resindepot.com - Was:Color changing DI cartridge $16.50 each

[JimD]

Russ over at www.buckeyefieldsupply.com has it for $12 a charge no matter how many you buy. Tell him youre a maast member and that I sent ya.... Ive always had excellend dealings with him.

[Jenn]

Just curious, what is this and whats it used for? Probably another stupid question, but just can't help myself! :unsure

[beagleton]

its a cartridge for a dionization machine used to clean water. i'm guessing the color changing is to indicate when its spent and u need a new one, sounds like a good idea imo.

[Jenn]

Sounds like a really cool thing. Josh, how long have you had and been running one of these?

[JimD]

Josh, for $18 you get the resin AND the refillable cart, if you scroll down he has the color changing resin only, for $12... I get it here all the time.

[brewercm]

Are these the refillabe cartridges, if so put me down for one.

[Brett Wilson]

Buying the refillable once and refils from then on is much cheaper than buying non-refils over and over.
and even cheaper than that is buying the resin in bulk.
You can get a bucket of resin from the link Joshua provided (resindepot) and split it between people though it isnt color changing resin... (That's what a TDS meter is for)

I'd consider getting a bucket and splitting it if we have enough demand....

[falcam7]

Buying the refillable once and refils from then on is much cheaper than buying non-refils over and over.
and even cheaper than that is buying the resin in bulk.
You can get a bucket of resin from the link Joshua provided (resindepot) and split it between people though it isnt color changing resin... (That's what a TDS meter is for)

I'd consider getting a bucket and splitting it if we have enough demand....

Brett,

Why don't you send Tim Marvin a pm and ask him how much it will cost to get it from AquaFX. Tim is the local Rep for them in Texas.

Thanks

[Brett Wilson]

Their prices are $18.50 for refills only according to their site: http://www.aquariumwaterfilters.com/RODI/reverse_osmosis_filter_media.html

The deals Joshua and JimD posted are better than that, and buying in bulk is even better yet.
If Tim can get us a better price than maybe someone looking for one time refills would get it.
I'd prefer to buy in bulk though.
If they offered bulk pricing that would be something to consider.

Here is the link to the bulk resin:
http://www.resindepot.com/page10.html
That's one cubic foot of resin for $129 and $40 shipping.
People using indicate you get between 40 and 50 refills... @40 refills that is ~$4.25 per refill.

[falcam7]

I'd prefer to buy in bulk though.
If they offered bulk pricing that would be something to consider.



Brett,

I just called AquaFx and they do offer bulk. I would still send Tim a pm and find out how much, he can get it for you all.

You do need to know how much cubic feet you need or % of cubic foot. Otherwise if you need a 5 gallons bucket they have to figure out the cubic feet.

Plus AquaFX sells 18 meg resin, semiconductor grade quality.

What is the quality of the resin at resindepot? You may want to call them and ask them

I was trying to find out myself the quality and clicked on their tech info and they do not have any. It reads coming soon

Just my $0.02


Thx

[Brett Wilson]

I was referring to the single cubic foot fitting in a bucket or two. I dont necessarily need a bucket of it.

Resin depot says their MB1 is Semi-conductor grade, which i think is the same as 'nuclear' grade, both of which I see listed as 18.5Mohm.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67501&perpage=25

I do know people get less than 001 TDS readings from it just like pretty much any DI resin people use in this hobby...

I was simply offering to split an order of the stuff from resin depot because it's a known, working source of bulk DI resin, and has been for a few years now.

If you want to work out a deal with AquaFx that's cool, I'd like to see how much they want for a cubic foot of their resin.
I'd support AquaFx if the price is right, I have no allegiance with resindepot or anything.
I want good quality at an affordable price if I can get it.

[Brett Wilson]

Cool... I'll arrange it when I'm closer to needing a new refill myself.

[witecap4u]

Did anyone ever come up with anything on this. I have two cart. that need refilled.

cs

[JimD]

Ill be ordering from www.buckeyefieldsupply.com soon.

[Tim Marvin]

I'll match any verifiable price you can find, plus no shipping. These will be for refillable cartridges and I can supply refill resins. I can do the same thing with carbon if you want. It will be CATALITYC carbon.

[witecap4u]

I just need some resin. I've got a small refillable on top of my ro that needs changed, and another cartridge that needs changed.

Tim, What is catalityc? Is it a granular or a block filter?

cs

[Tim Marvin]

They are supposed to work much better than regular carbon filters.

Catalytic Carbon Filters

*
Very effective in Hydrogen Sulfide H2S (rotten egg smell) removal
*
Enhanced chloramine removal
*
Removes chlorine, tastes and odors
*
Destroys hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)

[Tim Marvin]

I am no expert on filters so I just go by what I am told by researching and checking numerous sites for information. If you do a search it will bring up lots of information.

[captexas]

Depending on when this goes down, I might be interested in getting in on the order. I just need the resin as I got a refillable kit awhile back from airwaterandice.

[Brett Wilson]

I'm not partial to who I order from either... I just dont want to over pay for something simple like resin. Here's the resin depot info for anyone who wants to beat the price with another vendor:

http://www.resindepot.com/page10.html
That's one cubic foot of resin for $129 and $40 shipping.
People using it indicate that you get between 40 and 50 refills per cubic foot... @40 refills that is ~$4.25 per refill if you are using the standard verticle DI filter.... it goes even further for those using the small horizontal DI filter.
I anticipate ordering a cubic foot closer to the end of March for those interested.

[Brett Wilson]

I surely wont Joshua. :)

[witecap4u]

Brett,

How many people are you looking to split this with. Im interested too, but I've also looked into the Buckeye supply 5lb bulk order for $38. Do you know what the weight of the ft^3 is?

Here is the responce I got from Buckey when I inquired about how much a 5lb order would do.

"The number of refills in 5 lbs of course depends upon the size of the cartridge you are filling. Many horizontal DI housings contain from 8 to 16 oz. The vertical DI cartridges Buckeye sells old about 24 oz (i.e., 1.5 lbs). 5lbs of resin is in the neighborhood of a gallon zip lock bag filled nicely. "

R/

CSeel

[Brett Wilson]

I think I am going to be ordering the cubic foot of resin from resindepot soon.

Does anyone know where I can get an empty refillable DI cartridge and/or housing?
I see buckeye has the cartridge plus housing for $38 filled.. seems a little pricey.
Resin depot has the empty cartridges for $15 but you will still need a housing.
On ebay I see the horizontal housings (no cartridge needed) for $15 plus $7 shipping.
( http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46310&item=4371995 130&rd=1 )

[Brett Wilson]

http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/showproducts.asp?Category=40&Sub=1
$10 for an empty, refillable cartridge.

[Brett Wilson]

bump

[falcondob]

What is the status of this? Is there going to be an order?
Thanks,
John

[Brett Wilson]

I havent ordered yet. I cant use a whole cubic foot of DI resin alone, i'd need to split it with a few people.

How many people would be interested in going in on this order?

Maybe I need to start a new thread.

[JimD]

Id be interested if its the color changing resin. How much?

[Brett Wilson]

if we go through resin depot It is not color changing.... but refills will be around $4 each! :)

[falcondob]

How do you know when to change if color doesn't change? TDS?

[falcondob]

Even if it is 001?

[theedprado]

i could use some resin. is it perishable? i only replace mine every 6 months or so, so it would probably last me a long time.

[JimD]

Id be willing to fork over a little more for the color changing resin, thats just what im used to..

[falcondob]

Id be willing to fork over a little more for the color changing resin, thats just what im used to..

I'm in for the changing type also.
John

[thedude]

Not to hijack your thread Josh but I have an order going out to airwaterice soon if you'd like to purchase some DI resin from them. It's 39.95 for a 5 pound bag of it plus 10% off. We're also having everything shipped to Alex's store to save on shipping costs.

[Brett Wilson]

How many refills can you get out of 5lb bag given the standard DI cartridge size?

[thedude]

I have no idea, anyone care to jump in? I'd assume the DI cartridge couldn't hold more than a pound of resin but I might be crazy.

[Brett Wilson]

Definately agree, I just dont use enough water to have that much resin sitting at my place.

Once again, how many people want to split the resin depot.com order?

http://www.resindepot.com/page10.html
That's one cubic foot of resin for $169 and $40 shipping.
People using it indicate that you get between 40 and 50 refills per cubic foot...

[Brett Wilson]

FYI from what I hear, a vertical DI cartridge holds around 1.5lbs of DI resin.

[falcondob]

I would be in for a foot³. I assume on a group order the shipping cost would go down?
Thanks,
John

[witecap4u]

As I posted on pg2 of this thread, my responce from the guy at buckeye supply.

"The number of refills in 5 lbs of course depends upon the size of the cartridge you are filling. Many horizontal DI housings contain from 8 to 16 oz. The vertical DI cartridges Buckeye sells old about 24 oz (i.e., 1.5 lbs). 5lbs of resin is in the neighborhood of a gallon zip lock bag filled nicely. "

Brett,

Do you know how many lbs a ft^3 equates to, or can you find out, so we can determine what is the better deal here. Im assuming resin depot because if 5lb is appx. 1gal A cubic ft. is appx. 7.5gal so a ft^3 is appx. 37.5lbs.

Anyways, I'd probably go in on about a gallon or two of this stuff, but like others have said, I'd prefer the color changing. Im going on another trip next week, but if you need money, I can paypal you, or my wife can send a check to you, or what ever, just let me know.

cs

[GaryP]

Count me in too. I need a new DI cartridge as well. I'd like enought to do at least a couple of refills. I assume I would need to buy the refillable cartrdge body too.

[TexasTodd]

How much are the refillable DI cartridges?

I've been told that the "non-color-changing" resin has a little better water gunk pull out power than the color changing per volume of resin. Anyone?

I'd be in on an order, but not until after the 4th.

Probably 10 pounds or so.

Todd

[TexasTodd]

FROM JOSHUA--I always just test my TDS anyway since I don't trust the color changing ones.

;)

tt

[GaryP]

FYI,

* The advantages with using clear, refillable DI filter: REFILLABLE means that you can partially refill your DI filter and eliminate the effect of channeling, and increase the usable life of the DI resin 3 times and filters out 3 times more water.

All DI filters inline type or cartridge type suffers from channeling effect. DI resin would shrink in size when they are been used. Then some water will pass through the resin without been filtered. Also water will find the easiest way to go through the filter, and that is the channeling effect.

This is evident that when you have a new DI filter, it is compact, and it is able to remove lots of mineral, but it gradually looses its performance. This is also evident that after you use the DI filter for a while, you can hear the resin becoming loose when shaking the filter. So the channeling effect of the water and shrinking of the DI resin causes the DI filter to be prematurely tossed away. There are still about 30% good DI resin been toss away. Also the DI filter looses its capability over time.

[Brett Wilson]

It weighs 52lbs. A much better price per pound than anyone else.

[witecap4u]

Like I said, I could use maybe a gallon or two worth, whatever that equates to(5-10lbs)

cs

[TexasTodd]

I'm going to hold off for a bit. If I had the refillable cartridge already I'd be in. Catch everyone on the next order.

Todd

[falcondob]

I am ready for some also. Send me the details.
Thanks,
John

[GaryP]

Can we order the cartridges as well? If so, I'm in.

[Brett Wilson]

I'm not ready, and wont be for a while for financial reasons. it would be best for me to buy a few refils vs sitting on a full order.

[alexwolf]

Gary, I have rerfillable carts coming this week.

[BuckeyeHydro]

Todd, I bought my refillable cart from www.buckeyefieldsupply.com for pretty cheap, and it came with media in it so I didn't have to buy any resin at the same time. I've also heard the non-color changing exchanges better also. I always just test my TDS anyway since I don't trust the color changing ones.

Color-changind resin isn't necc. any better or worse than non color changing resin. It all depends upon the resin. For instance, the resin Buckeye sells - color changing and non color changing, is the exact same resin - one just has a color inidcator added.

[BuckeyeHydro]

For all practical purposes, no.

[falcondob]

Is this group order dead or does it just need: " Charging!....Clear!.....zzzzzzbbbossshhhh!...We have a heartbeat!"

[GaryP]

I think someone just needs to take over getting the order placed John. If you'll go ahead and do the order I'll split the cost and we can sell anything we don't want to keep for ourselves.

[falcondob]

Ok. I think I will start a new thread. Look for it later today.
John

[seamonkey2]

hey John I'll go in with this order, LMK when you are going to ordered

Jose