Tap Water Filter Advice

[fernandokng]

Has anyone had experience with this?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...tial&Ntk=All&N=2004&Ntt=tap water filter&Np=1

How does this compare to the RO/DI filter out there?

 

[NYreefNoob]

save your money and just buy a ro-di those dont last, i started with them and dont last long especially if you have a larger tank, cn get a ro unit delivered for $100 on ebay

 

[drperetz]

RODI is the universal way to get lab grade pure water....

Its a good investment if u are planning to keep a reef tank for at least a year+...Plus you will save ur self many water quality problems in the long run.

Godd RODI that have quick connectors, clear housings, and good membraines go for $120-$250....Dont waist money getting just an RO. Thats built only for drinking water...

 

[fernandokng]

I heard not all the RO/DI units are created the same. Are there any name brands I should be looking out for? Any models? Pricing? Thx

 

[inkblue]

http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/showproducts.asp?Category=167&Sub=166

One of MR's vendors/supporters...

 

[fernandokng]

Thanks. Have you had any experience with the product?

http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/showproducts.asp?Category=167&Sub=166

One of MR's vendors/supporters...

 

[inkblue]

A lot of people here buy from Buckeye, including myself ...and yes, I use their RO/DI unit.

 

[Mario]

save your money and just buy a ro-di those dont last, i started with them and dont last long especially if you have a larger tank, cn get a ro unit delivered for $100 on ebay

Thanks for the advice. Can you recommend a plumber who can install it in my house? I am in Southern Westchester?

Mario

 

[Tonyscoots84]

there extremely simple to install jus follow the directions. when i say easy its as easy as screwing a piece under ur faucet and running the hose to your rodi. or u can use the saddle and place it underneath the sink

 

[wayne]

Hey i've seen a lot of reviews on this product and it does'nt do it's job your better off searching this site for a good one there's a ton's for sale.

 

[junglebase]

Hey i've seen a lot of reviews on this product and it does'nt do it's job your better off searching this site for a good one there's a ton's for sale.

Inquiring minds would want to know what product it is you are referring to.... is it the tap water filter or the RO Unit?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I had the tap water filter from API, Still do somewhere in storage I think. I used it, it didn't really do a good job of anything. Keep your money and save it for an ro unit or if you have a small nano tank you could always top off with distilled water like I do.

 

[e.muehlbauer]

I've used the tap water purifier for years. Its a deionizer, basically the same kind of thing I used in my graduate days in the NYU fish lab. It works fine...and since NYC water (at least in my house.....in apartments you have issues with the pipes) is really pretty pure, only orthophosphate really has to be removed, a cartridge lasts me about 4 months.

 

[fernandokng]

Any comments on the effectiveness of the ro/di brands? There was one mentioned above (buckleye) but had a confliciting experience based on reviews. Any other ones I should be looking into?