Should I upgrade my 4 Stage BRS Value RODI

bcarl77 · Apr 22, 2018

I got a 4 stage value RODI back when I was on well water. I moved to a city water source and never given any thought if I needed to change my RODI system. My input TDS is 350ppm and output is 0. The city of tampa uses chloromines (4ppm) and I have attached the water quality report. Is my current system sufficient?

https://www.tampagov.net/sites/default/files/wa...16web1.pdf

Adele · Apr 22, 2018

I’m no expert but I’d say 0 TDS is 0 TDS. The carbon block s should take care of your chloramines. I tried to look at your repor but it came up “page not found “

bcarl77 · Apr 22, 2018

Adele said:
I’m no expert but I’d say 0 TDS is 0 TDS. The carbon block s should take care of your chloramines. I tried to look at your repor but it came up “page not found “

This was my thinking as well... Kept seeing articles saying use a 6 stage if your city uses cholormines...

Try this https://www.tampagov.net/sites/default/files/water/files/wqr2016web1.pdf

Adele · Apr 22, 2018

Got it. If you are concerned about the chloramines getting through your unit,you might buy those little test strips and check your finished product before getting a new unit but don’t let my opinion get in the way of a possible upgrade.

bcarl77 · Apr 22, 2018

Adele said:
Got it. If you are concerned about the chloramines getting through your unit,you might buy those little test strips and check your finished product before getting a new unit but don’t let my opinion get in the way of a possible upgrade.

Not at all! I have the test strips, came back with 0. Just want to make sure I invest in the parts of my system that will make the most impact.

DesertReefT4r · Apr 22, 2018

BRS brand carbon blocks are rated for chloramine and chlorine. As long as you are getting those and changing them regularly you are fine. You could add a second carbon and di as well as tds meter.

Adele · Apr 23, 2018

bcarl77 said:
Not at all! I have the test strips, came back with 0. Just want to make sure I invest in the parts of my system that will make the most impact.

Sounds like you are good to go.
I am currently on well water and wondered if being on a municipal supply would be better or worse. My TDS in are 9, but apparently I may have a lot of CO2 because I burn through DI like crazy. I’m lucky if I get 100 Gal before I have to replace it. BRS is running their 10% off sale right now so if you are needing anything you might check that out. Good luck on your new source supply.

bcarl77 · Apr 24, 2018

So I ended up getting an extra carbon block to add on. For only $40 not a bad spend. At a minimum I might get a little more life out of my DI. Not expecting much improvement in the water though. We will see

Adele · Apr 24, 2018

bcarl77 said:
So I ended up getting an extra carbon block to add on. For only $40 not a bad spend. At a minimum I might get a little more life out of my DI. Not expecting much improvement in the water though. We will see

I’d like to know how that turns out. I am replacing both my carbon blocks before doing my next rodi batch and see if that helps extend my DI but I think it’s probably the CO 2 factor