RODI water filter system

Tedj · 07/27/2017, 09:44 PM

Hi I am looking to buy a rodi filter system for my reef tank.Does anyone have any recommendations thanks in advance Ted

nereefpat · 07/27/2017, 09:55 PM

How much water are you going to need (tank size)?

Does your public water system disinfect with chlorine or chloramine?

Lots of options here, including units from buckeye hydro, air water ice, brs.

Tedj · 07/27/2017, 10:11 PM

Thanks I have a 50 gallon. My water company uses chlorine. I live on Long Island in NY

LuizW13 · 07/27/2017, 10:40 PM

I recommend the 5 stage BRS kit. That's the one I have, more specifically the 75gpd model. I make 1 gallon every 15 minutes. BRS did a video on RO/DI system during their 52 weeks of reefing series; it's a good watch.

Tedj · 07/28/2017, 01:31 AM

Thanks

kmbyrnes · 07/28/2017, 05:47 AM

I've had zero problems with my BRS 4 stage 75 gpd unit.
It keeps me in all the RO/DI in need for over 500 gallons of system volume.

mcgyvr · 07/28/2017, 05:50 AM

Bulkreefsupply, airwaterice, buckeyehydro, spectrapure all make great systems..
In general any 5 stage system will do just fine for you..
Even 4 stage as I believe NY already has very clean water as it is..

One featuring an ASOV valve, dual TDS meter and a pressure gauge is certainly very nice "extras" to have.. so spring for one with those or purchase them as optional addons..

I personally have the airwaterice typhoon 3 system and am very happy with it..

Clowning_Around · 07/28/2017, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nereefpat

How much water are you going to need (tank size)?

Does your public water system disinfect with chlorine or chloramine?

Lots of options here, including units from buckeye hydro, air water ice, brs.

Agree with this, I would add spectrapure into the list of options too.

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Clowning_Around · 07/28/2017, 06:15 AM

Oh I forgot to mention I went with BuckeyeHydro, awesome customer service and lots of customization.

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Xxero · 07/28/2017, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmbyrnes

I've had zero problems with my BRS 4 stage 75 gpd unit.
It keeps me in all the RO/DI in need for over 500 gallons of system volume.

+1

I really like the BRS 4 stage and its convenient replacement filter packs.

Buckeye Hydro · 09/05/2017, 07:17 AM

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In general any 5 stage system will do just fine for you..
Even 4 stage as I believe NY already has very clean water as it is..

I'd recommend that a 4 stage (not 5 stage) system be anyone's default, and add to that only to address specific feedwater quality issues or quirks in the way you want to run the system.

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One featuring an ASOV valve,

only if that fits the way you want to run the system

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dual TDS meter

on an RODI system you really want a THREE probe TDS meter -
the TRM1

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and a pressure gauge

I'd go a step further and call a pressure gauge a "must" have, rather than a nice addition.

Russ

hkgar · 09/05/2017, 12:30 PM

I use a dual TDS meter as I initial only measured final output and have a hand held. I like the hand held as I also check pre and post softener. I also hav a whole house system and the hand held allows for checking of that.

Oh, and they aren't very expensive.

Cliff@AWI · 09/06/2017, 09:28 AM

Dear OP...I would recommend a 5 stage to anyone who wants to only change their prefilters ONE time per year OR if they have chloramines. Our filter arrays are designed for the lowest pressure drop on your membrane (membranes LOVE pressure, and the more pressure you have, the higher the rejection of your membrane, thus SAVING you money on DI resin.) Let me know if you have any questions, were here for you!

07/27/2017, 09:44 PM	#1
Tedj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Seaford Long Island N.Y Posts: 23	RODI water filter system Hi I am looking to buy a rodi filter system for my reef tank.Does anyone have any recommendations thanks in advance Ted

07/27/2017, 09:55 PM	#2
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	How much water are you going to need (tank size)? Does your public water system disinfect with chlorine or chloramine? Lots of options here, including units from buckeye hydro, air water ice, brs. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

07/28/2017, 05:47 AM	#6
kmbyrnes Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 2,055	I've had zero problems with my BRS 4 stage 75 gpd unit. It keeps me in all the RO/DI in need for over 500 gallons of system volume. __________________ 125g Mixed Reef 5/26/2015; 350 Butterfly Dominated FOWLR 11/26/2015 - 11/17/20217 & 07/31/18 to ??? ; 100g Mixed Reef 11/16/2013 to 06/16/2017 Current Tank Info: Too small

07/28/2017, 05:50 AM	#7
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Bulkreefsupply, airwaterice, buckeyehydro, spectrapure all make great systems.. In general any 5 stage system will do just fine for you.. Even 4 stage as I believe NY already has very clean water as it is.. One featuring an ASOV valve, dual TDS meter and a pressure gauge is certainly very nice "extras" to have.. so spring for one with those or purchase them as optional addons.. I personally have the airwaterice typhoon 3 system and am very happy with it.. __________________ Who me?

07/28/2017, 06:15 AM	#9
Clowning_Around Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 527	Oh I forgot to mention I went with BuckeyeHydro, awesome customer service and lots of customization. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk __________________ Build http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2638892 Parameters: Temp 77-79degF, Specific Gravity 1.023-1.024, PH 8.1-8.4, Alk 8-12, Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 0, Phosphate <.2, Calc 3 Current Tank Info: Custom Oak Stand \| 75G FO Display \| 40G Breeder Sump \| MarinePure Ceramic Media Plate \| Eshopps x-120 skimmer \| Mag9 Return \| Aqua Ultraviolet Advantage 2000+ 15w

07/27/2017, 10:11 PM	#3
Tedj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Seaford Long Island N.Y Posts: 23	Thanks I have a 50 gallon. My water company uses chlorine. I live on Long Island in NY

07/27/2017, 10:40 PM	#4
LuizW13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Under the sea Posts: 309	I recommend the 5 stage BRS kit. That's the one I have, more specifically the 75gpd model. I make 1 gallon every 15 minutes. BRS did a video on RO/DI system during their 52 weeks of reefing series; it's a good watch.

07/28/2017, 01:31 AM	#5
Tedj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Seaford Long Island N.Y Posts: 23	Thanks

09/05/2017, 12:30 PM	#12
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	I use a dual TDS meter as I initial only measured final output and have a hand held. I like the hand held as I also check pre and post softener. I also hav a whole house system and the hand held allows for checking of that. Oh, and they aren't very expensive. __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

09/06/2017, 09:28 AM	#13
Cliff@AWI RC Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 21	Dear OP...I would recommend a 5 stage to anyone who wants to only change their prefilters ONE time per year OR if they have chloramines. Our filter arrays are designed for the lowest pressure drop on your membrane (membranes LOVE pressure, and the more pressure you have, the higher the rejection of your membrane, thus SAVING you money on DI resin.) Let me know if you have any questions, were here for you!