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What is the best RODI unit from Bulk reef supply?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by bearsareawsome, May 9, 2012.

  1. bearsareawsome Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Im buying a new RODi this week and will be ordering from BRS.  They have some big high fi ones but i don't need all that.  What are the major things i need?  I will be running a 29 biocube, my wifes 29 gallon standard with 10 gallon sump and a 240 gallon preator tank with a 90 gallon sump.  All of them will be running off ATO units.
     
  2. glaspie69

    glaspie69 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Best bet is to call them and let them know what you situation is and what your planning to do with the system. They'll get something that matches your needs. Better than getting something you think is working great then finding out you should be running something totally different.
     
  3. bearsareawsome Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    They just answer questions like that? ill have to call them tomorrow.
     
  4. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper

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    http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic25081-13-1.aspx
     
  5. BuckeyeHydro

    BuckeyeHydro Inactive User

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    Here are some things to look for in a good system for this hobby:

    No more than 4 stages (sediment, carbon, RO, DI) unless you have specific water quality issues you want to address
    Standard-sized prefilters, membrane, and DI cartridge
    Brand name, high-rejection membrane
    Specifications provided for each stage
    For typical tap water: 1 micron sediment, 0.5 mic carbon block
    Pressure gauge after the prefilters and before the membrane
    Thermometer
    TDS meter (handheld or in-line)
    DI bypass
    Vertical DI stage
    Refillable DI cartridge
    Aluminum bracket
    Quick connect fittings
    No water from pressurized storage container delivered to DI
    Flush valve
    Clear housings
    High-quality instructions written in clear English
    Customer support before, during, and after your purchase
    A vendor involved in your hobby
     
  6. doug6644

    doug6644 Inactive User

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    + 1 on the instructions written in English, and proper English would be another bonus.
     
  7. bearsareawsome Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    So i guess i am asking if the 5 stage plus is a good system to buy for the amont of water i will be making?
     
  8. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    That should work well for you. I would recommend adding a float valve though. Forgetting you turned on the water and overflowing your container for several hours really sucks.
     
  9. kyro

    kyro Inactive User

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    the 5 stage is what I install for a mass majority of my customers that I have done custom tanks for. It works great for the average amount of water you will be making. But ya add a float valve and I also suggest the pressure gauge
     

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