question about ro units

[joshl]

when you hook one up does it constantly run or is there a way to turn it off were it is not using water when you dont need it?

 

[ricksconnected]

theres a off switch. do you have on in mind? i would suggest the AWI mighty mite. its very simple and easy to use. i have one and love it. its portable as well. AWI is our first sponsor on the sponsor page.

 

[budsreef]

You need to manually shut off the supply water or install a float switch. If you do it manually there is a good chance you will forget it at some point and cause a bit of a flood. Luckily, it's only fresh water that spills. I bought a float switch from DrsF&S a long time ago but still haven't installed it. I will probably get around to it when I have to change out the filters.

 

[ricksconnected]

finally is the word andy. it took a while but i got everything i needed to get it going. i need to get with you on something and get your opinions.
as always you opinion is well respected or i wouldnt ask for it andy. :yay:
i do have to wait on a PM back from somebody to make sure its a go.

 

[ricksconnected]

AndyMan;435046 wrote: Whats your TDS readings then Rick?

oh man, you had to ask. my water maker is in the shower at this time.
she handles all that stuff. the first week the ro/di was running i bet she made enough for 1/2 the forum. lol it was funny. ran it over several times. well, i did anyways. i want one of those TDS meters for myself. nice thing to have. i think i need to start putting those numbers in my log book.
i keep a log on my tank. i test weekly and put down the results.
when fish/coral are added i log it as well as the readings at the time.
this way if something goes wrong i have info on hand.
jenn has pounded that into my head. when i ask a question in troubled times, READINGS READINGS READINGS.
she should be proud of me. :yes:

 

[kayakatl]

ricksconnected;435052 wrote: oh man, you had to ask. my water maker is in the shower at this time.
she handles all that stuff. the first week the ro/di was running i bet she made enough for 1/2 the forum. lol it was funny. ran it over several times. well, i did anyways. i want one of those TDS meters for myself. nice thing to have. i think i need to start putting those numbers in my log book.
i keep a log on my tank. i test weekly and put down the results.
when fish/coral are added i log it as well as the readings at the time.
this way if something goes wrong i have info on hand.
jenn has pounded that into my head. when i ask a question in troubled times, READINGS READINGS READINGS.
she should be proud of me. :yes:

I just started keeping my log in excel. I make notes if I dose anything, change anything etc. This way when someone ask "what are your params" I can give several test back as well. I figure when I have coral and need to start more dosing it will help me establish how much i need to be dosing and on what schedule. Very useful. Now I just need an RODI... last major thing on my list.

 

[ricksconnected]

go look at AWI. they are the first sponsor on the sponsor page.
i have their mighty mite. love it. its portable as well.

 

[kayakatl]

ricksconnected;435514 wrote: go look at AWI. they are the first sponsor on the sponsor page.
i have their mighty mite. love it. its portable as well.

That is the one I have in mind. We got a gift certificate to Marine on Johnsons Ferry too... LIVE STOCK AFTER THE HOLIDAYS!!!!!!:yay::yay::yay::up:

 

[ricksconnected]

you buy that ro first kayak. if you dont you will put it off like i did.
if i didnt win mine i would still be w/o a ro/di unit. seriously.
you will be glad you did it i promise you.