Install help NEW GUY TOO THE HOBBY

New90Gal · 05/05/2010, 01:13 PM

So im setting up a new tank, i have a 90 gal tank with 20 gal sump skimmer and getting more things like pumps and powerheads, my brother is helping me with this setup we are taking it slow and steady he insist on not rushing. my question is about the RO/DI unit. how do i install it? iv heard some people attach to the water pipe directly, can you attach to the faucet? please help its not here yet but will be in about 1-2 weeks. just want to plan ahead.

New90Gal · 05/05/2010, 01:14 PM

ITS a mix fish and corals with LED lights.

cr500_af · 05/05/2010, 01:18 PM

RODIs can be hooked to a faucet, but unless you have one that you never use (which you can dedicate to it) you'll eventually want to hard-plumb it. Installation is pretty easy, the instructions should get you there... unless you buy Pure Water Club, then the instructions read like... well, they don't read very well.

You basically have one line that feeds the unit, one that is for waste water output and one that is for purified water output.

Namnuta · 05/05/2010, 02:07 PM

I have my setup in my mechanical area of my basement so i can have it connected 24/7. I fill a 32G brute. Buy a auto shut off kit from Bulk Reef supply, or something similar. My mechanical area is great becasue i have a water source and a drain for the waste water line.

New90Gal · 05/05/2010, 02:22 PM

im getting mine from AIR WATER ICE. i get the two different output but i have no experience setting it up with the hard plumbing. I want to set it up in my laundry room but have no experience in it. do you guys know of a website or video that shows how to do this like u know with pictures.

Thank you for all ur help so far! man im soo excited for this tank lolz

cr500_af · 05/05/2010, 02:25 PM

AWI is good stuff.
Do you have an extra cold water stub in that laundry room? What I'm talking about is a sink valve at the wall? If not, you could "T" off of another one... just don't use hot water, it will waste the membrane and/or the resin.

EMCEO · 05/05/2010, 03:04 PM

So, I am new to the hobby and I would like to know how to get started. I currently have a 75 gallon non drilled tank. I understand that I should have a drilled tank. Then what?

New90Gal · 05/05/2010, 03:46 PM

a drilled tank, to my knowledge and keep in mind im very new at this means that it has a built in overflow which means that it has pipes from the tank going out of it to the sump. which is good in the long term for filtration and what not. as far as wats next ill tell u wat me and my brother are doing. we bought a tank of craigslist came with a sump stand canopy main 90 gal tank then probly about a week later we found somebody selling a skimmer so we bought that and now are waiting for the RO/DI unit and have bought pumps and salt. the last thing we are going to buy are the lights (LEDs are better they are a bit more expensive but will last u for 5 years and save u a ton of money over all. one Led bulb is about 100 bucks but a bulb for metal halides is about 60-100 thts if u find it tht cheap which u have to change every 6 months so yea LEDS) live rocks and sand.

since u have the tank already i would find somebody who knows how to drill a tank and get it done keep in mind this is very important tht nothing goes wrong or else ur tank is pretty much gone. ofcourse i could be wrong about everything as im new but this is all i know. ANY EXP MEMBER WANNA HELP HIM out?

msp2673 · 05/05/2010, 03:47 PM

I just hooked up my RO/DI from Bulk Reef Supply. Took all of 15 minutes. Connected self-piercing saddle valve to a cold water line in my basement. Ran the output with float valve to a 44 gallon Brute trash barrel. Ran the waste line out the basement window to a another barrel. The waste water will be used for watering flowers etc. I will have to figure out a different solution for my waste water during the winter. Backyard skating rink maybe?

New90Gal · 05/05/2010, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cr500_af

AWI is good stuff.
Do you have an extra cold water stub in that laundry room? What I'm talking about is a sink valve at the wall? If not, you could "T" off of another one... just don't use hot water, it will waste the membrane and/or the resin.

yea i went to AWI website and found an installation guide to it and some youtube videos, man this task looks so daunting omg. may god help me

. lolz. thank you for ur reply. i will keep everyone posted on my progress

New90Gal · 05/05/2010, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msp2673

I just hooked up my RO/DI from Bulk Reef Supply. Took all of 15 minutes. Connected self-piercing saddle valve to a cold water line in my basement. Ran the output with float valve to a 44 gallon Brute trash barrel. Ran the waste line out the basement window to a another barrel. The waste water will be used for watering flowers etc. I will have to figure out a different solution for my waste water during the winter. Backyard skating rink maybe?

nice setup I hope mine wont take tht long. do u have the ASOV?
the skating rink sound FREAKIN AWESOME!!!! LOLZ

Buckeye Hydro · 05/11/2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msp2673

I just hooked up my RO/DI from Bulk Reef Supply. Took all of 15 minutes. Connected self-piercing saddle valve to a cold water line in my basement. Ran the output with float valve to a 44 gallon Brute trash barrel. Ran the waste line out the basement window to a another barrel. The waste water will be used for watering flowers etc. I will have to figure out a different solution for my waste water during the winter. Backyard skating rink maybe?

We try to steer people away from the self piercing needle valves. They are very convenient, but they have their drawbacks.

*Don't use that as an on/off valve
*Sometimes the small hole pierced in the copper line closes with scale
*Don't use one of these fittings in a system with a booster pump
*Watch for leaks at the fitting.

Russ

babarney · 05/11/2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by New90Gal

yea i went to AWI website and found an installation guide to it and some youtube videos, man this task looks so daunting omg. may god help me

. lolz. thank you for ur reply. i will keep everyone posted on my progress

They're not that bad. I hooked mine up in my kitchen under the sink (orginally bought for drinking water). It took me a little while but that was only because things were so cramped down there and I had to do some pipe cutting to get everything to fit right. Just follow the directions and everything will work out just fine.

05/05/2010, 01:13 PM	#1
New90Gal Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lorton, Virginia Posts: 21	Install help NEW GUY TOO THE HOBBY So im setting up a new tank, i have a 90 gal tank with 20 gal sump skimmer and getting more things like pumps and powerheads, my brother is helping me with this setup we are taking it slow and steady he insist on not rushing. my question is about the RO/DI unit. how do i install it? iv heard some people attach to the water pipe directly, can you attach to the faucet? please help its not here yet but will be in about 1-2 weeks. just want to plan ahead.

05/05/2010, 03:04 PM	#7
EMCEO Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1	New to the hobby So, I am new to the hobby and I would like to know how to get started. I currently have a 75 gallon non drilled tank. I understand that I should have a drilled tank. Then what?

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05/05/2010, 01:14 PM	#2
New90Gal Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lorton, Virginia Posts: 21	ITS a mix fish and corals with LED lights.

05/05/2010, 01:18 PM	#3
cr500_af Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas, GA USA Posts: 118	RODIs can be hooked to a faucet, but unless you have one that you never use (which you can dedicate to it) you'll eventually want to hard-plumb it. Installation is pretty easy, the instructions should get you there... unless you buy Pure Water Club, then the instructions read like... well, they don't read very well. You basically have one line that feeds the unit, one that is for waste water output and one that is for purified water output.

05/05/2010, 02:07 PM	#4
Namnuta Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 82	I have my setup in my mechanical area of my basement so i can have it connected 24/7. I fill a 32G brute. Buy a auto shut off kit from Bulk Reef supply, or something similar. My mechanical area is great becasue i have a water source and a drain for the waste water line.

05/05/2010, 02:22 PM	#5
New90Gal Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lorton, Virginia Posts: 21	im getting mine from AIR WATER ICE. i get the two different output but i have no experience setting it up with the hard plumbing. I want to set it up in my laundry room but have no experience in it. do you guys know of a website or video that shows how to do this like u know with pictures. Thank you for all ur help so far! man im soo excited for this tank lolz

05/05/2010, 02:25 PM	#6
cr500_af Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas, GA USA Posts: 118	AWI is good stuff. Do you have an extra cold water stub in that laundry room? What I'm talking about is a sink valve at the wall? If not, you could "T" off of another one... just don't use hot water, it will waste the membrane and/or the resin.

05/05/2010, 03:46 PM	#8
New90Gal Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lorton, Virginia Posts: 21	a drilled tank, to my knowledge and keep in mind im very new at this means that it has a built in overflow which means that it has pipes from the tank going out of it to the sump. which is good in the long term for filtration and what not. as far as wats next ill tell u wat me and my brother are doing. we bought a tank of craigslist came with a sump stand canopy main 90 gal tank then probly about a week later we found somebody selling a skimmer so we bought that and now are waiting for the RO/DI unit and have bought pumps and salt. the last thing we are going to buy are the lights (LEDs are better they are a bit more expensive but will last u for 5 years and save u a ton of money over all. one Led bulb is about 100 bucks but a bulb for metal halides is about 60-100 thts if u find it tht cheap which u have to change every 6 months so yea LEDS) live rocks and sand. since u have the tank already i would find somebody who knows how to drill a tank and get it done keep in mind this is very important tht nothing goes wrong or else ur tank is pretty much gone. ofcourse i could be wrong about everything as im new but this is all i know. ANY EXP MEMBER WANNA HELP HIM out?

05/05/2010, 03:47 PM	#9
msp2673 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RED SOX NATION Posts: 55	I just hooked up my RO/DI from Bulk Reef Supply. Took all of 15 minutes. Connected self-piercing saddle valve to a cold water line in my basement. Ran the output with float valve to a 44 gallon Brute trash barrel. Ran the waste line out the basement window to a another barrel. The waste water will be used for watering flowers etc. I will have to figure out a different solution for my waste water during the winter. Backyard skating rink maybe?