Anyone have experience with this RO/DI unit? - Aquarium Advice

Axume · 08-24-2006, 12:47 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUARIUM-2-110GP...QQcmdZViewItem

Can anyone give me any feedback on this unit? I am looking to buy an RO/DI unit and this seems to be a good deal. Any opinions would be great.

Tex · 08-24-2006, 12:54 AM

Excellent unit, excellent price. Probably a bit cheaper and better than the one I have. I have a reef club buddy who has one, very cool!

**Fluff** · 08-24-2006, 04:47 AM

I have this unit, purchased from the same seller and I love it.

**melosu58** · 08-24-2006, 12:58 PM

I dont have that one but it looks like it would be very good. I like the price.

**roka64** · 08-24-2006, 01:33 PM

I just might have to get one, that is a nice price, indeed!

Vanphyre · 08-24-2006, 07:50 PM

I have the exact same unit purchased through that Filter Direct ebay store. Works great, my tank is so much happier now.

Been using for several months now.

Axume · 08-25-2006, 10:23 AM

Nice... thanks for the replys.

What if any attachments did you guys buy with it? This is my first time buying a RO/DI unit.... what would you guys suggest?

austinsdad · 08-25-2006, 10:50 AM

A float valve to shut it off when the container gets full. How many of us have gone to bed to find an overflowing recptacle when we got up????

And the faucet adapter.

SCFatz · 08-25-2006, 11:05 AM

Excellent thread!!

Am I officially a jamaican shaman if I can see my own future?

Scoot · 08-25-2006, 07:07 PM

I just got mine today, except a single DI, and it came with a 3g tank.

I would DEFINATELY go with one that comes with a tank. I can already see that's great to grab a gallon of top-off water. Without, you'll be waiting 15-20 minutes for a gallon.

Took 10 minutes to install once I made a trip to lowe's to get a new coldwater feed line (my old copper tubing was worn out).

I got the 3g tank and the faucet.

I've already made about 10g with it, after flusing the first 3.

I have read that dual DI isn't needed - 0ppm is 0ppm, you can't get any cleaner that that.

I got the add-on digital dual TDS meter, which shows in/out levels - from 295 or so down to 0ppm with a single DI.

I supposed the second DI would be handy if your first DI stage started to channel or get worn down.

I already see a need for the float valve, and will be ordering that later tonight. I can drain directly into a 5g bucket that I get my sea salt in, and have it stop when its full.

08-24-2006, 12:47 AM	#1
Axume Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22	Anyone have experience with this RO/DI unit? http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUARIUM-2-110GP...QQcmdZViewItem Can anyone give me any feedback on this unit? I am looking to buy an RO/DI unit and this seems to be a good deal. Any opinions would be great.

08-24-2006, 12:54 AM	#2
Tex Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 226	Excellent unit, excellent price. Probably a bit cheaper and better than the one I have. I have a reef club buddy who has one, very cool! __________________ 7 month old 100 gallon. Hopefully on my way to a great reef tank. A few small fish and a few small soft corals. T5 HO Lights and ro/di unit.

08-24-2006, 04:47 AM	#3
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,842 Images: 29	I have this unit, purchased from the same seller and I love it. __________________ ~Cindy

08-24-2006, 12:58 PM	#4
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,692 Images: 80	I dont have that one but it looks like it would be very good. I like the price. __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

08-24-2006, 01:33 PM	#5
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,987 Images: 12	I just might have to get one, that is a nice price, indeed! __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

08-24-2006, 07:50 PM	#6
Vanphyre Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 144	I have the exact same unit purchased through that Filter Direct ebay store. Works great, my tank is so much happier now. Been using for several months now. __________________ 46 Gallon Bow Front Saltwater w/ 36" T5 Nova Extreme Lighting 2" Sandbed + 60lbs Live Rock AquaC Remora Pro / Mag3 Pump Skimmer 2 Maxi-Jet 1200's RO/DI Water Changes 10% a week

08-25-2006, 10:23 AM	#7
Axume Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22	Nice... thanks for the replys. What if any attachments did you guys buy with it? This is my first time buying a RO/DI unit.... what would you guys suggest?

08-25-2006, 10:50 AM	#8
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,992 Images: 12	A float valve to shut it off when the container gets full. How many of us have gone to bed to find an overflowing recptacle when we got up???? And the faucet adapter. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

08-25-2006, 11:05 AM	#9
SCFatz Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 813	Excellent thread!! Am I officially a jamaican shaman if I can see my own future? __________________ Fatz 90g SW FOWLR 50g tall fw planted at .6wpg 29g fw planted at 1.2 wpg 10g fw planted at 3 wpg cf

08-25-2006, 07:07 PM	#10
Scoot Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 661 Images: 12	I just got mine today, except a single DI, and it came with a 3g tank. I would DEFINATELY go with one that comes with a tank. I can already see that's great to grab a gallon of top-off water. Without, you'll be waiting 15-20 minutes for a gallon. Took 10 minutes to install once I made a trip to lowe's to get a new coldwater feed line (my old copper tubing was worn out). I got the 3g tank and the faucet. I've already made about 10g with it, after flusing the first 3. I have read that dual DI isn't needed - 0ppm is 0ppm, you can't get any cleaner that that. I got the add-on digital dual TDS meter, which shows in/out levels - from 295 or so down to 0ppm with a single DI. I supposed the second DI would be handy if your first DI stage started to channel or get worn down. I already see a need for the float valve, and will be ordering that later tonight. I can drain directly into a 5g bucket that I get my sea salt in, and have it stop when its full.

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