RO/DI Unit for hose

[Tahiti]

I live in a house where I can't cut into any lines and hook up an RO/DI unit.

For those in this same situation where do you hook it up? What unit would you recommend getting that I could hookup to a hose or something similar.

I have access to an outside hose I can run inside the house and unhook when my water is done.

Thanks!

Note: this is for a small nano tank and would like something inexpensive if possible.

 

[toddmau5]

I used a y valve with a reducer, and I run the 1/4 line from the spigot up the side of the house to where the ro unit is. I can send you pictures later if you'd like

 

[Tahiti]

I used a y valve with a reducer, and I run the 1/4 line from the spigot up the side of the house to where the ro unit is. I can send you pictures later if you'd like

Yes that would be great!

 

[toddmau5]

Yeah, when I get off work I'll send you pictures of my set up.

 

[Tahiti]

I'm having issues with Cyano and the only thing off is the water I use. I've been getting it from one of those water dispensers outside of stores for a while now.

Lately the TDS has been fairly high at 30! My nitrates and nitrites are 0 but the high TDS is what I think is killing me right now.

So its time to get an RO/DI unit. This one from BRS seems like the one to go with. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-stage-value-ro-di-system-75gpd.html

 

[aguila88psi]

What I used to do is put the RO/DI unit under the sink, just tap into the water line with a special T (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/mur-lok-ez-faucet-adapter-kit.html) and the waste line I put directly into the sink, I made the waste water line extra long to reduce any chances of the line popping out of the drain.

I think Marine Warehouse has the hose to RO line adaptor.

 

[sirrealism]

Tahit Getting 30 TDS from the watermill is not to bad "Really any is bad" when I was getting water from one I had the same issue so I checked and the TDS was 162!!!! My tap was only 180 LOL

 

[janes_mw]

Tahiti - in the mean time, pick up a few jugs (take your own) to FAIOS till you get yours set up. They have 0 TDS RO/DI water.

 

[nazgul1979]

I have a Y adapter in my laundry room hooked up to the cold faucet for the washing machine. My water bin sits between the washer and dryer. I have to manually turn the RO/DI valve on when I want to make water but otherwise it works really great. Just put the garden hose adapter on one arm and hook the washing machine up to the other arm. Drain line gets ran into the same drain as the washing machine.

 

[BR12349]

best set up-- its what i have

best set up-- its what i have

I have a Y adapter in my laundry room hooked up to the cold faucet for the washing machine. My water bin sits between the washer and dryer. I have to manually turn the RO/DI valve on when I want to make water but otherwise it works really great. Just put the garden hose adapter on one arm and hook the washing machine up to the other arm. Drain line gets ran into the same drain as the washing machine.

 

[toddmau5]

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[Tahiti]

Just purchased the Bulk Reef Supply Stage 4 RO/DI system. Comes with the hose attachment which I will use to make my water. Also got the valve to make drinking water.

I hope this gets my diatom or whatever this brown stuff in my sand is under control. Thanks for the help fellas!

 

[anbosu]

I was going to say, unless they changed something the BRS units come with the hose adapter.