BRS VALUE VS PREMIUM RODI

[Dominic Prezwanski]

I’m sure it’s been asked however a quick search shed zero results.

Im looking at finally buying a 5 stage today and can get the 5 stage value for 145 or the premium for 180.

Is the premium the “new system” they just advertised?

My tank and my coffee machine probably use 6 gallons combined a week.

Thoughts on benefits of the premium vs value?

 

[partlycloudy531]

They both use the same filters and will make the exact same quality water. The premium includes the pressure gauge and TDS meter which will help you know when it’s time to change your filters.

 

[lion king]

Yes I find the tds meter and pressure gauge to be an important addition, I even added an additional tds meter right after my ro membrane. That way you can determine when it's time to change the ro membrane.

 

[Dominic Prezwanski]

Thanks guys/gals. I went with the value unit for now.

I’ll set it up and get a better understanding of the system and add in a tds monitor down the line. (Pun intended)

Has anyone found a simple schematic that shows how it all fits inline? I find there is a lot of information out there!

 

[lion king]

Thanks guys/gals. I went with the value unit for now.

I’ll set it up and get a better understanding of the system and add in a tds monitor down the line. (Pun intended)

Has anyone found a simple schematic that shows how it all fits inline? I find there is a lot of information out there!

They are really easy to install, all you have to do is clip the tubing and push into the fitting of the meter. BRS has a few to choose from, you want one to determine your incoming water value, one after the ro membrane, and one at the end supply. The one after the ro membrane should give you a reading based on the performance rating of the ro membrane you use, and the end supply should read zero. For you application this is the one I'd recommend, I personally couldn't live without it. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/triple-inline-tds-meter-trm-1-hm-digital.html there's an install vid on the brs site.

 

[Dominic Prezwanski]

Thanks lion king! That’s the one I’m looking at!

All makes sense!

Now I’m a little sheepish that I might be in trouble only getting a 5 stage for Venice, California!

 

[Bruno516]

Dominic - if you need any help with your unit feel free to PM me!

 

[themcfreak]

Don't use RO/DI for your coffee. You can use the RO water before it gets to your DI canisters just fine (That is what I use, stored in an RO pressurized tank), but RO/DI is supposed to not be good for you.

 

[robmiller2]

The pressure guage is important when watching your filters as well. If the pressure starts to drop then you have a dirty sediment filter. And it also helps you know that the system is running at the optimum pressures.

 

[Dominic Prezwanski]

I completely get that Robmiller2! Thanks for the tips. I’ll be attaining these parts in the months to come!