AirWaterIce typhoon III owners...

Bebo77 · 02/16/2006, 03:58 PM

i have this water filter and i think its time to replace the filter cartridges.. i have run aprox 800-900 gallons through the filter. I have a dts meter on the way but was wondering what filters do i need to replace? one , all of them.. thanks

Gabriel

keeperofthefish · 02/16/2006, 04:55 PM

I am an owner, also, but just got it recently. Just contact Air Water Ice. I am sure they'll tell you. But only 800-900 gallons-depending on source water--isn't a big deal. It also depends on if you have the 75 or 100 GPD membrane. Believe me, they won't try to rip you off. If you need new filters, you'll have to buy the whole pack, which is about $50. The DI should be color changing, right?

Bebo77 · 02/16/2006, 06:23 PM

its changing colors.. i have called and email them 10 times.. no reply... thats why i am asking here... was not sure on what i needed.. i guess ill be replacing everything then.

i heard it may need replacing every 6 months or so depending on use.

Spuds725 · 02/16/2006, 06:57 PM

There should be a recommended replacement time for your RO prefilters... I'd be patient and wait for a response... from them.

I emailed each of these with a question...

Technical support: walter@airwaterice.com
Service: bryan@airwaterice.com
Sales: sales@airwaterice.com

And each of them responded within a few hours.

The RO membrane should last for several years.

There is no set time for the DI resin, it depends on your usage, and how high your Raw water TDS is.... Getting a TDS meter will tell you when the resin is about to be exhausted-- start creeping up from 0...

If you have the Typhoon is should have a refillable Di canister... the refills for this cost $40 (this will be enough resin for 4 refills).
http://www.airwaterice.com/product/BAGDIRESIN

PatMayo · 02/16/2006, 07:20 PM

I have the same unit and the di portion is/has changed to the lighter color. I have a tds meter and it still reads zero. chances are if you do need a filter, it will be the di portion not the rest. The model you have comes with the pressure gauge. If the pressure is still essentially the same as it was when new then you do not need to change the filters. The pressure gauge will tell you this type of information. (not for the di though) Typically those filtersdo not need to be changed for up to a year. The di portion howver will only clean some many PPm of water. Once you get the TDS meter, check the water coming out of your tap. I can't remember how many ppm the di will clean but someone should be able to help you.

Also I beleive there is a worksheet that comes with the unit. This is for testing the unit. You need the TDS meter to do so and I think If you have one of the typhoon, it behooves you to get a TDS meter so you can take the bull by the horns and learn your equipment. Walter really will not be able to help unless you can measure the TDS and fill out the worksheet.

Regards,

Pat

AZDesertRat · 02/16/2006, 07:36 PM

Always replace your prefilter and carbons every 6 months regardless of how much water you have passed through them. Remember you are removing the chlorine disinfectant from the water with the carbons so there is a slight possibility bacteria and viruses can grow inside the filter housings if they are not maintained. DI resin is entirely dependent on the quality of water being produced by the RO membrane, I get 200 gallons per refill here in Phoenix but hear of people in areas like Atlanta that get 10 times that amount due to much lower TDS raw water to begin with. A membrane can easily last 3 years in normal usage.

02/16/2006, 03:58 PM	#1
Bebo77 Premium Nonpaying Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lost Posts: 14,377	AirWaterIce typhoon III owners... i have this water filter and i think its time to replace the filter cartridges.. i have run aprox 800-900 gallons through the filter. I have a dts meter on the way but was wondering what filters do i need to replace? one , all of them.. thanks Gabriel __________________ Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams

02/16/2006, 06:23 PM	#3
Bebo77 Premium Nonpaying Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lost Posts: 14,377	its changing colors.. i have called and email them 10 times.. no reply... thats why i am asking here... was not sure on what i needed.. i guess ill be replacing everything then. i heard it may need replacing every 6 months or so depending on use. __________________ Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams

02/16/2006, 06:57 PM	#4
Spuds725 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio USA Posts: 2,051	There should be a recommended replacement time for your RO prefilters... I'd be patient and wait for a response... from them. I emailed each of these with a question... Technical support: walter@airwaterice.com Service: bryan@airwaterice.com Sales: sales@airwaterice.com And each of them responded within a few hours. The RO membrane should last for several years. There is no set time for the DI resin, it depends on your usage, and how high your Raw water TDS is.... Getting a TDS meter will tell you when the resin is about to be exhausted-- start creeping up from 0... If you have the Typhoon is should have a refillable Di canister... the refills for this cost $40 (this will be enough resin for 4 refills). http://www.airwaterice.com/product/BAGDIRESIN __________________ "I only have time to neglect one tank"-- Me "I don't want to achieve immortality through my work, I want to achieve immortality by not dying"-- Woody Allen Current Tank Info: 125G mixed reef with 135G Sump

02/16/2006, 07:20 PM	#5
PatMayo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,843	I have the same unit and the di portion is/has changed to the lighter color. I have a tds meter and it still reads zero. chances are if you do need a filter, it will be the di portion not the rest. The model you have comes with the pressure gauge. If the pressure is still essentially the same as it was when new then you do not need to change the filters. The pressure gauge will tell you this type of information. (not for the di though) Typically those filtersdo not need to be changed for up to a year. The di portion howver will only clean some many PPm of water. Once you get the TDS meter, check the water coming out of your tap. I can't remember how many ppm the di will clean but someone should be able to help you. Also I beleive there is a worksheet that comes with the unit. This is for testing the unit. You need the TDS meter to do so and I think If you have one of the typhoon, it behooves you to get a TDS meter so you can take the bull by the horns and learn your equipment. Walter really will not be able to help unless you can measure the TDS and fill out the worksheet. Regards, Pat __________________ 90 AGA Megaflow (Setup 1-24-06) 120 Lbs. Liverock EuroReef RS 100 Skimmer 2 X 150 MH 2 X 96 watt PC Actinic 2 Clarki Clowns (31 months old) 1 Niger Trigger (Owned 6 months) 2 Tunze 6055 PH Current Tank Info: 90 AGA Megaflow To Be Mixed Reef

02/16/2006, 04:55 PM	#2
keeperofthefish Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 228	I am an owner, also, but just got it recently. Just contact Air Water Ice. I am sure they'll tell you. But only 800-900 gallons-depending on source water--isn't a big deal. It also depends on if you have the 75 or 100 GPD membrane. Believe me, they won't try to rip you off. If you need new filters, you'll have to buy the whole pack, which is about $50. The DI should be color changing, right?

02/16/2006, 07:36 PM	#6
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	Always replace your prefilter and carbons every 6 months regardless of how much water you have passed through them. Remember you are removing the chlorine disinfectant from the water with the carbons so there is a slight possibility bacteria and viruses can grow inside the filter housings if they are not maintained. DI resin is entirely dependent on the quality of water being produced by the RO membrane, I get 200 gallons per refill here in Phoenix but hear of people in areas like Atlanta that get 10 times that amount due to much lower TDS raw water to begin with. A membrane can easily last 3 years in normal usage.