SpectraPure Replacement Filters

themcnertney · Dec 13, 2022

Hello all. I have been running a SpectraPure® MaxCap® Standard 90GPD RO/DI System -MC-RODI-90-10 for quite a while now (over 15 years). I have always bought the SpectraPure® MaxCap® RO/DI High Capacity Replacement Filter Kit -FK-MCRODI-HC when replacing the cartridges'.

Is there an alternative to the SpectraPure brand that would replace each of the different filters with the same results as the SpectraPure brand ?

wcharon · Dec 13, 2022

To be honest i once changed their filters with another brand and wasn't satisfied with the quality as they clogged faster.

After that i stayed with there brand quality filters. Actually i buy directly from them and buy 2 of them each each year and change them at 6 months.

In my case shipping is less going that route. Hoe that helps.

themcnertney · Dec 13, 2022

It helps. I have always bought direct from Spectrapure for over 15 years. I will likely continue to do so. Just wanted to check other alternative is any at all.

Edit: their customer service is hands down the best.

SPS2020 · Dec 13, 2022

I use SpectraPure preFilters and RO membranes, but have switched from their maxCap cartridges to using refillable cartridges from BRS for post processing and am quite happy with the results. Certainly much cheaper.

lvzx14 · Dec 13, 2022

I found my mega maxcap and enduro DI filters from spectrapure last a bit longer than the other brands I have tried. The enduro is refillable which saves a good bit of money which is always nice.

DHill6 · Dec 13, 2022

Another user that orders directly from Spectrapure. I used to get them from Marine Depot

ReefGrammie · Dec 13, 2022

DHill6 said:
Another user that orders directly from Spectrapure. I used to get them from Marine Depot

Same on both. I'm waiting for an order of replacement filters to come tomorrow from SpectraPure. I thought about trying the replacement filters from BRS, but hesitated.

Big Smelly fish · Dec 13, 2022

I’ve found that Spectrapure is worth the extra price. Especially the DI. Last longer then others on the market

ReefGrammie · Dec 13, 2022

Dan McNertney said:
Hello all. I have been running a SpectraPure® MaxCap® Standard 90GPD RO/DI System -MC-RODI-90-10 for quite a while now (over 15 years). I have always bought the SpectraPure® MaxCap® RO/DI High Capacity Replacement Filter Kit -FK-MCRODI-HC when replacing the cartridges'.

Is there an alternative to the SpectraPure brand that would replace each of the different filters with the same results as the SpectraPure brand ?

I'm glad you asked this question! I have the same unit and have purchased those same filters for almost 10 years. I think I'll stick with the SpectraPure replacements.

themcnertney · Dec 13, 2022

The consensus seems to be you get what you pay for and SpectraPure seems to be the go to.

themcnertney · Dec 13, 2022

I am chatting with Customer service as we speak. They are sold out of both the high capacity and the standard kits. I am working with them to piece together something that will work. Stay tuned.

Tamberav · Dec 13, 2022

Dan McNertney said:
Hello all. I have been running a SpectraPure® MaxCap® Standard 90GPD RO/DI System -MC-RODI-90-10 for quite a while now (over 15 years). I have always bought the SpectraPure® MaxCap® RO/DI High Capacity Replacement Filter Kit -FK-MCRODI-HC when replacing the cartridges'.

Is there an alternative to the SpectraPure brand that would replace each of the different filters with the same results as the SpectraPure brand ?

Tried others but I found the spectrapure to last longer and be superior as advertised.

DHill6 · Dec 13, 2022

Dan McNertney said:
I am chatting with Customer service as we speak. They are sold out of both the high capacity and the standard kits. I am working with them to piece together something that will work. Stay tuned.

Last time I ordered I had to down grade one since what I usually use was out of stock. I change everything including membrane once a year regardless if they’re good or not. Seems to keep a 0 ending for me.
are they having a restocking problem ? I noticed when I bought mine they were out of quite a few filters. That was months ago.

themcnertney · Dec 13, 2022

Yes. They are telling me due to the holiday sale, they are out of a few items.

themcnertney · Dec 13, 2022

They are putting together the high capacity replacement kit specifically for me from the sounds of it.

ReefGrammie · Dec 13, 2022

Dan McNertney said:
Yes. They are telling me due to the holiday sale, they are out of a few items.

I ordered my replacements a few weeks ago on Cyber Monday, so that would make sense. I'm still waiting to receive them, but got an email this week that mine were shipped. I need to plan better in the future. I didn't catch my TDS creeping up until recently!

ReefGrammie · Dec 17, 2022

I replaced the filters yesterday with the SpectraPure kit. TDS is back to 0.

trmiv · Dec 17, 2022

I’ll break the mold here and say I just use filters and DI from BRS in my Spectrapure unit. I honestly don’t notice much of a difference.

themcnertney · Jan 3, 2023

trmiv said:
I’ll break the mold here and say I just use filters and DI from BRS in my Spectrapure unit. I honestly don’t notice much of a difference.

Would you happen to have a link to those filters ?

trmiv · Jan 4, 2023

Dan McNertney said:
Would you happen to have a link to those filters ?

I usually use this kit

5 Stage Universal RO/DI Replacement Filter Kit

This kit is designed to treat all major water sources including well water and water treated with chlorine or low amounts of chloramines. This kit will work with all BRS 5 Stage RO/DI Systems and most other RO/DI units on the market today that use industry standard 10” filters. NeoPure 1 Micron...

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