your brand opinion for RO / DI
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payton 350
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Reef master ro/di double pass di system 100gpd. Got it off the
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So far i love it. I'd recommend it 169 with shipping. (they have others at about 129) i hook it up to the kitchen sink.....takes 3 seconds to hook up and unhook. when not in use i put it in another room. when needed i get about 5 gallons every 45-60mins. don't have auto top off , don't use it for drinking water either. i use it when needed, or i'll premake 5 gallons at a time.
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So far i love it. I'd recommend it 169 with shipping. (they have others at about 129) i hook it up to the kitchen sink.....takes 3 seconds to hook up and unhook. when not in use i put it in another room. when needed i get about 5 gallons every 45-60mins. don't have auto top off , don't use it for drinking water either. i use it when needed, or i'll premake 5 gallons at a time.
alohami
Member
I have an Air Water Ice Hurricane Dual Home/Reef system with permeate pump and digital tds meter. It's a 5 stage, 75gpd, and it was $220. It is hooked up under the kitchen sink and has a 3 gallon drinking water reservoir and drinking water faucet mounted on the sink. When I want RO/DI for my tank, I just pull the hose out from under the sink, open the valve, and fill a 5 gallon container. I get the first 3 gallons very quickly because it takes the water that is already filtered from the RO tank and then just runs it through the DI. I could also have the DI set up to go to a holding tank with a float valve so I would have a constant supply of DI water as well, but I just haven't done that yet. I am totally happy with it. It takes my well water, which runs about 850 tds, down to zero.
t316
Active Member
Ocean Reef from filter guys (199.00)
Here's a thread where it's included (page 3 has the RODI)
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/316459/t316s-280-reef-continuation
Here's a thread where it's included (page 3 has the RODI)
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/316459/t316s-280-reef-continuation
wangotango
Active Member
The Filter Guys 5-stage 75gpd. Less than $200 shipped with inserts and a whole bunch of add-ons.
Definately reccommend it.
-Justin
Definately reccommend it.
-Justin
saltn00b
Active Member
ok a little bumpage here.
what is the ideal microns for the first few filters?
for example
thefilterguys ocean reef + 1 :
# Stage One NSF rated 5 micron poly sediment filter
# Stage Two 5 Micron Matrikx NSF rated CTO/2 Workhorse carbon block
# Stage Three 0.6 Micron Matrikx NSF rated chlorine guzzler carbon block
The Optima Vision RO DI :
Stage 1: 1 micron sediment filter
Stage 2: 0.5 micron solid Industrial carbon block
TYPHOON III:
stage 1: ten micron sediment filter poly pro
stage 2:five micron carbon block gem
stage 3
ne micron carbon block gem
what is the ideal microns for the first few filters?
for example
thefilterguys ocean reef + 1 :
# Stage One NSF rated 5 micron poly sediment filter
# Stage Two 5 Micron Matrikx NSF rated CTO/2 Workhorse carbon block
# Stage Three 0.6 Micron Matrikx NSF rated chlorine guzzler carbon block
The Optima Vision RO DI :
Stage 1: 1 micron sediment filter
Stage 2: 0.5 micron solid Industrial carbon block
TYPHOON III:
stage 1: ten micron sediment filter poly pro
stage 2:five micron carbon block gem
stage 3
ne micron carbon block gem
aquaknight
Active Member
'Nother one for thefitlerguys. I actually have one of those $110 6-stages off that site you bid for stuff. I then replaced all of the internal filters with some from thefilterguys (all 3 prestages, and the RO membrane), then bought the single "Tide DI system" from them to replace the worthless horizontal DI it came with. Fantastic people too, they were able to walk my mom through ordering the DI as one of my X-mas presents last year.
If I had to do it again, I would just have bought the Ocean Reef system from the get-go. I would definitely consider the Chloramine filter upgrade, since the water in Florida is usually very treated. As I understand it, chlorine is only used occansionally, but chloramine is always present.
I got the $34.00 - CARBON BLOCK CHLORAMINE PACKAGE
1 POLY SEDIMENT 1 MICRON FILTER
1 CHLORAMINE MASTER NH2CL STAGE 2 CARBON BLOCK
1 CHLORAMINE MASTER NH2CL STAGE 3 CARBON BLOCK
If I had to do it again, I would just have bought the Ocean Reef system from the get-go. I would definitely consider the Chloramine filter upgrade, since the water in Florida is usually very treated. As I understand it, chlorine is only used occansionally, but chloramine is always present.
I got the $34.00 - CARBON BLOCK CHLORAMINE PACKAGE
1 POLY SEDIMENT 1 MICRON FILTER
1 CHLORAMINE MASTER NH2CL STAGE 2 CARBON BLOCK
1 CHLORAMINE MASTER NH2CL STAGE 3 CARBON BLOCK
spiderwoman
Active Member
Air Water Ice's
The Typhoon III Extreme 150gpd 5 stage $269.95
With TDS ALARM, DUAL PROBE IN-LINE EC and Hand Held digital TDS meters. Fully automatic shut off ASOV and float valve included.
I've never had anything else so I can't compare, but we love this one.
The Typhoon III Extreme 150gpd 5 stage $269.95
With TDS ALARM, DUAL PROBE IN-LINE EC and Hand Held digital TDS meters. Fully automatic shut off ASOV and float valve included.
I've never had anything else so I can't compare, but we love this one.
aquaknight
Active Member
I would stick with a 5 micron. Too much smaller and it will clog before the backup prefilters, too much larger and it will let too much by.
I would stick to a 75gph unit as well. Becareful if you get a 100gph or higher. They stop becoming RO membranes, and actually become "nano-filters." I believe the GE RO membrane is actually a RO membrane, but I know to avoid the 100gph Dow Industries, is it's a nano-filter.
I would stick to a 75gph unit as well. Becareful if you get a 100gph or higher. They stop becoming RO membranes, and actually become "nano-filters." I believe the GE RO membrane is actually a RO membrane, but I know to avoid the 100gph Dow Industries, is it's a nano-filter.
saltn00b
Active Member
sold!
got this one :
$ 199.00 - OCEAN REEF + 1 FIVE STAGE 75 GPD RO/DI
* All systems are made to order with clear 10" canister housings
* Stage One NSF rated 5 micron poly sediment filter
* Stage Two 5 Micron Matrikx NSF rated CTO/2 Workhorse carbon block
* Stage Three 0.6 Micron Matrikx NSF rated chlorine guzzler carbon block
* RO membrane 75 GPD Dow Filmtec
* Stage Five refillable cartridge with color-changing DI resin
* 100 PSI pressure gauge
* Auto shut-off (Requires Float Valve or Switch To Work)
* Membrane flush valve
* Dual TDS meter
* Quick connect fittings
* Self Piercing Saddle Valve Water Supply Connection
* Drain Connection
* Filter wrench to make cartridge replacement e
got this one :
$ 199.00 - OCEAN REEF + 1 FIVE STAGE 75 GPD RO/DI
* All systems are made to order with clear 10" canister housings
* Stage One NSF rated 5 micron poly sediment filter
* Stage Two 5 Micron Matrikx NSF rated CTO/2 Workhorse carbon block
* Stage Three 0.6 Micron Matrikx NSF rated chlorine guzzler carbon block
* RO membrane 75 GPD Dow Filmtec
* Stage Five refillable cartridge with color-changing DI resin
* 100 PSI pressure gauge
* Auto shut-off (Requires Float Valve or Switch To Work)
* Membrane flush valve
* Dual TDS meter
* Quick connect fittings
* Self Piercing Saddle Valve Water Supply Connection
* Drain Connection
* Filter wrench to make cartridge replacement e
