Has anybody used this RODI Unit?

[Naptown Natural]

I'm trying to pick out a RODI unit I had this one in mind
I also planned on just using the faucet in the bathroom should I order this off amazon or would it be easier to go somewhere like Lowes?

And does any TDS meter work? I don't want to sound like a bot but I never bought anything like this stuff in life lol if anybody can help me out it would be very much appreciated.

 

[Naptown Natural]

TYPHOON III EXTREME 150 GPD REEFKEEPER RODI - SV-6 SUPPLY VALVE​

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The Typhoon III EXTREME ReefKeeping RODI 150 GPD
5 stage with ASOV

Easy to use push-in fittings make installation a snap. 20 years and thousands of reefkeepers later and still no reports of problems. We offer you a complete one frame system which has all the protection you will ever need.

All of our Typhoon machines are equipped with re-usable DI cartridges. The Typhoon is a 5 stage RODI (Reverse Osmosis/De-Ionizing) reefkeeper supplied with a 150 GPD (TFC) membrane for truly great water quality and production rates. This Typhoon unit comes fully assembled and is equipped will all first class installation hardware, including a sturdy extruded clamp style water supply valve, drain saddle, two in-line ball valves, and 24 feet of 1/4" tubing. We even include the filter wrench. All fittings are push-in, eliminating the need for tools, teflon tape, or glue. Comes with a fast flush flow restrictor to reduce TDS creep and prolong the life of the membrane. This Typhoon III EXTREME is a SUPER upgraded version of the basic Typhoon. It is a 5 stage 150 GPD RODI that comes with a higher volume membrane, plus a DI bypass assembly, plus a RO only valve, plus a Senno hand-held TDS Meter, plus a built-in pressure gauge, plus a built-in TDS alarm, plus a dual in-line TDS meter, plus an upgraded catalytic carbon pre-filter, plus a tubing cutter and plus a float valve ($175 in additional value over the Typhoon ).

The five stages of filtration are as follows:
Stage 1 - Heavy duty, standard industry size 10 micron Poly Pro Sediment filter.
Stage 2 - An activated granular catalytic carbon filter, removing 99% of chlorine and chloramines.
Stage 3 - 1 micron acid washed GEM coconut carbon block filter, that removes the remaining chemicals and chlorine.
Stage 4 - 150 GPD TFC membrane removing up to 98% of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
Stage 5 - A full sized, high capacity, re-usable DI cartridge* to bring the TDS down to ZERO.


Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions:

Width: 22" x Height: 15" x Depth: 5.5"

Weight: 20 pounds
Illustrations/Diagrams/InstructionsTyphoon III Extreme Diagram
Extreme Typhoon Installation Instructions
How to Change Filters



With TDS ALARM, DUAL PROBE IN-LINE EC and Hand Held digital TDS meters.

• TW-1812 -150 Membrane produces 6.25 gallons per hour or 150 gallons per day.* (Stage 4)
• Full size Color Changing mixed bed D.I. using Resin Tech DI resin.
  This is a refillable D.I. cartridge saving you huge money down the road. (Stage 5)
• One micron pre-filter array (1-3) of the five stages.
• Filters and the membrane are installed for you the day the unit ships out.
• Totally automatic shut offsystem includes float valve and ASOV.
• ASOV: This valve is activated by water pressure and shuts water to system off, no need for electrical devices.
• Float valve keeps your Rubbermaid storage tank full and activates the ASOV.
• The Fast flush membrane saving feature comes installed.
• The D.I. water Bypass system ball valve & check valve installed.
• The R.O. only sample port that our customers love to use for filling jugs of R.O. drinking water comes installed.
• This (0-150) psi gauge is actually big enough to read and is mounted in the frame.
• All clear filter housings (300) lbs. burst tested.

The Five full stages of water treatment Included and installed.

• Poly Pro sediment 10 micron
• Granular Activated Catalytic Carbon in a refillable media housing.
• Gem Coconut carbon block acid washed one micron.
• The thin film composite Axeon 150 GPD membrane rated at 98% rejection of TDS.
• The MIXED BED D.I. Chamber, full sized and filled with both cation and anion resins from Resin Tech.

The Typhoon III is at the very top of the Pure Water field, and this Extreme model is just that: EXTREME.
You get all of the features offered with the famous Typhoon III
Plus this incredible array of TDS monitoring devices:

• The TDS alarm has a red light that flashes to remind you to do maintenance.
• The hand held digital TDS meter is for testing your feed water quality and any other source of potable water.
• The Dual probe dual r

Regular price$309.95Sale price$299.95
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Rodi System Configuration : - TYPHOON III EXTREME 150 GPD REEFKEEPER RODI




TYPHOON III EXTREME 150 GPD REEFKEEPER RODI
$299.95+



Water Supply Connection : - SV-6 Supply Valve

TYPHOON III EXTREME 150 GPD REEFKEEPER RODI - SV-6 SUPPLY VALVE​

ShareShare on Facebook TweetTweet on Twitter Pin itPin on Pinterest
The Typhoon III EXTREME ReefKeeping RODI 150 GPD
5 stage with ASOV

Easy to use push-in fittings make installation a snap. 20 years and thousands of reefkeepers later and still no reports of problems. We offer you a complete one frame system which has all the protection you will ever need.

All of our Typhoon machines are equipped with re-usable DI cartridges. The Typhoon is a 5 stage RODI (Reverse Osmosis/De-Ionizing) reefkeeper supplied with a 150 GPD (TFC) membrane for truly great water quality and production rates. This Typhoon unit comes fully assembled and is equipped will all first class installation hardware, including a sturdy extruded clamp style water supply valve, drain saddle, two in-line ball valves, and 24 feet of 1/4" tubing. We even include the filter wrench. All fittings are push-in, eliminating the need for tools, teflon tape, or glue. Comes with a fast flush flow restrictor to reduce TDS creep and prolong the life of the membrane. This Typhoon III EXTREME is a SUPER upgraded version of the basic Typhoon. It is a 5 stage 150 GPD RODI that comes with a higher volume membrane, plus a DI bypass assembly, plus a RO only valve, plus a Senno hand-held TDS Meter, plus a built-in pressure gauge, plus a built-in TDS alarm, plus a dual in-line TDS meter, plus an upgraded catalytic carbon pre-filter, plus a tubing cutter and plus a float valve ($175 in additional value over the Typhoon ).

The five stages of filtration are as follows:
Stage 1 - Heavy duty, standard industry size 10 micron Poly Pro Sediment filter.
Stage 2 - An activated granular catalytic carbon filter, removing 99% of chlorine and chloramines.
Stage 3 - 1 micron acid washed GEM coconut carbon block filter, that removes the remaining chemicals and chlorine.
Stage 4 - 150 GPD TFC membrane removing up to 98% of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
Stage 5 - A full sized, high capacity, re-usable DI cartridge* to bring the TDS down to ZERO.


Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions:

Width: 22" x Height: 15" x Depth: 5.5"

Weight: 20 pounds
Illustrations/Diagrams/InstructionsTyphoon III Extreme Diagram
Extreme Typhoon Installation Instructions
How to Change Filters



With TDS ALARM, DUAL PROBE IN-LINE EC and Hand Held digital TDS meters.

• TW-1812 -150 Membrane produces 6.25 gallons per hour or 150 gallons per day.* (Stage 4)
• Full size Color Changing mixed bed D.I. using Resin Tech DI resin.
  This is a refillable D.I. cartridge saving you huge money down the road. (Stage 5)
• One micron pre-filter array (1-3) of the five stages.
• Filters and the membrane are installed for you the day the unit ships out.
• Totally automatic shut offsystem includes float valve and ASOV.
• ASOV: This valve is activated by water pressure and shuts water to system off, no need for electrical devices.
• Float valve keeps your Rubbermaid storage tank full and activates the ASOV.
• The Fast flush membrane saving feature comes installed.
• The D.I. water Bypass system ball valve & check valve installed.
• The R.O. only sample port that our customers love to use for filling jugs of R.O. drinking water comes installed.
• This (0-150) psi gauge is actually big enough to read and is mounted in the frame.
• All clear filter housings (300) lbs. burst tested.

The Five full stages of water treatment Included and installed.

• Poly Pro sediment 10 micron
• Granular Activated Catalytic Carbon in a refillable media housing.
• Gem Coconut carbon block acid washed one micron.
• The thin film composite Axeon 150 GPD membrane rated at 98% rejection of TDS.
• The MIXED BED D.I. Chamber, full sized and filled with both cation and anion resins from Resin Tech.

The Typhoon III is at the very top of the Pure Water field, and this Extreme model is just that: EXTREME.
You get all of the features offered with the famous Typhoon III
Plus this incredible array of TDS monitoring devices:

• The TDS alarm has a red light that flashes to remind you to do maintenance.
• The hand held digital TDS meter is for testing your feed water quality and any other source of potable water.
• The Dual probe dual r

Regular price$309.95Sale price$299.95
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Rodi System Configuration : - TYPHOON III EXTREME 150 GPD REEFKEEPER RODI




TYPHOON III EXTREME 150 GPD REEFKEEPER RODI
$299.95+



Water Supply Connection : - SV-6 Supply Valve

yeah this is definitely goals for sure that looks super nice

 

[reeftired]

I'm trying to pick out a RODI unit I had this one in mind
I also planned on just using the faucet in the bathroom should I order this off amazon or would it be easier to go somewhere like Lowes?

And does any TDS meter work? I don't want to sound like a bot but I never bought anything like this stuff in life lol if anybody can help me out it would be very much appreciated.

I have that RO/DI works great for my weekly 5 gallon water changes. I also got aquaticlife’s float switch, pressure regulator , and TDS meter. All work great.

 

[Wizard677]

I started with that same Rodi system. It did the job, but I went through cartridges and membranes quickly. I upgraded to a 5 stage BRS with inline TDS meter and pressure gauge. It has more than paid for itself in 8 months in cartridge savings. I only change DI resin every 1 or 2 months. Haven't needed to change membrane, Carbon or Sediment Blocks yet. I make 25 to 50 gallons a week and test Chlorine weekly. 250 TDS to 0.

 

[Naptown Natural]

I have that RO/DI works great for my weekly 5 gallon water changes. I also got aquaticlife’s float switch, pressure regulator , and TDS meter. All work great.

yeah im going to get there tds meter too with it as well

 

[Naptown Natural]

I started with that same Rodi system. It did the job, but I went through cartridges and membranes quickly. I upgraded to a 5 stage BRS with inline TDS meter and pressure gauge. It has more than paid for itself in 8 months in cartridge savings. I only change DI resin every 1 or 2 months. Haven't needed to change membrane, Carbon or Sediment Blocks yet. I make 25 to 50 gallons a week and test Chlorine weekly. 250 TDS to 0.

yeah i eventually want to get to something like that im just trying to learn all the fundamentals of all this right now lol but I definetly need something that longterm

 

[Roatan Reef]

I have the Aquatic Life 100GPD 4 stage RODI And love it! I hook it to my outside hose...it makes about 5 gallons in 45 minutes. Op should upgrade to that one!

 

[Naptown Natural]

Also I might as well ask what kind of salt do y'all use and what to use to mix it?

 

[Isiah1820]

I have it now, gets the job done for my 32 gallon. If I ever upgrade to a bigger tank I’ll get something different

 

[ScottJ]

what does a duel probe meter do?

You can put one probe, say, after he membrane, then the other after the DI or before the membrane, what ever works for you. That way you can keep an eye on what the water quality is at those points. Just a nice toy to add, not necessary at all.

 

[TarheelGrey]

You want to be careful getting systems with non-standard cartridges. I am not saying it won't work for you... but you will have to get very specific filters for a change. Although the units with the standard 10" is about ~100 more, the availability of filters can make up for it.

I use Tropic Marin Pro Reef Salt. Although a little more expensive than IO, (IO - $0.52 per gal vs TM - $0.66 per gal) it has very little sediment/junk in the bottom of my salt mix brute.

 

[Naptown Natural]

You can put one probe, say, after he membrane, then the other after the DI or before the membrane, what ever works for you. That way you can keep an eye on what the water quality is at those points. Just a nice toy to add, not necessary at all.

thanks I think going to add that too I like the idea of having something like that just to see what's all going on

 

[ScottJ]

The carbon + sediment carts for this one is $18 @ Amazon. You can refill the DI. BRS 10" carbon $12 and up. Sediment $4 or 5. You can refill DI.

I change the carbon and sed. every 6 months or so, DI when used up, maybe once a year, and still on the original membrane after 3+ years. I still get 0 TDS between the menbrane and DI. I do maybe 25 gals a week. If you don't need a lot of water and don't have a large dedicated water making area, it's a nice, cost effective solution, IMHO.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I had one and I didn’t like it at all. I recommend the BRS units! Spend the extra money!

 

[Naptown Natural]

You want to be careful getting systems with non-standard cartridges. I am not saying it won't work for you... but you will have to get very specific filters for a change. Although the units with the standard 10" is about ~100 more, the availability of filters can make up for it.

I use Tropic Marin Pro Reef Salt. Although a little more expensive than IO, (IO - $0.52 per gal vs TM - $0.66 per gal) it has very little sediment/junk in the bottom of my salt mix brute.

I appreciate it im probably just going to use this unit for like a year then upgrade when I switch to my bigger tank and I really only want to use IO for the QT im about to setup but I want something different for the main tank it's just so many different brands lol thanks for that suggestion though

 

[Naptown Natural]

The carbon + sediment carts for this one is $18 @ Amazon. You can refill the DI. BRS 10" carbon $12 and up. Sediment $4 or 5. You can refill DI.

I change the carbon and sed. every 6 months or so, DI when used up, maybe once a year, and still on the original membrane after 3+ years. I still get 0 TDS between the menbrane and DI. I do maybe 25 gals a week. If you don't need a lot of water and don't have a large dedicated water making area, it's a nice, cost effective solution, IMHO.

yeah thats the main reason why im going with this one i'm really just working with the bathroom sink lol but im thinking i should only need like 10-15 gallons a week the main tank is 37 gallons I think and then the QT is going to be either 10 or 20 gallons.