Buying the Best RO/DI (help put all the info in 1 place) - Page 3

corrado007 · 08-15-2007, 09:47 PM

Not a bad analogy, I get the idea. When you put it that way it actually makes a lot of sense and sounds like a worth while addition to the unit. Thanks for your input BigAl07

kathywithbirds · 08-15-2007, 09:58 PM

Whatever you get, make sure you install it correctly

BigAl07 · 08-16-2007, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corrado007

Not a bad analogy, I get the idea. When you put it that way it actually makes a lot of sense and sounds like a worth while addition to the unit. Thanks for your input BigAl07

My pleasure corrado

Once in a while I do get lucky and say something that remotely makes sense

My RO/DI unit should be here tomorrow and the TDS meter should be here???? It's not even been shipped yet.. grrrrrr

Allen

BigAl07 · 08-28-2007, 09:08 PM

I got my RO/DI installed (several trips to Lowe's due to mistakes on my part) and I love it. I'm even using it for drinking water as opposed to buying bottled water every week. I only wish I had done it sooner.

Allen

joesynodontis · 08-28-2007, 09:18 PM

ebay for 100$ is good for me, it says 0ppm but gives 12ppm,, spend the $ you wil get better results

corrado007 · 08-28-2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl07

I got my RO/DI installed (several trips to Lowe's due to mistakes on my part) and I love it. I'm even using it for drinking water as opposed to buying bottled water every week. I only wish I had done it sooner.

Allen

Hey Allen, glad to hear you finally got one and have it up and running. What type did you end up getting? (pardon me if you mentioned it, I'll have to go back and check)
I actually just got mine the other day and got around to setting it up today. I went with The Filter Guys Ocean Reef +1 (75GPD), it seems to be running smoothly. I'm just now making my first 5 gallons. I think I read somewhere you're supposed to throw out the first few gallons so I'll go ahead and do that. Anyone know if that's right?

Thanks,
Justin

corrado007 · 08-29-2007, 12:28 AM

I just wanted to take a minute to share a few words about my new RO/DI system. I finally decided on The Filter Guys Ocean Reef +1 system. Since the poll indicated it was a popular brand I called them and found them to be extremely informative, knowledgeable, and concerned with my choosing the proper system for my needs and the best bang for the buck. I paid $247 for the unit, an adapter to hook it up to a water source, and shipping. It was easy to install and seems to have all the necessary bells and whistles. Since they gave me such good service I just wanted to make sure to give my two thumbs up approval to the Filter Guys.
I put it in my garage using the water heater inlet pipe as a water source and drilled a small hole through the wall into the laundry room and ran the waste water line to the washing machine drain.
Here's a few pics of the installed unit.

BigAl07 · 08-29-2007, 07:48 AM

corrado007 very nice and clean installation. That's how it should look

Allen

gettanked · 10-04-2007, 06:55 PM

Hello fellow reefers,

If and when anybody else is in the market for a new R/O DI filter unit, replacement membranes, pre and post filters let me know.

I will give anyone and all in this forum a really great price, check out the others then contact me for a price.

I can custom build you any GPD system that you need for less!

I can build you a 4 Stage R/O DI 100 GPD for less then 75GPD unit.

To save money on your DI Resin and Carbon cartridges, buy the refillable and refill your own for a lot less.

Check out the pictures.

The 12 stage R/O DI 300 GPD unit is what I for my 3,000 gallon systems.

Contact me and I guarantee that I'll beat their prices.

e-mail or call 717-243-9545.

gettanked / Garry

Steven Pro · 11-12-2007, 07:37 PM

I am a fan of SpectraPure.

swissgaurd · 11-12-2007, 08:07 PM

ive been looking at purelyH2o
good packages and reasonable

View Poll Results: What RO/DI or water filteration do you use
Online store/LFS brands such as Kent, Pinnacle, Captive Purity, Spectra Pure, Aqua FX, and Maxxima	22	35.48%
The Filter Guys (separate category since I saw quite a few references to this brand)	11	17.74%
eBay brands like Aqua-Safe, WaterGeneral, Pure Water Club, and Soumi Knight Systems	6	9.68%
Home improvement store models from Home Depot, Lowes, Sears, etc…	4	6.45%
Water vending machines such as Glacier Water found outside grocery stores	4	6.45%
Distilled, bottled water	8	12.90%
Simple filters such as Pur, Brita, and similar types	0	0%
No filtration, straight tap water	7	11.29%
Voters: 62. You may not vote on this poll

08-15-2007, 09:47 PM	#31 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 708 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Buying the Best RO/DI (help put all the info in 1 place) Not a bad analogy, I get the idea. When you put it that way it actually makes a lot of sense and sounds like a worth while addition to the unit. Thanks for your input BigAl07 __________________ Justin 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Bluespot Jawfish, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

08-15-2007, 09:58 PM	#32 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,712 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Buying the Best RO/DI (help put all the info in 1 place) Whatever you get, make sure you install it correctly __________________ (\ /) This is Bunny crying. ( ; ; ) He thinks Brainy and Bunnina . ' ' ...are having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang Start: 163.5 Current: I'm not looking at the scale, I'm not looking at the scale, I'm not looking at the scale...

08-28-2007, 09:08 PM	#34 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Buying the Best RO/DI (help put all the info in 1 place) I got my RO/DI installed (several trips to Lowe's due to mistakes on my part) and I love it. I'm even using it for drinking water as opposed to buying bottled water every week. I only wish I had done it sooner. Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

08-28-2007, 09:18 PM	#35 (permalink)
joesynodontis Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Burbank,CA Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Buying the Best RO/DI (help put all the info in 1 place) ebay for 100$ is good for me, it says 0ppm but gives 12ppm,, spend the $ you wil get better results

08-29-2007, 12:28 AM	#37 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 708 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Buying the Best RO/DI (help put all the info in 1 place) I just wanted to take a minute to share a few words about my new RO/DI system. I finally decided on The Filter Guys Ocean Reef +1 system. Since the poll indicated it was a popular brand I called them and found them to be extremely informative, knowledgeable, and concerned with my choosing the proper system for my needs and the best bang for the buck. I paid $247 for the unit, an adapter to hook it up to a water source, and shipping. It was easy to install and seems to have all the necessary bells and whistles. Since they gave me such good service I just wanted to make sure to give my two thumbs up approval to the Filter Guys. I put it in my garage using the water heater inlet pipe as a water source and drilled a small hole through the wall into the laundry room and ran the waste water line to the washing machine drain. Here's a few pics of the installed unit. __________________ Justin 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Bluespot Jawfish, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

08-29-2007, 07:48 AM	#38 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Buying the Best RO/DI (help put all the info in 1 place) corrado007 very nice and clean installation. That's how it should look Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

11-12-2007, 07:37 PM	#40 (permalink)
Steven Pro Bryozoan Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 56 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Buying the Best RO/DI (help put all the info in 1 place) I am a fan of SpectraPure.

11-12-2007, 08:07 PM	#41 (permalink)
swissgaurd Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: mississauga,canada Posts: 408 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Buying the Best RO/DI (help put all the info in 1 place) ive been looking at purelyH2o good packages and reasonable __________________ BOTH TANKS ON PRODIBO 82 gallon mixed reef,in sump chaeto,mangroves refuge.dual 250 watt 12K reeflux, in a PFO pendant powered by icecaps,2x 110 VHO actinics/ ice caps.approx.70 lbs indo rock.tunze top up system. junior MTC calcium reactor.ASM G2 skimmer,SWISSGAURD, powder blue tang,mated pair of GSM's,multicolor angel,green wrasse,purple fire goby,blue eye tang,ocean tang,in the sump:mated pair of oc's,mated pair of black darwin clowns,sps,zoos,softies,frogspawn,mushrooms,candyc ane,maxima clam,xenia, nass.,astrea snails,serpant,brittle stars,sea cucumbers 90 gal diamond, T5 lighting,berlin classic skimmer, 50lbs fiji live rock,tons of frogspawn,yellow tang,4 black saddlebacks,mated pair pink skunks,3 true percs,ocean tang. both tanks running on redsea pro.

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