Buying ro/di unit. want to make sure I get what I need

[rabiasjewell]

I am pricing ro/di units and want to make sure that I get what I need to set it up in my garage. At first I will use the water hose that is right around the side of my garage door, but may get adventurous in the future and tap into the line.
My question is what have you all experianced in what you needed and what worked best for you. This is my first unit and want to make sure that I get what I need.
I plan on hanging the unit on the wall, feeding the di water into a large container, and having the ro drain hose leading outside. Will I still need an automatic shut-off valve? Will the holding tank be of benefit to me? Do i need something to keep the water airiated? All comments welcome and thank you!

 

[reefnut]

They make adapters for hooking up to something like a water hose and also taps to hook into water lines. The auto shutoff valve will shut down the unit automatically... very handy if your using a float valve on the holding tank.
The holding tank will be a benefit because you will have plenty of water on hand...
If you haven't already looked into the Typhoon III it is a fine unit.

 

[dreeves]

Also from airwaterand ice besides the typhoon (great product as well), a dual home/reef setup...comes with everything you need for that awesome tasting RO water for the family...coffee is splendid with it. In any case....
The more stages you get the better. A good unit will come with an automatic shutoff valve.
Look to airwater and ice for your RO/DI needs...many people here have, and I do not think anyone is unhappy with their purchase yet. I have the dual home/reef and I love it! I got the 10.00 upgrade tp 75gpd and this works good for me. I store 64 gallons of FW and 32 gallons of premix salt...

 

[gypsie32]

I am also looking for a r/o unit, my question, What would make good containers to store the water in, and should the water be circulated all the time

 

[rabiasjewell]

Thank you reefnut and dreeves. I ordered an Aqua 100gpd with holding tank off ---- yesterday. I hope to have it next week and hope the product is up to par.
gypsie32, I've been told to buy a new trash can (sanitary) or you could use one of those rubbermaid storage containers but make sure it's strong. I bought a cheapee and once I put water in it, it bowed and I couldn't get the lid to stay on. I think it is a good idea to keep the water circulated but I have not had much feedback on that question. Maybe someone will help us out with this one. Anyone?
Take care and thanks!

 

[dreeves]

The rubbermade trashcans work great. There are two types and they are both called "Roughneck". There is a more rubberized plastic one, and a more plastic type one. The more plastic one is the better for me. I have gone through 3 of the other type and they all three ended up leaking water from the center mold spot in the bottom. The more plastic ones are more ridgid and do not bow. They are a little smaller diamter but are a little taller. They also have the swivel handles versus the molded in ones of the other type.
As for circulating...it is 99.999% pure water, so I do not circulate it...my premix I circulate continuously though.

 

[oceanic110]

RabiasJewell
You can also buy RO/salt fom our lfs.