RO/DI unit

Slocumc · 04/26/2011, 02:40 PM

I was wondering what are your opinions on (75 GPD RO/DI 5 Stage *PLUS*) System from Bulk Reef Supply for $199.99. Thanks!

lacosta28 · 04/26/2011, 02:45 PM

BRS has great RO/DI units. I bought one from them about 2 months ago and I couldn't be happier with it. It is made of very good quality, their customer service is great, shipping was free and fast, and took me about 3 minutes to install.

vitodog · 04/26/2011, 02:51 PM

Great system. I bought the same unit about 15 months ago and have had absolutely no problems with it. As Lacosta28 says, good quality and easy to install. IMO, you can't go wrong with this RO/DI unit.

Slocumc · 04/26/2011, 03:46 PM

Sounds like its a good unit. How have you installed your unit? I want to install it under the sink but does that mean it will always be producing water if it is hooked into the water line? or is there an on/off switch? Cause I don't need 75 gallons of water a day

only have a 14g biocube and 5.5 pico.

njjetfan · 04/26/2011, 06:39 PM

BRS sells an adapter that hooks up to the faucet cold water line that is not permanent. It also comes with a valve to turn the unit off and on. Otherwise you could just hook up an in line ball valve before the ro unit and after your needle valve.

jeepinreefer07 · 04/26/2011, 08:59 PM

I just purchased a Aqua fx 100 GPD unit from the guys at eyepoppincorals.com they were very helpful and shipped out quickly

dlp211 · 04/26/2011, 09:04 PM

Just purchased the BRS 75GPD 5 Stage Plus today. Super excited to get it. Also got the 150GPD saver and a bunch of other goodies from BRS today.

Make sure you check into the BRS Forum and get into a group buy. Will save you like 19 dollars on the Plus system. They run every week.

bamf25 · 04/26/2011, 09:28 PM

Great unit.

MattinIdaho · 04/26/2011, 10:53 PM

Another vote for the BRS 75

wright4941 · 04/26/2011, 10:58 PM

Just got this unit a couple weeks ago and loving it. Easy install and works great! I definitely recommend it.

napier02 · 04/26/2011, 11:14 PM

I got one and it is very well put together

ayckorea · 04/27/2011, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlp211

Just purchased the BRS 75GPD 5 Stage Plus today. Super excited to get it. Also got the 150GPD saver and a bunch of other goodies from BRS today.

Make sure you check into the BRS Forum and get into a group buy. Will save you like 19 dollars on the Plus system. They run every week.

where is the brs forum? thx...

computeaholic · 04/27/2011, 06:29 AM

I really like them. Buddy of mine has the BRS 75GPD 5 Stage Plus and really seems to like it.

sn4265 · 04/27/2011, 06:31 AM

I'm planning on getting this unit myself. My intention is to tap off the toilet water supply line in our spare bath and then simply fill into a container in the tub. This gives me no fear of an overflow, and allows me to conveniently crop the waste line into the tub drain. Anyone have any advice on doing this? How difficult is this? I'm thinking that I'll be doing this probably sometime in June. Vacation coming up next month so funds are a bit tight at the moment.

bnumair · 04/27/2011, 07:43 AM

i have their 100gal 6 stage delux and i am very happy.

dlp211 · 04/27/2011, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayckorea

where is the brs forum? thx...

If you haven't found it yet, go to the Forum home page, that lists all the different sections. Scroll down to Sponsor Forums and they are listed in alphabetical order. Find BulkReefSupply and there is a thread there for next weeks group buy which start May 2.

bamf25 · 04/27/2011, 09:09 AM

Goto the Bulk Reef Supply in the sponsor forums and sing up for a group buy. There is one going almost every week (sometimes several). It will save you about 10%.

Lynnmw1208 · 04/27/2011, 09:19 AM

I love my BRS RO/DI system. I only have the 4 stage system but it still works wonderfully!

JMartin104 · 04/27/2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njjetfan

BRS sells an adapter that hooks up to the faucet cold water line that is not permanent. It also comes with a valve to turn the unit off and on. Otherwise you could just hook up an in line ball valve before the ro unit and after your needle valve.

I believe this is included in the kit. I have this model and I'm very happy!

Slocumc · 04/27/2011, 11:37 AM

Yeah plus unit is in the mail! Cant wait till it gets here.

Dip211 what else did you order for your unit?

bamf25 · 04/27/2011, 12:59 PM

The only piece I needed to buy was a hose type Y adaptor so I could put it off my washing machine fixture.

ayckorea · 04/27/2011, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlp211

If you haven't found it yet, go to the Forum home page, that lists all the different sections. Scroll down to Sponsor Forums and they are listed in alphabetical order. Find BulkReefSupply and there is a thread there for next weeks group buy which start May 2.

thanks a lot, thats help...

dlp211 · 04/27/2011, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slocumc

Yeah plus unit is in the mail! Cant wait till it gets here.

Dip211 what else did you order for your unit?

Well I got the Plus which comes with an Auto Shutoff Valve, a dual inline TDS, flush kit, and a pressure gauge; so I picked up the adjustable float valve(for use with the auto shutoff, it needs both pieces to work), and I got the 150GPD watersaver.

While I was shopping BRS I picked up a refractometer, 100# Pukani, 30# shelf, and some bulkheads.

Also Brandon answered all of my questions and they even called me about what I wanted for my rock. I am very happy with their service, and based on everyones response on these forums, I am sure I will be happy with their product as well.

04/26/2011, 02:40 PM	#1
Slocumc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 32	RO/DI unit I was wondering what are your opinions on (75 GPD RO/DI 5 Stage PLUS) System from Bulk Reef Supply for $199.99. Thanks!

04/26/2011, 10:58 PM	#10
wright4941 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 260	Just got this unit a couple weeks ago and loving it. Easy install and works great! I definitely recommend it. __________________ Julie 46G Bow Front, softies, LPS Current Tank Info: 46 G BF Mixed

04/27/2011, 06:31 AM	#14
sn4265 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 570	I'm planning on getting this unit myself. My intention is to tap off the toilet water supply line in our spare bath and then simply fill into a container in the tub. This gives me no fear of an overflow, and allows me to conveniently crop the waste line into the tub drain. Anyone have any advice on doing this? How difficult is this? I'm thinking that I'll be doing this probably sometime in June. Vacation coming up next month so funds are a bit tight at the moment. __________________ First saltwater tank setup 11/6/10: 80 lbs LS and 150 lbs LR, Aquamaxx EM200 skimmer & Phosban Reactor Photon 48 LED pH 8.0, Temp 78, NO3 ~0, Mg 1400, Ca 420, Alk 7.5 Current Tank Info: 120 gal with 40B sump with fuge, pair of black Occellaris Clowns, purple Firefish, Coral Banded Shrimp, Foxface

04/27/2011, 07:43 AM	#15
bnumair Dr. Reef at ur service Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 7,751 Blog Entries: 15	i have their 100gal 6 stage delux and i am very happy. __________________ Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE

04/27/2011, 09:19 AM	#18
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	I love my BRS RO/DI system. I only have the 4 stage system but it still works wonderfully! __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

04/26/2011, 02:45 PM	#2
lacosta28 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 632	BRS has great RO/DI units. I bought one from them about 2 months ago and I couldn't be happier with it. It is made of very good quality, their customer service is great, shipping was free and fast, and took me about 3 minutes to install.

04/26/2011, 02:51 PM	#3
vitodog Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 1,226	Great system. I bought the same unit about 15 months ago and have had absolutely no problems with it. As Lacosta28 says, good quality and easy to install. IMO, you can't go wrong with this RO/DI unit.

04/26/2011, 03:46 PM	#4
Slocumc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 32	Sounds like its a good unit. How have you installed your unit? I want to install it under the sink but does that mean it will always be producing water if it is hooked into the water line? or is there an on/off switch? Cause I don't need 75 gallons of water a day only have a 14g biocube and 5.5 pico.

04/26/2011, 06:39 PM	#5
njjetfan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 57	BRS sells an adapter that hooks up to the faucet cold water line that is not permanent. It also comes with a valve to turn the unit off and on. Otherwise you could just hook up an in line ball valve before the ro unit and after your needle valve.

04/26/2011, 08:59 PM	#6
jeepinreefer07 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 101	I just purchased a Aqua fx 100 GPD unit from the guys at eyepoppincorals.com they were very helpful and shipped out quickly

04/26/2011, 09:04 PM	#7
dlp211 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 591	Just purchased the BRS 75GPD 5 Stage Plus today. Super excited to get it. Also got the 150GPD saver and a bunch of other goodies from BRS today. Make sure you check into the BRS Forum and get into a group buy. Will save you like 19 dollars on the Plus system. They run every week.

04/26/2011, 09:28 PM	#8
bamf25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,419	Great unit.

04/26/2011, 10:53 PM	#9
MattinIdaho Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Teton, Idaho Posts: 229	Another vote for the BRS 75

04/26/2011, 11:14 PM	#11
napier02 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 53	I got one and it is very well put together

04/27/2011, 06:29 AM	#13
computeaholic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 76	I really like them. Buddy of mine has the BRS 75GPD 5 Stage Plus and really seems to like it.

04/27/2011, 09:09 AM	#17
bamf25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,419	Goto the Bulk Reef Supply in the sponsor forums and sing up for a group buy. There is one going almost every week (sometimes several). It will save you about 10%.

04/27/2011, 11:37 AM	#20
Slocumc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 32	Yeah plus unit is in the mail! Cant wait till it gets here. Dip211 what else did you order for your unit?

04/27/2011, 12:59 PM	#21
bamf25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,419	The only piece I needed to buy was a hose type Y adaptor so I could put it off my washing machine fixture.

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