RODI System review or share personal experience

[Woodyman]

Mur-lok RO Inline Ball Valve Push Connect

Why does BRS recommend this? Mur-lok ball valves are some of the highest quality ball valves for push connect style tubing on the market. With high quality parts, smoother operation, and dual O-rings they will give you a lifetime of leak free operation. Mur-lok RO fittings are the only reverse...

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Like this?

Yep those are the ones. There are other styles as well.

 

[Woodyman]

Any other specifics on your current unit?

What is the rated GPD on it, any photos?

Just want to verify your current system will support the add on.

 

[rmorris_14]

Looks like you have it figured out. But if you end up wanting to get a separate unit, I have found the Kookermax AR122 to be very good at what it does, and very simple to use.

.AR122 KoolerMax 6STAGE Aquarium Reef REVERSE OSMOSIS RODI WATER

Premium RO water system with competitive prices. Designed and Made in USA KoolerMax 6-stage 120 GPD Reverse Osmosis + DI Water System for Aquarium and Reef (single output) Model: A...

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Thanks for the input!! although I’m starting to understand how to add on to the existing a little better. I don’t have it completely figured out because the current RO is in the basement. I really don’t feel like lugging buckets of water up the stairs to the tank level. So purchasing a separate portable unit where I can make the water on the same level might be better. Lol we shall see.

 

[Woodyman]

Thanks for the input!! although I’m starting to understand how to add on to the existing a little better. I don’t have it completely figured out because the current RO is in the basement. I really don’t feel like lugging buckets of water up the stairs to the tank level. So purchasing a separate portable unit where I can make the water on the same level might be better. Lol we shall see.

Can always use a pump to refill

 

[rmorris_14]

Any other specifics on your current unit?

What is the rated GPD on it, any photos?

Just want to verify your current system will support the add on.

Sure!! I can get some photos tonight..
The just called my provider and he found that is says it’s 14 GPD ... does that make sense. He wasn’t sure and has never been asked that before?

 

[rmorris_14]

Sure!! I can get some photos tonight..
The just called my provider and he found that is says it’s 14 GPD ... does that make sense. He wasn’t sure and has never been asked that before?

Also, I just wanted to thank you so much for all your insight and responses. You have gotten me the closest to understanding how to accomplish adding the DI canister given my current set up. It is very much appreciated.

 

[Woodyman]

Sure!! I can get some photos tonight..
The just called my provider and he found that is says it’s 14 GPD ... does that make sense. He wasn’t sure and has never been asked that before?

If it is only rated for 14 which doesn't make sense you would want to get a different membrane.

 

[Woodyman]

Also, I just wanted to thank you so much for all your insight and responses. You have gotten me the closest to understanding how to accomplish adding the DI canister given my current set up. It is very much appreciated.

No problem! Once you post those photos we can go from there to determine the best route forward.

 

[rmorris_14]

If it is only rated for 14 which doesn't make sense you would want to get a different membrane.

I don't have a lot of confidence that he knew what he was saying or looking for based off the conversation. i probably have the manual somewhere. I will see if I can find that tonight too.

No problem! Once you post those photos we can go from there to determine the best route forward.

Sounds good! Thanks again.

 

[GaryE]

I initially got a Koolermax system. It works just fine, however, I swapped out the filter canisters for BRS canisters.. Their filter media is cheaper

 

[rmorris_14]

I initially got a Koolermax system. It works just fine, however, I swapped out the filter canisters for BRS canisters.. Their filter media is cheaper

Thanks! that is helpful to know. One of the things I hadnt dove into yet was going to be the replacement costs of the filters and media.

 

[Woodyman]

Thanks! that is helpful to know. One of the things I hadnt dove into yet was going to be the replacement costs of the filters and media.

More than likely you will be better off buying from someone else vs who you are buying from now.

 

[rmorris_14]

More than likely you will be better off buying from someone else vs who you are buying from now.

Hahaha it’s an older gentleman that doesn’t run the sales department. He is super nice but not as knowledgeable on the the products themselves. When I looked at their website it looks like the Aqua system RO systems show 50 gallon per day.

 

[rmorris_14]

Also Im pretty sure it has a booster pump to get it from the basement up to the sink and icemaker in the fridge. Not sure if that matters but I thought I would mention that.

 

[Sesty22]

I initially got a Koolermax system. It works just fine, however, I swapped out the filter canisters for BRS canisters.. Their filter media is cheaper

I also use the 2 Larger brs DI canisters, But I also use the smaller ones still.

 

[Woodyman]

Is this it?

 

[rmorris_14]

Is this it?

No, I dont think that is it.
I'm 99.9% sure this is it based off my call a sec ago. (see link below)I need to check the model number to be sure when I get home but they told me I have a "Purechoice Pro RO"

https://www.ilovemywater.com/manuals/reverse-osmosis-systems/PureChoice-Reverse-Osmosis-System-Owners-Manual.pdf

 

[Woodyman]

No, I dont think that is it.
I'm 99.9% sure this is it based off my call a sec ago. (see link below)I need to check the model number to be sure when I get home but they told me I have a "Purechoice Pro RO"

https://www.ilovemywater.com/manuals/reverse-osmosis-systems/PureChoice-Reverse-Osmosis-System-Owners-Manual.pdf

Gotcha that's something to work with. I'll check it out here in about an hour or so.

 

[rmorris_14]

Gotcha that's something to work with. I'll check it out here in about an hour or so.

Here are the photos of the system

 

[Woodyman]

Here are the photos of the system

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