air water ice - what model

[ninjamini]

I am trying to figure the difference between these two models. I can see as far as the ro/di filtering they are identical so its all about the accessories. So what does one come with that the other does not? There web site is very - very confusing. And I read product specks all day long and teach others about them. If I cant figure it out well...I hope you know.

Here are the two models I am looking at:
TYPHOON III AQUARIUM RO DI $189
Typhoon 5 stage RODI $149

 

[ReefXpert127]

I got the Typhoon III and am satisfied with it. Its been over a year and I have yet to change the filters. After ro/di I am still reading zero TDS.

 

[lpsluver]

I believe that the Typhoon III has the additional features of a fast flush valve, a DI bypass and a RO only valve. In addition, I think you get a TDS/Temperature Meter too.

 

[Bebo77]

typhoon III

 

[jeffbrig]

Typhoon 3 here as well. Almost 2.5 years, and all I've ever changed are the carbon prefilters. Still using the original membrane and DI resin (~1/2 gone), and it provides 0tds output.

 

[Husky_1]

typhoon 3 for me as well. I have had it for about a year and still have 0 tds...I only use it for ATO water though, for water changes I buy my water.

 

[pedromatic]

Compact Reefkeeper here.

 

[ninjamini]

Thanx all.

What are these and why would I want them?
fast flush valve
DI bypass
RO only valve

 

[lpsluver]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10747703#post10747703 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ninjamini
Thanx all.

What are these and why would I want them?
fast flush valve
DI bypass
RO only valve

Good question. I don't have them on my compact reefkeeper and can honestly say that I don't miss them. Give AWI a call. They've always answered the phone and been extremely helpful. Call today, have you order delivered tomorrow for no additional cost.

 

[ninjamini]

They have a phone? I have never seen a number listed for them.

lpsluver, I guess then it begs the question. Do I need a tds meter? Because the difference would be:

TYPHOON III AQUARIUM RO DI $189
Typhoon 5 stage RODI $149 + TDS Meter $20 = $169


$20 more for those extra features. Can anyone say why I would want these?

 

[Husky_1]

Fast Flush, helps you save on media by flushing the system without using the DI if I remember properly. The Di bypass is probably the same as the RO only. This is if you wanted to make drinking water etc...

 

[lpsluver]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10749199#post10749199 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ninjamini
They have a phone? I have never seen a number listed for them.

lpsluver, I guess then it begs the question. Do I need a tds meter? Because the difference would be:

TYPHOON III AQUARIUM RO DI $189
Typhoon 5 stage RODI $149 + TDS Meter $20 = $169


$20 more for those extra features. Can anyone say why I would want these?

I'd say get the TDS meter. Then you replace your filters based on an unacceptable rise in TDS rather than doing it on a periodic basis. Their number is 1-772-461-0256.