RODI question

[SkinnY T120]

im needing an rodi unit. any suggestions? what are you guys using and what makes them not only good but superior?

 

[llebcire]

I tend to have a little more down to earth approach on many things, RO/DI included.

Very few actual manufacturers, many re-sellers - and when tagged for "aquarium", the price often doubles or triples.

Here - go build you own:

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/H2O-SPLASH__W0QQ_armrsZ1

You can add in-line flow meters, TDS meters, build a 2,3,4,5 or whatever stage, build 50 gpd, 75 gpd, whatever you want.

If you look at the part numbers on the products, it's the same as the more expensive units.

My $.02 worth

 

[iaJim]

Or try http://www.thefilterguys.biz/ro_di_systems.htm The Filter Guys. Good service and fair prices.

 

[lil gramps]

+1 on filter guyz. Great service, great products.

 

[llebcire]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14461441#post14461441 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by iaJim
Or try http://www.thefilterguys.biz/ro_di_systems.htm The Filter Guys. Good service and fair prices.

I've always heard nothing but positive comments about this company, and I have had spectacular success with H2O splash, but...regarding price...just a for instance:

Filter Guy's coconut carbon block filter, 2 micron, $14 plus $12.50 SHIPPING?!?! equals $26.50?

H2O's coconut carbon block filter, you choose 1-5-10 micron, $5.79 plus $5.95 shipping equals $11.74.

Going from memory, the filters from H2O splash are from the same company as the Filter Guy's, sans the expensive "Time to reorder The Filter Guys" sticker.

It does appear that the Filter Guys have some competitively priced RO/DI units, it just looks like they are making their money on the replacement filters.

I am 100% certain their membranes are the same, aside from the price and shipping

Filter Guys 50 gpd Filmtec membrane $48.50 shipped

H2O Splash 50 gpd Filmtec membrane $37.90 shipped

I like to save money whenever possible - especially if it's for the exact same product!