Need RO/DI --

[jammerz]

thats right its time to make the purchase. So whats the best bang for my buck. Iwant and RO/DI doesn't really matter how many gallons per day it does. Would be cool if it hada holding tank ....

Any ideas?

 

[jammerz]

im loking at this one
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=CP1331
or this one
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=KM1413
or this one
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=KM1431


what do yall think?

 

[KahluaZzZ]

That Kent is supposed to be great.
The cheapest you linked is 350 $ here

I'm happy with http://www.aquarecifal.com/magasin/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=118 , but i think those are much much better.
Had to use teflon 'cause mine leaked.

 

[KahluaZzZ]

Oh and yeah 60 gpd is not really what you will get if there's DI filtering.
Mine is like 100 GPD and it takes me 2-3 h to get 5 gallons ( in winter...cold water takes more time )..and i have good pressure. Friend bought the same unit...same time.

 

[jammerz]

hmm...so it takes a long time to get enough water to do like a 16g water change?

 

[KahluaZzZ]

well my first 3 stages of RO is super fast, and my system has 2 water output.
5 stages takes longer i guess. The atibacterial filter is really long.
First time i used it i was pissed. Well it's a little bit like skimmers. The volume of water they're supposed to skim is lesser than they claim.

 

[PsychoKnight]

Booster pump like Aquatec will give you full rated output, and reduce pass-thru solids by 50% (means the filter traps 2x more), less wasted water, even takes out chloramines w/ no residual nitrates. Use it with an electronic water level shutoff. If you have 80psi water pressure and 80F water temp year round, you don't need this, but it increases pressure to about 120psi to maximize the efficiency of the membrane. Its expensive, but will double the output and molecular trap efficiencey. Search words "Aquatec Booster Pump" then also check for electronic level switch on that site.

 

[shepoutside]

most around here, like, love this brand. You can wash the membrain off, and works the best. http://stores.ebay.com/The-Aqua-Safe-Pure-Water-Shop_W0QQsspagenameZL2QQtZkm

 

[KahluaZzZ]

ah yeah kool