What kind of RO/DI unit if you need 10g per week?

[alizarin]

I've read a few threads on RO/ RODI units here and elsewhere but can't get a sense of what would be most practical for my meager water needs - I use probably 10g per week between human consumption, top offs, and water changes for my 40g+20g reef system, and I rent an apartment so I can't cut holes in the counter.

Any recomendations?

[ducati1212]

I use The Optima Vision RO DI system from Purley H2o and I really like it. Itcomes with either a hose attachment which I have or a faucet attachment. I dont have mine hooked up perm yet I just bring it ourside to my hose every sat and fill 2 6 Gal jugs. that lasts me for the week.

they also have 2 smaller versions that look ok.
http://www.purelyh2o.com/home.php?cat=249

[Gimplar]

I have a Kent barebones RO unit that does 10GPD, if your interested, just PM me if you want more info.

[AZDesertRat]

Units less than 75 GPD take forever to make water. The price is about the same whether you get a 10 GPD or a 75 GPD and the physical size is the same so why not get one that makes water about 300% faster so you don't have to start making water two days ahead of time.
www.spectrapure.com
www. purelyh2o.com
www.thefilterguys.biz
www.buckeyefieldsupply.com
www.airwaterice.com

[MrsDorothy]

I agree with AZDesertRat. I have the Typhoon 75gpd. Why waste a lot of time trying to get 10g of water?

[Steverino]

Is there such a thing as a DIY unit? I want to start a fish w live rock and sand, and don't have RO/DI. My tap water is relatively good, I use chloramine and chlorine neutralizer on my freshwater tanks, never got an RO/Di unit. Are they necessary for a FOWLR tank?

[AZDesertRat]

The single largest ingredient in your aquarium is water so you be the judge. Nobodys water is perfect and even if it is great for humans it may not be good for aquariums. A RO/DI is probably the most important piece of equipment you can buy for your system.
Cheap RO and RO/DI units are cheap for a reason, if you want something that is going to perform well and last expect to spend anywhere from $139 to about $269 for the absolute best system on the market.

[123go-fish]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8213278#post8213278 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by alizarin
I've read a few threads on RO/ RODI units here and elsewhere but can't get a sense of what would be most practical for my meager water needs - I use probably 10g per week between human consumption, top offs, and water changes for my 40g+20g reef system, and I rent an apartment so I can't cut holes in the counter.

Any recomendations?

Check out the Mighty Mite R.O.D.I. www.airwaterice.com.
Supposed to be good for one gallon per day users . It is a lot nicer looking than those others and uses a FilmTec membrane

[alizarin]

Thanks for the opinions =)

If I wanted a filter I could store in the closet and hook up once a week to the faucet or garden hose to fill a jug, would the Typhoon III be appropriate? Anything about that system that expects to be installed more permanently?