Dena Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 We are going to be in the market for a new RO/DI system and want to know which one would be the best one to get with the highest output and least amount of waste. We currently have a Coralife 150gpd unit. One of the containers has a small crack and a slow leak...not a big deal except that we keep it under our counter. So when the filters needs to be replaced, we're getting a new one. So which one is it? Thanks everyone! Dena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reybeast Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 My two cents, I have been very happy with http://www.thefilterguys.biz/ Jim ALWAYS answer the phone, has been very knowledgeable and is quick with the shipping. he will talk your ear off and will listen. I bought the ocean wave plus, and then added another attachment (which I think ended up being the reef miser package), so I get a 1.5 to 1 ratio (1.5 waste). My suggestion, call him, you'll like him. I also bought the Co2 scrubber from him later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dena Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks...sent hubby their info. He's going to have to make the call because I don't understand anything about how they work and the verbage often used when discussing them. I try real hard, but nope LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjohn Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Dena, just for a comparison, you might want to look at these as well. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/reverse-osmosis-filters-and-systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 +1 for buying from BRS as they are a sponsor. i have: 75 GPD RO/DI 5 Stage *PLUS* System $200 ($180 if purchased during a group buy) http://www.bulkreefs...lus-system.html and: 150 GPD Water Saving Upgrade Kit $60 ($54) http://www.bulkreefs...pgrade-kit.html and when i started using it (70+ deg ambient temp, 65+psi water pressure), i was getting 1:1 RODI to waste water ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm partial to the Buckeye Field Supply 75GPD Premium setup, best deal I found when I was shopping 2.5 years ago, but any of the others mentioned will be just fine. Can never go wrong with showing love for a sponsor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 +1 on brs. Their units are plug and play and are great values. Btw...filterguys have the worst shipping rates around. They wanted to charge me $17 to ship 3 ro/di filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Dena- Bulk Reef is also running a special this month for 10% off RO DI systems. If you order from BRS, let me know as I have a couple of things I'd like to pickup from them so we can split shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarathustra2 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 +1 on a BRS group order. I need some RO/DI parts. Mine took a spill and I cracked the filter canisters. Also need a john guest attachment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I really like the service you get from Buckeye. Buckeye sells a very quality unit at a great price. They will also make sure you get what you need from them to process your source water. Many folks don't understand that there is a difference between well water and tap, as well as chlorine and chloramine. Make sure you get a unit that has a minimum of 2 pre-filters, an RO membrane, and a downflow DI canister-not the lay on the side ones. I've had good service from BRS as well, I have not bought a complete unit from them, but I have bought pieces and parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'll be getting some dosing pumps from BRS and they said today that they'd have them by the end of the month so if everyone can wait till then, I'll head up a BRS order. Or if people want to get going now, they don't have to wait on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 + 1 on another BRS group order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweyant Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'd like to get in on a group order, end of the month is fine with me. -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'll setup the group order on Monday everyone...watch for details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reybeast Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 please help an internet challenged person to find the dosing pumps you speak of.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 please help an internet challenged person to find the dosing pumps you speak of.. Rey- Pm me your phone # and I'll talk you through it. Its cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reybeast Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) oh, lol, I'm not that bad, I just dont see the dosing pumps, what are they under? I checked access, pumps, checmicals... Edited February 12, 2010 by Reybeast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 oh, lol, I'm not that bad, I just dont see the dosing pumps, what are they under? I checked access, pumps, checmicals... Follow this link --> click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I have an RO/DI unit from Bulk Reef Supply. I like it a lot. It was easy to install and is very simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dena Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 I'll sick my hubby on their site tomorrow and will let you know. Dena- Bulk Reef is also running a special this month for 10% off RO DI systems. If you order from BRS, let me know as I have a couple of things I'd like to pickup from them so we can split shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dena Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Most people...that would be me LOL. I'm gathering all info. and giving it to hubby...thanks for the input!!!!! I really like the service you get from Buckeye. Buckeye sells a very quality unit at a great price. They will also make sure you get what you need from them to process your source water. Many folks don't understand that there is a difference between well water and tap, as well as chlorine and chloramine. Make sure you get a unit that has a minimum of 2 pre-filters, an RO membrane, and a downflow DI canister-not the lay on the side ones. I've had good service from BRS as well, I have not bought a complete unit from them, but I have bought pieces and parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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