Question about how RO/DI works

ryansweet · 04/01/2009, 03:36 PM

Ok, I understand it to be a filter method of ridding unwanted dissolved particles and chemical's like chlorine, BUT how does it work. I don't have a system myself and have been using tap(I know, I know, TDS and other stuff), but my fishes are doing fine. I have been looking into getting a good system, but I am wondering if ro/di is a "drip" method of filtration or what. Is there a way that I could hook an ro/di filter up to my kitchen sink and have it filter all the water coming through my faucet? That way I don't have to find a way to store the water(yes, I'm kinda lazy). Just trying to understand how a most likely simple thing works and what I can do with it. Plus it would help justify to the wife about why the money is going out.

ryansweet · 04/01/2009, 04:00 PM

PS. This is not an April fools, though I've seen some good ones so far! Thanks for your help.

scottwhitson · 04/01/2009, 04:27 PM

check out melevsreef for his RO/DI setups. They take a long time to make water so it is best to have a way to store the water. Most will make around 50 gallons of water in a 24 hour period. I bought the 100GPD system from melevsreef and it seems to be a good unit.

drparker · 04/01/2009, 05:01 PM

Here's a good description of how they work.
http://www.airwaterice.com/category/z.1/

drparker · 04/01/2009, 05:04 PM

You can add a storage tank to the RO only output that can then be used for cooking and drinking. The guys at Air Water and Ice are very helpful and can tell you the best way to configure one for your needs.

04/01/2009, 03:36 PM	#1
ryansweet Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis/Greenwood Posts: 147	Question about how RO/DI works Ok, I understand it to be a filter method of ridding unwanted dissolved particles and chemical's like chlorine, BUT how does it work. I don't have a system myself and have been using tap(I know, I know, TDS and other stuff), but my fishes are doing fine. I have been looking into getting a good system, but I am wondering if ro/di is a "drip" method of filtration or what. Is there a way that I could hook an ro/di filter up to my kitchen sink and have it filter all the water coming through my faucet? That way I don't have to find a way to store the water(yes, I'm kinda lazy). Just trying to understand how a most likely simple thing works and what I can do with it. Plus it would help justify to the wife about why the money is going out. __________________ I believe the purpose of life is to be happy - Dalai Lama Current Tank Info: 34gal RSM, stayed with the stock plug and play it came with for now. Pearl Bubble, Green Bird's Nest, Various Zoa's, Various Ricordia, Starry Blenny, Sixline Wrasse, Watchman Goby/Pistol symbiont on order

04/01/2009, 04:00 PM	#2
ryansweet Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis/Greenwood Posts: 147	PS. This is not an April fools, though I've seen some good ones so far! Thanks for your help. __________________ I believe the purpose of life is to be happy - Dalai Lama Current Tank Info: 34gal RSM, stayed with the stock plug and play it came with for now. Pearl Bubble, Green Bird's Nest, Various Zoa's, Various Ricordia, Starry Blenny, Sixline Wrasse, Watchman Goby/Pistol symbiont on order

04/01/2009, 04:27 PM	#3
scottwhitson Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 1,395	check out melevsreef for his RO/DI setups. They take a long time to make water so it is best to have a way to store the water. Most will make around 50 gallons of water in a 24 hour period. I bought the 100GPD system from melevsreef and it seems to be a good unit.

04/01/2009, 05:01 PM	#4
drparker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 2,652	Here's a good description of how they work. http://www.airwaterice.com/category/z.1/

04/01/2009, 05:04 PM	#5
drparker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 2,652	You can add a storage tank to the RO only output that can then be used for cooking and drinking. The guys at Air Water and Ice are very helpful and can tell you the best way to configure one for your needs.