when buying an RO system..........

jacksonsmom25 · 11/24/2006, 03:30 PM

Im getting an RO system for christmas and was wondering if there were any extras I was going to need to buy, accessories or parts to hook it to my faucet? I don't want to spend past the 100 dollar mark, and I only have a 30g reef tank, so GPD isn't really an issue.
this is the one I was thinking of buying
Foster and Smith RO system
Let me know what you think, and if there something Im missing. I want to buy an Ro system, hook it up and use it all in the same day if ya know what I mean.
thanks
megan

jacksonsmom25 · 11/24/2006, 05:45 PM

whats wrong? no one wants to give me advise about an RO system?
Its one of most important things you could have when you keep a reef tank and I need one desperatly

paladin1369 · 11/24/2006, 05:51 PM

Hi jacksonsmom25,

You would be better getting somthing like this from Air Water Ice
for a few dollars more.
Typhoon Reefkeeping RODI

I got the DUAL HOME / REEF so i can use it for drinking water also.
DUAL HOME / REEF

drummereef · 11/24/2006, 06:00 PM

Check out The Filter Guys website - http://www.thefilterguys.biz/ Probably save you a few bucks and get a better product.

jacksonsmom25 · 11/24/2006, 06:09 PM

paladin,
I couldn't open your links...is something wrong, or it could just be my mac

AZDesertRat · 11/24/2006, 06:17 PM

Air Water & Ice is not a sponsor so the censor nazis blank out the links. Crazy policy but its their site.
You need to spend just a little more than $100 to get a decent unit. www.purelyh2o has a good one for $139 that's pretty complete with the exception of a handheld TDS meter. www.thefilterguys.biz and www.buckeyefieldsupply.com have similar deals.
Don't try to skimp on RO/DI or it will cost you much more in the long run.
The units you linked to are RO only and not RO/DI until you get to the $149 one, the sponsors I listed above can all beat that.

monaca · 11/25/2006, 12:05 AM

Get an RO with DI...set it up in your garage if appicable...two large drums one for your clean water & one for your waste water...use waste water for plants, lawn, hubby, etc...I would recommend float switches as well...unless you like to mop??? Stay away from ebay units...

jacksonsmom25 · 11/25/2006, 07:40 AM

Ok, thanks for the advise. And if I could afford a exensive system I would, also If i could afford a garage I would have one of those too

Unfortunatly all I can get is a Ro system, the barebones.
thanks again

2NDTIME AROUND · 11/25/2006, 07:43 AM

I just got the series V ro/di unit from purley h2o, a forum sponsor, got a good deal with a free tds meter. I'm satasfied with it. Tap water was 148 tds going in. 2 after the ro unit and 0 after the di.

Krazy · 11/25/2006, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by drummereef
Check out The Filter Guys website - http://www.thefilterguys.biz/ Probably save you a few bucks and get a better product.

This is where you want to get your RO/DI unit from...

Talk to Jim, tell him your concerns and needs, perhaps he can build you a smaller system to meet your needs !!!

The Filter Guys are customer service motivated !!!

jacksonsmom25 · 11/25/2006, 01:43 PM

Oh thanks. thats nice to hear. Im actually lean in their direction

11/24/2006, 03:30 PM	#1
jacksonsmom25 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangor,Maine Posts: 475	when buying an RO system.......... Im getting an RO system for christmas and was wondering if there were any extras I was going to need to buy, accessories or parts to hook it to my faucet? I don't want to spend past the 100 dollar mark, and I only have a 30g reef tank, so GPD isn't really an issue. this is the one I was thinking of buying Foster and Smith RO system Let me know what you think, and if there something Im missing. I want to buy an Ro system, hook it up and use it all in the same day if ya know what I mean. thanks megan __________________ Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Current Tank Info: 55g SW, 15g Fowlr and 55g FW w/ pair of angelfish and misc tetras.

11/24/2006, 05:45 PM	#2
jacksonsmom25 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangor,Maine Posts: 475	whats wrong? no one wants to give me advise about an RO system? Its one of most important things you could have when you keep a reef tank and I need one desperatly __________________ Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Current Tank Info: 55g SW, 15g Fowlr and 55g FW w/ pair of angelfish and misc tetras.

11/24/2006, 06:00 PM	#4
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Check out The Filter Guys website - http://www.thefilterguys.biz/ Probably save you a few bucks and get a better product. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

11/24/2006, 06:09 PM	#5
jacksonsmom25 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangor,Maine Posts: 475	paladin, I couldn't open your links...is something wrong, or it could just be my mac __________________ Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Current Tank Info: 55g SW, 15g Fowlr and 55g FW w/ pair of angelfish and misc tetras.

11/25/2006, 07:40 AM	#8
jacksonsmom25 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangor,Maine Posts: 475	Ok, thanks for the advise. And if I could afford a exensive system I would, also If i could afford a garage I would have one of those too Unfortunatly all I can get is a Ro system, the barebones. thanks again __________________ Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Current Tank Info: 55g SW, 15g Fowlr and 55g FW w/ pair of angelfish and misc tetras.

11/24/2006, 05:51 PM	#3
paladin1369 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cape May NJ Posts: 10	Hi jacksonsmom25, You would be better getting somthing like this from Air Water Ice for a few dollars more. Typhoon Reefkeeping RODI I got the DUAL HOME / REEF so i can use it for drinking water also. DUAL HOME / REEF

11/24/2006, 06:17 PM	#6
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	Air Water & Ice is not a sponsor so the censor nazis blank out the links. Crazy policy but its their site. You need to spend just a little more than $100 to get a decent unit. www.purelyh2o has a good one for $139 that's pretty complete with the exception of a handheld TDS meter. www.thefilterguys.biz and www.buckeyefieldsupply.com have similar deals. Don't try to skimp on RO/DI or it will cost you much more in the long run. The units you linked to are RO only and not RO/DI until you get to the $149 one, the sponsors I listed above can all beat that.

11/25/2006, 12:05 AM	#7
monaca Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 118	Get an RO with DI...set it up in your garage if appicable...two large drums one for your clean water & one for your waste water...use waste water for plants, lawn, hubby, etc...I would recommend float switches as well...unless you like to mop??? Stay away from ebay units...

11/25/2006, 07:43 AM	#9
2NDTIME AROUND Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: HOMOSASSA FL. Posts: 97	I just got the series V ro/di unit from purley h2o, a forum sponsor, got a good deal with a free tds meter. I'm satasfied with it. Tap water was 148 tds going in. 2 after the ro unit and 0 after the di. __________________ Just another rocky shoal your ship must navigate on the sea of life. Current Tank Info: 120 galon drilled tank with 30 gal sum, refgium, nautilus te skimmer driven by mag7, mag12 return pump. 260 watts pc lighting

11/25/2006, 01:43 PM	#11
jacksonsmom25 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangor,Maine Posts: 475	Oh thanks. thats nice to hear. Im actually lean in their direction __________________ Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Current Tank Info: 55g SW, 15g Fowlr and 55g FW w/ pair of angelfish and misc tetras.