Just got my RODI unit from ebay!

[denwhite16]

Oh ok, I was worried about that buying it online. Are the replacement filters expensive?

 

[carey]

i think, I may not be right, that a new set are about $40. I looked and don't recall 100%. I do remember it was almost as much as the unit. lol

 

[denwhite16]

That figures!

 

[carey]

I found the replacements on their website

P U R E W A T E R C L U B

The page isnt linking right I don't think... but all four filters are $54!!!!

I think early next year I may have to replace some since my water consumption is pretty low at that time if I'm still going fish strong I may just buy a regular sized unit and actually hook it up to a permanent water supply.

$54 is outraegous! Not sure of the ones on eBay I wasn't sure which one was a direct replacement.

 

[scottayy]

kh 53.7?
isn't that ummmm HIGH!? I think my regular tap water is like 11

 

[scottayy]

I'm thinking about getting this as well. Can it be hooked up to the water supply line and mounted? Or is it only portable being able to be hooked up to a faucet or hose?

 

[carey]

Just found the replacements for the 3 stages just not the di i believe.

Only $19
3pcs Portable Reverse Osmosis RO Replacement filter | eBay

 

[carey]

Thjs one is for the hose or sink faucet I believe. They def have the mountable ones just a few bucks more.

Yeah, I thought the kh was off but I tested the alkalinity too and redid the test with another kit and still the same result. I'm not even sure what it means. I'll prob start a thread eventually lol

 

[scottayy]

I will wait for the results of that lol

 

[carey]

Got my TDS meter today and I have 243 in my tap water and 0 in the ro/di manufactured water. So this unit does work.

 

[scottayy]

Great. What about that kh.. figure that out yet?
I'm definitely going to pick one of these up if that works out

Does an RO/DI unit remove the so called "trace elements" from the water that the fishies need?

 

[carey]

I'm not sure. i know it removes like everything though. I think the ebay item page lists what it removes.

 

[scottayy]

From what I just googled the salt mix should provide the trace elements needed.

 

[hackteck]

From what I just googled the salt mix should provide the trace elements needed.

That's correct

 

[scottayy]

thanks for this find carey
I just ordered one

 

[Mr. Limpet]

thanks for this find carey
I just ordered one

Great, we'll all be waiting for your review too .

 

[Hillage]

Hey, just a quick question. What TDS meter did you get? I was thinking of getting an in-line one so I can monitor it and know when I need to replace the filters, but the seller also has a TDS tester that goes right into the water. The in-line ones are a little pricey but it may be worth it. Just curious as to which type you got. Thanks!

 

[denwhite16]

Hey, just a quick question. What TDS meter did you get? I was thinking of getting an in-line one so I can monitor it and know when I need to replace the filters, but the seller also has a TDS tester that goes right into the water. The in-line ones are a little pricey but it may be worth it. Just curious as to which type you got. Thanks!

I just ordered this one the other day. $14 free shipping

New Digital TDS Meter Tester Water PPM Filter Purity - eBay (item 290551421904 end time Apr-30-11 23:59:16 PDT)

 

[scottayy]

Just got mine!
Very sturdy and solid feeling.
Idiot proof, really, like carey said.

Only problem is my stupid sink faucet. Nothing ever fits it (not just this RO/DI unit.. NOTHING!). So I'll have to take the thingy and my faucet adapter out to lowes and find an adapter. It's like a $3 adapter but they are darn hard to find with my limited knowledge.

 

[carey]

Do you have a water hose? Mine connected right up.