SpectraPure RO/DI System ?

toky916 · 07/05/2013, 08:03 PM

So I'm I'm in the thought of getting the SpectraPure Refurbished 90-GPD 4-Stage RO/DI System.

I had a few questions regarding this unit.

First off anyone who bought this unit think its worth to get the refurbished one ?

Then I have another problem that's been setting me off in getting an RODI system I have no place to put it.
Not under the sink not to the by the water heater place.

So main question is only other place I was thinking was outside. We have a gazebo/patio there is a garden hose & fish tank is right in the next room.

Would the filters be fine outside and connecting and disconnecting the rodi unit to the hose make any problems for me ?

Thanks would really appreciate the advice and see who had a unit outside.

fltekdiver · 07/05/2013, 08:47 PM

From what I read online, you can't tell the difference between their refurbished ones or a new one.

One thing to consider, I believe the one your looking at doesn't have a automatic shut off

I just bought the 5 stage with dual TDS meters last week for $245 shipped, to get the dual TDS meters and auto shut off.

The directions say not to leave in direct sunlight, and avoid freezing temps

I have mine in my garage, opposite end of the house to my DT tank, and. The waste goes down my washer machine line. I use the rv marine hose right. Now, but am going to tap into a cold line this weekend

These units work best running making water longer times, then start/stop in short increments

If you do use a garden hose, just make sure you use the rv drinkable hose

bambam918 · 07/05/2013, 09:08 PM

I recently purchased their 4 stage with dual TDS. Awesome unit and works great. I placed my above my washing machine and have the wast going down the waste pipe for the washer. I used a brass t valve so both the RODI unit and washer can be hooked up at the same time

toky916 · 07/05/2013, 09:32 PM

Well since live in CA the unit would be placed in the shade under the gazebo. Only worried thing would be winter freazing but maybe remove it.

I would buy a brute can and make about 30-50 gal every two weeks that would last me quite a while since water change i would bump up to 15 gal & 5 gal a week for topoff. Would last me 3-4 weeks.

I'm on a budget so I don't mind for the auto shut off yet .

pete33 · 07/07/2013, 10:39 AM

I have a 44 gallon brute on the side of my house and once a month pull my unit out of storage (inside the house), hook it up outside and let it fill up, then pack it away again till needed.

toky916 · 07/07/2013, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete33

I have a 44 gallon brute on the side of my house and once a month pull my unit out of storage (inside the house), hook it up outside and let it fill up, then pack it away again till needed.

Well thanks that's what I was planing to do.

tallball158 · 07/07/2013, 01:45 PM

If the unit is out in the sun, and hot water goes through the membrane, it will ruin it. Just something to think about. People have used water hoses laying in the sun to supply water to their units, and it had ruined the membrane.

pete33 · 07/07/2013, 02:22 PM

I agree. Make sure you are flushing your hose. My unit is 15 months old and still using original membrane and DI resin and still reading 0 TDS. However, I change out the carbon and prefilters every 6 months.

toky916 · 07/07/2013, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallball158

If the unit is out in the sun, and hot water goes through the membrane, it will ruin it. Just something to think about. People have used water hoses laying in the sun to supply water to their units, and it had ruined the membrane.

What about letting out the hot water out of the hose then running it . The hose is next to the side of the hose where the Gazebo is so only like 2 feet is exposed to sun. Thinking of getting a separate hose also white one instead of the black rubber one.

I drive to far to get RODI for water changed and limits how much I could change at one time.

toky916 · 07/07/2013, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toky916

What about letting out the hot water out of the hose then running it . The hose is next to the side of the hose where the Gazebo is so only like 2 feet is exposed to sun. Thinking of getting a separate hose also white one instead of the black rubber one.

I drive to far to get RODI for water changed and limits how much I could change at one time.

My local LFS sells spectapure pre filters and color changing DI membrane for $40
All 4 so that's a good deal no shipping.

07/05/2013, 08:03 PM	#1
toky916 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,794	SpectraPure RO/DI System ? So I'm I'm in the thought of getting the SpectraPure Refurbished 90-GPD 4-Stage RO/DI System. I had a few questions regarding this unit. First off anyone who bought this unit think its worth to get the refurbished one ? Then I have another problem that's been setting me off in getting an RODI system I have no place to put it. Not under the sink not to the by the water heater place. So main question is only other place I was thinking was outside. We have a gazebo/patio there is a garden hose & fish tank is right in the next room. Would the filters be fine outside and connecting and disconnecting the rodi unit to the hose make any problems for me ? Thanks would really appreciate the advice and see who had a unit outside.

07/05/2013, 08:47 PM	#2
fltekdiver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,533	From what I read online, you can't tell the difference between their refurbished ones or a new one. One thing to consider, I believe the one your looking at doesn't have a automatic shut off I just bought the 5 stage with dual TDS meters last week for $245 shipped, to get the dual TDS meters and auto shut off. The directions say not to leave in direct sunlight, and avoid freezing temps I have mine in my garage, opposite end of the house to my DT tank, and. The waste goes down my washer machine line. I use the rv marine hose right. Now, but am going to tap into a cold line this weekend These units work best running making water longer times, then start/stop in short increments If you do use a garden hose, just make sure you use the rv drinkable hose __________________ RedSea Reefer 350 ,Apex Controller ,2x Hydra 26HD lights Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer Reef Octopus VarioS return pump , UV sterilizer Ice Cap 3K Gyre - Started up 8/13/19

07/07/2013, 10:39 AM	#5
pete33 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 259	I have a 44 gallon brute on the side of my house and once a month pull my unit out of storage (inside the house), hook it up outside and let it fill up, then pack it away again till needed. __________________ 29 gal. Sea Clear / eshopps sump-overflow-skimmer / Eheim 1250 / Arctica chiller / BRS GFO Reactor / Belize Sun 250 W.

07/07/2013, 02:22 PM	#8
pete33 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 259	I agree. Make sure you are flushing your hose. My unit is 15 months old and still using original membrane and DI resin and still reading 0 TDS. However, I change out the carbon and prefilters every 6 months. __________________ 29 gal. Sea Clear / eshopps sump-overflow-skimmer / Eheim 1250 / Arctica chiller / BRS GFO Reactor / Belize Sun 250 W.

07/05/2013, 09:08 PM	#3
bambam918 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ahwatukee Posts: 601	I recently purchased their 4 stage with dual TDS. Awesome unit and works great. I placed my above my washing machine and have the wast going down the waste pipe for the washer. I used a brass t valve so both the RODI unit and washer can be hooked up at the same time

07/05/2013, 09:32 PM	#4
toky916 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,794	Well since live in CA the unit would be placed in the shade under the gazebo. Only worried thing would be winter freazing but maybe remove it. I would buy a brute can and make about 30-50 gal every two weeks that would last me quite a while since water change i would bump up to 15 gal & 5 gal a week for topoff. Would last me 3-4 weeks. I'm on a budget so I don't mind for the auto shut off yet .

07/07/2013, 01:45 PM	#7
tallball158 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 456	If the unit is out in the sun, and hot water goes through the membrane, it will ruin it. Just something to think about. People have used water hoses laying in the sun to supply water to their units, and it had ruined the membrane.