RODI

[Blknovass]

Hello all ok so I am looking to add a RIDI system to my house. My LFS has goofed me over with bad water. So I figure if you something done right do it your self.

Niw with that being said I am looking to buy RODI unit I am seeing pricing of $1300 down to $90. I have a 60 gallon tank I do 5 gallon changes weekly and live just out side of Chicago. So I’m not using well water. Please come someone steal me in the correct direction on the right RODI system?

 

[Webslinger]

go cheap and easy: http://www.purewaterclub.com/

The one I use on for my 60 - http://www.purewaterclub.com/index.php/poq-4b-50.html

 

[jeffrey750750]

You can get on an email waiting list on brs like I am for an rodi system. They better hurry, I'm out of water

 

[davescj]

You can buy a RODI system at Petco for not too much money, mine have them in stock. I am presuming you want one for just the fish? They aren't too expensive.

 

[Blknovass]

You can buy a RODI system at Petco for not too much money, mine have them in stock. I am presuming you want one for just the fish? They aren't too expensive.

Well it’s for water changes for my reef and will also look at using it for top off.

 

[NS Mike D]

here is my write up on my $99 rodi after 5 years of use. I make 5-10gals weekly.

Reverse Osmosis Revolution 4 Stage RODI Review

I purchased the 75gpd Reverse Osmosis 4 stage Aquarium RODI unit 4 or 5 years ago. It's portable so originally I used to hook it up to my kitchen sink, but my cheap faucet couldn't handle the pressure after a while, so I moved it to the basement, removed the kitchen facet adapter that came...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Sebastiancrab]

I have been studying the same thing. Check out BRS, Buckeye Hydro, Liquagen and AirWaterIce.
Buddie RO DI units are the cheapest way to go but they are non-standard filters and slow GPD. Everyone seems to be out of them. BRS is also out of the popular units.

 

[BighohoReef]

Hello all ok so I am looking to add a RIDI system to my house. My LFS has goofed me over with bad water. So I figure if you something done right do it your self.

Niw with that being said I am looking to buy RODI unit I am seeing pricing of $1300 down to $90. I have a 60 gallon tank I do 5 gallon changes weekly and live just out side of Chicago. So I’m not using well water. Please come someone steal me in the correct direction on the right RODI system?

I use the BRS 5 stage RODI the extra carbon filter gives me another layer of water security. I went with the watersaver/premium version 150gph. I have a 100g and a 30g nano and a few freshwater tanks. Depending on how you plan on storing saving the water a 75gph should be good enough for now.

Highly recommend you check out some of the RODI stations people have posted in this forum. Regardless of the brand you go with make sure you have a TDS meter and pressure gauge on the RODI system.

 

[SEGA]

I ordered a Liquagen 5 stage RO/DI unit last week. I'm not sure how this stacks up to your needs but it's a 75 gal/day unit, was less expensive than the online Marine suppliers, had pretty good reviews and they had it in stock.

I also found out after the fact, that they are a sponser on Reef2Reef, so that was a pleasant surprise.

 

[MTBake]

@Buckeye Hydro

Get a hold of Russ at Buckeye Hydro. He will get you setup right. My go to for ro/di supplies.

 

[gotblur]

I got mine from https://www.melevsreef.com/ and love it.

 

[Blknovass]

I use the BRS 5 stage RODI the extra carbon filter gives me another layer of water security. I went with the watersaver/premium version 150gph. I have a 100g and a 30g nano and a few freshwater tanks. Depending on how you plan on storing saving the water a 75gph should be good enough for now.

Highly recommend you check out some of the RODI stations people have posted in this forum. Regardless of the brand you go with make sure you have a TDS meter and pressure gauge on the RODI system.

Sorry to sound like a dummy here but what is a TDS meter?

 

[Marc88]

My opinion don't get lost in the wash of brands. They are mostly related equal. The RODI unit is basically a plastic shell with interchangeable media. They all have similar look and function. Don't waste 1k on an RO system. That would be a waste of money.

I have a Spectrapure that works great. I attached a second membrane and a booster pump which nets me more water production and less water waste. I was 1 gallon of water for every 1 gallon created "1:1"

You needs may also depend on the TDS of your incoming water. I'm spoiled and only have 30 yds in the summer and 120 ish I'm the winter, when it city switched from well to processed water. BRS has a few good videos explaining RODI systems. In my opinion some of what they preach is overkill for my situation. But that's just me.

1. Know your TDS. Buy a cheap TDS pen and check. High TDS means you may need a second DI stage.

2. Determine your space needs and your water production needs. 75 GPD may be fine for your situation.

3. Find any unit that fills those needs and purchase it. Something with a DI resin is preferred for the hobby.

Good luck.

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[Marc88]

TDS = total dissolved solids.


Here's a cheap one.

 

[K7BMG]

Today your only needing 10G a week tomorrow could be more.

I recommend at a minimum a 4 stage.
It is more cost effective to have a 7 stage and you will be set for life no matter how big you go in the future.

I have said many times regarding RO/DI systems.
This is the one of the most important pieces of equipment you will ever need for a reef tank. Without pure water your in for trouble.
Yes you can skimp on this or that but not the RO/DI.

BRS currently has 97, 7 stage units at $340.00. I just checked.
Comes with everything you need to make quality water, for the rest of your reefing hobby.

 

[WvAquatics]

eBay is a great place for rodi system. Much cheaper than BRS or anywhere else. And the aspect of name brand or not I don't see a big difference. The filters and internal components are the same. Just my 2 cents

 

[BighohoReef]

Sorry to sound like a dummy here but what is a TDS meter?

No worries I had the same exact question when I started the process TDS stands for total dissolved solids. Just to summarize "Primary sources for TDS in receiving waters are agricultural runoff and residential (urban) runoff, clay-rich mountain waters, leaching of soil contamination, and point source water pollution discharge from industrial or sewage treatment" If you want to get scientific with it here's the wiki I pulled the info from. the RODI will help to reduce or eliminate TDS in your water.

 

[Blknovass]

TDS = total dissolved solids.


Here's a cheap one.

Nice thank you

 

[Blknovass]

No worries I had the same exact question when I started the process TDS stands for total dissolved solids. Just to summarize "Primary sources for TDS in receiving waters are agricultural runoff and residential (urban) runoff, clay-rich mountain waters, leaching of soil contamination, and point source water pollution discharge from industrial or sewage treatment" If you want to get scientific with it here's the wiki I pulled the info from. the RODI will help to reduce or eliminate TDS in your water.

Awesome thank you very much.

 

[Blknovass]

Ok so I can’t thank everyone enough here but all of this info leads me one more direction. Once I have the system how do I know to replace the cartridges is it from the tds meter?