New RO/DI unit

msnwld · 06/10/2013, 04:35 PM

I'm in the market for a new RO/DI unit any suggestions? Lfs has one for about 150$ but can't remember the brand. Which one have you guys been successful with?

SeedlessOne · 06/10/2013, 05:28 PM

Bulk reef supply.

azjohnny · 06/10/2013, 07:03 PM

Best bang for the buck system
http://spectrapure.com/FACTORY-REFUR...PD-RODI-System

Fishypapa · 06/10/2013, 07:21 PM

I've heard only good about Bulk Reef Supply, Spectrapure, The Filter Guys, and Buckeye Field Supply. All depends on what you want to spend and what options, levels you want.
I doubt you could go wrong with any of these. (Though I lean toward BRS just because they always answer all my online questions and have great videos! haha)

tallball158 · 06/11/2013, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SeedlessOne

Bulk reef supply.

+1 on bulk reef supply! I recently bought a unit and could not be happier with it! You cannot go wrong with one of their units!

msnwld · 06/11/2013, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by azjohnny

Best bang for the buck system
http://spectrapure.com/FACTORY-REFUR...PD-RODI-System

I see that one is refurbished. Shouldn't I just get new?

azjohnny · 06/11/2013, 06:57 AM

Basically it is new. From what I have heard is there was a very large purchase that was returned to Spectrapure and now they sell as refurbished. Units are in brand new condition. I have one and have been very happy with the results

Fishypapa · 06/11/2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by msnwld

I see that one is refurbished. Shouldn't I just get new?

I looked at this until I saw THIS:

"Standard factory warranty does not apply to refurbished systems"

That doesn't instill confidence in me for their quality.

azjohnny · 06/11/2013, 07:50 AM

IME the warranty was not needed. I have had mine for 1 year and no issues. The normal price for the unit is $200, you could pay an extra $70 if you feel you need a warranty

Fishypapa · 06/11/2013, 08:40 AM

It's not particularly needed but I question why they don't include it if it's a factory refurb. Just about everything else that is sold as such includes a warranty of some kind from the manufacturer. Ha, even as stingy and draconian as Apple gives the same warranty on their refurbs as on their new ones.

IMO I just feel if they're sure of the quality, then what does it hurt them to include the warranty?

slief · 06/11/2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishypapa

It's not particularly needed but I question why they don't include it if it's a factory refurb. Just about everything else that is sold as such includes a warranty of some kind from the manufacturer. Ha, even as stingy and draconian as Apple gives the same warranty on their refurbs as on their new ones.

IMO I just feel if they're sure of the quality, then what does it hurt them to include the warranty?

There is nothing on that unit that can really fail to begin with. From what I can tell this unit has no pump or anything like that. All fittings are John Guest style fittings so leaks are really not an issue either let alone a warranty concern. I'd have no concerns about buying this unit. Given that the filters are new, you are essentially getting a new unit short of maybe a mounting bracket, 1/4 lines and the filter bodies.

That said, Spectrapure makes great units. I have one of their 100GPD high efficiency (1:1) automatic RODI units plumbed into my 100 gallon water storage contrainer and I love it! It works like clockwork and has been problem free for 2 years now. Their support is excellent as is their quality.

Fishypapa · 06/11/2013, 12:05 PM

How difficult is it to add a chloramine unit to this particular system?

SABOB · 06/11/2013, 12:35 PM

Buckeye Field Supply, Russ is awesome

plasma327 · 06/11/2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishypapa

How difficult is it to add a chloramine unit to this particular system?

Buy one already set up with the chloramine set up installed from BRS.

Get the 6 stage unit

TimeConsumer · 06/11/2013, 03:25 PM

I have a BRS unit, BFS prefilters and DI, and a Spectrapure membrane. They all have great products and customer service. I have been very happy with all three.

Fishypapa · 06/11/2013, 06:20 PM

Good idea. I had a live chat with someone at BRS today and he'd suggested the same thing; just going with one already setup for chloramine.

Can you believe we actually DRINK this water from the taps???!

Hmm. Can you drink the output from the RODI system without the tank (just putting the filtered line in a jug until it's full then back in the reservoir?

plasma327 · 06/11/2013, 06:22 PM

Yup!

msnwld · 06/14/2013, 08:48 PM

guys thanks for the feedback . I currently am running the GE model with 3 gallon holding tank and I just realized I haven't changed the post online filter for chlorine odor n taste in white some time so I changed that and I am running 140ppm into the unit and 006ppm coming out its 5 stages but 5th stage is considered the tank holding stage so I think I'm gonna get the Do add on and feel that should get me down to 0ppm. I got all new filters (1 micron, the 5 micron carbon, new membrane) and it came down from 17 ppm to 003 ppm. Didn't realize my membrane was a little over a year. So Do add on and new post inline filter should. Help alot. Just so you guys know my LFS has a 75gpd bulk reef supply unit 5 stages for $140 and digital readout tds meter as one piece add on for another $50 that sound like a pretty good deal if anyone is looking for one I guess the DI gives you 6 stages? . Saltwateroasis. Com .

Either way you guys think the DI add on will get me to 0ppm?

Buckeye Hydro · 06/15/2013, 12:59 PM

Sure. But make sure you plumb it correctly so that no RO water from the pressure tank makes it to the DI.

Why do you have the pressurized tank installed on your system?

Russ

raybyrne67 · 06/15/2013, 01:25 PM

I just bought the BRS 5 stage w/ TDS meter, pressure gauge, and fllush kit for 174.99. Great RO/DI constant 0 TDS out.

msnwld · 06/15/2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeFS

Sure. But make sure you plumb it correctly so that no RO water from the pressure tank makes it to the DI.

Why do you have the pressurized tank installed on your system?

Russ

It came with the system so it gives me available daily top off of 4-5 gallons for pouring from a valve I put on end of tube in about 1 minute instead of the trickle like all ro/di units put out.

msnwld · 06/15/2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by raybyrne67

I just bought the BRS 5 stage w/ TDS meter, pressure gauge, and fllush kit for 174.99. Great RO/DI constant 0 TDS out.

I was gonna get that same unit with all the gages and dual tds meter it looks like a good unit.

msnwld · 06/15/2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by slief

There is nothing on that unit that. Plan really fail to begin with. From what I can tell this unit has no pump or anything like that. All fittings are John Guest style fittings so leaks are really not an issue either let alone a warranty concern. I'd have no concerns about buying this unit. Given that the filters are new, you are essentially getting a new unit short of maybe a mounting bracket, 1/4 lines and the filter bodies.

That said, Spectrapure makes great units. I have one of their 100GPD high efficiency (1:1) automatic RODI units plumbed into my 100 gallon water storage contrainer and I love it! It works like clockwork and has been problem free for 2 years now. Their support is excellent as is their quality.

When you say 100 gallon storage tank is this saltwater or only RO/DI water just sitting with circulation. I want to setup something like a 55 gallon can but wasn't sure if it had to be saltwater or could lwave it plain Rodi water? And does it need any heater and circulation?

Reef or Die · 06/16/2013, 07:34 AM

Just ordered my refurbished Spectrapure 90 GPD unit... Ill let you all know my thoughts after I receive it..

azjohnny · 06/16/2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Reef or Die

Just ordered my refurbished Spectrapure 90 GPD unit... Ill let you all know my thoughts after I receive it..

What's your water pressure? If its below 50 psi I strongly suggest a aquatec 8800 booster pump

06/10/2013, 04:35 PM	#1
msnwld Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calvert, Maryland Posts: 99	New RO/DI unit I'm in the market for a new RO/DI unit any suggestions? Lfs has one for about 150$ but can't remember the brand. Which one have you guys been successful with?

06/10/2013, 07:21 PM	#4
Fishypapa Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 258	I've heard only good about Bulk Reef Supply, Spectrapure, The Filter Guys, and Buckeye Field Supply. All depends on what you want to spend and what options, levels you want. I doubt you could go wrong with any of these. (Though I lean toward BRS just because they always answer all my online questions and have great videos! haha) __________________ Buy aqua/marine cultured when you can so our kids actually have reefs to appreciate when they grow up. "Waterproof does NOT mean SALTPROOF!" ~ Myself Member of WAMAS (Washington D.C. Area Marine A Current Tank Info: 38g DT, 20g Fuge, Radion G2, Vortech MP10, Jebao WP25

06/11/2013, 08:40 AM	#10
Fishypapa Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 258	It's not particularly needed but I question why they don't include it if it's a factory refurb. Just about everything else that is sold as such includes a warranty of some kind from the manufacturer. Ha, even as stingy and draconian as Apple gives the same warranty on their refurbs as on their new ones. IMO I just feel if they're sure of the quality, then what does it hurt them to include the warranty? __________________ Buy aqua/marine cultured when you can so our kids actually have reefs to appreciate when they grow up. "Waterproof does NOT mean SALTPROOF!" ~ Myself Member of WAMAS (Washington D.C. Area Marine A Current Tank Info: 38g DT, 20g Fuge, Radion G2, Vortech MP10, Jebao WP25

06/11/2013, 12:05 PM	#12
Fishypapa Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 258	How difficult is it to add a chloramine unit to this particular system? __________________ Buy aqua/marine cultured when you can so our kids actually have reefs to appreciate when they grow up. "Waterproof does NOT mean SALTPROOF!" ~ Myself Member of WAMAS (Washington D.C. Area Marine A Current Tank Info: 38g DT, 20g Fuge, Radion G2, Vortech MP10, Jebao WP25

06/11/2013, 12:35 PM	#13
SABOB Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 207	Buckeye Field Supply, Russ is awesome __________________ To all Military...Thanks for Serving Current Tank Info: 12gl NanoCube,55gl softies,fish

06/10/2013, 05:28 PM	#2
SeedlessOne Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pooler, GA Posts: 887	Bulk reef supply.

06/10/2013, 07:03 PM	#3
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	Best bang for the buck system http://spectrapure.com/FACTORY-REFUR...PD-RODI-System

06/11/2013, 06:57 AM	#7
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	Basically it is new. From what I have heard is there was a very large purchase that was returned to Spectrapure and now they sell as refurbished. Units are in brand new condition. I have one and have been very happy with the results

06/11/2013, 07:50 AM	#9
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	IME the warranty was not needed. I have had mine for 1 year and no issues. The normal price for the unit is $200, you could pay an extra $70 if you feel you need a warranty

06/11/2013, 03:25 PM	#15
TimeConsumer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 1,919	I have a BRS unit, BFS prefilters and DI, and a Spectrapure membrane. They all have great products and customer service. I have been very happy with all three. __________________ Steve - Retired from reefing, for now.

06/11/2013, 06:20 PM	#16
Fishypapa Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 258	Good idea. I had a live chat with someone at BRS today and he'd suggested the same thing; just going with one already setup for chloramine. Can you believe we actually DRINK this water from the taps???! Hmm. Can you drink the output from the RODI system without the tank (just putting the filtered line in a jug until it's full then back in the reservoir? __________________ Buy aqua/marine cultured when you can so our kids actually have reefs to appreciate when they grow up. "Waterproof does NOT mean SALTPROOF!" ~ Myself Member of WAMAS (Washington D.C. Area Marine A Current Tank Info: 38g DT, 20g Fuge, Radion G2, Vortech MP10, Jebao WP25

06/11/2013, 06:22 PM	#17
plasma327 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 304	Yup!

06/14/2013, 08:48 PM	#18
msnwld Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calvert, Maryland Posts: 99	guys thanks for the feedback . I currently am running the GE model with 3 gallon holding tank and I just realized I haven't changed the post online filter for chlorine odor n taste in white some time so I changed that and I am running 140ppm into the unit and 006ppm coming out its 5 stages but 5th stage is considered the tank holding stage so I think I'm gonna get the Do add on and feel that should get me down to 0ppm. I got all new filters (1 micron, the 5 micron carbon, new membrane) and it came down from 17 ppm to 003 ppm. Didn't realize my membrane was a little over a year. So Do add on and new post inline filter should. Help alot. Just so you guys know my LFS has a 75gpd bulk reef supply unit 5 stages for $140 and digital readout tds meter as one piece add on for another $50 that sound like a pretty good deal if anyone is looking for one I guess the DI gives you 6 stages? . Saltwateroasis. Com . Either way you guys think the DI add on will get me to 0ppm?

06/15/2013, 12:59 PM	#19
Buckeye Hydro .Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 4,857	Sure. But make sure you plumb it correctly so that no RO water from the pressure tank makes it to the DI. Why do you have the pressurized tank installed on your system? Russ

06/15/2013, 01:25 PM	#20
raybyrne67 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 353	I just bought the BRS 5 stage w/ TDS meter, pressure gauge, and fllush kit for 174.99. Great RO/DI constant 0 TDS out. __________________ Ray, Current Tank Info: 75G, Salinity 1.025, Temp 80.5, Ca 430, Alk 9, Mg 1260, mixed reef, Radion XR30w Gen 2 x2, MP10w ES x2,Vertex 130, Eheim 1260 return, Apex, Tunze ATO

06/16/2013, 07:34 AM	#24
Reef or Die Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 393	Just ordered my refurbished Spectrapure 90 GPD unit... Ill let you all know my thoughts after I receive it..