RODI System review or share personal experience

[Woodyman]

I see your 1yr 5yr etc markings what is actually inside each housing

And do they take 10"x2.5" filter cartridges?

 

[rmorris_14]

I see your 1yr 5yr etc markings what is actually inside each housing

Is “filters” too vague of an answer lol. I’ll have to call tomorrow to find out what kind. Hahaha

 

[Woodyman]

Is “filters” too vague of an answer lol. I’ll have to call tomorrow to find out what kind. Hahaha

Just a little... It looks like you have a standard size housing under the booster pump. The other 3 appear smaller.

 

[Woodyman]

Here are the photos of the system

Is there another housing for the RO membrane?

 

[rmorris_14]

Is there another housing for the RO membrane?

 

[rmorris_14]

I think it goes
1 yr sediment pre filter
5 year membrane
Empty
1 year post filter

from right to left

 

[Woodyman]

That's what I was thinking from the labeling.. that confirms it thank you

 

[Woodyman]

So with all the info here's a few questions for you to ponder..

How much water do you need a week?
Any plans for tank upgrade/more tanks?

 

[rmorris_14]

So with all the info here's a few questions for you to ponder..

How much water do you need a week?
Any plans for tank upgrade/more tanks?

I’d say the max I would need would be 20 gallons a week. Usually probably more like 15ish. I do not plan on upgrading to a larger tank or adding more anytime soon. I can barely handle the two sizes/tanks I have

 

[Woodyman]

I’d say the max I would need would be 20 gallons a week. Usually probably more like 15ish. I do not plan on upgrading to a larger tank or adding more anytime soon. I can barely handle the two sizes/tanks I have

If that's the case your current system will be able to handle your needs if your ok with waiting basically a whole day for 20 gallons.

At a rating of 50 GPD depending on your water pressure, temp, TDS you will get +/- the rated production of 50

Realistically you will probably be between 30-70 GPD on your current system.

Is that ok or do you want to be able to fill 20 gallons in a few hours?

 

[rmorris_14]

If that's the case your current system will be able to handle your needs if your ok with waiting basically a whole day for 20 gallons.

At a rating of 50 GPD depending on your water pressure, temp, TDS you will get +/- the rated production of 50

Realistically you will probably be between 30-70 GPD on your current system.

Is that ok or do you want to be able to fill 20 gallons in a few hours?

I’m pretty sure that’s fine. I’m currently taking 3 ish days to get 10 to 15 gallons. Filling up buckets from my RO drinking holding tank before work and at night. I only get about 2.5 gallons every 3 to 4 hours doing it that way.

 

[Sesty22]

Honestly I'd leave the home unit the way it is and keep using it for what you currently use it for, and just grab a cheap rodi unit for your aquariums.

I'm not an expert but even my small unit will produce 15 gallons in a few hours vs your few days, that has to be burning through filters and eventually when you get it resin.

Plus I think in the long run the cost for filters and media will be much cheaper for you.

 

[Woodyman]

I’m pretty sure that’s fine. I’m currently taking 3 ish days to get 10 to 15 gallons. Filling up buckets from my RO drinking holding tank before work and at night. I only get about 2.5 gallons every 3 to 4 hours doing it that way.

If that's the time frame your working with it would probably be better to get a unit, but again you don't have to, you can work with what you already have. You will need to replace those filters sooner than every year though...

 

[rmorris_14]

Thanks for your input!. It definitely gives me some things to think about.
I'll be considering the pros and cons of each.
The pros of a whole new system is that I don't have to try to piece together something on my existing system (which makes me nervous HA) more a plug and play. Also, that I can make water on the same level of the tanks; eliminating the need to pump water up or carry buckets of water up the stairs. Also, I think it might be more cost effective when it comes to the filters, as neither system would be maxing out the use. (that is just also just guess, I've put no research into it)
Cons of the new system would be the extra cost. However, this is just a guess as well. By the time I purchase all the equipment to upgrade my existing, it might be close to the same.

Would purchasing a used system be a bad idea? I sometimes see people post them for sale on facebook. It makes me a little nervous because there is no guarantee that they will work correctly once I get them.

 

[Woodyman]

Thanks for your input!. It definitely gives me some things to think about.
I'll be considering the pros and cons of each.
The pros of a whole new system is that I don't have to try to piece together something on my existing system (which makes me nervous HA) more a plug and play. Also, that I can make water on the same level of the tanks; eliminating the need to pump water up or carry buckets of water up the stairs. Also, I think it might be more cost effective when it comes to the filters, as neither system would be maxing out the use. (that is just also just guess, I've put no research into it)
Cons of the new system would be the extra cost. However, this is just a guess as well. By the time I purchase all the equipment to upgrade my existing, it might be close to the same.

Would purchasing a used system be a bad idea? I sometimes see people post them for sale on facebook. It makes me a little nervous because there is no guarantee that they will work correctly once I get them.

People purchase used systems all the time. I've never done it so I can't speak to owning a 2nd hand system.

If you buy it used as long as you know what you are getting and the seller is honest and open with you there shouldn't be any issues. Personally I would rather buy one used locally if I was going that route to visually inspect and see the system in use before taking it home.