Aquatic Life RO/DI units?

60gal reef guy · 01/31/2014, 10:24 AM

My LFS just started carrying these. The cartilages are all in the vertical position. The unit itself is very affordable (under $100 for a 50GPD) with the replacement filters also very cheap. They are a little smaller units but even the sales guy there said they are a very nice unit and recommended it when he has a unit for over $200 sitting there as we'll. Just wondering if anyone has experience with these? I am in the market and prior to seeing this was gonna spend $250 on a BRS unit.

mcgyvr · 01/31/2014, 10:56 AM

Why 250 on a BRS?
What extras did you get.. why?

Does the aquatic life come with an ASOV valve/TDS monitor/DI cartridge?

RO/DI filters are all just filters/filter housings/tubing/fittings..
Then its whats included as an extra..

Is 50GPD going to suffice for you? Does it have a DI stage?
Does it include a dual TDS meter or pressure gauge?

What is your source water TDS?

Its $100 because it probably doesn't include any of the optional extras that you would want in a "complete" system..
Price out your options and then decide what YOU need in a system.

azjohnny · 01/31/2014, 02:03 PM

I would go with a Spectrapure unit, either the Refurbed or the Maxcap

http://spectrapure.com/AQUARIUM/RO-D...D-RO-DI-System

http://spectrapure.com/FACTORY-REFUR...PD-RODI-System

Compare the micron sizes of the filters ( smaller is better)

01/31/2014, 10:24 AM	#1
60gal reef guy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 98	Aquatic Life RO/DI units? My LFS just started carrying these. The cartilages are all in the vertical position. The unit itself is very affordable (under $100 for a 50GPD) with the replacement filters also very cheap. They are a little smaller units but even the sales guy there said they are a very nice unit and recommended it when he has a unit for over $200 sitting there as we'll. Just wondering if anyone has experience with these? I am in the market and prior to seeing this was gonna spend $250 on a BRS unit.

01/31/2014, 10:56 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Why 250 on a BRS? What extras did you get.. why? Does the aquatic life come with an ASOV valve/TDS monitor/DI cartridge? RO/DI filters are all just filters/filter housings/tubing/fittings.. Then its whats included as an extra.. Is 50GPD going to suffice for you? Does it have a DI stage? Does it include a dual TDS meter or pressure gauge? What is your source water TDS? Its $100 because it probably doesn't include any of the optional extras that you would want in a "complete" system.. Price out your options and then decide what YOU need in a system. __________________ Who me?

01/31/2014, 02:03 PM	#3
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	I would go with a Spectrapure unit, either the Refurbed or the Maxcap http://spectrapure.com/AQUARIUM/RO-D...D-RO-DI-System http://spectrapure.com/FACTORY-REFUR...PD-RODI-System Compare the micron sizes of the filters ( smaller is better)