Finally RO/DI on it's way!

d-dzel

d-dzel

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I finally bough my ro/di. I decided to go with the 5 stage plus system from Bulk Reef Supply. I got into a group buy sale with some local reefers and now it's on it's way. And I have a couple of questions.
-How good or bad would it be too hook it up to the kitchen faucet under the sink?
-Any advice hooking it up for the first time?
Now I just keep refreshing the UPS tracking page like a hunter stalking on it's prey
 
mkroher

mkroher

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Since I rent, I can't make any permanent changes to the plumbing, so I installed a simple "Y" adapter to the washing machine supply, and attached the RO/DI unit there. It's also nice because I use the washer's waste pipe for the RO/DI waste output as well.
 
bmkj02

bmkj02

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Home depot, lowes, ACE ....ETC sells a "T" splitter that screws inline under sink. Forgot whats it called but you can ask once you get there. I had to get one when I was installing my dishwasher.
 
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westwind77

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Originally Posted by D-Dzel
http:///forum/post/3110198
I finally bough my ro/di. I decided to go with the 5 stage plus system from Bulk Reef Supply. I got into a group buy sale with some local reefers and now it's on it's way. And I have a couple of questions.
-How good or bad would it be too hook it up to the kitchen faucet under the sink?
-Any advice hooking it up for the first time?
Now I just keep refreshing the UPS tracking page like a hunter stalking on it's prey

I have a dual utility sink in my basement and have that same system installed with the faucet adapter it came with. Works perfect with 64 on the guage! I just flip the directional when I actually need to wash my hands.
 
d-dzel

d-dzel

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Awesome, thanks guys! I'll try the adapter that it comes with first and if that doesn't work I'll go around using the one in the pic!
 
ryancw01

ryancw01

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I have mine underneath my sink and so glad I hooked it up that way. No more water jugs. Nice. The unit should come with a splitter to tap into the cold water supply. In order to hook the 1/4inch tubing to the splitter you can get ice maker supply tubing at home depot. It is 1/4inch and it has a small brass fitting on the end. It is made to hook up to the back of your fridge for ice, but works perfect for RO/DI units too!

 
d-dzel

d-dzel

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Originally Posted by Ryancw01
http:///forum/post/3110876
I have mine underneath my sink and so glad I hooked it up that way. No more water jugs. Nice. The unit should come with a splitter to tap into the cold water supply. In order to hook the 1/4inch tubing to the splitter you can get ice maker supply tubing at home depot. It is 1/4inch and it has a small brass fitting on the end. It is made to hook up to the back of your fridge for ice, but works perfect for RO/DI units too!


That's a cool setup, I might try doing it that way. So far the water coming out has always been ice cold even during Summer time
 
d-dzel

d-dzel

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I just got the unit this morning and it's awesome. Finally no more going to the LFS with5 pales of 5 gallons each and paying $1.50 per gallon...

This thing is a beast. So far it's been making 5 gallons of good water and 7-8 gallons of bad water per hour. My PSI reads at 69-71. The TSD is reading 5 going in and 0 going out.
Now to the salt mixes; any recommendations on what salt mix to use? I've heard great things about the Coralife and Oceanic. I've heard bad things about the Tropic Marine and Instant Ocean. Any thoughts on these?
 
fishkid13

fishkid13

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I use Oceanic. No really complaints. Don't know why complain about salt. Their is a new salt out that is suppose to be really amazing.
 
d-dzel

d-dzel

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Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/3113829
dam you pay crazy! i pay $0.25 per gallon!
.25 cents!?! damn, I could've gone without an ro/di if I could buy it for that price

Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/3113831
I use Oceanic. No really complaints. Don't know why complain about salt. Their is a new salt out that is suppose to be really amazing.

I've heard that the Tropic Marine salt had some elevated magnesium levels and the pH was a bit low. I'm also leaning a bit more towards the Oceanic brand
 
fishkid13

fishkid13

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I like the Oceanic buckets.
Here are some brands of salt.
H20cean
Reef Crystals
Kent Sea Salt (heard good about this)
Red Sea Coral Pro salt
Reef Excel lab marine salt
Tropic Marin
Blue Treasure synthetic sea salt
Insant Ocean
....
 
nina&noah

nina&noah

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Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/3113868
gotta love Miami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

.25 cents!
I second that

I also pay .25 per gallon.
(Actually, sometimes I don't pay at all depending on what I buy at the store that day.
 
nissan577

nissan577

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Originally Posted by nina&noah
http:///forum/post/3114055
I second that

I also pay .25 per gallon.
(Actually, sometimes I don't pay at all depending on what I buy at the store that day.

goota love strictly fish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol i second that as well. i also get free water! and what you mean cali 5g for $3! thats to much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we pay $1.25 for 5g!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO! Miami is much cheaper!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
d-dzel

d-dzel

Member
Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/3113868
gotta love Miami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

.25 cents!

Originally Posted by nina&noah
http:///forum/post/3114055
I second that
I also pay .25 per gallon.
(Actually, sometimes I don't pay at all depending on what I buy at the store that day.


Originally Posted by aquaguy24
http:///forum/post/3114065
BOOOOOO! its all about cali.. 5g for $3..

Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/3114101
goota love strictly fish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol i second that as well. i also get free water! and what you mean cali 5g for $3! thats to much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we pay $1.25 for 5g!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO! Miami is much cheaper!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW, I would pay $9 and change for a 5g...a water change would run me about $30 bi-weekly

Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/3114098
It the quest for ro look what has happened to you guys.

I found this so hysterical
 
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