RO/DI Unit?

[sergiotami]

So whats the best unit to invest in, in forum members opinion? Pros and Cons of making your own RO/DI water....:)

[SABOB]

I've had a 75 gpd unit from Buckeye Field Supply for awhile....love not having to lug jugs from LFS.Bought a Brute 32 gallon can and plumbed RODI into it.Flip a valve on splitter from washer machine and Its done


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[350gt]

Buckeye!


been good to me and I bought it used.

[sergiotami]

So you dont have one anymore? If so why did you stop making your own RO/DI water?

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Every reefer should have an ro/di system. I can go through 45 gallons weekly between sw changes and water top off. Im using 7stage 150gpd BFS system.

[ramsey]

+2 for buckeye field supply. They're a sponsor and offer great prices and great service.

[SABOB]

So you dont have one anymore? If so why did you stop making your own RO/DI water?

If this is towards me,still have it and use it weekly


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[jcnkt_ellis]

Mine came with when I bought my tank second-hand, its a generic 6-stage from a company no longer in business and it works great. I've used it to fill up my Kerug coffee maker, to make bottles for my youngest before she switched over to milk, to top off my freshwater tank, as well as my saltwater maintenance. Beats getting 5 gallon jugs filled constantly elsewhere any day of the week.

[350gt]

Every reefer should have an ro/di system. I can go through 45 gallons weekly between sw changes and water top off. Im using 7stage 150gpd BFS system.



45 weekly?

weekly water changes??

[sergiotami]

So what do you estimate the cost is to produce a gallon of water versus purchasing?

[Zack]

I pay about 25-35 cents a gallon for water from LFS, I'm sure it's gotta be MUCH cheaper than that.

[Big_Pun]

So what do you estimate the cost is to produce a gallon of water versus purchasing?
priceless when that day comes and you need to do a water change and it 10pm! i love just walking into my garage and knowing i have water ready to go.

[Fracture]

priceless when that day comes and you need to do a water change and it 10pm! i love just walking into my garage and knowing i have water ready to go.

+1 for this and you also have to think about the gas you spend to go to the store to buy the water and the energy of lugging the jugs to car then from car to house. And some stores only sell ro water not ro/di water. At home you an check Tds yourself and know how long the water has been sitting and so forth. I love my ro/di and wouldn't ever go back to buying water. Just my 2 cents

[BBQHILLBILLY]

45 weekly?

weekly water changes??

yepers I have 500 gallons of sw to contend with. 20sw change on 240, 10sw change on 65, rest is water top off, 45 is maxed, could be 35 or 40,
its nice to make your own ro/di water as much as you want when you want it:bigsmile:

[350gt]

Ahh okay.....

[sergiotami]

So what RO/DI unit would forum members recommend? Local person who services tanks want $1.00 a gallon, I can buy distilled water from Walmart for .88 cents a gallon....

[350gt]

Ummm.......


buckeye

[350gt]

Buying and carrying water gets old fast!!!....


plus you don't know what else is in bottled water.....

[SABOB]

Buckeye....they are a Sponsor and Russ is very helpful


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[sergiotami]

Do you have a link to their website?

[Big_Pun]

i run a bulk reef supply 7 stage, dual di resin and dual membrane. as long as your water pressure is above 65psi you can run dual membrane and double the out put. so i run 2x 75gpd membranes making 150gpd saving water along the way

[350gt]

Do you have a link to their website?



http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/showproducts.asp?Category=171&Sub=166

[SABOB]

I suggest you call or email Russ.He can/will answer all you questions as to best unit for your system.Some of the best money I've spent in Saltwater


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[dbmet]

I purchased a refurb from Spectrapure and then I found out about Russ at Buckeye. I get my filters from him and he answers any questions I have
http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/

[FireWater]

Russ and his crew are awesome about answering questions and will set you up. Also check out our other sponsor - Air Water and Ice. I have ordered from them and have great experiences there as well.

[Big_Pun]

Or go to to your local LFS and ask, they usually stock them also....

[sergiotami]

Got mine from Buckeye..... Awesome unit, went the BFS-160, already made my first 35 gallons and worked perfectly.....:)

[ramsey]

Got mine from Buckeye..... Awesome unit, went the BFS-160, already made my first 35 gallons and worked perfectly.....:)

Awesome, I think you'll be really happy with it.