Reverse Osmosis

[andysvette1]

Friends,

I am in the market for a Reverse Osmosis unit. For the past 8 months I have been struggling with high phosphates levels. I have tried many types of Phos removers, which have helped but not eliminated the problem. After talking to the LFS’s everyone suggest getting a RO/DI unit.

I have a 155 gallon. I do water changes every 2 weeks 20%. I am looking for something that can be connected to a garden hose, with maybe an auto top off. Anyways I am leaning tord the 5 stage system that (bulkreefsupply) has.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/RO/DI-Filters-&-Systems-RO/DI-Systems/c9_10/p366/Standard-75GDP-RO/DI-5-Stage-System/product_info.html

[scubanoah24]

try buckeye field supply. great customer service, great prices

[Bri Guy]

The Filter Guys are from WI and also a RC sponsor, they also have good support.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thefilterguys.biz%2F&ei=3ReoSuiyGp-Mtgfoz52xCA&rct=j&q=the+filter+guys&usg=AFQjCNHOPVKQQW2XjNIlZ3raYE0iU0uTvA

[MrSquid]

Filter Guyz (www.thefilterguys.biz) are awesome - I always get great service from them. Even going so far as to refund any excess shipping you pay if your shipping costs turn out to be lower than what their site charged you.

My RO is from them and I'd order it again from them in a heartbeat. Any time I've had any issues/questions they were RIGHT there to help out. You really can't go wrong ordering from them. I get dry goods from Bulkreefsupply but have never had to go to them for anything service oriented.

[Pike614]

Andy,
You're on the right track with the unit you've selected. I would recommend the upgrade to the following unit:

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/RO/DI-Filters-&-Systems-RO/DI-Systems/c9_10/p733/75GPD-RO/DI-5-Stage-*PLUS*-System/product_info.html

Has a built in pressure gauge, in-line TDS monitor, and also a flush valve built in....I use this unit on my 450g set-up and added the 150g/day upgrade membrane, and I could not be happier. Not to mention, BRS is AWESOME in terms of service, and their standard service ends up overnight to Wisconsin! Hard to beat their price!

[MrSquid]

I'll 2nd Pike's recommendation on those upgrades.

I'll also suggest going with a 3/8" T on your supply line rather than to rely on the needle valve that'll (probably) come with your RO unit. Your supply line probably already has a shutoff valve - swap that out for one with a 3/8" tap coming off the side. I spent the first 15 months of my tank with incredibly low water pressure, resulting in horrifically low GPD output. I just assumed it was just the way it was. Turns out the needle valve wasn't enough to fully supply my RO/DI unit. Once I added the T shutoff valve it made a world of difference on the actual GPD output on my unit.

I LOVE how Bulkreefsupply's product is next day since they're so close. Filter Guys and Aqua Cave (extra bonus since their shipping is $4.95!) are next day ground as well. If I remember right, Premium Aquatics is too.

[jhildebrand]

Melev's unit has worked very well for me. It's on his site and has everything you'd need.

Also, there's a real nice (expensive) unit on Green Bay craigslist for only $50...

[andysvette1]

thanks guys,

I ended up with the 5 stage RO/DI unit from BRS. The unit is up and running and work great. However I was a little surprised on the amount of water that comes out of the drain line. I contacted BRS and they responded right away. They said that it is perfectly normal.