Looking at RO systems

Looking at RO systems#235479

By Ras -  Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:02 pm
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- Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:02 pm #235479

should I get one with a DI cartridge or no. I plan to use it for my CP's and my aquarium. I had my eye on this http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaticLife_ ... FS-vi.html

they also sell it w.o the DI system, and from the video's Ive seen it looks like it can run without a storage tank.

any red flags why I shouldn't buy it?

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Re: Looking at RO systems#235488

By nimbulan -  Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:10 pm
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- Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:10 pm #235488

Looks like a handy system though I don't think a DI cartridge would be necessary for plants. Perhaps for the aquarium?

I should look into getting one myself considering I'm going to run out of rainwater before the end of the month and it's unlikely I'll be able to refill my rain barrel for more than a month after that.

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Re: Looking at RO systems#235532

By steve booth -  Wed Jul 08, 2015 12:51 pm
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- Wed Jul 08, 2015 12:51 pm #235532

I had a similar system and when the resin eventually gave out I didnt replace it, with no detriment to the water or the plants, I don't know about your type of fish though.

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Steve

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Re: Looking at RO systems#235678

By nimbulan -  Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:12 am
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- Thu Jul 09, 2015 5:12 am #235678

I did some reading about that particular filter. It seems the fittings it comes with are rather cheap and wear out quickly, which isn't surprising given the price. DI filters in general also don't last nearly as long as RO filters so you'd be needing to replace the DI cartridge every couple hundred gallons, however long it takes you to go through that much water.

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Re: Looking at RO systems#235996

By Ras -  Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:13 am
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- Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:13 am #235996

suppose I could get some brass fittings from homedepot. and I dont think I will be getting the DI, unless I cant get the water to come out 0tds then I'll look into add-ons. thanks!

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