Is this ro/di worth buying for the price?

[Jaffy]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Stage-100...675857950?pt=Fish_Filters&hash=item2eb936961e

Thinking of purchasing this unit off EBay, need to start doing the water changes with this water so I can take my tank to the next level. Looking to spend under $200, and I see this is both Ro/di which is important from what I read. I'm over the algae probably coming from tap even with seachm. Any help would be more than appreciated thank you.

 

[Michigan Mike]

A RO/DI is the life blood of your reef, yes you need one. Is that one good? I have no idea but I'm sure its better than not having one.

I got the Bulk Reef Supply 4 stage value plus model 75gpd. It comes put together with a dual inline TDS meter & pressure gauge & all fittings for hooking it up.

I have since added a 3 way splitter, a new 1/4 tube for a line that splits before the DI stage or making RO drinking water- just add stop valves on the new RO line & DI line.

T before DI stagehttp://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o535/Mike_Mcdougald/Snapbucket/F1686AA5_zps3ab6204d.jpg

Stop valves on ends of RO line & DI Line.http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o535/Mike_Mcdougald/Snapbucket/2A1C9EFB_zps63e2d496.jpg

Now I never buy bottled water.

 

[James77]

The horizontal DI is not ideal at all. You can get much higher quality and support from some of the sponsors here, and still keep well below the $200 mark.

My favs are:
Buckeye Field Supply
Bulkreefsupply
Thefilterguys

Here I one from BRS. Wait till memorial day or sign up for a group by Tuesday ( I believe) to get in on it for a May group buy at $152:

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-5-stage-ro-di-system-75gpd.html

 

[azjohnny]

For about the same price you get get a refurbed spectrapure 90 gpd 4 stage unit that would be much better. Don't let the refurbed name scare you they are brand new units

http://spectrapure.com/FACTORY-REFURBISHED/Refurbished-90-GPD-RODI-System

Stay away from Ebay units.....I speak from experience

 

[Jaffy]

I understand how crucial these are and I will check all of your links and information. Buying one ASAP thank you guys!

 

[Jaffy]

Az Johnny - that unit says garden hose adapter - do most have that? I'm assuming u just hookup the garden house and let her filter? - that would
Be awesome

 

[Jaffy]

Nevermind most do - awesome
Thanks again guys

 

[Michigan Mike]

Most laundry rooms have a garden hose adapter for the washer. You can buy a Y and have the one for the washer & other or the RO/DI.

 

[drew2007]

IMHO a 6 stage unit is unnecessary unless your water has extremely high tds. A 4 or 5 stage unit is plenty and will save you money in the long run with replacement filters. Horizontal di is not great either. Like others recommended look into other vendors. You will get your money's worth.

 

[ggsteve]

I recommend this one from BRS. You will need the TDS meter and pressure gauge. I have the same one with the drinking water setup and I'm very happy with it. I was going to buy the cheaper one but I am so glad I took the advice on here and spent a little more.

 

[DHyslop]

I'll add to the chorus recommending the BRS unit. Dual TDS meter, auto-shutoff, pressure gauge, flush valve. All are very good to have. I like 75 GPD units because brand-name Dow FilmTec membranes are easy to find for cheap and it's unlikely that you'd ever need to make water faster. BRS systems also have dual-gasket push-connect fittings that hold the hose securely without leaking, even when the hose goes in at a funky angle. I've had cheaper ones from brands like AquaFX start to drip. Some brands, like Kent, don't even have push-connects and have compression ferrule fittings instead.

Be aware the BRS one doesn't come with a float valve, you'll have to add it separately. It does come with a bunch of different supply connectors.

 

[Dmoody]

Buy a 4 stage BRS, spectrapure, or buckeye RO/DI unit. Don't skimp on this. I mad the mistake of buying a coralife that was more expensive than my current BRS setup. It was awful.

 

[azjohnny]

Az Johnny - that unit says garden hose adapter - do most have that? I'm assuming u just hookup the garden house and let her filter? - that would
Be awesome

I have mine set up like Michigan Mike has described, the black line is the feed off of the cold water feed to the washing machine and the yellow is the waste line that goes directly into the washing machine drain, here is a pic

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[scottwhitson]

Check out melevsreef.com he sells two different units and I have the 100 GPD unit and it has been great for around 5 years now.