Looking for Advice on an RO Filter System
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Topic: Looking for Advice on an RO Filter System
Posted By: golfnut1232
Subject: Looking for Advice on an RO Filter System
Date Posted: March 14 2013 at 10:28am
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Someone gave me this RO Filter. I think it was installed under a kitchen sink. Is this something that would work in filtering my own RO water for my reef? I would plan on replacing the filters with new ones. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, they even gave me a digital TDS meter.   |
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Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: March 14 2013 at 11:19am
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It'll definitely be better than tap water, but it won't give you 0 TDS water. Change out all the filters, like you said. I looked up the membrane #, but I couldn't find out if a generic one would fit. If you have to buy all proprietary filters, it'll probably be cheaper to just buy a whole new unit. A quick search of the recommended membrane was $97...you could almost buy a brand new RO/DI for that. ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: golfnut1232
Date Posted: March 14 2013 at 11:34am
| I'll probably just get a new one then. Seems to make more sense, plus 0 TDS water would definitely be better. Thank you! |
Posted By: JohnnyHeavens
Date Posted: March 14 2013 at 1:23pm
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Bummer the unit is all ready to roll for you but, my RO unit is one of the best things I've bought for the tank. IMO it's as non-optional as a skimmer. Sure you can do without but with the RO unit on hand it takes an excuse away and water changes are simply that much easier. In the event of an emergency, I can get whatever water made up that I may need.
+1 I'd agree ------------- @Home 300g System 150g-Cube Reef+60g Frag+WaterChange 150g Tall FOWLR RIP @Work RSM 130D w/LEDs txt anytime @ eightO1-seven5five-eighteen99 Scuba! PADI Pro DM/AI/TecDeep NSS/CDS-Full Cave Diver |
golfnut1232 wrote:Posted By: Akira
Date Posted: March 14 2013 at 3:40pm
| I think my 4 stage R/O from BRS was like $129 and the replacement elements are readily available. I would just replace it if you have the funds to do so. |
Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: March 14 2013 at 4:05pm
This is what I did, except I added on the dual-stage TDS meter. Great system! OR...you could come to Fragstock and get in on the raffle! Air Water & Ice donated an RO/DI unit!!  Shameless plug, I know. ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: fstphx
Date Posted: March 14 2013 at 4:14pm
| I just installed my ro, but since I live near a store that offers it free, or salt mixed for .50/ or probably wasn't worth it for just the convenience. |
Posted By: Akira
Date Posted: March 15 2013 at 4:25pm
| Oh and mine came with a single TDS meter |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 15 2013 at 5:03pm
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I have the six stage deluxe from brs...loved it ynd would buy again. Filter Kits are $40 and 75 gpd membranes are $40ish too. Full replacement filter kit for less than $80! Also has a in line dual tds meter and gallon counter. Membrane and carbon block flush kits and ato. ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: March 15 2013 at 5:06pm
 ------------- 220 G SPS Display. |
Posted By: nsfw dave
Date Posted: March 15 2013 at 6:19pm
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+for the brs units... fair starting cost for a pretty big unit, and the filters and replacement di is just easy and cheap to get.
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