Good Buy?

Fretfreak13 · 11/03/2010, 03:23 PM

So, I've never had an RO/Di unit. I've been successfully using tap water for the past year and haven't had any immediate problems, but over the past couple months my tanks are just...gross. Normally I get a couple patches of HA or cyano and I just yank the suckers out when they bug me, but now I'm just sick of that. Time to take the plunge.

I finally got my first job (I'm 16) and have put away a couple hundred to blow on the tanks. I'd like to get a super easy unit to use and the cheaper the better, cash-wise. I found this. Its got some good reviews, should I grab it?

Please answer soon, I'd like to put in the order for it tonight.

seanb · 11/03/2010, 04:15 PM

Looks good to me. If you need auto-shut off then you might look at the 5-stage, but it looks like a good basic system. I would go for it.

tkeracer619 · 11/03/2010, 04:16 PM

It's a good system. You should get a tds meter as well.

Fretfreak13 · 11/03/2010, 04:31 PM

There's an optional auto shut off, install check, and float value I can add on for 25$ Should I add that one on too?

I have a person nearby who's gonna get me a TDS meter. =) Thank you guys for replying so quickly.

allsps40 · 11/03/2010, 04:40 PM

That will be great. I use a Spectra Pure RO with no DO and I have great water quality and no major algae problems. I also recommend getting a TDS meter. It lets you know when to changes out filters.

CueMusic · 11/03/2010, 05:07 PM

I just bought the 5stage ro/di plus system from BRS. I must say I love it. works as they say and it has a Dual TDS meter and a Guage. One thing I wish I had purchased but will purchase it later is a booser pump. My water pressure is between 40-45, and I have heard it works best at 55-65psi. If you have the money buy the best you can afford and the 5 stage is a good unit.

Fretfreak13 · 11/03/2010, 05:18 PM

Couldn't afford the five stage. I just made the purchase though. ^.^ Love the feeling that new toy is coming in the mail, don't you?

Thanks for the help and input guys. =)

11/03/2010, 03:23 PM	#1
Fretfreak13 I am not a boy! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,114	Good Buy? So, I've never had an RO/Di unit. I've been successfully using tap water for the past year and haven't had any immediate problems, but over the past couple months my tanks are just...gross. Normally I get a couple patches of HA or cyano and I just yank the suckers out when they bug me, but now I'm just sick of that. Time to take the plunge. I finally got my first job (I'm 16) and have put away a couple hundred to blow on the tanks. I'd like to get a super easy unit to use and the cheaper the better, cash-wise. I found this. Its got some good reviews, should I grab it? Please answer soon, I'd like to put in the order for it tonight. __________________ ~Kali Just keep swimmin'

11/03/2010, 04:15 PM	#2
seanb Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 236	Looks good to me. If you need auto-shut off then you might look at the 5-stage, but it looks like a good basic system. I would go for it. __________________ The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not "Eureka!" but "That's funny..."' - Isaac Asimov Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef tank

11/03/2010, 04:16 PM	#3
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	It's a good system. You should get a tds meter as well. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

11/03/2010, 04:31 PM	#4
Fretfreak13 I am not a boy! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,114	There's an optional auto shut off, install check, and float value I can add on for 25$ Should I add that one on too? I have a person nearby who's gonna get me a TDS meter. =) Thank you guys for replying so quickly. __________________ ~Kali Just keep swimmin'

11/03/2010, 05:18 PM	#7
Fretfreak13 I am not a boy! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,114	Couldn't afford the five stage. I just made the purchase though. ^.^ Love the feeling that new toy is coming in the mail, don't you? Thanks for the help and input guys. =) __________________ ~Kali Just keep swimmin'

11/03/2010, 04:40 PM	#5
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	That will be great. I use a Spectra Pure RO with no DO and I have great water quality and no major algae problems. I also recommend getting a TDS meter. It lets you know when to changes out filters.

11/03/2010, 05:07 PM	#6
CueMusic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lansdale PA Posts: 110	I just bought the 5stage ro/di plus system from BRS. I must say I love it. works as they say and it has a Dual TDS meter and a Guage. One thing I wish I had purchased but will purchase it later is a booser pump. My water pressure is between 40-45, and I have heard it works best at 55-65psi. If you have the money buy the best you can afford and the 5 stage is a good unit.

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