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View Full Version : Do you have a RO/DI system from airwaterice.com?



dow
Tue, 7th Jan 2003, 12:46 AM
If you do, what do you think about it? I'm interested in buying one, and their pricaes look pretty good.

Thanks!

captexas
Tue, 7th Jan 2003, 07:33 AM
I got my RO/DI filter from them. Website is nothing exciting but Walter is quick to answer any questions and help with any problems. And as you mentioned, good pricing.

If you get a filtration system, be sure to get a TDS meter. It will help you figure out when the filters are becoming less effective and the cartridges need replacing.

OrionN
Wed, 8th Jan 2003, 09:14 AM
I use an RO system from Costco. for less than 200 you get the RO system plus storage tank so you can use it as dringking water also. You can easily up grade the membrane to 100 g/d if you need more water.
Minh Nguyen

TexasState
Wed, 8th Jan 2003, 12:05 PM
Is the stuff you get from Costco have a DI unit to it too? I saw a RO with drinking storage tank at Sam's for $160, but it doesn't include a DI unit (which polish out the leftover phosphates & etc.)

OrionN
Wed, 8th Jan 2003, 12:19 PM
You can always add a DI stage (cheap to do) but I find that you don't really need DI. Once you remove 98% of the impurities, increase this by 1 or two more % is not really needed. Now the source of Nitrates and Phosphates in your tank now is really in the food you added. Minimal amount of it come from the water to your tank. Most tanks can handle this without problem using export mechanism.
I don't use DI for my tank. It really cost alot for minimal return.
Minh Nguyen