RO/DI Replacement filters

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Donsoceanview

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I have a Pure-Flo II made by Energy Savers Unlimited, Inc. "Coralife"
I would like to know where the best place to buy replacement Carbon Block and Deionization filters and membrane for this unit.
Do they have to come from the manufacturer?

Looking for quality yet inexpensive.
 
I just purchased some replacements from Air Water Ice. I got two of everything for less than $50 (10 micron sediment, 5 micron carbon, 1 micron carbon.)
 
AWI has a good price on the filter packs, not to mention that these are top of the line replacement filters.

Change them at least every 6 months, your membrane will thank you!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6872201#post6872201 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BeanAnimal
AWI has a good price on the filter packs, not to mention that these are top of the line replacement filters.

Change them at least every 6 months, your membrane will thank you!
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You have got to be working on commission for AWI.
You've compared all of the sediment and carbon filter suppliers as well as the RO membranes?
What, exactly, determines that one solid carbon block filter is better than another? Same goes for sediment filters. Are you saying you know for a fact that the sediment filters your buddy Walter sells are the best ones out there?
By what basis do you make this claim?
 
MATRIKX Pb1 extruded activated carbon filter is about the best you can get, your right, do your homework and know what goods go into the canisters and then shop for decent prices from there.
 
Re: RO/DI Replacement filters

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6871708#post6871708 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Donsoceanview
I have a Pure-Flo II made by Energy Savers Unlimited, Inc. "Coralife"
I would like to know where the best place to buy replacement Carbon Block and Deionization filters and membrane for this unit.
Do they have to come from the manufacturer?

Looking for quality yet inexpensive.
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I'm going to start purchasing my filters from www.purelyh2o.com as Bryan is very helpful on this board and participates regularly. I choose to give my business to those who I know give back.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6876822#post6876822 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Lo0seR
MATRIKX Pb1 extruded activated carbon filter is about the best you can get, your right, do your homework and know what goods go into the canisters and then shop for decent prices from there.
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I think reefgeek.com sells that brand. Not 100% sure though.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6876749#post6876749 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by twkenny
You have got to be working on commission for AWI.
You've compared all of the sediment and carbon filter suppliers as well as the RO membranes?
What, exactly, determines that one solid carbon block filter is better than another? Same goes for sediment filters. Are you saying you know for a fact that the sediment filters your buddy Walter sells are the best ones out there?
By what basis do you make this claim?
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That was entirely uncalled for.

I get nothing from AWI or any other vendor. The company sells good products and stands behind them. AWI was mentioned and I simply added my observation in an attempt to answer the question posed by the thread starter. AWI is one company (there surely are more) that offer honest pricing and honest specifications for the products that they sell. The replacement filters are top quality. They can be found on the shelves of other reputable vendors as well.

Thanks,

Bean
 
I did not say they didn't sell good filters. I would assume they do. I was simply asking what makes his better than others?
 
Filters are like anything else you buy. They come in different qualities. 2 filters may be labled the same, with the same specs, and one will outperform the other. Some don't perform well at all. Look at them just as you would an oil filter or air filter for your car, or a furnace filter. They not only have to "stop" the rated particulate size, but the better filters do so with as little back pressure as possible. Cheaper filters either pass stuff through, become clogged prematurely or reduce flow to an unnaceptable level (or any combination of the problems).

I did not compare the filters sold by AWI to any filter in particular, I simply stated that they are good (excellent) filters at a great price.
 
Thanks

Thanks

Thanks for the help guys, didn't mean to start any arguments. I know what you mean about packaging. cCertain companies reguire near perfection for their products however in the process what happens to the products that are slightly imperfect but still are as effective? Well they become off brand and cheaper yet have the same quality. I work for Campion Spark Plug do you think every spark plug made is made by the people who's trademarke is on it? We also make some AC plugs, Nippondenso and so on.
 
In all honesty, the bigger problem is products that are made to DUMP on a market. This has become a very common practice. The labels and specs look like the real deal, the product looks like the real deal, the quality however is not even in the same universe.

eBay is one major outlet for this junk, but it is starting to show up everythwere. Flea markets, retail "outlet stores", auctions, online stores.

Lets put it this way, I have a guy who gets me custom length power cords with the ends I specify molded onto the cord. I buy HUBBELL parts because they are an industry standard. However I could have them stamp junk ends on that "look" as good. I could also have a fake UL listing stamped on the cord with the words 12 GAUGE 1800 Volts. When in reality the wire in the cord is the cheapest 28 guage wire that could be found. This stuff happens every day. In our hobby, look at some of the powerheads, air pumps and other complete junk that is sold at 1/20th the value of the name brand stuff. It looks the same, but does not perform the same. Not all discount stuff is junk, but you have to be very warry of what you buy.

Bean
 
Thats very true! Recently there was a seizurr of over 250,000 counterfiet Champion Spark plugs and yes they probably would ha blown your engine! Bad name for the counterfieters, NO. For us Yes.
 
I am not even talking about counterfit... just look alikes that are not breaking the law (maybe patent law in some cases). Just junk made to seel at ac heap price that looks like the good stuff.

The counterfits are another problem as well.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6880140#post6880140 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BeanAnimal
I buy shirts at an outlet... sometimes a sleeve is sewn together :)
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I bought a pair of jeans from an outlet store once. One leg was longer than the other. I didn't notice until I got home. I still wear them.
 
I didn't notice the sleeve either... well until I wore it to the mall and stopped to ask some lady where radio shack was.. her kid asked how my arm got cut off and If I had to order the one sleeved shirts special.
 
I have 75 oceanic & W/D filter. I am currently building a 29 gal sump refugium. I have a small skimmer (venturi). I get algea blooms bad at times. Probably mainly because I have some bio-balls in the W/D. also carbon.
The last time I cleaned up the hair algea, I decided to run no carbon for a while and it seemed like my corals loved it, for about 3 weeks, then I put the carbon back in and boom algea.
when I transition to the Sump/ref. should I run carbon, if so how long. and what about the skimmer?
My algea is from several factors, 1st I'm sure I need new R/O filters 2nd I don't get in to clean the pre filter sponge and skimmer often enough I just get lazy, With my 12gal nano too.

I mainly have mushrooms, some zooanthids and soft coral.
 
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