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kmasonbx
03/14/2011, 01:34 AM
After discovering this site and reading some posts and a couple of articles I've come to the realization of the importance of a RO/DI is, however as the title suggests I'm on a limited budget and limited knowledge thus I'm coming to you guys. I have narrowed my choices down to 4. Also space is a concern, I live in an apartment with a small kitchen and likely won't be able to use a wall mount just due to lack of space, and would likely use it and then store it when it's not in use.

1) Might Mite 50GPD 109.95
http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1MMDI/Mighty-Mite-50GPD-with-DI-Added.html

2) Melev's Reef 100GPD 5 stage RO/DI system 169.99
http://www.melevsreef.com/rodi.html

3) SpectraPure Maxpure 60GPD RO/DI system 169.99
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?category=SpectraPure_Maxpure_RO_DI_System_24_to_40_Gallons_Per_Day_RO_DI_Water_Filt er_Systems&vendor=SpectraPure&idProduct=YSP1311&IdCategory=FIRORDFT&child=YSP1317&tab=1&size=90%20GPD

4) Purely H2O The Optima Vision 149
http://www.purelyh2o.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=23&category_id=7&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=118
Any help will be very much appreciated, thanks in advance.

pmrossetti
03/14/2011, 05:24 AM
if you're gonna spend 170.00 then get Melev's. it's the best of what you listed. for 129.00 bulkreefsupply.com has an economy unit that would be better than the others you listed.go for Melev's if you can.

jinks
03/14/2011, 10:12 AM
I picked one up off e-bay a few years ago and it did a great job. http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUARIUM-RO-DI-REVERSE-OSMOSIS-PURE-WATER-FILTER-SYSTEM-/350446778335?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51984177df the hose adapter is a nice add on if you don't want it permanently put in one spot.

goofball310
03/14/2011, 10:20 AM
if you're gonna spend 170.00 then get Melev's. it's the best of what you listed. for 129.00 bulkreefsupply.com has an economy unit that would be better than the others you listed.go for Melev's if you can.

+1 on Melev's or BRS for a RO/DI on a budget.

USC-fan
03/14/2011, 12:23 PM
I use the typhoon from AWI. It cost $150. Look better/cheaping than the ones you have listed. Also you can find 5% off coupon codes.

http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1TYPHOON/Typhoon-5-stage-RODI-Reefkeeper-75-GPD.html

Amazing CS.

kmasonbx
03/14/2011, 01:48 PM
Thanks. Is there a big benefit to 5 stage over 4 stage?

Any other suggestions are definitely welcomed.