so whats the ro/di brand of choice now?

[ChrisV]

Just got one of those airwaterice typhoons, hope I like it....

 

[Anonymous]

They are pretty much the same. Just make sure you buy it from RDO's sponsor

 

[Anonymous]

A couple of people around here have the airwateraice system and are pleased. I hear they have good customer support also.

 

[Fastmarc]

I got one from them this week too and I like it so far.

 

[Anonymous]

Awesome!!!!!
I just ordered the typhoon III, just because I like bells and whistles.

 

[Fastmarc]

I just ordered the typhoon III, just because I like bells and whistles.

That's the one I got.
It was nice that it came with a TDS meter, though I have no use for it, since I already have a conductivity meter.

 

[Anonymous]

Yeah, I picked up a tds meter a few weeks ago. I'll give it to a friend maybe. I was undecided though, I was going to get the hi-s model, but wanted those bells and whistles too. And since I have one of those el cheapos di's for the kitchen sink jobs, I'll just (hopefully) stick it on as the last filter. On a good note... where I plan on hooking it up, doesn't have any copper pipes!!

 

[ChrisV]

Thanks for replys everyone, it better get here soon dont wanna carry anymore bottles home.

 

[Anonymous]

Hey ChrisV, did you get your ro/di yet? Mine is scheduled for delivery today. Woohoo, but I'll still have to lug jugs, mine is getting hooked up in the barn 200' from the house.

 

[Fastmarc]

Get a 200' hose.

 

[ChrisV]

Yea I got the typhoon in yesterday, already changed water with it...

Seems like a nice ro filter and all, but my goneapora (not sure if I spelled that right) hasnt opened since I changed water. I have always used distilled before this.

I really hope it hasnt effected the goneapora, it was given to me almost dead and it took a long time to start looking good again.

I didnt take a tds reading of the ro water... I let it break in for about 2 hours though...

-CV

 

[Fastmarc]

I doubt it could be the RO/DI, though that is strange.
Do you have any of the water left over to check with the TDS?

 

[ChrisV]

Guess I need a new tds meter, first time I tried to use it in a long time. When I turn it on it constantly counts all through the scale. Oh well I get another one soon.

The goneapora didnt open at all today(which is strange), il let you guys know tomorrow. Think my fish store guy will test it for me so maybe I get a tds reading tomorrow.

Everything is well I hope,
-CV

 

[Fastmarc]

Is it Typhoon III you got?
If so, you should get a TDS with it.

 

[ChrisV]

Regular typhoon, woulda got the T3 had I known my meter was broken.

May just get the pinpoint conductivity meter. The water was about neutral ph, and tastes extremely clean like distilled but that doesnt really say much. City water is very hard here so its doing a lot for sure...

 

[Fastmarc]

Well I guess a test by your LFS will confirm how well it's doing. Remember to seal the container you carry it in as CO2 disolving into the water will let it read a higher, misleading conductivity.
Did you change anything else with your water change (salt brand, etc.)?

I have a Pinpoint conductivity meter and it works well.

 

[ChrisV]

Got water tested today it read to about 5 tds, not bad huh? The goneapora is looking better today, maybe it just had an off day. "shrug"

Thanks for the replys fastmarc,
-CV

 

[Fastmarc]

Got water tested today it read to about 5 tds, not bad huh?

That seems too high, especially for a new system.
Do you remember what pressure your guage shows?
Here are a couple of articles done by Randy Farley that helped me a lot to understand how a RO/DI systems works and what is TDS.
Well worth the read IMO.
Reverse Osmosis/Deionization Systems to Purify Tap Water for Reef Aquaria
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-05/rhf/index.htm

What is TDS
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004- ... /index.htm

 

[ChrisV]

No pressure gauge on the regular typhoon... Guess il fiddle with it more when I get a meter. I have a feeling its got somthing to do with the ratio of waste to ro water.

 

[Fastmarc]

You may need to get a pressure valve for it as the RO membrane won't be too efficient it the pressure is too low and may be damaged if too high (40-60 psi).
Give those articles a read. Really explains a lot.