy a RO unit since you'll be producing a lot of water over the lifetime of your tank.
You can also usually buy it from your LFS. Wal-Mart also sells it. |
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06/14/2008, 10:27 PM
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How do i set up a RO unit in a Sump?
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06/14/2008, 10:28 PM
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RODI is prefered depending on your water quality
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06/14/2008, 10:31 PM
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Can I turn Tap water into RODI water, using the RO unit?
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06/14/2008, 10:31 PM
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And how much does it cost?
I live in Thailand, prices are much cheaper than USA lucky me.
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06/14/2008, 10:34 PM
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You dont set up a RO/DI unit in a sump.....You use the RO/DI unit to make water for water changes & top off water...... Its very easy to set one up....Here is a picture of my new Filter Guys REEF +1 RO/DI unit
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06/14/2008, 10:37 PM
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How does it work? and where do i put the water?
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06/14/2008, 10:37 PM
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Yes using an reverse osmosis de-ionization unit ,the DI is because both silica and phosphate can be ionicly bonded to H2O and that is how it is removed
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06/14/2008, 10:42 PM
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Dave O Current Tank Info: 178 RR tank with Giesemann 720W lighting |
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06/14/2008, 10:45 PM
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Bangkok Thailand
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06/14/2008, 10:46 PM
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I know i fish shop which is salwater, i just wanted to know an easy way to get RO water
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06/14/2008, 10:55 PM
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i agree with Flipper62
I use a drum that is filled by the R/O unit then use a float switch in the sump to turn on and off a dosing pump for top off.. the dosing pump uses the same size hose as the R/O The cost of the R/O is decided by the Gal per day it can make most units are a few hundred dollars but in the long run it pays for its self in the cost for buying pre-made water can be very costly over time..
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06/14/2008, 10:58 PM
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You use your Tap water & filter it through the RO/DI unit...
This will give you the RO/DI water that you need Other then that info.......I dont know what your asking ???
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06/14/2008, 11:02 PM
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I think he's not sure on how to hook one up, like to the tap etc..
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06/14/2008, 11:54 PM
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Yeh, Chatyak is right...
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06/15/2008, 12:22 AM
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most units come with a connector to hook directly up to a faucet.
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06/15/2008, 12:24 AM
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06/15/2008, 12:39 AM
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I get it now, thanks guys
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06/15/2008, 12:42 AM
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Ya.....same here.....A faucet thread to 1/4 hose adapter like this from the Filter Guys.....www.thefilterguys.biz
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If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW |
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06/15/2008, 11:15 AM
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How does it work?
I realize that you just wanted the "how to use it" stuff, but I explain in detail how it does what it does here, in addition to user tips: Reverse Osmosis/Deionization Systems to Purify Tap Water for Reef Aquaria http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-05/rhf/index.htm
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