RO/DI unit recs

[Jlavine]

Hi. Anyone have recommendations for an ro/di unit. I do not need to produce a lot of water. Anyone have experience with the Marine Depot or BRS ones?

 

[STORM]

how big is your tank and is it reef or fish only? if you have a large tank or reef tank its recommended to use a 5 stage or 6 stage anywhere from 90gpd and up depending how much water you will be using, i have a spectrapure and love it but many people i know have a brs and seem happy with it also, no matter what brand their all pretty much the same its the stages that matter at least thats my opinion, hope this helps, good luck..

 

[Skaters216]

I have a 6 stage BRS and never had a problem 100gallon per day.
I agree storm

 

[reefiness]

Who mandates 6 stage? I have 4 stage 150 gpd and I love it

 

[Jlavine]

Thanks everyone. Will search for one at RAP too. I think I will stick with a 4 stage that has a pressure meter, flush and TDS meter. These additions to a 4 stage still make the cost reasonable for me right now vs a 6 stage with those add-ons.

 

[reefiness]

Get the brs 150 gpd water saver 4 stage. I get 1:1 on it.

 

[vio]

Agree whit all above, but before you decide how many stages, if i was you, i will buy first a TDS pen meter ($ 20), see how bad or good is the water supply (some places have 35-45 some 100 to 180 TDS) if the water is around (35-45 TDS) that the good #, if is 100 up , you should buy extra prefilters , help to stop the bad stuff to go in your RO/DI, (easy to upgrade) that will dictate how many stages, most of the time first filter got dirty , lots of rust and sediments, first filters are cheep, but will protect the bad stuff to go in expensive stages (charcoal , membrane ) give easy job to the rest and longer life, also upgrade (membrane) from BRS is easy to install and reduce the waste. Spectra sale great Silica Buster DI, NOT sure how big is you system, but if is large, got 5 stages first, then buy the upgrade , help on waste. Good water pressure (65-70 PSI) will give a good reference how big you can expend, less pressure may need a pump. I got mine 11 stages, but you don't have to go like me (i don't pay for water or electric).

 

[dmort]

I have a aqua fx barracuda, 100 gpd, with booster pump and I'm really happy with it. I've also had great customer support from aqua fx. Very consistent with answering email within 12 hours.

 

[Jlavine]

Thanks everyone. I got the BRS Value Plus. It was a 4 stage with pressure gauge and TDS for around $199. I will be producing only about 10g per week or less. I'll update everyone when it gets here.

 

[dmort]

I suggest also ordering their valve that allows you to tie in directly to your cold-water line under your sink. Best 10 bucks I've spent on reefing.