Ro/Di ???

[Starfiretank]

Well there was no intrest in the kati ani trade so I think I am going to purchase a RO/DI from Buckeye Field Supply I have a couple questions first... How many gallons per day unit do I need? (75 gal and a 40 gal tank) Will I need a pump to assist if I have low water pressure at the tap? (thanks to the water authority)

 

[Raceimage]

Low water pressure at the tap can be due to the faucet itself. Some are made that way to conserve water. I have well water so I required the booster. I have a bulk reef supply 75gpd stage 5 system which is used on a 120 gal reef with a 40 breeder sump in addition to a 90 gal discus tank. I think my booster ran around $120.

 

[vr697getta]

how pressure are you getting ? did you mention it your water provider sometimes they can do something so you don't need a booster pump.

 

[vr697getta]

*** much

 

[Starfiretank]

I haven't checked the pressure yet... but I know its low. I will have to check. How much do I need in order not to need a booster pump? Also if I only have the 75 and a 40 I should only need a 50 gpd?

 

[Mark 75g]

Turn your water meter screw and it will give u more pressure I would buy the biggest unit u can. It will take u less time to make the water u want. My 150gph system requires 40 to 80 psi. I was told by spectra pure that about 60psi is optimal to performance.

 

[krshlln300]

I also had a spectrapure until recently. I was fortunate that the water pressure in my apartment was dead on @ 60 psi right out of the cold water line. I just plumbed a valve adapter under my bathroom sink before the faucet and just switched when i wanted the water on/off.

 

[implac]

Just to offer a different opinion, I actually prefer the 24 gpd membranes. If the float switch in my water change container or topoff container fails I have less of a mess on my floor.