100 GPD RO/DI Group Buy

phljess · 10/07/2007, 02:46 PM

I have spoken with a supplier on buying ten 100GPD RO/DI units. I bought my last RO/DI unit from this seller last year. It did a good job for a year, keeping a TDS of zero for the first six months and steadily rising up to about 5 ppm the last six months. So I am now ready to buy new membranes for my filter but I thought I would see how much I could buy the whole unit for if I bought them in bulk. He said he would sell me ten 100gpd units for $35.00 shipped if you paypal me you will also need to add 3% to cover paypal fees. So if anyone needs a RO unit I would like to do a group buy within the next couple weeks. If your in, please contact me. He also sells TDS meters and floats to shut off RO filters so if you need any of these let me know and I will see how much they are if we buy in bulk.

Think of it this way, you cannot usually even buy the RO membrane at this price.

Thanks,

Phillip

carb850 · 10/07/2007, 05:09 PM

Can you pass along any more info about this unit? I'm just about ready to buy one but I was pricing much higher end setups.

radone · 10/07/2007, 05:43 PM

Got any specifics about the unit
What type of membrane, clear housings?

Is there a limit how many we can buy?

radone · 10/07/2007, 05:43 PM

Got any specifics about the unit
What type of membrane, clear housings?

Is there a limit how many we can buy?

firefish2020 · 10/07/2007, 06:19 PM

What a great door prize, how soon can you get them Phil?

phljess · 10/07/2007, 06:50 PM

I have used this same unit for over a year now, it is reliable and works well. It also comes with auto shut off valve and can be regulated by a float. It does not have clear housing but who gives a rat's butt. If you were to buy it on your own it would be $100.00 which is still very reasonable. I have owned four systems, and this one is just as good as the others I have used. I would like to order by Oct. 18th. If so they may be delivered before the next meeting. I need at least ten to get the deal.

Here is a link

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Reef-6st-100...QQcmdZViewItem

I truly believe this is a great deal and even if you do not need one right now, it would be worth buying and waiting a few months to connect after your current RO is depleted.

phljess · 10/07/2007, 07:05 PM

I might be quoting the wrong amount. I think he may be just quoted me the price for the RO membrane only. Anyway, I will check back with him and see what the quote is for ten whole units. I will give you guys an update as soon as possible.

phljess · 10/07/2007, 07:05 PM

Double post oops...

phljess · 10/07/2007, 07:05 PM

Triple post oops...

spinnerbayt · 10/08/2007, 07:04 AM

Let us know I may jump on this one.

LtPiper · 10/08/2007, 09:33 AM

I may be interested if that's the right price.

coralreefer · 10/08/2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

It did a good job for a year, keeping a TDS of zero for the first six months and steadily rising up to about 5 ppm the last six months. So I am now ready to buy new membranes for my filter

Do you really need a new membrane or just new filters?
Sediment filters, carbon blocks and DI resin typically last 6-12 months depending on your water. The actual ro membrane should last several years unless it's been damaged.
When did you change your resin and filters? If they are a year old and you're still getting 5 TDS the membrane is fine.

wvfisher · 10/08/2007, 02:56 PM

I would be interested in getting one for that price. Let me know.

Dave

mcox33 · 10/09/2007, 04:04 PM

same here

apapas · 10/10/2007, 06:38 PM

me too phil

phljess · 10/10/2007, 07:36 PM

Sorry, I misunderstood the seller. It looks like it is only the RO membrane for $35.00. He said he would make me a "deal" for ten units at $95.00 a piece. If anyone is interested in this let me know.

wvfisher · 10/11/2007, 06:44 AM

Sorry,

Thats not a really good deal. You can buy bigger units for less on ebay.

spinnerbayt · 10/11/2007, 10:16 AM

Well, not much of a deal. If you add up the unit and shipping from ebay then he is only knocking off about $4.50 per unit not much of a savings. I wonder if we could find a better deal through someone else?

LtPiper · 10/11/2007, 12:40 PM

2 years in and mine is still producing 0-5 TDS... I'll pass on that price.

phljess · 10/11/2007, 06:09 PM

I have had mine for a little over a year and it is the same unit described above. It is a good unit produced less than five ppm up to the last couple months. But most of you guys do not use as much water as I do so this unit would probably last most people about two years. I thought it wasn't that great that the guy only dropped down about $5.00 on his asking price but it still is a good deal for a RO/DI machine with auto shut off and six stage filtration. If you can find a better buy for less than $95.00 I am all ears. But as I said I have used this system before and I know it does a good job.

I may just replace my RO filter because I have a spare set of pre-filters.

Piper what unit are you using?

carb850 · 10/11/2007, 06:11 PM

Thanks for the effort Phil! At least someone gave it a shot.

phljess · 10/11/2007, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wvfisher
Sorry,

Thats not a really good deal. You can buy bigger units for less on ebay.

If you know where you can get a better deal would you please post a link. I am looking for a good Six Stage RO. BTW, usually larger units produce lower quality water.

radone · 10/11/2007, 06:14 PM

You can change out filter a couple times before you get $95 worth
I would just replace what you need.

I'm interested in setting up a group buy on DI resin if you want
I usually order about 5 pounds myself,in a couple of months

coralreefer · 10/12/2007, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by phljess
But most of you guys do not use as much water as I do so this unit would probably last most people about two years.

My ro/di is 7+ years old. Keith used it for a 180 and I've got the 220 so it's seen some use. It's had the ro membrane replaced once and needs a new one now. Every part of a standard ro unit is replaceable so I don't understand the reason to buy a new one every year or so? Unless your Matt and leave it outside

If you truly need a new membrane buckeyefieldsupply
sells the filmtec, the best membrane on the market, for $45.00.
fwiw a properly functioning ro membrane should remove 96-98% of containments. DI removes the rest.
Measure the TDS of your source water then check it post RO to see how well a membrane is working.

Quote:

I may just replace my RO filter because I have a spare set of pre-filters.

Do you mean the sediment and carbon filters? They only protect the membrane so they won't have any effect on TDS. Of course they still need changed regularly to extend the membrane's life. I'd change those and replace your DI resin.

A goup buy on DI resin sounds like a great idea.

LtPiper · 10/12/2007, 12:17 PM

Mine came from Arizona via EBay. I'll have to take a look at it to get the brand when I get home.

10/07/2007, 02:46 PM	#1
phljess Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,452	100 GPD RO/DI Group Buy I have spoken with a supplier on buying ten 100GPD RO/DI units. I bought my last RO/DI unit from this seller last year. It did a good job for a year, keeping a TDS of zero for the first six months and steadily rising up to about 5 ppm the last six months. So I am now ready to buy new membranes for my filter but I thought I would see how much I could buy the whole unit for if I bought them in bulk. He said he would sell me ten 100gpd units for $35.00 shipped if you paypal me you will also need to add 3% to cover paypal fees. So if anyone needs a RO unit I would like to do a group buy within the next couple weeks. If your in, please contact me. He also sells TDS meters and floats to shut off RO filters so if you need any of these let me know and I will see how much they are if we buy in bulk. Think of it this way, you cannot usually even buy the RO membrane at this price. Thanks, Phillip

10/07/2007, 05:09 PM	#2
carb850 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 2,066	Can you pass along any more info about this unit? I'm just about ready to buy one but I was pricing much higher end setups. __________________ Hobbyist Current Tank Info: Retired 120G and 30G Reefs. Hope to return some day.

10/07/2007, 05:43 PM	#3
radone Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,205	Got any specifics about the unit What type of membrane, clear housings? Is there a limit how many we can buy? __________________ Romeo Current Tank Info: Pennisula Style 210G mixed reef, Primary lighting 250w MH 10k's, 160w VHO actinic supplement, custom 75G sump,

10/07/2007, 05:43 PM	#4
radone Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,205	Got any specifics about the unit What type of membrane, clear housings? Is there a limit how many we can buy? __________________ Romeo Current Tank Info: Pennisula Style 210G mixed reef, Primary lighting 250w MH 10k's, 160w VHO actinic supplement, custom 75G sump,

10/07/2007, 06:50 PM	#6
phljess Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,452	I have used this same unit for over a year now, it is reliable and works well. It also comes with auto shut off valve and can be regulated by a float. It does not have clear housing but who gives a rat's butt. If you were to buy it on your own it would be $100.00 which is still very reasonable. I have owned four systems, and this one is just as good as the others I have used. I would like to order by Oct. 18th. If so they may be delivered before the next meeting. I need at least ten to get the deal. Here is a link http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Reef-6st-100...QQcmdZViewItem I truly believe this is a great deal and even if you do not need one right now, it would be worth buying and waiting a few months to connect after your current RO is depleted. __________________ "When you step into the square circle you're not only putting your belt on the line your'e also putting your life on the line." -Mean Gene Current Tank Info: Lots of tanks with equipment that gets outdated very quickly

10/07/2007, 06:19 PM	#5
firefish2020 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,860	What a great door prize, how soon can you get them Phil?

10/07/2007, 07:05 PM	#7
phljess Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,452	I might be quoting the wrong amount. I think he may be just quoted me the price for the RO membrane only. Anyway, I will check back with him and see what the quote is for ten whole units. I will give you guys an update as soon as possible. __________________ "When you step into the square circle you're not only putting your belt on the line your'e also putting your life on the line." -Mean Gene Current Tank Info: Lots of tanks with equipment that gets outdated very quickly

10/07/2007, 07:05 PM	#8
phljess Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,452	Double post oops... __________________ "When you step into the square circle you're not only putting your belt on the line your'e also putting your life on the line." -Mean Gene Current Tank Info: Lots of tanks with equipment that gets outdated very quickly

10/07/2007, 07:05 PM	#9
phljess Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,452	Triple post oops... __________________ "When you step into the square circle you're not only putting your belt on the line your'e also putting your life on the line." -Mean Gene Current Tank Info: Lots of tanks with equipment that gets outdated very quickly

10/08/2007, 07:04 AM	#10
spinnerbayt Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So. Charleston WV Posts: 420	Let us know I may jump on this one. __________________ 265 gallon display. 100 gallon sump/fuge. 50 gallon custom frag. 1,138 watts of DIY MH, T5 & PC lighting. Current Tank Info: LPS & Softy Dominated

10/08/2007, 09:33 AM	#11
LtPiper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 1,410	I may be interested if that's the right price.

10/08/2007, 02:56 PM	#13
wvfisher Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lumberport WV Posts: 38	I would be interested in getting one for that price. Let me know. Dave

10/09/2007, 04:04 PM	#14
mcox33 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nitro, West Virginia Posts: 2,260	same here __________________ Mary Current Tank Info: 90 Saltwater Reef, 2 x 400 watt MH, 4 x 65 watt PC, 1 x 24 watt 48" T-5 + 4 blue led's, Dual chamber MRC Calcium Reactor, Huge DIY Kalkwasser reactor (made by someone else) Auto Top Off and Aquatecture Plus Skimmer

10/10/2007, 06:38 PM	#15
apapas Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hurricane,wv Posts: 137	me too phil __________________ For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness: but unto us which are saved it is the power of god. Current Tank Info: 72g bowfront, 220g mixed reef

10/10/2007, 07:36 PM	#16
phljess Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,452	Sorry, I misunderstood the seller. It looks like it is only the RO membrane for $35.00. He said he would make me a "deal" for ten units at $95.00 a piece. If anyone is interested in this let me know. __________________ "When you step into the square circle you're not only putting your belt on the line your'e also putting your life on the line." -Mean Gene Current Tank Info: Lots of tanks with equipment that gets outdated very quickly

10/11/2007, 06:44 AM	#17
wvfisher Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lumberport WV Posts: 38	Sorry, Thats not a really good deal. You can buy bigger units for less on ebay.

10/11/2007, 10:16 AM	#18
spinnerbayt Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So. Charleston WV Posts: 420	Well, not much of a deal. If you add up the unit and shipping from ebay then he is only knocking off about $4.50 per unit not much of a savings. I wonder if we could find a better deal through someone else? __________________ 265 gallon display. 100 gallon sump/fuge. 50 gallon custom frag. 1,138 watts of DIY MH, T5 & PC lighting. Current Tank Info: LPS & Softy Dominated

10/11/2007, 12:40 PM	#19
LtPiper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 1,410	2 years in and mine is still producing 0-5 TDS... I'll pass on that price.

10/11/2007, 06:09 PM	#20
phljess Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,452	I have had mine for a little over a year and it is the same unit described above. It is a good unit produced less than five ppm up to the last couple months. But most of you guys do not use as much water as I do so this unit would probably last most people about two years. I thought it wasn't that great that the guy only dropped down about $5.00 on his asking price but it still is a good deal for a RO/DI machine with auto shut off and six stage filtration. If you can find a better buy for less than $95.00 I am all ears. But as I said I have used this system before and I know it does a good job. I may just replace my RO filter because I have a spare set of pre-filters. Piper what unit are you using? __________________ "When you step into the square circle you're not only putting your belt on the line your'e also putting your life on the line." -Mean Gene Current Tank Info: Lots of tanks with equipment that gets outdated very quickly

10/11/2007, 06:11 PM	#21
carb850 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 2,066	Thanks for the effort Phil! At least someone gave it a shot. __________________ Hobbyist Current Tank Info: Retired 120G and 30G Reefs. Hope to return some day.

10/11/2007, 06:14 PM	#23
radone Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,205	You can change out filter a couple times before you get $95 worth I would just replace what you need. I'm interested in setting up a group buy on DI resin if you want I usually order about 5 pounds myself,in a couple of months __________________ Romeo Current Tank Info: Pennisula Style 210G mixed reef, Primary lighting 250w MH 10k's, 160w VHO actinic supplement, custom 75G sump,

10/12/2007, 12:17 PM	#25
LtPiper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 1,410	Mine came from Arizona via EBay. I'll have to take a look at it to get the brand when I get home.