RO/DI Help: SpectraPure or BRS?

[pfly12]

Hi guys, I'm trying to decide whether I should go with the BRS 4 stage plus or the SpectraPure linked below:

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/4-stage-value-plus-ro-di-system-bulk-reef-supply.html
http://spectrapure.com/Chloramine-Removal-90-GPD-RO-DI-System

Both similar price, but being in Tampa, I have become worried about chloramines.

https://www.aquaticlife.com/blog/wh...-chloramine-with-your-reverse-osmosis-system/
MAP: http://www.aquaticlife.com/media/import/Chloramine USA_min.jpg

It seems that they are guaranteed to be high in FL.

I would have bought the SpectraPure days ago if it weren't for the outrageous shipping cost ($40). Does anyone know if the chloramines are high enough in Tampa to justify the shipping cost of the SpectraPure?

Also, does anyone know if there will be a huge disparity between the two in replacement media cost in the long run?

Thanks!

 

[laserjim]

I got this one, its great. I got the 150gpd. Depending on how big your tank is ,you can go for the 75gpd.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/6-stage-deluxe-plus-ro-di-system-bulk-reef-supply.html

 

[Ted_C]

If your interested in maybe saving the shipping cost - check with FAOIS - they might be able to get you a deal on the spectrapure. They got mine for me.

http://spectrapure.com/MaxCap-1-1-Ultra-High-Efficiency-100-GPD-RO-DI-System

 

[cardiffgiant]

I've been using the same spectrapure for about 10-12 years. It's good. I added a BRS dual DI chamber so that I could convert it froma 4 stage to a 6 stage. I like the metal bracket on the BRS better than the plastic bracket on the spectrapure.

My advice is to go with a least a 5 stage since municipalities in this area use chloramine. I like the 6 stage because if one DI exhausts, the next one keeps your TDS at 0. I also prefer 75gpd since slower membranes remove more. I can't remember where I read that.