RO/DI Recommendations?

[Lizardlicks]

Hey look the Lizard is back! Still very much in my R&D phase of setting up a tank and I've come back with more questions. This time I'm wondering about RO/DI systems, specifically what I should be looking for for my particular planned set up.

Still looking at 75 gallon tank with a 25 - 30 gallon sump and am now planning to add a reservoir for an auto top off as well. I'm wondering what I should be looking for as far as GPD in a RO/DI system? I'm not sure what average evap rate would be for a tank set up of this size (note, I say average- I know there's all sorts of this that can effect how fast water evaps from a system, and that mine will be different from someone else's because of that, but with all this still being theoretical, I won't know what my specifics will be anyway) or if I even need one for a system of that size- might I be alright getting RO/DO water from my LFS or Wally world?

If you have personal experience in regards to recommendations or warnings for specific manufacturers, I'd love to hear those, too!

 

[texreefer]

I have had this one for a year now and I love it.

CSPDI SYSTEM

Mine is 90gpd

 

[Bifferwine]

Try these three sites:

www.buckeyefieldsupply.com
Saltwater and Reef Aquarium Supplies - Bulk Reef Supply
FilterDirect.com Aquarium, Drinking Water, Hydroponics RO Systems, Whole House Water Filters, Water Booster Pump Choices

for good prices on RODI units. I would get at least a 4 stage, 100 gpd unit. Make sure you get an RODI unit, not just RO. :)

 

[Lizardlicks]

Okay, here's a question that's probably important. How do you actually use an RO/DI system? Does it hook up to your pluming it's self or do you run it off your tap? I haven't been able to figure that out off of reading stuff for 'em or if there's different models that do each!

 

[bjohanson1234]

You get adaptors that either attach inclined with the hoses going to your sink, or you can get one that attaches to a garden hose or even your faucet.

 

[Lizardlicks]

Ah, so the model you get doesn't matter, you just get hook ups to work for the way you choose to fill it?

 

[texreefer]

you are correct

 

[Lizardlicks]

Excelltent! Well that clears up that. Third question: does the system I get come with said hook ups or do I have to buy those seperatly (or does this vary from manufacturer to manufacturer)?

 

[bjohanson1234]

That would vary from package to package. At BRS, they have a whole tab dedicated to the different RO fittings. This is because each install is going to be slightly different.

 

[d2mini]

the customer service (and product) from The Filter Guys is awesome.

 

[bjohanson1234]

Same with Bulk Reefs Supply.

Gotta love companies that want to help you even after they got your money.

 

[Lizardlicks]

Good to know! I was already looking to be getting some stuff from BRS and it looks like they got some sort of rewards program too? I think I'm probably going to be shopping there pretty often!

 

[bjohanson1234]

Keep an eye out for a group buy thread for BRS. One usually pops up every three or four months.

 

[Amba]

I highly recommend Bulk Reef Supply.

 

[Lizardlicks]

Keep an eye out for a group buy thread for BRS. One usually pops up every three or four months.

Oh, good idea! I don't know why I didn't even think of people doing bulk orders for equipment! What sub forum do post like that usually go on?