Buying a Ro/di unit tonight. TyphoonIII? Got any pics of it running?

[pennyguy23]

I was looking at the typhoon III. Does that come with filters? Or do you have to buy them extra? What else would I need for it. Can you show me some pics of it running. Thanks in advance

Does the 100gpd not clean as well. or are they different filters?

[edwadd]

It comes with filters, you need nothing else if buying from airwaterice. Get the 75gpd unit it is a higher filtration rate.

[pennyguy23]

It does? It says you get a better filter for the 100 at no extra charge.

[pennyguy23]

What size float value 1/4 or 3/8?

[pennyguy23]

What about this one.

http://www.airwaterice.com/c=6ZqKtLV2LBs6ioaZ2EcErymJB/product/1NEPTUNE

[Safir]

http://www.freebmw.net/safir/Aquaria/46G_Bow/LowRes/Typhoon_III%20001.jpg

75GPD unit, 1/4" float valve feeding a ~15 gallon tub

[old salty]

And another: (Notice that I am using the wastewater to fill the washing machine. When it gets full, I can move the hose to the washing machine drain port.) The RO only tube is wrapped around. I use this for drinking water and my planted tank.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/olsaltybastard/IMG_0617.jpg

[smleee]

No pics, but I have that unit. :D I don't have it hooked up permanently, so I carry it from the garage into the house everytime I make water. You'd think I'd get tired of that real quick and get that thing mounted, but nope, I like the unit so much I smile every time I "get" to make more water.

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[Roland Jacques]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7042780#post7042780 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pennyguy23
What about this one.

http://www.airwaterice.com/c=6ZqKtLV2LBs6ioaZ2EcErymJB/product/1NEPTUNE

the discreption says 7 stages but the phooto shows only 4 stages???

[cmhollis]

The 100 gpd membrane has a 90% rejection rate, the 75 gpd membrane has a 98% rejection rate. So, you get more water with the 100 gpd but your DI has to work harder to remove the extra ions that pass through. Go with the 75 gpd unit, you will be very happy with your choice. I have the 75 gpd, and I still smile at the choice I made every time I make water.

Mike

[edwadd]

What do you need a 7 stage filter for? Figure out your incomming waters tds and unless its very very high the typhoon 3 with the 75 gpd membrane should be fine. My incomming tds is 45 and after 9 mos I still get 0 tds. As a matter of fact I am getting 1 tds before the di.

[Safir]

my in tds is ~200 and i get <10 out of the R/O

i've heard of people with 500 TDS in (well water i believe) and <25 out of RO, still doesn't seem excessive

[Spuds725]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7043779#post7043779 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by yourfishman
the discreption says 7 stages but the phooto shows only 4 stages???

I believe there are stages behind the ones visible.... the below is quoted from the page in the link... It also uses dual RO stages (in paralles) so counted as a single stage...

Stage 1) Heavy duty, standard industry size 10 Micron Poly Pro sediment filter.

Stage 2) 5 micron acid washed* Gem coconut carbon block filter, removing 98-99% of chlorine.

Stage 3) 1micron acid washed* Gem coconut carbon block filter, that removes the remaining chemicals and chlorine. This filter is rated for 9,000 gallons and allows only 1ppm (Parts Per Million) chlorine per gallon..

Stage 4) Two TW 100 GPD or Two 75 GPD FilmTec membranes**(refer to difference in membranes)
Stage 5) Full size anion DI cartridge color changing
Stage 6) Full size cation DI cartridge color changing.
Stage 7) a full size mixed bed DI

[pennyguy23]

So is the neptune worth the extra 100 bucks????

[stewie24]

I would say no.
I ordered the typhoon III from them last week and eagerly awaiting the UPS man to bring it me..
The typhoon III should be all you would need to make good water.
Stewie

[Double-J]

Here is my typhoon III that I added on to goes like this:
10 Sediment--5 sediment --- 5 carbon ---1 carbon ---RO--- 1st DI--- 2nd DI

It works very well Even without the add-ons I was getting 00tds

<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/ouverson/IMG_4685.jpg" border="0" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"></a>

[FEEDERFISH]

Here is another place to order RO/DI, fast shipping and excellent quality, all systems come with the filters
http://thefilterguys.biz/ro_di_systems.htm

[Spuds725]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7046626#post7046626 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FEEDERFISH
Here is another place to order RO/DI, fast shipping and excellent quality, all systems come with the filters
http://thefilterguys.biz/ro_di_systems.htm

Wow... filters included...:eek2: I don't believe it... how do they stay in business...

:p

[rickh]

I had a question about the Typhoon so I called AirWaterIce and left a message. No response. I emailed them. No response. They may have a nice unit, but this doesn't give me a good feeling. I can call Drs Foster/Smith and have a unit at my door in 2 days. R

[AZDesertRat]

AWI is a fairly small company and they prefer e-mail contacts. I have never had a problems with response time or technical knowledge from them. I can almost promise you they will get back to you with answers to your questions and it won't be all hype, only honest answers.

[Spuds725]

I emailed them a question a few months ago and got 3 responses (3 different people) within a few hours

[sjm817]

I'm waiting over a week for answers from AWI. I sent purelyh2o an email today. Nothing yet, but I hope to get an answer from them. Their prices are a heck of a lot better anyway.

[ReeferKeith]

Get the Typhoon III you will not regret it. Superior product, I am from the school that you get what you pay for. Good luck with whatever you choose!

[sjm817]

I'm not buying a new unit. I need some parts to upgrade an existing one.

[AZDesertRat]

I will share with you that Walter at AWI is trying to retire. He has been at this a long long time and would like to slow down. Bryan, a long time employee is taking over the helm under Walters watchful eye. I understand they don't anticipate any changes in the way they do business and I hope they continue in the way Walter has done for years. Bryan has given me the OK to pass this information on per an e-mail conversation a few days ago.
I have no connection with any manufacturer or vendor of water treatment equipment but have a lot of respect for the reputation Walter has built up over the years. That doesn't come from selling poorly designed products of providing lousy customer support. I would venture to say there are very few vendors that will replace faulty components sight unseen as I have seen them do and take you for your word. Thats great customer service in my book!

[sjm817]

Thanks AZD. That would explain it. Maybe Bryan is overwhelmed. I have got emails from him saying he will get back to me with answers, but hasn't yet. Now I understand what is going on.

[chem-e]

FWIW. I just called AWI today and I think I spoke with Brian (no waiting and no need to leave message). I got the info I needed and placed my order today as well.

[doox00]

I have spoken to bryan a number of times also, I am having issues with my typhoon III, Bryan has been extremely helpful and is taking care of my unit. (replacement)

[smleee]

Nice to know Walter is retiring from the help of all of us! :) At any rate, when I emailed a bit ago, I got a response within 1 hour. Maybe that was pre-retirement. :p

eee

[jslomo420]

I ordered my Typhoon III Last tuesday (3-21) and got it on Friday (3-24) no problems but I wish I had known that RC members got the free float valve that would have saved me $15 but I'm happy with the unit. easy setup (temporary anyway with the garden hose adapter) tap water TDS ~150ppm RO/DI ~3ppm. I never called or emailed AWI just placed my order and waited eveything came as they said when they said. That's good buisness to me!

[smleee]

You should be getting 0 TDS from DI. I have ~120 TDS input, 1-2 TDS RO, and 0 TDS DI. Make sure you are taking your measurements in a glass container that has been rinsed clean with RO/DI water.

eee

[jslomo420]

I took my measurments directly from the container I keep the water in. Its been around for a while so I would expect to get an incorrect reading. I'll check it in a glass later though just to make sure.

[smleee]

Yes, please do. Make sure it is rinsed well. Also if you could take a reading from the RO only output also, this will let us debug the situation further. Make sure you rinse off the meter too after testing, just a drop of input water or RO only water can throw the readings off.

eee

[purelyh2o]

Hey!
Where did you send the email to?
Go ahead and give me a call at 1 888 620 8894 as soon as you can and I will help you out :)

[chem-e]

Darn, I didn't know that RC members got a free float valve either. I wonder if I can still get them to throw that into the package since I only placed the order yesterday.

[twkenny]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7057122#post7057122 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sjm817
I'm waiting over a week for answers from AWI. I sent purelyh2o an email today. Nothing yet, but I hope to get an answer from them. Their prices are a heck of a lot better anyway.

That's one thing I like about Bryan at PurelyH2o....he's got a big 1-888 number plastered on his website.
Everyone of these guys get busy...they are not employing hundreds of folks and have to deal with many things besides e-mail during the day.

[twkenny]

And I was going to go look for the number....

[sjm817]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7059685#post7059685 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by purelyh2o
Hey!
Where did you send the email to?
Go ahead and give me a call at 1 888 620 8894 as soon as you can and I will help you out :)
Hi Bryan. We spoke this morning. Thanks very much for your time. I checked with the water co and I dont have Chloramines, but the next county east does along with ozone. I put in the order and put the extra stuff we talked about in the comments section of the Paypal form. Please be sure that that part is taken care of. BTW, I sent the email via the contact form on the website.

For anyone reading, Bryan was great to deal with. He spent plenty of time answering all of my questions, and made sure I was getting everything I needed, and nothing I didn't. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[twkenny]

Going to get confusing with two Bryans!

[smleee]

Glad to hear you'll be getting a quality unit. :)

eee

[purelyh2o]

Thats Ok you can just call me Master Bryan.. :)

[twkenny]

If you answer the phone that way, I'll refer to you that way here!

[purelyh2o]

Dont think I wont :)

[twkenny]

I can hear it now....
"Thanks for calling, this is Master Bryan, may I help you?"

[newnano]

thumbs up to airwaterice. they are very helpful and have prompt repsonse to questions etc.

also thanks to the guys on this thread who clued me into the free float valve for RC members.