Looking for insight on this RO unit

[o0xerog0o]

My parents bought me this RO unit from Lowe's for Christmas, and I was just wondering if you guys could help me out here. Firstly, here's a link to the unit. It's not a DI system, and it costs around $199...

Would I be better off returning this one, getting the cash, then buying an RO/DI unit from Buckeye Field Supply, along with a couple shut off valves and floats? Any help is appreciated

 

[BrianOKC]

Ya I would return it and get a reef system thats more of under the sink setup and you would have to add DI to it which would make it more expensive than just buying 1 with everything on it.

 

[E.intheC]

I've also heard that many of the 'fish labeled ones' are just that.. they're overpriced and are essentially the same units as the ones you buy in home repair stores. I personally don't feel that DI is a requirement, but a plus. It removes more nutrients, but the RO typically takes care of 95-98% or so, if I'm not mistaken

 

[mg426]

If it will not make anyone mad I would return it and get the one from Buckeye field supply.

 

[chachijoe75]

The problem with store bought units are the refills and cartridges for DI.

Check out Bulk Reef Supply, I've had one of their units for a year with great results. Prices are good too.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/RO/DI-Filters-&-Systems-RO/DI-Systems/c9_10/index.html

 

[Macimage]

Yes, I would return it and get one either from Buckeye or Bulk Reef Supply, both of which are RC sponsors and sell good reef units.

 

[46FiatYamaha]

For $169, you can get a 75 gpd with a TDS meter, DI, flush valve, etc... great deal IMO http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/showproducts.asp?Category=168&Sub=166

 

[chachijoe75]

Not to contradict Yamaha, but for a bit more you can get the unit with additional DI chamber, pressure gauge and dual TDS meter. $199

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/RO/DI...RO/DI-5-Stage-*PLUS*-System/product_info.html

 

[E.intheC]

that last unit looks really nice.. I'd go with that one IMO

 

[o0xerog0o]

Thanks for the help guys... I think I will go with that last unit posted, probably get it ordered tomorrow sometime. Seems like I've only heard good things about both companies, so I don't think I'll have anything to worry about with the product.

 

[kdblove_99]

Yep return it. You get a way better through Buckeye

 

[o0xerog0o]

UPDATE - Thanks to everyone's suggestions, I ordered my RO/DI unit from BulkReefSupply on Friday night, and got it in the mail today. I can't wait to get this thing hooked up.

75GPD 5-Stage *PLUS* RO/DI unit

 

[chachijoe75]

You will not be disappointed! Glad to see you got a better RO/DI system.

 

[redfishsc]

Thanks for all who contributed to this thread. I'm waiting for my tax return to come back and will likely get a nice RO/DI then (many, many many thanks to my 3-month old son for being born.... nice tax credit among so many other blessings

 

[o0xerog0o]

This unit was $199 plus shipping, and it's gotten really good reviews from a bunch of people here on RC. You may want to consider this one...