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11/12/2009, 10:31 AM
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Ro/di
Hey guys I was thinkong about making my own water. I dont need top of the line stuff just one that work. I got 3 tanks 1 120g 1 75g and 1 180g. Thanks in advance!
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11/12/2009, 10:42 AM
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Here's the most cost effective RO unit.
From our own "Melev" from RC. http://www.melevsreef.com/ro_di.html Good luck! :-)
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11/12/2009, 10:42 AM
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You will need a water storage container (its size is up to you, but the bigger the better). If you live in the mid-west i was suggest getting a hold of Russ@buckeyefieldsupply.com. He is easily the best RO/DI guy in the region when it comes to answering questions and selling great equipment.
If not, any 75 GPD system should work just fine for you. You might have to use a booster pump if your water pressure is not sufficient (you will need it to be around 60-80 psi...most houses are 40 psi) which can cost around $100 on top of your Ro/di unit. Good luck! |
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11/12/2009, 10:46 AM
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I forgot to mention, it might be advantageous to test your tap water before buying a unit. My tap water is up around 700 TDS, which is quite hard to "clean" with a RO/DI unit. I was going through membranes every 6-9 months and DI resin every 2 months. For the amount of water i use, its marginally cheaper for me to support my lfs lol...
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11/12/2009, 11:37 AM
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I just got mine from Russ at buckeye field supply and it was absolutely amazing in quality. It looks like it came straight from a laboratory that is how much quality and craftsmanship is in it.
Don't even look anywhere else, talk to Russ! |
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11/12/2009, 11:38 AM
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oh and the 75gpd unit 4 stage RO/DI was nicely under $200!
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11/12/2009, 11:50 AM
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Thanks for the info guys but unfortunatly I live in jersey. Anyone got any other info they wanna throw up, but Ill check both those websites out. Thanks again.
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11/12/2009, 12:00 PM
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I might have to go with melev's unit unless someone know something else thats better.
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11/12/2009, 01:07 PM
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For the money you will spend the same buying the 75gpd unit from Russ at Buckeye Field Supply and that unit will come with a RO split so you get RO water for drinking without wasting your DI resin plus buckeye field supply throws in a 20,000 gallon chlorine filter when he builds the unit.
$169 for the 75gpd unit (see link). http://buckeyefieldsupply.com/showpr...ry=168&Sub=166 I'll take pics of mine this afternoon and show you the depth of quality with the unit. Check this thread out around 4pm CST and I'll have them up by then. |
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11/12/2009, 01:09 PM
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try bulkreefsupply.com they are pretty good.
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11/12/2009, 05:32 PM
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Sorry for the delay, I was enjoying watching the new RO/DI unit and playing with the TDS meter.
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11/12/2009, 09:15 PM
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Buckeye is in Cincinnati i beleive, so Jersey is still pretty close.
Not to steal a buck from Melev (he deserves everything he can get  ), but buckeye really is a great resource and is much closer to you than Melev.
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11/13/2009, 05:02 AM
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I got recommended by a few friends about www.airwaterice.com for typhoon III models. Anyone have any experience with these guys? They're a little pricier but you get what you pay for huh? Just wanted to see if anyone else got these models and have any comments about them. Thanks in advance.
http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1...er_75_GPD.html http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1...r_100_GPD.html http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1...TDS_Meter.html I'm leaning more toward the typhoon III. Last edited by flare1185; 11/13/2009 at 05:14 AM. |
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11/13/2009, 05:49 AM
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This is what I have and it works great!!
http://www.thefilterguys.biz/ $ 199.00 - OCEAN REEF + 1 FIVE STAGE 75 GPD RO/DI All systems are made to order with clear 10" canister housings Stage One NSF rated 5 micron poly sediment filter Stage Two 5 Micron Matrikx NSF rated CTO/2 Workhorse carbon block Stage Three 0.6 Micron Matrikx NSF rated chlorine guzzler carbon block RO membrane 75 GPD Dow Filmtec Stage Five refillable cartridge with color-changing DI resin 100 PSI pressure gauge Auto shut-off (Requires Float Valve or Switch To Work) Membrane flush valve Dual TDS meter Quick connect fittings Self Piercing Saddle Valve Water Supply Connection Drain Connection Filter wrench to make cartridge replacement easy  Easy way to hook it up – Filter guys or lowes sell these two parts 
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11/13/2009, 06:15 AM
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Or another option is to go without. I mix my own seawater in tapwater and have done so for 6 years without any problems. I store it in 20 litre drums too, no need for a big storage tank.
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11/13/2009, 06:18 AM
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11/13/2009, 09:23 AM
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http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1739197
pretty sweet deal there in the RC used equipment forums.
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11/13/2009, 10:19 AM
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I also have the Premium Series 75 gpd from BFS (http://buckeyefieldsupply.com/showpr...ry=168&Sub=166) and it is running great. 135 tds water goes in, 8tds comes out of the RO, 0tds out of the DI. comes with a valve for RO only, tds meter and pressure gauge. Came a touch under $200 with a sink connect shipped to Connecticut.
So far I have no regrets. |
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11/13/2009, 04:57 PM
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Take a look at bulkreefsupply.com Great Company, and great prices.
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11/13/2009, 05:33 PM
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Any of the sponsors are good, everyone is chiming in with what they have as the best. THey are all the similar and quality.
I have had from the filter guys and now spectrapure and they are both great. Spectrapure right now has a 90gpd with dual tds meter and pressure guage for 165 shipped. Best price I could find.
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11/13/2009, 10:18 PM
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Can u get a link for that, cuz Im looking on the website and can't seem to find it.
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11/14/2009, 12:42 AM
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spectrapure tats wat i was about to get but went and got a optima ce+ at 150 gpd and was 310 bucks which isnt bad lookin at the spectrapure was 900
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11/14/2009, 12:44 AM
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only bad thing the optima doesnt come with any picture instruction and now i dont know how should i hookup the ro/di system
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11/14/2009, 01:13 AM
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Pretty good deal, but I can get this on ebay for about 100$
http://cgi.ebay.com/RO-DI-water-puri...item5ad1a572a6 The unit hes trying to sell doesn't have any filters and buying them would probably cost 40 bucks or more so I might as well buy a new one for the same price. Quote:
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11/14/2009, 01:18 AM
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I have been using the OceanReef +1 from thefilterguys for a few years now. I have 1 unit at my home & 1 unit at my office. I love them.
I'm sure that the other units that are talked about here are fine also. The bottom line is to get a 0.0 TDS reading. 
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