NightHawk-33
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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Hey guys, jus got my ro/di unit and my pre sediment filter is 5 micron. Is this too large as 1 micron seems to be mentioned more?
Thanks mark
Thanks mark
Mrc8858 said:How many stages and what are they?
NightHawk-33 said:4stage mate. Shall i just replace to a 1 micron so the carbon filter isnt at risk of getting blocked?
Schism said:No. The carbon filter and the sediment filter should be the same size. The carbon filter will not get blocked. I run a 5 micron sediment and carbon filter. 1 micron just means your going to be replacing filters more often because of clogging/reduced pressure. Sediment and carbon block should match.
NightHawk-33 said:Ohhh, well i think my sediment is 5 micron and my carbon is 1 micron so which would you recommend i change?
Schism said:Depends how long you want your membrane to last and how often you wanna change out sediment filters.
I run a 5 micron sediment filter and carbon block, no problems
NightHawk-33 said:So if the micron rating is lower, the system will be more efficent? Or is the water still good enough for reef use with a higher micron rating?
reefrunner69 said:The RO Membrane will still remove the same particulates the sediment filter would, but a sediment filter runs 5-10 bucks to replace, and the TFC RO membrane costs 65-100 bucks to replace. So the more stuff you can keep out of the membrane the longer it will last. You can also prolong the life of your membrane by installing and using a flush kit which will flush the membrane whenever you run it.
NightHawk-33 said:So if the micron rating is lower, the system will be more efficent? Or is the water still good enough for reef use with a higher micron rating?
Schism said:My city water comes out at about 230 TDS.
reefrunner69 said:Seriously? That seems really bad for city water, my high iron well water (untreated) comes out orange and is only 225 TDS. If the iron filter is working well (read I have kept the potassium permanganate full) it's about 190.
Schism said:Yep. Many people have it worse, ive seen city water at 400 TDS+ just depends where you live and how they clean the water.
reefrunner69 said:I guess I'll stop complaining about my orange water, lol.
reefrunner69 said:My RO came with an inline adapter with male and female threads. I think the piercing valves are too permanent. I do have a saddle clamp for rejection water, but I can fix that easily if need be.
What are you going to use it for, just your tanks or tanks and drinking water?