RODI System Recommendations

Schnertzel · 04/23/2016, 07:50 AM

I am looking for advice on a good system for filtering my own RODI water at home. I have a 40 gallon saltwater tank and a 10 gallon freshwater tank, so my volume needs aren't very great, but access to RODI through local aquarium stores is either highly inconvenient or expensive. I'd like a unit that is easy to set up and maintain, and preferably doesn't cost an exorbitant amount for my modest needs. I'd like to run it from the faucet of our utility sink in the basement, I think, unless that isn't a viable option.

I'd also be curious to know what type of storage containers people use to hold the RODI before adding it to their tanks. My current method of transport from aquarium stores has been 5 gallon camping water bags, and that obviously won't work at home.

Thanks in advance for everyone's help!

MikeyAl · 04/23/2016, 08:06 AM

You will get a lot of recommendations for spectrapure or BRS. You can probably buy one on the sellers forum. I bought my 100gpd from www.purewaterclub.com and have no issues. Consistently get 0ppm.
I also store in a 32 gallon Rubbermaid trash can. I then pump into my 5 gal buckets to mix my saltwater. It ain't pretty but it's inexpensive and it works.

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MikeyAl · 04/23/2016, 08:10 AM

Also I am not a fan of doing big water changes. I have a 90 gal and do 10 gal a week.
Once I get my 10 gal mixed and heated (I have a spout drilled into my buckets) I drain into the containers in the pic- I put 2.5 gallons in each. Then I simply drain water out of my DT and pour these in. No pump. Easy work.

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Vinny Kreyling · 04/23/2016, 08:17 AM

I would suggest something in the 20 - 32 gallon range, Brute garbage can with a lid.
Why?, because short runs on an RO unit will have a tendency to foul the membrane.
Include a flush kit with whatever unit you get.
A small pump & hose to move the water from the storage can, I use a Rio.

runningrandy04 · 04/23/2016, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyAl

You will get a lot of recommendations for spectrapure or BRS. You can probably buy one on the sellers forum. I bought my 100gpd from www.purewaterclub.com and have no issues. Consistently get 0ppm.
I also store in a 32 gallon Rubbermaid trash can. I then pump into my 5 gal buckets to mix my saltwater. It ain't pretty but it's inexpensive and it works.

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+1 for purewaterclub (ebay store has less options but cheaper)
+1 for brute trash can, lowest tds comes after 5 gals of water is produced non stop

CallSign · 04/23/2016, 11:38 AM

Bought mine off amazon a 6 stage Rodi system does 100g a day all for about $160.00. Love it. Buying a second to go on my 210g ato system.

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Bent · 04/23/2016, 12:36 PM

May get speared for this...

But I've been running a coralife pureflo ii for years and it does great.

MikeyAl · 04/23/2016, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bent

May get speared for this...

But I've been running a coralife pureflo ii for years and it does great.

Whatever does the job.

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04/23/2016, 07:50 AM	#1
Schnertzel Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 22	RODI System Recommendations I am looking for advice on a good system for filtering my own RODI water at home. I have a 40 gallon saltwater tank and a 10 gallon freshwater tank, so my volume needs aren't very great, but access to RODI through local aquarium stores is either highly inconvenient or expensive. I'd like a unit that is easy to set up and maintain, and preferably doesn't cost an exorbitant amount for my modest needs. I'd like to run it from the faucet of our utility sink in the basement, I think, unless that isn't a viable option. I'd also be curious to know what type of storage containers people use to hold the RODI before adding it to their tanks. My current method of transport from aquarium stores has been 5 gallon camping water bags, and that obviously won't work at home. Thanks in advance for everyone's help!

04/23/2016, 08:17 AM	#4
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	I would suggest something in the 20 - 32 gallon range, Brute garbage can with a lid. Why?, because short runs on an RO unit will have a tendency to foul the membrane. Include a flush kit with whatever unit you get. A small pump & hose to move the water from the storage can, I use a Rio. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

04/23/2016, 12:36 PM	#7
Bent I got nothin' Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The anals Posts: 6,420	May get speared for this... But I've been running a coralife pureflo ii for years and it does great. __________________ Quitters never lose. [QUOTE=CStrickland]Who gets mad at a starfish?[/QUOTE] Current Tank Info: 75g DT, 30G refugium, 10g chaeto tank, 50g stock tank basement sump

04/23/2016, 08:06 AM	#2
MikeyAl Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 386	You will get a lot of recommendations for spectrapure or BRS. You can probably buy one on the sellers forum. I bought my 100gpd from www.purewaterclub.com and have no issues. Consistently get 0ppm. I also store in a 32 gallon Rubbermaid trash can. I then pump into my 5 gal buckets to mix my saltwater. It ain't pretty but it's inexpensive and it works. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/23/2016, 08:10 AM	#3
MikeyAl Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 386	Also I am not a fan of doing big water changes. I have a 90 gal and do 10 gal a week. Once I get my 10 gal mixed and heated (I have a spout drilled into my buckets) I drain into the containers in the pic- I put 2.5 gallons in each. Then I simply drain water out of my DT and pour these in. No pump. Easy work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/23/2016, 11:38 AM	#6
CallSign Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Kennewick Washington Posts: 37	Bought mine off amazon a 6 stage Rodi system does 100g a day all for about $160.00. Love it. Buying a second to go on my 210g ato system. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk