Spectrapure vs Purely H2O vs BRS (bulk reef supply) RO/DI

Fishinwall · 01/16/2013, 06:58 PM

So what is the difference between these four stage RO/DIs, anything?

Here's my situation: I have the purely so I just bought two pre filter replacement kits, but then found out that since the RO/DI hadn't been used in a while that all the canisters including the membrane canister were sealed shut.

So my first thought was to buy replacement parts from Purely, but they were cheaper through BRS....However I found a refurbished four stage complete unit with filters for just $20 more than just the replacement parts.

So here's my questions: what is the difference between these units? If one is better, why? And, if I end up buying a different brand, will these 10" pre filter kits that I just bought going to fit in the other brand.

Thank you!

tst400 · 01/16/2013, 07:27 PM

IM don't know the whole water filtration game very well but I went off the recommendation of a member of another forum who is local to me... He actually works in water filtration and he will hands down recommend the spectrapure even time. ( he don't work for them). If u are on any other forums I could give u his name and he will be willing to tell u why and is very thorough.

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

Dr Colliebreath · 01/17/2013, 03:59 PM

It may be hard to find someone familiar with all three.

I have had my Spectrapure for more than a decade and am very happy with it. It is very high quality and easy to use. Spectrapure sells membranes they have tested to confirm high performance.

Fishbulb2 · 01/17/2013, 05:10 PM

I'm with Colliebreath. I've owned a lot units and the membranes of spectrapure themselves are worth the cost difference. They also use a different blend DI resin which should increase the life of the resin. It's expensive but I often find it on sale at any holiday and then it seem to be the most cost effective solution. I really like their units and their customer service is great as well.

FB

waterman78 · 01/17/2013, 05:31 PM

I haven't owned any other RODI system and I too own a SpectraPure RODI system - that I have had for about 8 years and all checks out with it. Great quality parts and the performance is incredible. For the most part, their location makes getting my parts in the next couple of days a GREAT FEELING.

This is my RODI system of choice.

Fishinwall · 01/18/2013, 08:42 PM

Ok, so if I go with the Spectrapure, I should be able to use up the prefilters that I already purchased, right? I know, the DI resin may not be as good but it should be good enough to make it through several months until I'm back to the Spectrapure brand...and I'll still be using the Spectrapure membrane.

Neroon · 01/18/2013, 09:55 PM

I can't answer your most recent question, but I would like to make one more point about SpectraPure. Once you're on their list, they e-mail you specials periodically. That is when I buy replacement cartridges. I also recommend them.

azjohnny · 01/18/2013, 10:13 PM

Spectrapure has their specials monthly...here is a link for this month

http://spectrapure.com/email/Sale.htm

Fishinwall · 01/19/2013, 01:29 PM

Anyone ever bought or seen one of their factory refurbished models?

azjohnny · 01/19/2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishinwall

Anyone ever bought or seen one of their factory refurbished models?

I own the Spectrapure 90 gpd 4 stage refurbed model, it is basically brand new. From what I have heard they Spectrapure sold them to a buyer who went bankrupt and they got them back but cant sell them as new.

Fishinwall · 01/20/2013, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azjohnny

I own the Spectrapure 90 gpd 4 stage refurbed model, it is basically brand new. From what I have heard they Spectrapure sold them to a buyer who went bankrupt and they got them back but cant sell them as new.

That's great...did you recently buy yours? I wanted to call Spectrapure yesterday, they aren't open on the weekends.

freereef · 03/31/2014, 07:28 PM

Is 238$ a good buy for this rodi unit ?

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...&child=SP12291

shifty51008 · 03/31/2014, 07:39 PM

Your replacement filters will work in the spectrapure unit, they are all interchangable.

Imo and i own both the brs system and purelyh20 unit and can tell you the units themselves are basically the same, the diffrence between most filters are the quality of filters and membranes each brand uses.

garyinco · 03/31/2014, 10:24 PM

Fishinwall, does your water supply contain chloramine?

Mine does; a lot of public water systems use it because it is cheaper than strictly using chlorine. But it doesn't just evaporate like the chlorine does.

I have no idea if it will hurt reef inhabitants but it can do a number on humans. I used to work in the beer wholesale business. Bars will handwash glasses, rinse them in water, then finally dip them in a solution of water with just a few drops of a chloramine sanitizer. It makes for a very clean, sanitary beer glass. The kind where the foam clings to the side of the glass and leaves foam rings.

But I used to listen to our on-premise guys warn bartenders in training not to ever overdo the chloramine, even a little bitty bit. They said you wouldn't see the customer for a long time as they would be home with a really nasty case of Montezuma's revenge.

That just doesn't sound good for tanks. I'm thinking about adding a chloramine filter before my Spectrapure unit that has been running flawlessly for about nine years. Customer service is good with Spectrapure as I'm sure is the same with the other two. Good luck.

shifty51008 · 03/31/2014, 10:27 PM

A standard carbon filter will remove chloramines.

Fishinwall · 03/07/2015, 08:59 PM

I changed my DI resin for the first time today. I was surprised that the refill did not entirely fill the container. A good inch or more of space. I didn't drop a bead. Is this right?

supervdl · 03/07/2015, 09:02 PM

I think it should fill the standard container. I have a spectrapure system and I am happy with it for years.

tkeracer619 · 03/07/2015, 11:03 PM

If you have the spectrapure carts that are larger a standard size refill won't work.

DI needs to be packed in or it isn't as effective.

Fishinwall · 03/30/2015, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

If you have the spectrapure carts that are larger a standard size refill won't work.

DI needs to be packed in or it isn't as effective.

Well this isn't good. I just have a standard filter and just bought replacements ( two sets) when I bought the unit from Sctrapure.

I may have to call them. I don't get it.

tkeracer619 · 03/30/2015, 09:02 PM

Yea, give them a call.

SpectraPure · 04/29/2015, 01:05 PM

Thanks for contacting me Fishinwall. You will be receiving a package!

Thank you for all of your help everyone!

Your support of our company means very much to me!

JEremy

michaellee64 · 04/29/2015, 01:11 PM

Spectrapure FTW! Their high rejection membranes are one of the best in the industry and their customer service is second to none. They have my business for life!

SpectraPure · 04/29/2015, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaellee64

Spectrapure FTW! Their high rejection membranes are one of the best in the industry and their customer service is second to none. They have my business for life!

Hearing stuff like that makes us feel great for the hard work that we put in. We thrive on customer service. Sure we make mistakes, but we know how to take care of our customers, and learn from the mistakes that we make.

The customers is what makes the companies go, and the customers are the boss. I am proud to serve each and every one of you!

Thank you very much

Jeremy

SassyAngel111 · 04/30/2015, 08:15 AM

I have purchased the referb 90 from spectraPure and it is great just like their customer service. 2 thumbs up

SpectraPure · 04/30/2015, 08:43 AM

My thought is this. You get more than just a product when you make a purchase. There is a lot of value that some customers do not understand. A couple of us manufacturers are actively helping people on a daily basis on forums, emails, phone calls. I would choose a company that you can visibly see the ones that are providing solid information and help on a daily basis. Look for the people looking to help. Those are the companies that you want to purchase from. This can go for any product for any application pertaining to life.

The companies that don't have the time to help people shouldn't get the sale from the people that the they don't have the time to help.

Jeremy

01/16/2013, 06:58 PM	#1
Fishinwall Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 51	Spectrapure vs Purely H2O vs BRS (bulk reef supply) RO/DI So what is the difference between these four stage RO/DIs, anything? Here's my situation: I have the purely so I just bought two pre filter replacement kits, but then found out that since the RO/DI hadn't been used in a while that all the canisters including the membrane canister were sealed shut. So my first thought was to buy replacement parts from Purely, but they were cheaper through BRS....However I found a refurbished four stage complete unit with filters for just $20 more than just the replacement parts. So here's my questions: what is the difference between these units? If one is better, why? And, if I end up buying a different brand, will these 10" pre filter kits that I just bought going to fit in the other brand. Thank you!

01/17/2013, 03:59 PM	#3
Dr Colliebreath Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DC Vicinity Posts: 1,813	It may be hard to find someone familiar with all three. I have had my Spectrapure for more than a decade and am very happy with it. It is very high quality and easy to use. Spectrapure sells membranes they have tested to confirm high performance. __________________ Frank Current Tank Info: 110 Oceanic RR w/35 gal sump and SRO XP2000 int

01/17/2013, 05:10 PM	#4
Fishbulb2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,807	I'm with Colliebreath. I've owned a lot units and the membranes of spectrapure themselves are worth the cost difference. They also use a different blend DI resin which should increase the life of the resin. It's expensive but I often find it on sale at any holiday and then it seem to be the most cost effective solution. I really like their units and their customer service is great as well. FB __________________ Just getting back in, but trying to do it right! Current Tank Info: 40 gallon tank. SPS, LPS, few softies

01/17/2013, 05:31 PM	#5
waterman78 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Van Nuys, CA Posts: 1,337	I haven't owned any other RODI system and I too own a SpectraPure RODI system - that I have had for about 8 years and all checks out with it. Great quality parts and the performance is incredible. For the most part, their location makes getting my parts in the next couple of days a GREAT FEELING. This is my RODI system of choice. __________________ I am truly grateful to receive any useful information about this hobby each day... :idea: Current Tank Info: Reef: 40g breeder with a Aquamaxx HOB skimmer, 250w MH pendant and a 1/10hp chiller.

03/31/2014, 07:28 PM	#12
freereef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 3	Spectrapure 90gal/day with manual flush Is 238$ a good buy for this rodi unit ? http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...&child=SP12291

01/16/2013, 07:27 PM	#2
tst400 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: phoenix az Posts: 184	IM don't know the whole water filtration game very well but I went off the recommendation of a member of another forum who is local to me... He actually works in water filtration and he will hands down recommend the spectrapure even time. ( he don't work for them). If u are on any other forums I could give u his name and he will be willing to tell u why and is very thorough. Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

01/18/2013, 08:42 PM	#6
Fishinwall Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 51	Ok, so if I go with the Spectrapure, I should be able to use up the prefilters that I already purchased, right? I know, the DI resin may not be as good but it should be good enough to make it through several months until I'm back to the Spectrapure brand...and I'll still be using the Spectrapure membrane.

01/18/2013, 09:55 PM	#7
Neroon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 44	I can't answer your most recent question, but I would like to make one more point about SpectraPure. Once you're on their list, they e-mail you specials periodically. That is when I buy replacement cartridges. I also recommend them.

01/18/2013, 10:13 PM	#8
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	Spectrapure has their specials monthly...here is a link for this month http://spectrapure.com/email/Sale.htm

01/19/2013, 01:29 PM	#9
Fishinwall Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 51	Anyone ever bought or seen one of their factory refurbished models?

03/31/2014, 07:39 PM	#13
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	Your replacement filters will work in the spectrapure unit, they are all interchangable. Imo and i own both the brs system and purelyh20 unit and can tell you the units themselves are basically the same, the diffrence between most filters are the quality of filters and membranes each brand uses. __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

03/31/2014, 10:24 PM	#14
garyinco Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 431	Fishinwall, does your water supply contain chloramine? Mine does; a lot of public water systems use it because it is cheaper than strictly using chlorine. But it doesn't just evaporate like the chlorine does. I have no idea if it will hurt reef inhabitants but it can do a number on humans. I used to work in the beer wholesale business. Bars will handwash glasses, rinse them in water, then finally dip them in a solution of water with just a few drops of a chloramine sanitizer. It makes for a very clean, sanitary beer glass. The kind where the foam clings to the side of the glass and leaves foam rings. But I used to listen to our on-premise guys warn bartenders in training not to ever overdo the chloramine, even a little bitty bit. They said you wouldn't see the customer for a long time as they would be home with a really nasty case of Montezuma's revenge. That just doesn't sound good for tanks. I'm thinking about adding a chloramine filter before my Spectrapure unit that has been running flawlessly for about nine years. Customer service is good with Spectrapure as I'm sure is the same with the other two. Good luck.

03/31/2014, 10:27 PM	#15
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	A standard carbon filter will remove chloramines. __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

03/07/2015, 08:59 PM	#16
Fishinwall Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 51	I changed my DI resin for the first time today. I was surprised that the refill did not entirely fill the container. A good inch or more of space. I didn't drop a bead. Is this right?

03/07/2015, 09:02 PM	#17
supervdl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE PA Posts: 1,315	I think it should fill the standard container. I have a spectrapure system and I am happy with it for years. __________________ My tank thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1167897 Current Tank Info: 135 gal mixed reef with Radions and Zeovit; 210 gal SPS reef being set up

03/07/2015, 11:03 PM	#18
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	If you have the spectrapure carts that are larger a standard size refill won't work. DI needs to be packed in or it isn't as effective. __________________ 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.

03/30/2015, 09:02 PM	#20
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Yea, give them a call. __________________ 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.

04/29/2015, 01:05 PM	#21
SpectraPure RC Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	Thanks for contacting me Fishinwall. You will be receiving a package! Thank you for all of your help everyone! Your support of our company means very much to me! JEremy __________________ *Innovators in water technology.* Since 1985!

04/29/2015, 01:11 PM	#22
michaellee64 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 323	Spectrapure FTW! Their high rejection membranes are one of the best in the industry and their customer service is second to none. They have my business for life! __________________ 180G Mixed Reef, 90G In Wall Reef, 60G Cube Seahorse Tank, Oceans Motions, 55G Refugium, 40G Frag Tank, 125G Basement Sump with ETSS Skimmer, Dosing Pumps, GFO Reactor

04/30/2015, 08:15 AM	#24
SassyAngel111 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 167	I have purchased the referb 90 from spectraPure and it is great just like their customer service. 2 thumbs up __________________ I can resist anything but temptation Current Tank Info: 56gl. column tank, around 45lbs of rock, 2 1/2" sand, lights Oceanrvive 120w LED's, Maxi-jet 900, Eshopps PF800 overflow box, Eshopps R-100 refugium, skimmer Eshopps s120

04/30/2015, 08:43 AM	#25
SpectraPure RC Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	My thought is this. You get more than just a product when you make a purchase. There is a lot of value that some customers do not understand. A couple of us manufacturers are actively helping people on a daily basis on forums, emails, phone calls. I would choose a company that you can visibly see the ones that are providing solid information and help on a daily basis. Look for the people looking to help. Those are the companies that you want to purchase from. This can go for any product for any application pertaining to life. The companies that don't have the time to help people shouldn't get the sale from the people that the they don't have the time to help. Jeremy __________________ *Innovators in water technology.* Since 1985!