My first RODI system

dreamcatcherr9 · Apr 24, 2020

Thank you to everyone at Air,Water&Ice in helping me select my first RODI system. They answered all my questions and helped me select the right unit (even when I was still comparing prices and models with other companies).

The system feels solid! Much more industrial looking than I expected! Never having one before, I so appreciate the fact they tagged all the connections with labels for what they are.

I’m super excited to hook up this weekend. Just wanted to share!

JoshH · Apr 25, 2020

dreamcatcherr9 said:
Thank you to everyone at Air,Water&Ice in helping me select my first RODI system. They answered all my questions and helped me select the right unit (even when I was still comparing prices and models with other companies).

The system feels solid! Much more industrial looking than I expected! Never having one before, I so appreciate the fact they tagged all the connections with labels for what they are.

I’m super excited to hook up this weekend. Just wanted to share!

Great system, Congratulations! I'm willing to bet you will be really happy with that system for many years to come

Dr. Phil · Apr 25, 2020

Congrats! I have had this exact system for over 9 years and it is still going strong. Their CS is awesome.

Dr. Phil · Apr 25, 2020

Oh! One thing to note, regularly flush the RO membrane because if you have issues with it during the warranty period that will be the first thing they ask about. Don't ask me how I know. Lol

dreamcatcherr9 · Apr 25, 2020

Dr. Phil said:
Oh! One thing to note, regularly flush the RO membrane because if you have issues with it during the warranty period that will be the first thing they ask about. Don't ask me how I know. Lol

I haven’t gone through the paperwork yet. But I’m hoping there are instructions how to flush the system? And how often it should be done? Thanks for the advice!

Hemmdog · Apr 25, 2020

Looks like a good company! Good prices too.

Dr. Phil · Apr 25, 2020

dreamcatcherr9 said:
I haven’t gone through the paperwork yet. But I’m hoping there are instructions how to flush the system? And how often it should be done? Thanks for the advice!

I think they told me it should be flushed at least once a week. I now have mine setup so that my apex does it automatically. The correct way to do it manually is in the pic below.

Opus · Apr 25, 2020

Funny they should suggest that since flushing does nothing on these consumer units. You should still get 5+ years out of your RO membrane unless you are making a ton of RO water.

Dr. Phil · Apr 25, 2020

Opus said:
Funny they should suggest that since flushing does nothing on these consumer units. You should still get 5+ years out of your RO membrane unless you are making a ton of RO water.

Not here to argue, but I would like to know where you got that information. lol Maybe it was just a way for an over zealous support rep to get out of replacing an RO membrane? I don't know but I have always been told to flush the membrane and have read it in several places here and elsewhere.

dreamcatcherr9 · Apr 25, 2020

Dr. Phil said:
Not here to argue, but I would like to know where you got that information. lol Maybe it was just a way for an over zealous support rep to get out of replacing an RO membrane? I don't know but I have always been told to flush the membrane and have read it in several places here and elsewhere.

I had recommendation to flush periodically to help extend membrabe life. “Not needed”; but would definitely help extend filter replacement was what I was told.

Funny side note, I shopped 3 places for RODI systems, asked them the same questions, got 3 different answers, obviously everyone saying theirs was correct. Still, I imagine it’s good practice to follow recommendations.

Cleaner. · Apr 25, 2020

every ones just tryin to make their buck---- good luck finding the one whos not lying

a4edwin · Apr 25, 2020

Wow just looked at their site wish I had known about them when I ordered mine.

dreamcatcherr9 · Apr 25, 2020

a4edwin said:
Wow just looked at their site wish I had known about them when I ordered mine.

Someone on this site recommended them. I still shopped around and emailed a few companies. Air,Water&Ice was very responsive and I felt confident buying from them.

Opus · Apr 25, 2020

Dr. Phil said:
Not here to argue, but I would like to know where you got that information. lol Maybe it was just a way for an over zealous support rep to get out of replacing an RO membrane? I don't know but I have always been told to flush the membrane and have read it in several places here and elsewhere.

I got it from someone that is in the water purification business on the commercial side. They also had reef tanks and their water's tds was around 600. He was going on 7 years on his membrane and still getting 99% rejection without ever flushing the membrane.

Until I see a study done that proves it actually proves it extends the life of a membrane I'm not worried about.