Paratore Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Saw this little RO/DI until on amazon. Have any of you used this little guy with success? What are your opinions on it? Its a small footprint and is only $59 for a 3 stage and for an extra $30 you can add a DI resign to make it a 4 stage. $90 for a 4 stage sounds good to me. What do you guys think, I would love to hear your thoughts on this unit. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DOG63OY/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Thanks, Cody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vis Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I just purchased one yesterday. I'll set it up and give you some feedback. My other unit was great but too large to handle so I wanted something compact. Mine was $50 on Amazon Prime. I think if you keep looking at the item the price drops ???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 I just purchased one yesterday. I'll set it up and give you some feedback. My other unit was great but too large to handle so I wanted something compact. Mine was $50 on Amazon Prime. I think if you keep looking at the item the price drops [emoji1]awesome price and with two day shipping you can't beat it! I'm not in a huge rush to get one, since I have an old one, so some feedback would be nice:) Did you also get the "upgrade" DI resign part to make it 4 stage? Or just 3. Also are you using city water or well water? Just getting some back ground to compare to my situation:) thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vis Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I didn't get the DI as I already have one and I first wanted to see what I thought of the RO unit. I'm using city water and it will be installed on the wall in the shower . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Awesome, thanks for the info. Looking forward to seeing how this unit does! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger334 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 There's a reason these are such a good price and that DI.... you don't need it. An extra expense, you don't need. The reason they are cheap, is because of the cheap membranes, which are completely outdated, back to when RO first came out. You will hands down, have better success with a quality 3 stage with no DI, then a 4-6 stage cheap RO/DI. Plus the added expense of having to replace more membrane and that DI resin... spendy... These units also have been known to concentrate certain things like Nitrate or Ammonia... http://www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2016/01/use-of-ro-di-softwater-in-aquariums.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Looks like a good deal on this one: http://www.pnwmas.org/topic/36635-brs-4-stage-value-plus-rodi-system-75gpd-100/ I have used the BRS ones in the past and they have worked well for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySaber Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I use a BRS unit myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthbound Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I can't comment on the specific aquaticlife brand but I have used a unit off eBay for the last 4 years that uses the exact same filters as it and have had zero issues. Only reason I would consider upgrading is if I needed a higher output unit. I always run a DI stage, it's >5 TDS coming out of the RO but being I don't know what that 5 TDS is I would rather not have it in my tank if I can help it. Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRENT Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 You get what you pay for. Save yourself the headache and buy a filter guys RO/DI unit. http://www.thefilterguys.biz/ro_di_systems.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Thank you for the feed back guys! I'll look into the used BRS unit and one from the filter guys! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airwaterice Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Brand new , 4 stage RODI ....$89 at airwaterice.com I am a sponsor of the club... here is my link! ...Premium results... http://theh2oguru.com/weeklyspecials.html www.airwaterice.com Email: sales@airwaterice.com 772-461-0256 home of the h2o guru 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Brand new , 4 stage RODI ....$89 at airwaterice.com I am a sponsor of the club... here is my link! ...Premium results... http://theh2oguru.com/weeklyspecials.html www.airwaterice.com Email: sales@airwaterice.com 772-461-0256 home of the h2o guru I'll check it out! Thanks for the info! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Well here we go......I look at it this way when it comes to a RO unit.....spend a little more and get a decent one. Spectrapure seems to be the leader in RO units and yes does cost a little more. BRS and the Filter guys make a decent unit. They all seem the same but I think when it comes down to it the membrane is what is going to matter the most. Look in to that and then decide........ We all want cheap but then when it comes to corals we do not cheap out......you have even 500 wrapped up in corals or even 5K why cheap out on what they live in...... Just do your homework when looking for a RO unit..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airwaterice Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 If you wanted a better unit...check out my $150 typhoon 5 stage. Nothing out there comes close if you do a little homework here is the link... http://theh2oguru.com/the-typhoon-reefkeeping-rodi-5-stage-with-asov.html ...check my time stamp- we are all about customer service and your results. Always the best zero tds for less! www.airwaterice.com Email: sales@airwaterice.com 772-461-0256 home of the h2o guru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Thats the unit I am looking to get. And not only is Air, Water & Ice's RODI products rock solid American made units they are a sponsor to the PNWMAS...Did I mention that they have a Life Time parts replacement warranty!? These guys know whats up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Thats the unit I am looking to get. And not only is Air, Water & Ice's RODI products rock solid American made units they are a sponsor to the PNWMAS...Did I mention that they have a Life Time parts replacement warranty!? These guys know whats up. I was thinking of getting that unit too! Solid quality and a good price! I also love the American made/PNWMAS sponsor part. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger in this guy here in the next few days:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 If you wanted a better unit...check out my $150 typhoon 5 stage. Nothing out there comes close if you do a little homework here is the link... http://theh2oguru.com/the-typhoon-reefkeeping-rodi-5-stage-with-asov.html ...check my time stamp- we are all about customer service and your results. Always the best zero tds for less! www.airwaterice.com Email: sales@airwaterice.com 772-461-0256 home of the h2o guru I have this unit and love it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uliulimaka Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Hmm going to have to look into that typhoon. Getting ready to setup my 180 gallon tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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