Is this ro/di good?

boxfishpooalot · 03/04/2006, 12:53 PM

Hey, Need to buy one soon.I called the local ro/di stores, and they want about 400$ for an ro/di ! Thats expensive, when I find them on ebay for only 125$.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/AQUARIUM-2-110GPD...QQcmdZViewItem

Worth it? Does it include everything? Can you find me a better one on www.ebay.ca ?

Dubbin1 · 03/04/2006, 12:55 PM

Yes it includes everything and yes it is a decent unit. Now you are going to hear people telling you to get a different membrain for it but there is no need for it as the one it comes with works just fine.

boxfishpooalot · 03/04/2006, 12:58 PM

sweet! Cant beleive the prices here.....

He said on the phone "those other units are not going to remove as much as mine" ok I said.

Thanks, anybody else?

What about that storage bin? for auto top off?How does it stop the water from over flowing?

LivingTropicals · 03/04/2006, 01:52 PM

Same exact unit that I have. Been running it for a couple months now, still 0. Great unit. If you have a float inside or manually turn it off. I have mine filling a 44g brute and wastes into another 44g brute.

boxfishpooalot · 03/04/2006, 02:30 PM

I think I will order this unit. Looks nice. Phosphates in the tap water are 3ppm! Ouch.

tgunn · 03/14/2006, 02:44 PM

If you haven't already ordered, check out Aquasafe Canada on Ebay (search for aquasafe); they're shipped from Canada so the shipping is probably a bit less, plus no duty, etc at the border.

Hint for the Winnipeg water:
Change the sediment prefilter (ie the first cartrige) often; I change mine every 1-2 months (depending on the water usage)..

Here's my first prefilter at 4 months of usage...

Yes, the water here is packed with junk!

I just use cheap 5 micron prefilters from home depot or rona. They're sold in packs of 2 for $9.99.

If you change them out often you will prevent your carbon filters from plugging up with junk so quickly...

Tyler

DDS4 · 03/14/2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dubbin1
Yes it includes everything and yes it is a decent unit. Now you are going to hear people telling you to get a different membrain for it but there is no need for it as the one it comes with works just fine.

Threadjack...

Hey Dubbin: SPURS > Pistons

Just to let you know!

TheFlyingTang · 03/14/2006, 04:48 PM

Try Fosters and Smith- Kent Hi-s 35 $150, 60gpd $170. delux maxima 35 $240, 60 $260.

stingers81 · 03/14/2006, 05:23 PM

why when you can have 110g for $100???

wetWolger · 03/14/2006, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stingers81
why when you can have 110g for $100???

the more gpd does NOT mean a better unit....

OnTheReef · 03/15/2006, 12:32 AM

I have a Typhoon III from http://www.airwaterice.com Their customer service is excellent and their prices on replacement membranes and filters are very competitive. This unit produces 0 ppm TDS water, even though the tap is running about 600 ppm TDS. Very happy with this unit -- best $200 I ever spent on my reefs.

ohioreef · 03/15/2006, 02:33 AM

The 110gpd units have a lower rejection rate, ~90% rejection rate, so you will go through DI resin faster than you would if you used, for example, a 75gpd membrane, ~96-98% rejection rate.

ficklefins · 03/15/2006, 05:52 AM

Normally I would suggest going with www.buckeyefieldsupply.com because you can actually call him (forgot his name), and he will take the time to walk you through everything. The reason I say normally is because you are up in Canada and I'm not sure if they ship up there, but still worth asking.

Don't forget, everything starts with your water so don't skimp out on the cheapest biggest system. Ask around and talk to people with more experience. You will see that most will suggest airwaterice and buckeyefieldsupply.

Most importantly get a TDS meter. It will allow you to monitor your system and it's fun to check things like your tap water, your brita system, your work water, rain.... lol

03/04/2006, 12:53 PM	#1
boxfishpooalot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada, Grande Praire, Ab Posts: 5,824	Is this ro/di good? Hey, Need to buy one soon.I called the local ro/di stores, and they want about 400$ for an ro/di ! Thats expensive, when I find them on ebay for only 125$. http://cgi.ebay.ca/AQUARIUM-2-110GPD...QQcmdZViewItem Worth it? Does it include everything? Can you find me a better one on www.ebay.ca ? __________________ Its a good idea to have a refrence sample for alk test kits. 1.1350 grams of baking soda in 1gallon of distilled water=10dkh. Check your alkalinity test kit! Algae is Mother Natures phosphate remover Current Tank Info: 220 galon mixed reef.

03/04/2006, 12:58 PM	#3
boxfishpooalot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada, Grande Praire, Ab Posts: 5,824	sweet! Cant beleive the prices here..... He said on the phone "those other units are not going to remove as much as mine" ok I said. Thanks, anybody else? What about that storage bin? for auto top off?How does it stop the water from over flowing? __________________ Its a good idea to have a refrence sample for alk test kits. 1.1350 grams of baking soda in 1gallon of distilled water=10dkh. Check your alkalinity test kit! Algae is Mother Natures phosphate remover Current Tank Info: 220 galon mixed reef.

03/04/2006, 02:30 PM	#5
boxfishpooalot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada, Grande Praire, Ab Posts: 5,824	I think I will order this unit. Looks nice. Phosphates in the tap water are 3ppm! Ouch. __________________ Its a good idea to have a refrence sample for alk test kits. 1.1350 grams of baking soda in 1gallon of distilled water=10dkh. Check your alkalinity test kit! Algae is Mother Natures phosphate remover Current Tank Info: 220 galon mixed reef.

03/14/2006, 05:23 PM	#9
stingers81 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 393	why when you can have 110g for $100??? __________________ "Success is a Journey, not a Destination". Current Tank Info: 90g, 20g sump,asm g3 skimmer, fowlr, crappy lights

03/15/2006, 12:32 AM	#11
OnTheReef Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 340	I have a Typhoon III from http://www.airwaterice.com Their customer service is excellent and their prices on replacement membranes and filters are very competitive. This unit produces 0 ppm TDS water, even though the tap is running about 600 ppm TDS. Very happy with this unit -- best $200 I ever spent on my reefs. __________________ 100 gallon reef tank, 40 gallon sump/fuge combo with RDSB 2x ASM G2 with gate valve mod TLF phos reactor w/Rowaphos, Seachem Nitrate sponge 4x55w 50/50 actinic PC Current USA 0 amm, 0 nitrite, 0 n Current Tank Info: 50 & 100 gallon reef tanks

03/04/2006, 12:55 PM	#2
Dubbin1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 11,540	Yes it includes everything and yes it is a decent unit. Now you are going to hear people telling you to get a different membrain for it but there is no need for it as the one it comes with works just fine.

03/04/2006, 01:52 PM	#4
LivingTropicals Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 231	Same exact unit that I have. Been running it for a couple months now, still 0. Great unit. If you have a float inside or manually turn it off. I have mine filling a 44g brute and wastes into another 44g brute.

03/14/2006, 02:44 PM	#6
tgunn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cupertino, CA USA Posts: 4,027	If you haven't already ordered, check out Aquasafe Canada on Ebay (search for aquasafe); they're shipped from Canada so the shipping is probably a bit less, plus no duty, etc at the border. Hint for the Winnipeg water: Change the sediment prefilter (ie the first cartrige) often; I change mine every 1-2 months (depending on the water usage).. Here's my first prefilter at 4 months of usage... Yes, the water here is packed with junk! I just use cheap 5 micron prefilters from home depot or rona. They're sold in packs of 2 for $9.99. If you change them out often you will prevent your carbon filters from plugging up with junk so quickly... Tyler

03/14/2006, 04:48 PM	#8
TheFlyingTang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NW suburbs - Chicago Posts: 150	Try Fosters and Smith- Kent Hi-s 35 $150, 60gpd $170. delux maxima 35 $240, 60 $260.

03/15/2006, 02:33 AM	#12
ohioreef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western Ohio Posts: 3,106	The 110gpd units have a lower rejection rate, ~90% rejection rate, so you will go through DI resin faster than you would if you used, for example, a 75gpd membrane, ~96-98% rejection rate. __________________ Gary

03/15/2006, 05:52 AM	#13
ficklefins Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 902	Normally I would suggest going with www.buckeyefieldsupply.com because you can actually call him (forgot his name), and he will take the time to walk you through everything. The reason I say normally is because you are up in Canada and I'm not sure if they ship up there, but still worth asking. Don't forget, everything starts with your water so don't skimp out on the cheapest biggest system. Ask around and talk to people with more experience. You will see that most will suggest airwaterice and buckeyefieldsupply. Most importantly get a TDS meter. It will allow you to monitor your system and it's fun to check things like your tap water, your brita system, your work water, rain.... lol __________________ ^I just wanted that line^ Current Tank Info: 30g Breeder..mmmmmm