RO / DI unit

Mysphit · 02/26/2015, 12:41 PM

I just started my first reef tank, been into planted tanks for about 10 years. Wife finally said lets do a reef and I get to work with what she approved as a tank... A Fluval M90. She likes the modern look.

Anyway, the question I have is, I'm looking to buy a RO / DI for what is now a 36 gallon all in one. Not looking to spend a ton. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

igot2gats · 02/26/2015, 02:00 PM

Here you go.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-...m-75gpd-2.html

FraggledRock · 02/26/2015, 02:05 PM

i ordered tone this week, i am waiting to try it out, but here it is

http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaticLi...RORDFS-vi.html

dbl · 02/26/2015, 02:49 PM

Another option:

http://spectrapure.com/RO-RODI/RODI-...PD-RODI-System

Sisterlimonpot · 02/26/2015, 04:14 PM

There are many sponsors on RC that offer RODI units, my first unit I purchased was from Ebay for $100 and it was a 6 stage unit that didn't have any bells and whistles on it.

It worked great for a few years and then the fittings that connect the filter canisters together became brittle and started cracking causing tiny leaks. That prompted me to replace all the fittings with better quality ones. I still use it today.

Later down the road I purchased a BRS unit with all the bells and whistles and I seem to like it better and haven't had any issues with it.

One thing to look for when purchasing a RODI unit is the availability to use other companies filters as a viable replacement option, that way if that company goes out of business you're not stuck with a unit you can't get replacement parts for. which means look for one that use the common 10" canisters so if you're in a pinch you can go to home depot or lowes to get a micron filter or carbon block etc....

It would be safe to say that if you buy a unit from one of the sponsors here on RC you'll be in good hands. You'll just have to know what bells and whistles you need and which ones you can live without.

02/26/2015, 12:41 PM	#1
Mysphit Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 4	RO / DI unit I just started my first reef tank, been into planted tanks for about 10 years. Wife finally said lets do a reef and I get to work with what she approved as a tank... A Fluval M90. She likes the modern look. Anyway, the question I have is, I'm looking to buy a RO / DI for what is now a 36 gallon all in one. Not looking to spend a ton. Any suggestions? Thanks!

02/26/2015, 02:00 PM	#2
igot2gats Deeeetroit Basketball! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,063	Here you go. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-...m-75gpd-2.html __________________ Jeff Stop being lazy, and use the search function. Seriously. Current Tank Info: 75g DT / 20g sump / 20g QT - Eheim 1250, Tunze Osmolator 3155, GHL Profilux 3, 2 Tunze 6095, Tunze Wavebox, Aqua Illumination Hydra LEDs

02/26/2015, 02:05 PM	#3
FraggledRock Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New York, New York Posts: 2,185	i ordered tone this week, i am waiting to try it out, but here it is http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaticLi...RORDFS-vi.html __________________ “For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.”― Jacques-Yves Cousteau MarineBio.org Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder w/ Bean Animal Overflow 20G Sump, Mixed Reef.

02/26/2015, 02:49 PM	#4
dbl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: SW Florida Posts: 258	Another option: http://spectrapure.com/RO-RODI/RODI-...PD-RODI-System __________________ David Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Peninsula - My First Saltwater Adventure

02/26/2015, 04:14 PM	#5
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	There are many sponsors on RC that offer RODI units, my first unit I purchased was from Ebay for $100 and it was a 6 stage unit that didn't have any bells and whistles on it. It worked great for a few years and then the fittings that connect the filter canisters together became brittle and started cracking causing tiny leaks. That prompted me to replace all the fittings with better quality ones. I still use it today. Later down the road I purchased a BRS unit with all the bells and whistles and I seem to like it better and haven't had any issues with it. One thing to look for when purchasing a RODI unit is the availability to use other companies filters as a viable replacement option, that way if that company goes out of business you're not stuck with a unit you can't get replacement parts for. which means look for one that use the common 10" canisters so if you're in a pinch you can go to home depot or lowes to get a micron filter or carbon block etc.... It would be safe to say that if you buy a unit from one of the sponsors here on RC you'll be in good hands. You'll just have to know what bells and whistles you need and which ones you can live without. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress