RO/DI Preferences?

[d3snoopy]

I'm not sure if people are allowed to answer this, but I'll try:

There seem to be a lot of RO/DI options out there. Between Amazon and several sponsors on this site... There seem to be multiple places where I can get a unit.

So... how should I decide? Are there any particular suppliers that I should avoid? Some places have a higher degree of customization, and obviously everyone has slightly different pricing. Assuming that I limit myself to Amazon and sponsors here... is there any reason that I shouldn't just go for the best price that gets me all that I want/need?

My needs:
Flow rate isn't a big deal. I'm going to get & install a pressure gauge for my supply water before get a unit (to know what it is) but I don't anticipate needs for a higher flow rate unit. The anticipated setup it'll serve will be a 90gal display & 55gal sump/fuge.

I have city water, with chloramines, so I need the extra chloramine option. I also want to make sure to get two carbon stages.

I'm not sure about a built-in TDS meter. I plan to purchase an independent one, though I may like the built in one for a quick sanity check.

I don't think I care about a dual DI stage.

I'd like to have an auto shut off, so I can have it automatically fill a tub.

Anything else that should be important to me? I just don't know quite how to filter through the options right now.

 

[Ron Reefman]

Don't over think it. You've already stated what you want/need, so just pick a company and order it. The membrane and DI do all the work, the rest is just plastic containers to hold the water in. If you're still unsure, I'd call Buckeye Field Supply (an RC sponsor I believe) and ask them your questions. Our local club has Air, Water & Ice as a sponsor and they do good work as well. We just did a group buy thru them and got 20% off on a $1000 order. You'll get better informed answers from BFS or AW&I than listening to us opinionated crazies in an open forum! IMHO! :hammer:

 

[allsps40]

IMO Spectra Pure and Bulk Reef Supply RODI units are the best.

 

[d3snoopy]

Thanks!

 

[maynardjames]

Bulk Reef Supply+1

 

[BigBoi5680]

I just got my unit from BRS about a month ago.....excellent unit but the service and support was even better!! Came with every possible connect and then some! +2 on Bulk Reef Supply!

 

[geemanaz]

+1 SpectraPure

 

[hkgar]

Like someone else said, it is all about the filters, specially the RO and Di and they are all bascally the same. Define what you want and get it for the best price. A 4 stage is a 4 stage, except for the micron value of the carbon and sediment filters.

 

[kissman]

bulkreefsupply.com

 

[muleycrazy]

Brs

 

[skip0211]

BRS .. Had mine one month.Easy setup. Great quality and results.