Lack of RODI, looking for water delivery

[sturner91]

Not entirely sure where to place this. But as of now I am getting annoyed with driving to the foodstore to buy distilled water. I am looking for a delivery service and was hoping for some recommendations.

My house is too small to run an RODI system otherwise I would go that route.

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[firemountain]

They make under the counter RODI systems that are pretty compact. All you may need is to buy an additional DI resin cartridge and a 3 way diverted valve to redirect the RODI water to a bucket/ trash can. All you need is a float valve installed on the trash can so it doesn't overflow

 

[sturner91]

This would hook up to the sink I would assume? I would still need a collection can to colledt the RODI water then I assume I could just tap in the waste water to the drain.

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[rocsec1]

Yes that is correct. They make them that can fit under sink.

 

[Ron Reefman]

This is probably an issue you should have given much more serious consideration to before you started the aquarium. If you are going to keep a saltwater tank, you need to think ahead.

 

[heathlindner25]

Ro/di is one of my " must have" items.

 

[firemountain]

This would hook up to the sink I would assume? I would still need a collection can to colledt the RODI water then I assume I could just tap in the waste water to the drain.

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Yes. They also make ones that screw onto the spigot of your faucet. Buying RODI water will be expensive, and like another member said....an RODI unit is a must have in this hobby, next to an ATO in my opinion.

This would fit the bill for your needs.....

http://www.freedrinkingwater.com/ro-counter-detail.htm

I have used this company for my first RO unit before I got into the hobby. It's still running now, and it's like 10 years later. I now use the BRS 90 and the quality build is the same.

You could buy this unit, and then buy the BRS dual DI resin canister, and now you are making quality RODI water.

Personally....most guys will tell you to get the traditional ones with the spin on first three stages, and I agree if space is not an issue. But in your case with space being a concern, this is a good option.

 

[billdogg]

You could even just mount the ro/di unit to a small piece of plywood and use a faucet adapter so that there is nothing permanently mounted anywhere. A rubbermaid trashcan on wheels is a very common method for making and storing water. When not in use, put it in the garage/closet/basement.

 

[MuShu]

I don't have mine permanently mounted. I hook mine up to the hose when I am making water and store it in the house when not in use.

 

[xREEFINaintEZx]

If the house has the pressure you are going to want to find a way to get a ro unit set up. Laundry room maybe? It will be worth it!

 

[Breadman03]

You could even just mount the ro/di unit to a small piece of plywood and use a faucet adapter so that there is nothing permanently mounted anywhere. A rubbermaid trashcan on wheels is a very common method for making and storing water. When not in use, put it in the garage/closet/basement.

I originally mounted mine to a small 2x4 frame that sat on the ground.

 

[sturner91]

Appreciate all the replys and suggestions! Currently I've been using distilled water rather than RODI. My local food store sells it for $.89 and fish, corals and inverts have been doing great.
Im going to look into the link provided for the RODI system and see what I can do. I already have a Brute can that I used when I moved from my 29 to a 72. I could probably get away with that for storage. Just need to figure where and how to set things up.

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[Sk8r]

Do you have a washing machine? You can Y the washing machine cold line with a cutoff lever (brass is ok going INTO the filter, but not out) and run the waste line into the washing machine, where it will not be wasted. Since the washer uses a level switch to fill, it won't overflow. It's what I did when I ran a 50 gallon tank in an apartment. I used a five gallon bucket for a collector, another for a topoff reservoir. Just don't leave it going while you get distracted!

ON bought water: unfortunately the quality isn't stable: in Oklahoma we found our distilled water was being done in a system that ran the steam up through a copper collector...lethal to a saltwater tank.