How do I obtain RODI?
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malounsbury
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Some say you can get the RO/DI from your LFS, or you can get a unit from ---- for around $100-150, which would be your best option considering the price of the other options would far exceed that.
malounsbury
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Here is some information on RO and RO/DI water:
Reverse osmosis (RO) water: This is an excellent water source for use in a SWA. It has no ammonia, nitrates, chlorines or chloramines, and it generally has a very low phosphate count if any. It can be purchased premade from many places including the LFS, some grocery stores (the bulk water stands by culligan are RO filters), and home RO units can be purchased for relatively little cost over the long term.
De-Ionized water: This is another filtration step in the process or reverse osmosis. The water passes over a special resin that removes virtually all impurities of the water. This is the BEST water source available to the home hobbiest. RO/DI filters can also be purchased for a relatively little amount of money when considering the long term.
Reverse osmosis (RO) water: This is an excellent water source for use in a SWA. It has no ammonia, nitrates, chlorines or chloramines, and it generally has a very low phosphate count if any. It can be purchased premade from many places including the LFS, some grocery stores (the bulk water stands by culligan are RO filters), and home RO units can be purchased for relatively little cost over the long term.
De-Ionized water: This is another filtration step in the process or reverse osmosis. The water passes over a special resin that removes virtually all impurities of the water. This is the BEST water source available to the home hobbiest. RO/DI filters can also be purchased for a relatively little amount of money when considering the long term.
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capschamp
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Originally posted by malounsbury
Some say you can get the RO/DI from your LFS, or you can get a unit from ---- for around $100-150, which would be your best option considering the price of the other options would far exceed that.
i just purchased one off that well known auction site and it cost 108 shipped. rated at 110 gpd.
malounsbury
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Caps, which one did you purchase?
radioactive
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I have a air water ice typhoon unit that works great. I spent approx - 120.00 .
thederek
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Now I'm not sure if this is the right stuff or if its a good idea, but a lot of bottled water, including Sams Choice which you can get at WalMart for cheap, usually says that its RO/DI...Dunno if maybe there is other stuff in it that might make it tank unfriendly, but seems like it shouldnt be..
malounsbury
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Aquafina is RO/DI, says it right on the bottle.
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capschamp
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Originally posted by malounsbury
Caps, which one did you purchase?
do search on that site for 4333413328
if that doesnt work let me know.
malounsbury
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Think those are one of the ones I've been looking at. Be interested to know how that works out for ya.
malounsbury
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Cubuffs, thanks for the review. I've been checking out some systems on "that auction site" and I'm just waiting until I have the cash for it. Good to hear they sell quality stuff.
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capschamp
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Originally posted by cubuffs
I own that system, and it is wonderful. The technical support that is provided was excellent as well. I would recommend this product to everyone because RO's can be quite costly.
that makes me happy to hear. hope i have the same experience.
