Looking for my first RO unit (in UK)

Marsekay · 04/15/2008, 01:36 PM

Im thinking of getting one as the trip to get water is far, and i lose a lot in evaporation.

so i need my own.

i need one thats
a, easy to install (if thats possible)
b, a decent price for a home system.
c, uk available!

i looked into melev's which looked awesome but then read he wont ship to the UK!
Damn!

any advice or reccomendations are welcome!

Cheers!

Michael · 04/15/2008, 01:41 PM

hi im in the uk we donot get the variety as the guys in the usa, i bought a 5 stage ro-di system made by RO-MAN, it works well and cost about Â£90.00, hope that helps

Marsekay · 04/15/2008, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mikeydj
hi im in the uk we donot get the variety as the guys in the usa, i bought a 5 stage ro-di system made by RO-MAN, it works well and cost about Â£90.00, hope that helps

Glad to hear it works well.
Does it give you all the nessesary fitments? or did you have to source them yourself?

kar93 · 04/15/2008, 01:45 PM

I got a 50GPD 4 stage from RO MAN, Came with all the fittings from Ebay Â£88 inc P&P
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RO-SYSTEM-50-G...742.m153.l1262

Marsekay · 04/15/2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kar93
I got a 50GPD 4 stage from RO MAN, Came with all the fittings from Ebay Â£88 inc P&P
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RO-SYSTEM-50-G...742.m153.l1262

That looks good to me. is the "self piercing valve" the same kind of thing that melev does? where you screw it into the copper piping?

Michael · 04/15/2008, 01:47 PM

it came with everything required, all the filter bits and bobs including the resin beads and carrbon and has replacement parts at my lfs, i bought it from a place called aqua jardin, there are afew in the gloucester area, dont know if they are near you, but hey they would deliver anywhere in the uk, try looking on line, i have tested the ro-di it makes and the water is pure and easy to make as well as quite quick too

kar93 · 04/15/2008, 01:51 PM

I definitely recommend using RO-Man that unit does come with the pierecing valve, the same as Melevs units. So simple to setup.

Michael · 04/15/2008, 01:56 PM

i actually connect mine to and outside tape, the sort you can connect a hose pipe to, but mine came with the piercing valve and instructions, and i totally agree with kar 93 100% it is very simple to set up i highly recommend it

kar93 · 04/15/2008, 01:59 PM

Ill go and get some pics of how mine is setup for you.

Marsekay · 04/15/2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mikeydj
i actually connect mine to and outside tape, the sort you can connect a hose pipe to, but mine came with the piercing valve and instructions, and i totally agree with kar 93 100% it is very simple to set up i highly recommend it

This sounds the best connection for me as i rent the house and dont want to be piercing their copper pipes unless i have to.

Does the hose connection usually come with the kits or are these seperate?

Edit: i believe i found the fitting?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RO-SYSTEM-TAP-...QQcmdZViewItem

Michael · 04/15/2008, 02:05 PM

no you have to buy 1 its about Â£3.50 it basically is exactly like a washing machine connection, i think the RO-MAN people recommend it in their brochure, im sure the company you would buy it from would know, it really is so simple and worth investing in

Marsekay · 04/15/2008, 02:10 PM

Yep im sure thats the job. superb its a definate purchase now!

kar93 · 04/15/2008, 02:19 PM

Cameras ran out of batteries, But good luck!

Marsekay · 04/15/2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kar93
Cameras ran out of batteries, But good luck!

Haha thats cool. cheers anyway.
well if its a bing on the tap job i guess theres nothing to really worry about now.
cheers everyone! a few mins RC'ing has saved me god knows how many hours of net trawling and possibly Â£Â£Â£!

04/15/2008, 01:36 PM	#1
Marsekay Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 68	Looking for my first RO unit (in UK) Im thinking of getting one as the trip to get water is far, and i lose a lot in evaporation. so i need my own. i need one thats a, easy to install (if thats possible) b, a decent price for a home system. c, uk available! i looked into melev's which looked awesome but then read he wont ship to the UK! Damn! any advice or reccomendations are welcome! Cheers! __________________ =Marse= Current Tank Info: 5x2x1.5 marine

04/15/2008, 01:41 PM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	hi im in the uk we donot get the variety as the guys in the usa, i bought a 5 stage ro-di system made by RO-MAN, it works well and cost about Â£90.00, hope that helps __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

04/15/2008, 01:47 PM	#6
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	it came with everything required, all the filter bits and bobs including the resin beads and carrbon and has replacement parts at my lfs, i bought it from a place called aqua jardin, there are afew in the gloucester area, dont know if they are near you, but hey they would deliver anywhere in the uk, try looking on line, i have tested the ro-di it makes and the water is pure and easy to make as well as quite quick too __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

04/15/2008, 01:56 PM	#8
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	i actually connect mine to and outside tape, the sort you can connect a hose pipe to, but mine came with the piercing valve and instructions, and i totally agree with kar 93 100% it is very simple to set up i highly recommend it __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

04/15/2008, 02:05 PM	#11
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	no you have to buy 1 its about Â£3.50 it basically is exactly like a washing machine connection, i think the RO-MAN people recommend it in their brochure, im sure the company you would buy it from would know, it really is so simple and worth investing in __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

04/15/2008, 01:45 PM	#4
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	I got a 50GPD 4 stage from RO MAN, Came with all the fittings from Ebay Â£88 inc P&P http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RO-SYSTEM-50-G...742.m153.l1262

04/15/2008, 01:51 PM	#7
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	I definitely recommend using RO-Man that unit does come with the pierecing valve, the same as Melevs units. So simple to setup.

04/15/2008, 01:59 PM	#9
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	Ill go and get some pics of how mine is setup for you.

04/15/2008, 02:10 PM	#12
Marsekay Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 68	Yep im sure thats the job. superb its a definate purchase now! __________________ =Marse= Current Tank Info: 5x2x1.5 marine

04/15/2008, 02:19 PM	#13
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	Cameras ran out of batteries, But good luck!