Ro

[twocute2b4u]

I hate to do this because I know I have seen this question posted somewhere else. However after doing a search for RO I could not find anything. I am sure it is a user to keyboard interface error :doh:

I am looking to get an RO unit, I have seen the terms of RO/DI and am unsure what the DI stands for.

Moving forward I need the RO, with two bad shoulders its not the best idea to be hauling 5 gallon jugs around if I don't need to. By looking at some of the systems out there I've notice 2 filter and 3 filter systems, what is the difference? I've also seen ratings on gallons per day - I have a 34 gallon tank and a 14 gallon tank. I would like to start doing water changes once a month at least or every other week.

I understand that the water is filtered very slow, so what would I do with the extra water each day? Can I store it in a large tub?

I also have another question regarding the temp of the water when doing water changes. Seeing that my water is in 5 gallon jugs, the water tends to be about 4 degrees colder than the water in the tank. How does everyone raise the temp of their water to get it in line with the temp of the tank?

As always - your help is much appreciated :up:

 

[brazilian]

 

[twocute2b4u]

Thank you Brazilian and dawgdude. I have made the purchase Another part to the collection

 

[chris619]

I ordered one and the water is great.

 

[ralph atl]

By far that's the cheapest one available with very good reviews. Air, water, ice, (sponsor), bulkreefsupply.com, the filter guys, and melev have dome great kits & service. I have the typhoon III. I think it was 149.00.

 

[1mbrews8]

i'm fixing to order one and now, they are coming with extra filters. there are so many to choose from, which one? the link is allready ended...

 

[1mbrews8]

any working-nonended links??

 

[fishhook]

Here you go.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Zero-ppm-RO-2-DI-Aquarium-Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Filter_W0QQitemZ110294876031QQihZ001QQcategoryZ20756QQcmdZViewItem">http://cgi.ebay.com/Zero-ppm-RO-2-DI-Aquarium-Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Filter_W0QQitemZ110294876031QQihZ001QQcategoryZ20756QQcmdZViewItem</a>

Just have 12 hours left at the time of this posting. I will look to see if I find one with more time left later.

Greg

 

[fishhook]

I guess I could have just looked a little further down the list. Here is one with 3 days left to go.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Zero-ppm-RO-2-DI-Aquarium-Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Filter_W0QQitemZ110295939285QQihZ001QQcategoryZ20756QQcmdZViewItem">http://cgi.ebay.com/Zero-ppm-RO-2-DI-Aquarium-Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Filter_W0QQitemZ110295939285QQihZ001QQcategoryZ20756QQcmdZViewItem</a>

Greg

 

[1mbrews8]

thanks!

 

[nhutdmd]

I was looking into buying one as well..which one would you guys prefer?? the one off ebay or from air, water, ice?? The one off ebay..good quality?? It does come with an extra set of filters...Also, Is there a need for a pressure gauge if you are getting water from external faucet?? what is the pressure in dekalb county....Will it effect the membrane longevity if pressure is too high, low??? thanks for any input.

 

[buckeye field supply]

Re that system linked to above:

When you replace the prefilters get rid of the GAC prefilter (and the spent block) and replace them with a single high quality carbon block.

DI resin cartridges should never be horizontal. Unclip them and orient them vertically with bottom up flow.

You'll want a pressure gauge on the system - that's an add on that is not too expensive.

Russ

 

[1mbrews8]

grrrr. waited too long again and missed that free filter thing! what is the diff between these? http://cgi.ebay.com/150GPD-0ppm-Reverse-Osmosis-2-DI-Aquarium-Water-Filter_W0QQitemZ120296171586QQihZ002QQcategoryZ20684QQcmdZViewItem">http://cgi.ebay.com/150GPD-0ppm-Reverse-Osmosis-2-DI-Aquarium-Water-Filter_W0QQitemZ120296171586QQihZ002QQcategoryZ20684QQcmdZViewItem</a>

[IMG]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120316933576&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=120316567700&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m183&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120316933576&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=120316567700&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m183&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4</a>

thanks
mike