Dual TDS reading

DrHarryLopez · 06/30/2012, 10:20 AM

I need to get new rodi filters

DgenR8 · 06/30/2012, 10:32 AM

Coincidentally, I got this in an email just today......

http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YxACU...wInT3uERkNhg==

OzoneParkGuy · 06/30/2012, 04:48 PM

Nice... I thought about getting the dual for mine but saw something that might be better.. its the FM2 which is the Digital Filter Monitor with Volumizer. It beeps when a cartridge needs replacing and other specifics.. it's pretty cool toy.

DgenR8 · 06/30/2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzoneParkGuy

Nice... I thought about getting the dual for mine but saw something that might be better.. its the FM2 which is the Digital Filter Monitor with Volumizer. It beeps when a cartridge needs replacing and other specifics.. it's pretty cool toy.

Got a link for that?

OzoneParkGuy · 06/30/2012, 06:38 PM

Absolutely Larry... BRS

afernandez · 06/30/2012, 07:03 PM

Very nice add on. I'm thinking of updating my entire Rodi system since mine is 6 years young . I use the old method of water in a cup and my Tds meter .

DgenR8 · 07/01/2012, 07:09 AM

For $50.00, I'm in! Anyone else want to piggyback and save shipping?

MIKE NY · 07/01/2012, 07:51 AM

I was looking at that myself...the only problem I foresee is it can only be set at a time interval not on a TDS reading....the problem I have and many others is sometimes my filters may last 3-4 months or only 2-3 months based on a TDS reading because of the condition of the water going in which is effected by many things such as the water district doing work....if they made a monitor that reads a TDS reading and creates an alert when high I would definately be in...

OzoneParkGuy · 07/01/2012, 11:35 AM

Your right Mike... I read more into the FM-2. I guess it would be great to also add the dual TDS meter aswell. I, like Afernandez, do the cup thing.. or when I notice the flow ratio changes. Then I go nuts trying to figure which one it is or refer to my log book to see which was changed out. Usually for me it's one of the two sediments (5&1) or the carbon block that go with-in 3-6 months.
For me, I see this meter as a plus because I'll know exactly when to change out a cetain cartridge by the countdown(volumizer) visual & audiable alert. Queens residents, at least I hope we don't, may not have that issue with the water supply. I've never recieved a letter or call telling me about changes made. Other than what I hear on TV sometimes for certain residents to boil the water.
I didn't know L.I. residents had that issue with the municipal water suppy changing from time to time. Are you guys notified before hand when any changes are made(letter or phone call)? I'd presume it's only certain areas and not all of LI.

Who's doing the group buy??? Larry, Harry? I know on Tuesday's they start, and they end the following week. We'll also need ten people if I'm correct....?

MIKE NY · 07/01/2012, 12:20 PM

I'm never notified of any work etc.. the only time I was notified is when it actually made the news in which some contaminents got into the supply. Any work to any of these old pipes will dislodge rust, sediments and other deposits. I did get a water anaylsis when I requested it, but those measurments are taken at the source not at my house where I'm on the end of the line picking up everything along the way.....

OzoneParkGuy · 07/01/2012, 12:41 PM

I looked at Larry's link yesterday, and I saw that spectra carrys and sells prefilters to add to our existing RODI's. Not sure if BRS does. Do you think that may help in prolonging the lives of some of your cartridges.
I'd presume that this usually would happen Spring - Fall that you go through these issues and have to change them more frequently?

DgenR8 · 07/01/2012, 01:03 PM

Adding sediment pre filters is always a plus. The more stuff you can catch before it gets to your membrane, the better.
As for a group buy, I wasn't really thinking of anything that formal. I figure we get together those of us that want one, and split shipping. I hate to wait on stuff, but if someone wants to set up a group buy, I won't complain about having my item shipped directly to me at a discount

DrHarryLopez · 07/01/2012, 07:47 PM

I'm sticking with my system, but i like Larrys pre filter idea. I'm thinking about having a 2 canister sediment filters before my 5 stage. I already have a booster pump so not too concerned with water pressure. Nice thread guys

REEF MANIA · 07/04/2012, 08:55 PM

Just wanted to let you guys know great place to buy RO/DI units for a great price. They work great. www.purewaterclub.com I bought a 6 stage unit on there with 2nd set of replacement filters for $132 free shipping.

jarrett shark · 07/04/2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REEF MANIA

Just wanted to let you guys know great place to buy RO/DI units for a great price. They work great. www.purewaterclub.com I bought a 6 stage unit on there with 2nd set of replacement filters for $132 free shipping.

Thanks Joe for the link

REEF MANIA · 07/05/2012, 06:49 AM

My pleasure just passing the word onto fellow reefers.

REEF MANIA · 07/12/2012, 10:06 AM

Something must be wrong. The IN ppm is 36 My OUT ppm is 17. My RODI unit is brand new. If any local guys can come over with there TDS Meter to compare that would be great. Hoping the TDS Meter is out of calibration not that I filled my tank up with crappy tap water. My number is 917-683-8441 Thanks Joe

OzoneParkGuy · 07/12/2012, 01:57 PM

Hey Joe. I have a TDS meter and a new bottle of TDS calibration fluid if you want to make arrangements for me to swing by so we can double check. LMK.. I'll be available after 8pm tonight.

REEF MANIA · 07/12/2012, 08:45 PM

I'm available anytime. 917-683-8441 thanks

OzoneParkGuy · 07/13/2012, 09:01 AM

Hey Joe I will be calling you in a bit today.

REEF MANIA · 07/13/2012, 04:26 PM

Thanks Noel for coming over and figuring out the problem. Works better when you actually install the RO membrane. LOL. The TDS meter is now reading 0 PPM. I have a lot of water changes to do. Poor fish. Thanks for the sps. I hope it survives.

OzoneParkGuy · 07/13/2012, 05:01 PM

Hey bro, not a problem, we're neighbors! LOL. Shooot man, your tank & fished looked GREAT and they sure aren't complaining! Beautiful setup. A+++ Now get to going on them w/c's. See ya soon buddy. PS... it should be fine, it's a hardy coral.

REEF MANIA · 07/13/2012, 06:40 PM

Thanks again neighbor.

jarrett shark · 07/13/2012, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzoneParkGuy

Hey bro, not a problem, we're neighbors! LOL. Shooot man, your tank & fished looked GREAT and they sure aren't complaining! Beautiful setup. A+++ Now get to going on them w/c's. See ya soon buddy. PS... it should be fine, it's a hardy coral.

Good you guys meet!!!!
Joe will be soon one of us addicted to coral!!!!

06/30/2012, 10:20 AM	#1
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 2,825	Dual TDS reading I need to get new rodi filters __________________ NY Reef Club, President 210 g reef going strong since 1/2009 Current Tank Info: 220g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

06/30/2012, 10:32 AM	#2
DgenR8 I'm an American and I remember Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 40,034	Coincidentally, I got this in an email just today...... http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001YxACU...wInT3uERkNhg== __________________ LARRY "Only a Carpathian would come back to life now, and choose New York....... Tasty pick, Bone Head!" ~Dr. Peter Venkman Current Tank Info: 220 gal reef with 200+ gals of sump and refugium.

06/30/2012, 04:48 PM	#3
OzoneParkGuy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 1,983	Nice... I thought about getting the dual for mine but saw something that might be better.. its the FM2 which is the Digital Filter Monitor with Volumizer. It beeps when a cartridge needs replacing and other specifics.. it's pretty cool toy. __________________ 180 Gallon.... AT HOME!!

06/30/2012, 06:38 PM	#5
OzoneParkGuy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 1,983	Absolutely Larry... BRS __________________ 180 Gallon.... AT HOME!!

06/30/2012, 07:03 PM	#6
afernandez frag plug hater! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new york city! Posts: 1,121	Very nice add on. I'm thinking of updating my entire Rodi system since mine is 6 years young . I use the old method of water in a cup and my Tds meter . __________________ NY Reef Club it is not a hobby trust me its an addiction! Current Tank Info: 60g cube.APEX Controller, Ati 6 bulb(D) PM.MP10ES x2.SRO1000. 120g coming soon

07/01/2012, 07:09 AM	#7
DgenR8 I'm an American and I remember Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 40,034	For $50.00, I'm in! Anyone else want to piggyback and save shipping? __________________ LARRY "Only a Carpathian would come back to life now, and choose New York....... Tasty pick, Bone Head!" ~Dr. Peter Venkman Current Tank Info: 220 gal reef with 200+ gals of sump and refugium.

07/01/2012, 07:51 AM	#8
MIKE NY Two Decade club Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin Square, N.Y. Posts: 3,951	I was looking at that myself...the only problem I foresee is it can only be set at a time interval not on a TDS reading....the problem I have and many others is sometimes my filters may last 3-4 months or only 2-3 months based on a TDS reading because of the condition of the water going in which is effected by many things such as the water district doing work....if they made a monitor that reads a TDS reading and creates an alert when high I would definately be in... __________________ Proud LIRA Member February 2011 Manhattan Reefs TOTM Current Tank Info: 170 gal Reef,90 gal fuge, 65 gal sump, 2-250 Radiums, T5 actincs, Vertex in280 skimmer, MRC-2 Cal Reactor, Reeflo return pump

07/01/2012, 11:35 AM	#9
OzoneParkGuy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 1,983	Your right Mike... I read more into the FM-2. I guess it would be great to also add the dual TDS meter aswell. I, like Afernandez, do the cup thing.. or when I notice the flow ratio changes. Then I go nuts trying to figure which one it is or refer to my log book to see which was changed out. Usually for me it's one of the two sediments (5&1) or the carbon block that go with-in 3-6 months. For me, I see this meter as a plus because I'll know exactly when to change out a cetain cartridge by the countdown(volumizer) visual & audiable alert. Queens residents, at least I hope we don't, may not have that issue with the water supply. I've never recieved a letter or call telling me about changes made. Other than what I hear on TV sometimes for certain residents to boil the water. I didn't know L.I. residents had that issue with the municipal water suppy changing from time to time. Are you guys notified before hand when any changes are made(letter or phone call)? I'd presume it's only certain areas and not all of LI. Who's doing the group buy??? Larry, Harry? I know on Tuesday's they start, and they end the following week. We'll also need ten people if I'm correct....? __________________ 180 Gallon.... AT HOME!!

07/01/2012, 12:20 PM	#10
MIKE NY Two Decade club Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin Square, N.Y. Posts: 3,951	I'm never notified of any work etc.. the only time I was notified is when it actually made the news in which some contaminents got into the supply. Any work to any of these old pipes will dislodge rust, sediments and other deposits. I did get a water anaylsis when I requested it, but those measurments are taken at the source not at my house where I'm on the end of the line picking up everything along the way..... __________________ Proud LIRA Member February 2011 Manhattan Reefs TOTM Current Tank Info: 170 gal Reef,90 gal fuge, 65 gal sump, 2-250 Radiums, T5 actincs, Vertex in280 skimmer, MRC-2 Cal Reactor, Reeflo return pump

07/01/2012, 12:41 PM	#11
OzoneParkGuy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 1,983	I looked at Larry's link yesterday, and I saw that spectra carrys and sells prefilters to add to our existing RODI's. Not sure if BRS does. Do you think that may help in prolonging the lives of some of your cartridges. I'd presume that this usually would happen Spring - Fall that you go through these issues and have to change them more frequently? __________________ 180 Gallon.... AT HOME!!

07/01/2012, 01:03 PM	#12
DgenR8 I'm an American and I remember Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 40,034	Adding sediment pre filters is always a plus. The more stuff you can catch before it gets to your membrane, the better. As for a group buy, I wasn't really thinking of anything that formal. I figure we get together those of us that want one, and split shipping. I hate to wait on stuff, but if someone wants to set up a group buy, I won't complain about having my item shipped directly to me at a discount __________________ LARRY "Only a Carpathian would come back to life now, and choose New York....... Tasty pick, Bone Head!" ~Dr. Peter Venkman Current Tank Info: 220 gal reef with 200+ gals of sump and refugium.

07/01/2012, 07:47 PM	#13
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 2,825	I'm sticking with my system, but i like Larrys pre filter idea. I'm thinking about having a 2 canister sediment filters before my 5 stage. I already have a booster pump so not too concerned with water pressure. Nice thread guys __________________ NY Reef Club, President 210 g reef going strong since 1/2009 Current Tank Info: 220g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

07/04/2012, 08:55 PM	#14
REEF MANIA Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Howard Beach, NY Posts: 59	Just wanted to let you guys know great place to buy RO/DI units for a great price. They work great. www.purewaterclub.com I bought a 6 stage unit on there with 2nd set of replacement filters for $132 free shipping.

07/05/2012, 06:49 AM	#16
REEF MANIA Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Howard Beach, NY Posts: 59	My pleasure just passing the word onto fellow reefers.

07/12/2012, 10:06 AM	#17
REEF MANIA Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Howard Beach, NY Posts: 59	I just got my new dual TDS meter from BRS. Something must be wrong. The IN ppm is 36 My OUT ppm is 17. My RODI unit is brand new. If any local guys can come over with there TDS Meter to compare that would be great. Hoping the TDS Meter is out of calibration not that I filled my tank up with crappy tap water. My number is 917-683-8441 Thanks Joe

07/12/2012, 01:57 PM	#18
OzoneParkGuy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 1,983	Hey Joe. I have a TDS meter and a new bottle of TDS calibration fluid if you want to make arrangements for me to swing by so we can double check. LMK.. I'll be available after 8pm tonight. __________________ 180 Gallon.... AT HOME!!

07/12/2012, 08:45 PM	#19
REEF MANIA Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Howard Beach, NY Posts: 59	I'm available anytime. 917-683-8441 thanks

07/13/2012, 09:01 AM	#20
OzoneParkGuy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 1,983	Hey Joe I will be calling you in a bit today. __________________ 180 Gallon.... AT HOME!!

07/13/2012, 04:26 PM	#21
REEF MANIA Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Howard Beach, NY Posts: 59	Thanks Noel for coming over and figuring out the problem. Works better when you actually install the RO membrane. LOL. The TDS meter is now reading 0 PPM. I have a lot of water changes to do. Poor fish. Thanks for the sps. I hope it survives.

07/13/2012, 05:01 PM	#22
OzoneParkGuy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 1,983	Hey bro, not a problem, we're neighbors! LOL. Shooot man, your tank & fished looked GREAT and they sure aren't complaining! Beautiful setup. A+++ Now get to going on them w/c's. See ya soon buddy. PS... it should be fine, it's a hardy coral. __________________ 180 Gallon.... AT HOME!!

07/13/2012, 06:40 PM	#23
REEF MANIA Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Howard Beach, NY Posts: 59	Thanks again neighbor.