Changing RODI Units

Fishbro · Mar 28, 2020

Hey everyone so I went cheap for my rodi unit (Buddy 4 stage) and thought it would be such a great investment because it’s so cheap but I’ve had to change my DI resin like twice in the past month so I’m just going to get a unit that makes more water and is more quality. What units do you guys recommend? I really like the BRS ones but I’m not sure. Also it has to come with a faucet adapter cause I have no idea how to hook it up under my sink. Price can be anywhere from $100-170ish I just want one that’ll last me a while.

GoVols · Mar 28, 2020

Fishbro said:
Hey everyone so I went cheap for my rodi unit (Buddy 4 stage) and thought it would be such a great investment because it’s so cheap but I’ve had to change my DI resin like twice in the past month so I’m just going to get a unit that makes more water and is more quality. What units do you guys recommend? I really like the BRS ones but I’m not sure. Also it has to come with a faucet adapter cause I have no idea how to hook it up under my sink. Price can be anywhere from $100-170ish I just want one that’ll last me a while.

How much water pressure (PSI) do you have coming out of your faucet?

Fishbro · Mar 28, 2020

GoVols said:
How much water pressure (PSI) do you have coming out of your faucet?

I have crazy high water pressure anywhere from 0-100

BeMoto · Mar 28, 2020

You could always add on to your current unit. I dont think just buying another unit will fix your resin rate. Do some more research on RoDi units befor you buy something else you dislike later. You can also buy just the faucet adapter, so dont let that effect your purchase decision.

I'm happy with my SpectraPure. I keep adding onto it as I go.

There easy to work on and most hardware store carry connections and shutoffs. You dont need much for tools and there a ton of info online.

Fishbro · Mar 28, 2020

BeMoto said:
You could always add on to your current unit. I dont think just buying another unit will fix your resin rate. Do some more research on RoDi units befor you buy something else you dislike later. You can also buy just the faucet adapter, so dont let that effect your purchase decision.

I'm happy with my SpectraPure. I keep adding onto it as I go.

There easy to work on and most hardware store carry connections and shutoffs. You dont need much for tools and there a ton of info online.

Yeah but the problem with mine is it produces water SO slow and to replace the DI resin you have to buy a whole new casing too because you can’t open up the current one. So I just want one I can refill with resin and produces more water.

GoVols · Mar 28, 2020

Fishbro said:
I have crazy high water pressure anywhere from 0-100

Get an 4 stage with a built in TDS meter.

FWIW
The Spectura Pure RO membrane and their DI resin have grown on me over the years.

BeMoto · Mar 28, 2020

They do make cartridges that you can refill by yourself if you deside to keep the current unit.

How many gallons per day you looking for?

Mine is 180 but in the winter time I'm lucky to get 75 per day.

dwest · Mar 28, 2020

Spectrapure 5 stage here.

Fishbro · Mar 28, 2020

BeMoto said:
They do make cartridges that you can refill by yourself if you deside to keep the current unit.

How many gallons per day you looking for?

Mine is 180 but in the winter time I'm lucky to get 75 per day.

Do you mean like a whole new canister to put the resin in? Because the current resin I have to replace the canister. I’m looking for 70-100 a day I have a pretty small tank but I want to be able to produce water faster.

GoVols · Mar 28, 2020

dwest said:
Spectrapure 5 stage here.

Running the Vertex Deluxe 100gpd, but love SpectraPure RO membrane and DI resin.

Feel like the Sprectra RO membrane is better than the Dow.

BeMoto · Mar 28, 2020

- Google Shopping

www.google.com

Then you just buy/replace the resin as needed.

Fishbro · Mar 28, 2020

BeMoto said:
- Google Shopping

www.google.com

Then you just buy/replace the resin as needed.

Will that work for the ro buddy?

BeMoto · Mar 28, 2020

Bulk reef supply sells them too. I believe most filters can be used on most units if you get the right size.

BeMoto · Mar 28, 2020

Fishbro said:
Will that work for the ro buddy?

I'm not sure to be honest. Are you currently buying replacement filters from Ro Budy?

Fishbro · Mar 28, 2020

BeMoto said:
I'm not sure to be honest. Are you currently buying replacement filters from Ro Budy?

Yeah and the di resins are soooo expensive

kennytze · Mar 29, 2020

Spectrapure for sure. Good membranes and the best DI cartridges.

homer1475 · Mar 29, 2020

You can add on a DI stage with just the canister. Just put the lone you normally use for product water, and plumb it into the extra canister. Then run a new line out of that canister. Just leave the old RO buddie DI canister inline.

W1ngz · Mar 29, 2020

Fishbro said:
I have crazy high water pressure anywhere from 0-100

That range is almost every possible residential situation anywhere. Do you have a pressure guage so you can you be more specific?

How many gallons of water do you make per month? Are there chloramines in your tap water?

Something better than the RO buddie would definitely be great, but something is going on if you're burning out 2 DI cartridges a month, and you'll need to make a big part of your decision based on information, not just product recommendations.