Reverse Omosis - Aquarium Advice

mnestroy · 05-22-2006, 04:04 PM

Whats the difference between all the RO Kits? I see 6 stage kits on ebay for pretty cheap compared to Marine Depot...

Do they all use pretty much the same filters etc?

Help educate me

ianrich147 · 05-22-2006, 04:57 PM

for the most part thay use the some filter media there is a couple dif membranes i got my 6 stage from filter direct on ebay and om vary pleased with its performance

coolchinchilla · 05-22-2006, 07:56 PM

I think some of the differences on RO units are in their construction. They all produce RO water but some have a higher grade membrane (50 gpd, vs. 100 gpd). Some filters last longer than others. Some units have multiple pre and post filters which may be worth it. Some units have better connectors so it's easier to use them.

**Devilishturtles** · 05-22-2006, 09:52 PM

I know of many people who are proud owners of the filterdirect RO units (including myself) and have no complaints.

davebailey46 · 05-22-2006, 11:06 PM

Heck Yeah DT...filterdirect Ro+Di here also. Best thing I bought for my setup so far! Aside from my multiple tank syndrome...

revhtree · 05-23-2006, 09:33 AM

Do we have any links for some good units that you all approve?

Also I think sometimes you pay for the name, and sometimes it is just generally a better product.

davebailey46 · 05-23-2006, 09:42 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/USA-110GPD-RO-DI...QQcmdZViewItem

This is the one I bought. This is the same company Devilish turtles was refering too also.
The seller name in filterdirect. You can also just call them and order over the phone if you prefer.

**Fluff** · 05-23-2006, 09:44 AM

This is the same company I got mine from as well. Same unit just without the holding tank.

05-22-2006, 04:04 PM	#1
mnestroy Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 72	Reverse Omosis Whats the difference between all the RO Kits? I see 6 stage kits on ebay for pretty cheap compared to Marine Depot... Do they all use pretty much the same filters etc? Help educate me

05-22-2006, 07:56 PM	#3
coolchinchilla Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IA Posts: 477	I think some of the differences on RO units are in their construction. They all produce RO water but some have a higher grade membrane (50 gpd, vs. 100 gpd). Some filters last longer than others. Some units have multiple pre and post filters which may be worth it. Some units have better connectors so it's easier to use them. __________________ coolchinchilla a small zoo is cool!

05-22-2006, 09:52 PM	#4
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,845 Images: 17	I know of many people who are proud owners of the filterdirect RO units (including myself) and have no complaints. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

05-23-2006, 09:33 AM	#6
revhtree Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossville. Ga Posts: 4,020 Images: 1	Do we have any links for some good units that you all approve? Also I think sometimes you pay for the name, and sometimes it is just generally a better product. __________________ Remember to Keep Christ First! 120G - Deltec AP601 Skimmer - Reefkeeper2 - Geo 618 - (2)Tunze 6100 - Tunze 6212 Wave Box - (2) 250w MH's w/VHO

05-23-2006, 09:44 AM	#8
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,575 Images: 29	This is the same company I got mine from as well. Same unit just without the holding tank. __________________ ~Cindy Join the W. MD/WV Regional Forum Here

05-22-2006, 04:57 PM	#2
ianrich147 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 107 Images: 4	for the most part thay use the some filter media there is a couple dif membranes i got my 6 stage from filter direct on ebay and om vary pleased with its performance

05-22-2006, 11:06 PM	#5
davebailey46 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Baltimore, Md Posts: 135 Images: 1	Heck Yeah DT...filterdirect Ro+Di here also. Best thing I bought for my setup so far! Aside from my multiple tank syndrome...

05-23-2006, 09:42 AM	#7
davebailey46 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Baltimore, Md Posts: 135 Images: 1	http://cgi.ebay.com/USA-110GPD-RO-DI...QQcmdZViewItem This is the one I bought. This is the same company Devilish turtles was refering too also. The seller name in filterdirect. You can also just call them and order over the phone if you prefer.

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