Any one use this RO/DI system

[Reefing_addiction]

6 Stage 75GPD Drinking & Reef RO/DI System - Bulk Reef Supply

anyone use it? Is it enough filtration?

ive seen people saying get the 7 stage system but if I want both drinking water and reef water this is the option on the brs website

any recommendations?

 

[TheGerm]

you can actually use any of the RO/DI units. Doesnt matter the 'stage count'.

You just put a tee between the RO Membrane output and the DI resin section and add a valve on the DI side and on the Drinking water line.

When you want RO water to drink, you close the DI valve and open the 'drinking water' line/valve. When you want RO/DI tank water, then close the valve for the RO drinking line, and open the DI line.

Thats what i do anyway, works really well for us.

I have done this with a 5 stage, and now my current system which is a overkill 7 stage . You dont need that many stages, but does depend on your water source (3 stages of mine are just for different DI resins)

 

[chipmunkofdoom2]

The type of stage is much more important than the number. I personally run 8 stages: one sediment, two carbon, one RO membrane, and four DI stages.

How many stages do you actually need? That's a different story. Most people will probably be served just fine by a 5 stage system (1 sediment, 2 carbon, 75 GPD membrane, 1 DI). I might add another DI stage so you have some extra protection when the first exhausts, but that should serve your needs just fine.

Under no circumstances would I buy a dual membrane system. They're unnecessary in all but the most unusual circumstances. If you want to reduce your waste water, just buy a really low-flow flow restrictor. You'll choke your membrane and kill it early, just like the dual membrane setup. The only real difference is the flow restrictor only costs you like $10 as opposed to $50 or more for the dual membrane upgrade.

 

[KStatefan]

contact Russ @Buckeye Hydro they can put together you a system based on your water and needs.

I agree with @chipmunkofdoom2 I run a similar system sediment, carbon, carbon, RO tee to drinking water and dual DI.

 

[Reefing_addiction]

Thank you all for your answers! I think my first move will be to get my tap water ICP tested so I know how bad or how good it is