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bdunn12

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What's the best system out there for RODI that has a cutoff for drinkable RO as well. I would to set up a system where I can get the RODI but also utilize it to get RO drinking water as well. Thanks.
 
If you are looking to get a system because you don't have one, then look at either the BulkReefSupply, MarineDepot, or SpectraPure systems. You can't go wrong with any of them. I went with the Marine Depot Kleanwater 4-stage Advance system and couldn't be happier, plus they offer 15% off all replacement filters for life.

For your drinking water, just put a tee between your RO and DI filters, and add a ball valve so you can control when your drinking water line is actually running.
 
I'm in the market as well. If I got the Rodi with drinking water kit, I know there's a cutoff to the di part and the Ro is drinking water. Would there be any chance that the cutoff can fail and the di part will leach into the Ro drinking water?
 
Willyboz1 said:
I'm in the market as well. If I got the Rodi with drinking water kit, I know there's a cutoff to the di part and the Ro is drinking water. Would there be any chance that the cutoff can fail and the di part will leach into the Ro drinking water?
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Any system can be converted to one with a drinking water system..
Typically this simply involves a "T", a check valve, a pressure tank and a faucet..
You absolutely want the pressure tank or you will just have a faucet with a "dribble" coming out of it.. If you plan to drink a lot of the water then get a larger pressure tank.. 2.5G pressure tanks are common and typically too small for extensive use.. You will get maybe 2 gallons then have to wait another hour to get more,etc.. (for the most part)
There is no chance of a failure either..

Not trying to start a war here (but it will)
Despite what you have heard there is no real proven information that drinking RO/DI water is bad for you. Many people do it..

Most simply don't like the taste (or lack of taste) with drinking DI water and most enjoy a bit of "minerals" left in the RO water for "taste" purposes.. But its not going to kill you at all.. Its not going to suck your insides out..

Bottled water is typically RO/DI water "with minerals added for taste" as printed right on the label..
 
mcgyvr said:
Any system can be converted to one with a drinking water system..
Typically this simply involves a "T", a check valve, a pressure tank and a faucet..
You absolutely want the pressure tank or you will just have a faucet with a "dribble" coming out of it.. If you plan to drink a lot of the water then get a larger pressure tank.. 2.5G pressure tanks are common and typically too small for extensive use.. You will get maybe 2 gallons then have to wait another hour to get more,etc.. (for the most part)
There is no chance of a failure either..

Not trying to start a war here (but it will)
Despite what you have heard there is no real proven information that drinking RO/DI water is bad for you. Many people do it..

Most simply don't like the taste (or lack of taste) with drinking DI water and most enjoy a bit of "minerals" left in the RO water for "taste" purposes.. But its not going to kill you at all.. Its not going to suck your insides out..

Bottled water is typically RO/DI water "with minerals added for taste" as printed right on the label..
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Agreed. Probably won't kill you, but doesn't taste all that great...

And yes, forgot to mention the need for the pressure tank, although I have seen people without it, but it takes a while to fill up a glass :lolspin:
 
Thank you all for the inputs. I'm leaning towards getting the Spectra Pure MaxCap 2:1 Manual Flush 90-GPD RO/DI System - MC-RODI-90-10-MF but hesitant on spending $300 on it and then spending another $100 on a universal drinking water kit from BRS. What do you guys think?
 
If your looking to utilise the waste Ro, drinking is one option or another could be setting a tank in the attic and having a gravity feed to ur toilet cisterns and a cut off from the central water system. Just thought I'd throw that one out there as its a great way to use that abundant waste :)
 
bdunn12 said:
Thank you all for the inputs. I'm leaning towards getting the Spectra Pure MaxCap 2:1 Manual Flush 90-GPD RO/DI System - MC-RODI-90-10-MF but hesitant on spending $300 on it and then spending another $100 on a universal drinking water kit from BRS. What do you guys think?
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Anything by BRS, Marine Depot, or SpectraPure you will not be disappointed with. Either way I don't think any of them sell a kit that comes with a pressurized drinking water tank and faucet -- I think you will need to buy it separately either way.

Personally I couldn't see myself spending an extra $100 for the SpectraPure over the other 2, but people seem to swear by them, so there may be some merit to the price.
 
ssick92 said:
Anything by BRS, Marine Depot, or SpectraPure you will not be disappointed with. Either way I don't think any of them sell a kit that comes with a pressurized drinking water tank and faucet -- I think you will need to buy it separately either way.

Personally I couldn't see myself spending an extra $100 for the SpectraPure over the other 2, but people seem to swear by them, so there may be some merit to the price.
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What are the other systems you are talking about ssick? Appreciate your input. Thanks.
 
bdunn12 said:
What are the other systems you are talking about ssick? Appreciate your input. Thanks.
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Over the BulkReefSupply 4-Stage Value Plus or the Marine Depot Kleanwater 4 Stage Advanced systems.

The BRS one is probably one of the most popular systems on RC, but then Marine Depot came out with their Kleanwater line of RO/DI systems which in my opinion are a better value (more gpd, and 15% off replacement filters for life).

Both of the above systems come with the pressure gauge and dual TDS meter, which is huge for your RO/DI, but not very important for the drinking water.
 
So if you buy the marine depot system, they automatically give you 15% off of their replacement filters for life? I didn't see it being advertised on their website.

Thanks again for the advice ssick92.
 
Just watched the video on it and it states that you get 15% off. This might tip my decision towards this system. Thanks.
 
bdunn12 said:
Just watched the video on it and it states that you get 15% off. This might tip my decision towards this system. Thanks.
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I've used it for months and still read 0 tds output. Can't complain at all, and it literally comes 99% installed. Just insert the RO membrane, and plug the inlet into your source water. Done.
 
mcgyvr said:
Any system can be converted to one with a drinking water system..
Typically this simply involves a "T", a check valve, a pressure tank and a faucet..
You absolutely want the pressure tank or you will just have a faucet with a "dribble" coming out of it.. If you plan to drink a lot of the water then get a larger pressure tank.. 2.5G pressure tanks are common and typically too small for extensive use.. You will get maybe 2 gallons then have to wait another hour to get more,etc.. (for the most part)
There is no chance of a failure either..

Not trying to start a war here (but it will)
Despite what you have heard there is no real proven information that drinking RO/DI water is bad for you. Many people do it..

Most simply don't like the taste (or lack of taste) with drinking DI water and most enjoy a bit of "minerals" left in the RO water for "taste" purposes.. But its not going to kill you at all.. Its not going to suck your insides out..

Bottled water is typically RO/DI water "with minerals added for taste" as printed right on the label..
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Bottled water is typically RO water, I've never seen bottled water that is RO Di
 
I got the Air Water Ice Typhoon III Extreme with the reefcentral promo code. It has the RO and RODI T already included. Everything is labeled and I love it.
 
I defintely love my Marine Depot Kleanwater 4-stage Advanced system and the 15% off replacements is awesome also. I did spend money to buy the faucet adapater as it only comes with a hose adapter.
 
KaZeR.UK said:
If your looking to utilise the waste Ro, drinking is one option or another could be setting a tank in the attic and having a gravity feed to ur toilet cisterns and a cut off from the central water system. Just thought I'd throw that one out there as its a great way to use that abundant waste :)
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Way to go!!' You must be a plumber or very knowledgable. RO water is the purest you can drink. Add the DI filter and you can get even better. Doesn't taste great but if you're looking for the best water to drink, that's it. And great for your tank. Can't go wrong having an RO system in your house. Just keep your filters changed


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Just don't buy into the high dollar ro system crap. It's all the same, RO/DI regardless it's the exact same filter.


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