Do you know where I can purchase DIY RO/DI Parts?

SZHTTM · 02-19-2004, 02:09 PM

Hello,

I was wondering if you happen to know of any places that I can purchase DIY RO/DI parts from? I was going to research if building my own would be cheaper than purchasing one.

I would need the bracket that holds everything together, the container for the RO filter, containers for the sediment/carbon/DI filters, 1/4" flexible hose, and all of the connectors.

Thanks for your help!!

Good Luck and Have Fun!!!;

Woodstock · 02-19-2004, 02:31 PM

You are brave SZHTTM!!! Post pictures of you progress please!

mps9506 · 02-19-2004, 07:07 PM

I've read that most of the cost is in the filters, as opposed to the housing, so I honestly don't think you will save much with DIY.
I would check Aquatic Reef systems for filter prices.
http://www.aquaticreefsystems.com/Aq...ccessories.htm
Here's prices on most of the stuff you would buy.
Just FYI, I purchased my 100gpd 5 stage unit on ebay for $125 shipped. I think it would be hard to build it for cheaper than that.
Mike

reefrunner · 02-19-2004, 08:40 PM

I agree with mps, I just purchased a 6 stage RO/DI 110gpd unit with resevoir and faucet assembly for 130 shipped off ebay. I also purchased a booster pump from them with the selenoid, transformer pressure switch etc and they are gonna send me them together with no additional shipping charge. I think you would be hard pressed to build one for what I've got in it shipped.

110 gpd RO/DI $110.00 buy it now w/resevoir and faucet

110 gpd RO/DI $86.00 buy it now no tank or faucet

85 gpd RO only $96.00 buy it now w/resvoir and faucet

They also have an 85 gpd unit w/out the tank and faucet for a little cheaper, couldn't find it though.

reefrunner · 02-19-2004, 08:50 PM

Also Joe at inreef.com, just put up a special on RO/DI units.

RO/DI specials

johnlewis · 02-23-2004, 12:15 PM

both Inreef and Aquatic are great places I've used them both. If you are looking at trying to lower the cost start with just a bare bones then add on stages as you can. You should also get a TDS meter. That will let you know how many stages you will need plus how well your RO/di is working.

SZHTTM · 03-31-2004, 01:52 PM

After a lot of searching online for parts, there is no way (at least that I am aware of) to build my own RO-DI filter cheaper than purchasing one already built online.

Oh well...it was worth the shot!!!

Good Luck and Have Fun!!!;

02-19-2004, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
SZHTTM Serpent Star Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Davie, FL. (South Florida) Posts: 203 View Gallery Karma Komment	Do you know where I can purchase DIY RO/DI Parts? Hello, I was wondering if you happen to know of any places that I can purchase DIY RO/DI parts from? I was going to research if building my own would be cheaper than purchasing one. I would need the bracket that holds everything together, the container for the RO filter, containers for the sediment/carbon/DI filters, 1/4" flexible hose, and all of the connectors. Thanks for your help!! Good Luck and Have Fun!!!;

02-19-2004, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
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02-19-2004, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
reefrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 1,069 View Gallery Karma Komment	I agree with mps, I just purchased a 6 stage RO/DI 110gpd unit with resevoir and faucet assembly for 130 shipped off ebay. I also purchased a booster pump from them with the selenoid, transformer pressure switch etc and they are gonna send me them together with no additional shipping charge. I think you would be hard pressed to build one for what I've got in it shipped. 110 gpd RO/DI $110.00 buy it now w/resevoir and faucet 110 gpd RO/DI $86.00 buy it now no tank or faucet 85 gpd RO only $96.00 buy it now w/resvoir and faucet They also have an 85 gpd unit w/out the tank and faucet for a little cheaper, couldn't find it though. __________________ Kevin Check out my gallery!

02-19-2004, 08:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
reefrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 1,069 View Gallery Karma Komment	Also Joe at inreef.com, just put up a special on RO/DI units. RO/DI specials __________________ Kevin Check out my gallery!

02-19-2004, 07:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte and Wilmington, NC Posts: 6,862 View Gallery Karma Komment	I've read that most of the cost is in the filters, as opposed to the housing, so I honestly don't think you will save much with DIY. I would check Aquatic Reef systems for filter prices. http://www.aquaticreefsystems.com/Aq...ccessories.htm Here's prices on most of the stuff you would buy. Just FYI, I purchased my 100gpd 5 stage unit on ebay for $125 shipped. I think it would be hard to build it for cheaper than that. Mike

02-23-2004, 12:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnlewis Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton, MI USA Posts: 448 View Gallery Karma Komment	both Inreef and Aquatic are great places I've used them both. If you are looking at trying to lower the cost start with just a bare bones then add on stages as you can. You should also get a TDS meter. That will let you know how many stages you will need plus how well your RO/di is working.

03-31-2004, 01:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
SZHTTM Serpent Star Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Davie, FL. (South Florida) Posts: 203 View Gallery Karma Komment	After a lot of searching online for parts, there is no way (at least that I am aware of) to build my own RO-DI filter cheaper than purchasing one already built online. Oh well...it was worth the shot!!! Good Luck and Have Fun!!!;

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