I bought my ro/di water for my swt (saltwater tank) at the lfs (local fish store) for the 1st year I had my tank & always though (not being great at DIY projects) getting a unit & hooking it up could be a bit complicated.
I see post about new members using tapwater & asking about faucet filters like the API Tap Filter, so I decided to create this post & show anyone new one very simple way to make your ro/di water.
Here is what I did, the install was 2 minutes and I was off making my 1st 5 gallons of ro/di water for my sw tank.
1. Get a simple Faucet Diverter Valve, screw it in - connect the hose. Your ro/di unit will have 3 hoses, one connects to the faucet, one goes down the drain (waste water - I make mine in the shower, you can use your bathtub or shower and never have to worry about overflows) the last hose goes into you container (good ro/di water), I use 5 gallon jugs.
Here what this looks like...
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/chrome-faucet-diverter-valve.html
2. Buy a ro/di unit... imo - if you are on a budget this is a value at $129 & the way to go over the API Tap Filter and much superior to any dosing product you add to your tapwater to "condition" it. For $30-40 more you can get even a nicer unit, 150 GPD is my choice as I can make up 5 gallon of ro/di in about 45 minutes and I like to make up enough to last me 3 weeks, I do 10% water changes per week & for me that takes 10 gallons a week.
An ro/di unit will pay for it's self in less than a year... and possibly much less time if you drive to the lfs to get water weekly, you save gas & we all know when visiting the lfs we end up buying other things... , plus save your back !
Here some links to some nice quality ro/di units...
Air, Water & Ice - TYPHOON 5 STAGE RODI REEFKEEPER
http://theh2oguru.com/reefkeepers-rodi/the-typhoon-reefkeeping-rodi-5-stage-with-asov.html
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-stage-ro-only-system-75gpd-2.html
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-stage-value-water-saver-plus-ro-di-system-150gpd.html
http://www.tbaquatics.com/75-gpd-4-...with-autoshutoff-valve-1137.html#.VUzNsI5VhHw
If you have any question feel free to ask, lots of nice RS members will be willing to help you have success !
Hope this helps someone
I see post about new members using tapwater & asking about faucet filters like the API Tap Filter, so I decided to create this post & show anyone new one very simple way to make your ro/di water.
Here is what I did, the install was 2 minutes and I was off making my 1st 5 gallons of ro/di water for my sw tank.
1. Get a simple Faucet Diverter Valve, screw it in - connect the hose. Your ro/di unit will have 3 hoses, one connects to the faucet, one goes down the drain (waste water - I make mine in the shower, you can use your bathtub or shower and never have to worry about overflows) the last hose goes into you container (good ro/di water), I use 5 gallon jugs.
Here what this looks like...
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/chrome-faucet-diverter-valve.html
2. Buy a ro/di unit... imo - if you are on a budget this is a value at $129 & the way to go over the API Tap Filter and much superior to any dosing product you add to your tapwater to "condition" it. For $30-40 more you can get even a nicer unit, 150 GPD is my choice as I can make up 5 gallon of ro/di in about 45 minutes and I like to make up enough to last me 3 weeks, I do 10% water changes per week & for me that takes 10 gallons a week.
An ro/di unit will pay for it's self in less than a year... and possibly much less time if you drive to the lfs to get water weekly, you save gas & we all know when visiting the lfs we end up buying other things... , plus save your back !
Here some links to some nice quality ro/di units...
Air, Water & Ice - TYPHOON 5 STAGE RODI REEFKEEPER
http://theh2oguru.com/reefkeepers-rodi/the-typhoon-reefkeeping-rodi-5-stage-with-asov.html
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-stage-ro-only-system-75gpd-2.html
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-stage-value-water-saver-plus-ro-di-system-150gpd.html
http://www.tbaquatics.com/75-gpd-4-...with-autoshutoff-valve-1137.html#.VUzNsI5VhHw
If you have any question feel free to ask, lots of nice RS members will be willing to help you have success !
Hope this helps someone
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