What is a good RO/DI system?

[Nosaj82]

Another Fail for me lol, I'm a newbie. Just realized how much better RO water is for my reef tank and here I am using treated (With Prime) tap water.

My tank is a 45 gallon and I'm wondering which RO system people are using and having good success. From what I understand there is some decent ones around $100?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Ashish Patel]

Before everyone recommends BRS RO unit I would recommend this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U0J536M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one has a line for drinking and for your tank. 100+ gpd and comes with very fancy faucet. I've hooked up 4 RO units from this manufacture... Never leaked but you want to make sure you tighten the joints yourself and add teflon tape. I hooked this one in January at my moms house - they have a 120 gallon tank I left there but I maintain

 

[Ashish Patel]

Watergeneral makes koolermax. the one i currently have was $135. (picture below). I have extra quick connect i purchased that I will add infront of the dual DI chambers for easy removal. I am in an apartment so the space I have infront of the RO is about 12" so therefore messy by my standards.... invest in a TDS meter as well - preferably the one that hooks inline to your incoming water and outgoing water.

 

[Ashish Patel]

I can't believe it.. I just check the price where I got mine (picture above) 1 month ago. The price I paid was $135. Now the price is $356.. talk about inflation.

Since you tank is smaller you can invest in a smaller one but I think having a storage tank and dual output makes it great for the family to drink.. good luck

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Combo-Deal-...511187?hash=item51a3350253:g:JTkAAOxyONBSYLKY

 

[Higher Thinking]

Check out Air, Water, and Ice. They have absolute exceptional quality to their builds and warranty and customer service is hard to beat.

 

[ebushrow]

I would suggest the ro buddy from aquatic life....I know it's a bit $, but really easy to use and change filters. You don't need a ton of water a day either do a 100gpd unit would be overkill

 

[Nosaj82]

Thanks for advice guys.

 

[FlyinBryan]

You'll have nothing but problems if you don't use a ro/di system designed by and for fish tanks. Please do yourself, the fish, corals, and the hobby a favor and upgrade. This is an expensive hobby, cutting corners will come back to bite you later. You probably won't listen, but here's hoping you do!

 

[buckroe07]

Before everyone recommends BRS RO unit I would recommend this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U0J536M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one has a line for drinking and for your tank. 100+ gpd and comes with very fancy faucet. I've hooked up 4 RO units from this manufacture... Never leaked but you want to make sure you tighten the joints yourself and add teflon tape. I hooked this one in January at my moms house - they have a 120 gallon tank I left there but I maintain

Now can I recommend BRS units

 

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There's spectrapure, then there's everybody else.

 

[Frop]

Spectrapure ftw.

 

[Ashish Patel]

Now can I recommend BRS units

I think you can now that my one shot up to over $300+

 

[BioBill]

I think you can now that my one shot up to over $300+

Just checked that one . it is now $120 plus $30 shipping.

 

[Water Dog]

I have a BRS RO unit that has all Spectrapure filters in it and an add on 2 stage Spectrapure DI unit. Shoulda saved myself the trouble and gone all Spectrapure from the start!

 

[Ashish Patel]

Just checked that one . it is now $120 plus $30 shipping.

I am still seeing $350

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Honestly there are so many companies with many different brands that are very nice. I suggest getting a list from the input here and then comparing prices and options that best fit your needs.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Watergeneral makes koolermax. the one i currently have was $135. (picture below). I have extra quick connect i purchased that I will add infront of the dual DI chambers for easy removal. I am in an apartment so the space I have infront of the RO is about 12" so therefore messy by my standards.... invest in a TDS meter as well - preferably the one that hooks inline to your incoming water and outgoing water.

Also what I have read is that an Inline TDS meter is not as accurate as a good handheld meter.

 

[RunBikeSwim]

There's spectrapure, then there's everybody else.

Very true, everybody else that costs less and also produce 0 TDS water.

 

[Ashish Patel]

Also what I have read is that an Inline TDS meter is not as accurate as a good handheld meter.

These are relatively inexpensive and Im looking for a good TDS meter just to verify.. I mean the in-line ones after some time I can imagine will get some crud on them that may effect reading? I just added a TDS meter for the first time and like the fact I'll know when to replace pre filters and di.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

And have inferior filters, which result in replacing them more often.

Very true, everybody else that costs less and also produce 0 TDS water.