RO/DI Connections

Electrobes · 03/30/2008, 05:31 AM

I am slowly making my orders and getting my items together for my come back to reefing, but I have an opportunity to do something I couldn't do before. Where my tank is going and where I want my RO/DI (In the laundry room) is seperated by a mere wall. What connection fitting do I need to connect the RO/DI to the water connections that the washer is connected to?

I've been planning on going with Aqua-Safe as I've used them last time with nigh a problem: http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUA-SAFE-AQUARI...742.m153.l1262

I apologize that a lot of the pictures are not working on that listing, but the water connector options are. Is there an option I could exercise listed or do I need to visit Lowes to connect my RO/DI between the water source and the washer?

Many thanks... very excited to start!

melev · 03/30/2008, 05:43 AM

If you can find a Y connection at Home Depot or Lowes, and that vendor sells a Hose Bib Connection, you'll be set. Some Y connections are made of brass, others out of plastic. Some even have little tiny cut off valves to turn each one on or off as needed.

This is one type you'll find at your hardware store:

Electrobes · 03/30/2008, 05:54 AM

Many thanks Melev, lordie it's been a while since I've seen you and many others around here. Look forward to getting back into the groove of things

I'll soon be posting a build (Going to be a fairly simple one) of my 40Br sumpless as soon as I get back home in SC (Greenwood). Not looking forward to a 12 hour drive today

melev · 03/30/2008, 05:56 AM

Here you go - you can see something familiar.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1357177

Send me the link to your build thread when ready. Drive safely.

03/30/2008, 05:31 AM	#1
Electrobes Montipora type guy Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 2,945	RO/DI Connections I am slowly making my orders and getting my items together for my come back to reefing, but I have an opportunity to do something I couldn't do before. Where my tank is going and where I want my RO/DI (In the laundry room) is seperated by a mere wall. What connection fitting do I need to connect the RO/DI to the water connections that the washer is connected to? I've been planning on going with Aqua-Safe as I've used them last time with nigh a problem: http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUA-SAFE-AQUARI...742.m153.l1262 I apologize that a lot of the pictures are not working on that listing, but the water connector options are. Is there an option I could exercise listed or do I need to visit Lowes to connect my RO/DI between the water source and the washer? Many thanks... very excited to start!

03/30/2008, 05:54 AM	#3
Electrobes Montipora type guy Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 2,945	Many thanks Melev, lordie it's been a while since I've seen you and many others around here. Look forward to getting back into the groove of things I'll soon be posting a build (Going to be a fairly simple one) of my 40Br sumpless as soon as I get back home in SC (Greenwood). Not looking forward to a 12 hour drive today __________________ Christian Current Tank Info: 100G Half Cylinder

03/30/2008, 05:43 AM	#2
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	If you can find a Y connection at Home Depot or Lowes, and that vendor sells a Hose Bib Connection, you'll be set. Some Y connections are made of brass, others out of plastic. Some even have little tiny cut off valves to turn each one on or off as needed. This is one type you'll find at your hardware store:

03/30/2008, 05:56 AM	#4
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Here you go - you can see something familiar. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1357177 Send me the link to your build thread when ready. Drive safely.