what to do about an RO/ID????

[rort]

Hey guys,
so need some help!! I have had my tank up and running for about 3 months + and have been using water purchased from my LFS (both SW and FW) that has all the trace elements and is RO/ID already. But I have found myself buying a lot of it and would like to eventually switch over to my own RO/DI water with a unit.
What is a good unit to buy and how do they work? Any threads you guys would recommend to research up on?
Thanks!
*edit - and you can see I am totally new to this and misspelled it in the title thread! :-(

 

[mustangcaleb]

id highly recommend a unit from the filterguys. they make great units at competitive pricing, but im sure you could even find one on here, SWF.com. but right when i purchased mine, i had a few questions about it. ive come to realization that the units are very simple to operate and maintain. but heres the 2 threads ive started, asking about the ro/di unit:
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/326594/ro-di-question
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/324711/ro-di-overflow-tube

 

[mustangcaleb]

i just saw this one for sale too
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/328649/skimmer-ro-unit-heaters-t-5s-and-more

 

[1journeyman]

A good one absolutely does work. Be sure to purchase a TDS meter to see that it is working.

 

[rort]

for how much water is not properly used through the RO/DI unit, and that goes to waste... is the unit truly cost effective?

 

[jimvette1]

Originally Posted by rort
http:///forum/post/2699437
for how much water is not properly used through the RO/DI unit, and that goes to waste... is the unit truly cost effective?
I believe you will find that ALL RO/DI units, more water goes down the drain than you produce. It is the nature of the beast.
I did a google search on RO/DI units and found a great 5 stage unit that came with a good TDS meter and an automatic shut off valve.
Can't post he link, SWF doesn't allow that.
If interested PM me.