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Which RO/DI unit to purchase?
I am looking to purchase my first RO/DI unit and am looking for the best bang for my buck. I have seen several on Ebay but I am not sure of the quality. I also have an offer from the person I bought my system off of to purchase his, Spectrapure MaxCap 90gpd that needs filters. Please let me know your opinions.
I have been purchasing my water from the local grocery store that has a RO/DI/UV kiosk. Thank |
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05/02/2012, 05:26 PM
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GRAB the Spectrapure
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05/02/2012, 05:54 PM
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I really like my 75gpd 5 stage from www.buckeyefieldsupply.com You will be hard pressed to find better customer service.
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I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer |
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05/02/2012, 05:59 PM
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what is a fair price to pay for it since I can buy a brand new one for $225 from MarineDepot?
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05/02/2012, 06:25 PM
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Last edited by skyline377; 05/02/2012 at 06:32 PM. |
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05/02/2012, 06:34 PM
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I was just searching CL and found a Kent Maxxima 50gpd unit with new filter and membrane. good or bad?
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05/02/2012, 06:53 PM
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Without a doubt Filter Guys.
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05/02/2012, 07:04 PM
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This looks like I opened a can of worms here. Looks like people are having thier favorites across all the popular brands.
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05/02/2012, 08:37 PM
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75 GPD RO/DI 5 Stage *PLUS* System Bulk Reef Supply
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05/02/2012, 08:52 PM
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75 GPD 5 stage PLUS system from BRS for sure love mine it works so great!
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05/02/2012, 08:55 PM
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If you buy his spectrapure keep in mind that their filters are really expensive. $20 for the sediment filter and $20 for the carbon block. Assuming you replace these every six months it will start to add up after awhile.
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05/02/2012, 08:58 PM
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Moved On
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you get what u pay for
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05/02/2012, 09:00 PM
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Air water Ice
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05/02/2012, 09:28 PM
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Quote:
Try the Typhoon III
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05/02/2012, 09:40 PM
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05/02/2012, 09:53 PM
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Right now Marinedepot having the SpectraPure® MaxCap RO/DI System 90gpd on sale this week for $224.99 best deal i see
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05/03/2012, 04:03 AM
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I thank everyone for the input. I am thinking of going with the refurb SpectrsPure. I beleive it will work perfect for me. I only need about 10-15 gallons of RO a week. A few for top off and 10 for water change. The carbon filter is good for 20,000g which should last me a few years so I will just have to change DI and partical as needed.
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