On a budget what RO/DI to get?

kmasonbx · 03/14/2011, 01:34 AM

After discovering this site and reading some posts and a couple of articles I've come to the realization of the importance of a RO/DI is, however as the title suggests I'm on a limited budget and limited knowledge thus I'm coming to you guys. I have narrowed my choices down to 4. Also space is a concern, I live in an apartment with a small kitchen and likely won't be able to use a wall mount just due to lack of space, and would likely use it and then store it when it's not in use.

1) Might Mite 50GPD 109.95
http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1...-DI-Added.html

2) Melev's Reef 100GPD 5 stage RO/DI system 169.99
http://www.melevsreef.com/rodi.html

3) SpectraPure Maxpure 60GPD RO/DI system 169.99
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...&size=90%20GPD

4) Purely H2O The Optima Vision 149
http://www.purelyh2o.com/index.php?p...art&Itemid=118
Any help will be very much appreciated, thanks in advance.

pmrossetti · 03/14/2011, 05:24 AM

if you're gonna spend 170.00 then get Melev's. it's the best of what you listed. for 129.00 bulkreefsupply.com has an economy unit that would be better than the others you listed.go for Melev's if you can.

jinks · 03/14/2011, 10:12 AM

I picked one up off e-bay a few years ago and it did a great job. http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUARIUM-RO-DI-R...item51984177df the hose adapter is a nice add on if you don't want it permanently put in one spot.

goofball310 · 03/14/2011, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmrossetti

if you're gonna spend 170.00 then get Melev's. it's the best of what you listed. for 129.00 bulkreefsupply.com has an economy unit that would be better than the others you listed.go for Melev's if you can.

+1 on Melev's or BRS for a RO/DI on a budget.

USC-fan · 03/14/2011, 12:23 PM

I use the typhoon from AWI. It cost $150. Look better/cheaping than the ones you have listed. Also you can find 5% off coupon codes.

http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1...er-75-GPD.html

Amazing CS.

kmasonbx · 03/14/2011, 01:48 PM

Thanks. Is there a big benefit to 5 stage over 4 stage?

Any other suggestions are definitely welcomed.

03/14/2011, 01:34 AM	#1
kmasonbx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 67	On a budget what RO/DI to get? After discovering this site and reading some posts and a couple of articles I've come to the realization of the importance of a RO/DI is, however as the title suggests I'm on a limited budget and limited knowledge thus I'm coming to you guys. I have narrowed my choices down to 4. Also space is a concern, I live in an apartment with a small kitchen and likely won't be able to use a wall mount just due to lack of space, and would likely use it and then store it when it's not in use. 1) Might Mite 50GPD 109.95 http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1...-DI-Added.html 2) Melev's Reef 100GPD 5 stage RO/DI system 169.99 http://www.melevsreef.com/rodi.html 3) SpectraPure Maxpure 60GPD RO/DI system 169.99 http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...&size=90%20GPD 4) Purely H2O The Optima Vision 149 http://www.purelyh2o.com/index.php?p...art&Itemid=118 Any help will be very much appreciated, thanks in advance. Last edited by kmasonbx; 03/14/2011 at 01:37 AM. Reason: Found a 4th

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03/14/2011, 05:24 AM	#2
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	if you're gonna spend 170.00 then get Melev's. it's the best of what you listed. for 129.00 bulkreefsupply.com has an economy unit that would be better than the others you listed.go for Melev's if you can.

03/14/2011, 10:12 AM	#3
jinks Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 581	I picked one up off e-bay a few years ago and it did a great job. http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUARIUM-RO-DI-R...item51984177df the hose adapter is a nice add on if you don't want it permanently put in one spot.

03/14/2011, 12:23 PM	#5
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	I use the typhoon from AWI. It cost $150. Look better/cheaping than the ones you have listed. Also you can find 5% off coupon codes. http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1...er-75-GPD.html Amazing CS.

03/14/2011, 01:48 PM	#6
kmasonbx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 67	Thanks. Is there a big benefit to 5 stage over 4 stage? Any other suggestions are definitely welcomed.