Tunze nano rodi system?

[reefer4eva]

I been in the market for a new ro/Di system since I cracked mine(and needed new filters anyway)and I came across this little guy,I was wondering if anyone has this or opinions on it.i downgraded to a 34 solana so I only do 5 gallon water changes anyway.heres the link:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DC65L2/?tag=reefs04-20

 

[ruha456]

Just looked at it and I'm also interested in one for my nano tank specially since its backed by a well established company. Hope someone here can chime in on experience with this RO

 

[reefer4eva]

Just looked at it and I'm also interested in one for my nano tank specially since its backed by a well established company. Hope someone here can chime in on experience with this RO

Same here ...my finger is itching on hitting the buy button just want to hear opinions also before I do

 

[masterswimmer]

Before you pull the trigger, do your due diligence for replacement parts. Keep in mind the pre-filters and membrane will last a fraction of the time a standard 10" cartridge will last. The Tunze Thin-Film Composite Membrane, from my brief search will run about $67 when a standard 100gpd 10" membrane is only $43. The Tunze carbon block filter is about $10, same price as the 10". And the Preliminary filter with O-ring seal is about $14-$15 which is 3x the amount of a standard 10". Oh, and take note, this is an RO unit with no DI component. Again, due to the tiny size of these components you will be replacing them quite often.

Hope this helps.
Russ

 

[reefer4eva]

My pistol is in the holster..lol..trust me I'm no impulse buyer(more like an investigative buyer)my problem is I only do 5 gallon water changes a week being that I only have a 34 gallon tank and I'm not looking to spend a fortune.and by no means I'm not skimping out for water quality just want a nice reliable unit for a fair price.any ideas?

 

[duke62]

There is no DI on it and you will have to order filters you just cant run to the LFS for replacement. Plus i bought my ro/di 6 chamber for 135 dollar and it came with a TDS meter so you are only saving 35 bucks

 

[masterswimmer]

A full size RO/DI is only going to run in the $150-$160 range. The difference is going to be the replacement costs for the components and the frequency of the changes. The filters are going to be more expensive as well as need replacement MUCH more frequently. I honestly don't see this nano RO costing less than a full size, not by a long stretch.

Russ

 

[E.intheC]

Before you pull the trigger, do your due diligence for replacement parts. Keep in mind the pre-filters and membrane will last a fraction of the time a standard 10" cartridge will last. The Tunze Thin-Film Composite Membrane, from my brief search will run about $67 when a standard 100gpd 10" membrane is only $43. The Tunze carbon block filter is about $10, same price as the 10". And the Preliminary filter with O-ring seal is about $14-$15 which is 3x the amount of a standard 10". Oh, and take note, this is an RO unit with no DI component. Again, due to the tiny size of these components you will be replacing them quite often.

Hope this helps.
Russ

I agree 100%. Plus, I bought a 3 (4? membrane, pre-filter, carbon, DI) stage RO/Di brand new for $100. Same starting price as the Tunze and it's much cheaper to replace cartridges.

 

[CHEMCHEF]

The tunze looks wife friendly if you live in a small place and have a small tank.