RO System
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Topic: RO System
Posted By: stormstorm1
Subject: RO System
Date Posted: March 27 2009 at 1:15pm
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I am new at this and sick of going and filling jugs of RO water. Can you experts out there tell me the best Ro system to buy for the money I would like to be around $200.00 with the least amount of waste. I am on a well and a septic tank so I dont whant to fill it up with wast water and also do I need a storage tank to store water in. like i said I am new at this and any help or pics on how it is set up would be great Thanks for all your help. This is a great site. |
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Posted By: Shane H
Date Posted: March 27 2009 at 1:39pm
| Check around this message board for deals from http://www.airwaterice.com/ - http://www.airwaterice.com/ They have posted some discounts for club members in the past. |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: March 27 2009 at 2:38pm
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You can also try
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ - http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ and
http://www.melevsreef.com/ro_di.html - http://www.melevsreef.com/ro_di.html
Mike -------------  |
Posted By: stormstorm1
Date Posted: March 31 2009 at 1:44pm
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Posted By: Shane H
Date Posted: March 31 2009 at 1:55pm
| So - - - what did you decide to do? Do you need more information? |
Posted By: tcfab
Date Posted: March 31 2009 at 8:03pm
| I have the one from bulk reef supply and really like it. |
Posted By: john hill
Date Posted: March 31 2009 at 8:47pm
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i got mine from http://www.purewaterclub.com - www.purewaterclub.com i have had it for 2 years with no problems ------------- out with the large and in with the nano |
Posted By: tazman1982
Date Posted: April 01 2009 at 1:55pm
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thanks for that link John~ I just got mine from there. I have been an advocate for not needing a RO+DI system but, I am willing to try it at thoes prices! DANG! ------------- 75 Reef 55 Reef |
Posted By: stormstorm1
Date Posted: April 04 2009 at 10:19am
| Now the question is use ro water or not I have had several members tell me they use tap water and well water would not be any different any input. I save money on this I can get a bigger tank Thanks for any help |
Posted By: stormstorm1
Date Posted: April 04 2009 at 10:20am
| Now the question is use ro water or not I have had several members tell me they use tap water and well water would not be any different any input. I save money on this I can get a bigger tank Thanks for any help |
Posted By: JayTee
Date Posted: April 04 2009 at 10:50am
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I pruchased my 4 stage RO unit at a LFS for around $160, but that was about 5 years ago, but I still get Zero TDS and have yet to replace a single piece of media in the unit.
Also, tap water may be fine for fish only, but from what I have been warned of, it can contain a lot of heavies, depending on where you live. Just make sure you dechlorinate it.
I think I would stay away from using tap water if you are on a well system though.
I understand your concern though. My RO unit produces about 25% pure H2O, and 75% effluent that goes down the drain. ------------- Jeremy |
Posted By: tazman1982
Date Posted: April 04 2009 at 10:56am
that is why your clean water output is so low. the media is so clogged with crap from 5 years, you spend 60 bucks get all new filters and it will be more effecinat, and get your TDS meter calibrated, I promise it is off. after 5 years it is bound to be off. ------------- 75 Reef 55 Reef |
JayTee wrote:Posted By: tazman1982
Date Posted: April 04 2009 at 11:00am
I have used tap water ran through a brita water filter (30 dollars) for the last year and have had no problems, no algea blooms or sick animals or coral.
I did just purchase my first RO/DI unit for 70$ and it will be here on moday and I will have to let you know If I start seeing a diffrence. I know it will be some time to see one if any. But I finaly bit the line and got one, I know it can't hurt having one. ------------- 75 Reef 55 Reef |
Posted By: JayTee
Date Posted: April 04 2009 at 11:14am
As for the TDS meter, I have it tested at a reputable LFS, so I can only assume that it is calibrated accurately. Regardless, thanks for the input. ------------- Jeremy |