Need help Picking RO/ DI system

rkarteron · 04/09/2010, 08:44 PM

I'm getting ready to purchase a ro/di system but have no clue what the best one is for around 200 dollars. some one let me know please

Mike31154 · 04/09/2010, 09:11 PM

Most of the components that make up a system are fairly standard. A number of sponsors here all offer very good systems for a fair price. For $200 you'll get a very good system from any one of them. In no particular order, Buckeye Field Supply, Bulk Reef Supply, Filter Guys and a number of others. Most of them have their own forums on this site and are more than happy to help you choose the system that's best for your application. Generally a 75 gpd four or five stage system with dual TDS meter and perhaps a pressure guage will be very close in price with most of these folks. Contact them with some information on your source water TDS levels and house water pressure. If you're on a well you may need a booster pump to provide sufficient pressure for the RO membrane to work efficiently.

iamwrasseman · 04/09/2010, 09:50 PM

i like the filter guys ,they have a unit that is 75gpd and is a ro/di plug and play unit that also has a dual tds meter . although the meter is somewhat cheap IMO it will at least let you know when the tds starts raising so you can then change out the proper membrane .the really have good quality units and are very knowledgeable ,if you ever have any issues they are very fast to respond to emails etc.also i personally like to piggy back the di filter which is an easy add on . best of luck to you but don't buy a simple 29 gal unit as all units regardless of make model etc don't usually produce their rated gpd unless you use a booster pump so buy one a bit larger than you think you need .a booster pump really helps them on the speed and you get less waste water too.

04/09/2010, 08:44 PM	#1
rkarteron Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 19	Need help Picking RO/ DI system I'm getting ready to purchase a ro/di system but have no clue what the best one is for around 200 dollars. some one let me know please

04/09/2010, 09:11 PM	#2
Mike31154 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,555	Most of the components that make up a system are fairly standard. A number of sponsors here all offer very good systems for a fair price. For $200 you'll get a very good system from any one of them. In no particular order, Buckeye Field Supply, Bulk Reef Supply, Filter Guys and a number of others. Most of them have their own forums on this site and are more than happy to help you choose the system that's best for your application. Generally a 75 gpd four or five stage system with dual TDS meter and perhaps a pressure guage will be very close in price with most of these folks. Contact them with some information on your source water TDS levels and house water pressure. If you're on a well you may need a booster pump to provide sufficient pressure for the RO membrane to work efficiently. __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: 77g sumpless sw with rock, sand, a few critters, fishes & polyps. Lights, pumps.....

04/09/2010, 09:50 PM	#3
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	i like the filter guys ,they have a unit that is 75gpd and is a ro/di plug and play unit that also has a dual tds meter . although the meter is somewhat cheap IMO it will at least let you know when the tds starts raising so you can then change out the proper membrane .the really have good quality units and are very knowledgeable ,if you ever have any issues they are very fast to respond to emails etc.also i personally like to piggy back the di filter which is an easy add on . best of luck to you but don't buy a simple 29 gal unit as all units regardless of make model etc don't usually produce their rated gpd unless you use a booster pump so buy one a bit larger than you think you need .a booster pump really helps them on the speed and you get less waste water too. __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?