finch6013 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I have been going to a local reef store and buying RO/DI water now for a while. Its getting kinda old. The constant trips to the store and having to pay so much for some stupid water. I live in a single bedroom apartment so having my own RO/DI filter might be dificult. Does anyone do anything differently? Or is there a good way to set one up with no space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 There are faucet adapters http://www.thefind.com/garden/info-quick-connect-faucet-adapter that you can use for a "bare bones" RO unit that will easily lay in your sink for a few hours while you fill your water jugs/buckets. Just be sure to not accidentally turn on your hot water faucet, as this can ruin the RO membrane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 thanks for the info. I may have to check this out. I think the cost of the unit would more than pay for itself in a years time. Does just a bare bones RO unit do enough? Im not sure what makes it RO/DI but that is what I have been buying from the LFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 thanks for the info. I may have to check this out. I think the cost of the unit would more than pay for itself in a years time. Does just a bare bones RO unit do enough? Im not sure what makes it RO/DI but that is what I have been buying from the LFS Actually, you can run a full RO/DI unit off your faucet adapter. Bare-bones is simply a carbon prefilter cartridge and an RO membrane cartridge. Other units have additional cartridges or "stages". A DI (De-Ionization) cartridge contains ion exchange resins that further purify the water, making it very pure. All this does not need to be "plumbed in", but again, be careful to use cold water only. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/rofaqs.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 The more pre-filters that you have before the membrane, the longer the membrane lasts. Once it goes through the membrane, then it can be polished by the deionizing resin (DI). The last step is good, but around here is is almost not needed. In Oregon City, our water is considered "better than bottled water" in most of the country. It has less than 20 TDS coming right out of the tap! However, it is not good enough to use in a tank right out of the tap. I tried that and had an algae attack. It started to get better as soon as I started using RO/DI water. With an RO/DI that is set up right, you should be able to get 0 or 1 TDS for a couple of years before needing to replace the filters and membranes. Just remember, the water quality changes over the course of the year. Sometimes there is great water, sometimes the water is just OK. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 does anyone have a cost effective RO/DI they would recommend that I could just run out of my sink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 well you can get one for like 100-150 on ebay for a RO/DI and you just need a faucet adapter..i run mine from my sink too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 I looked at a few on ebay. I just wasn't sure if they were of any quality. But I'm on a tight budget so even a cheap one would be better than buying water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 well i have a water general RO/DI and it was only about 100 i think and has been giving me 0TDS..i think i bought it on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 100 would not be bad at all. I will keep an eye out and when I have the funds buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 there easy to hook up to the faucet too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 The faucet adapter should work on any RO or RODI unit. It's just a hose size thing. I run an RO unit in my apartment out of my sink faucet. I leave the jugs in the bathtub. That way if I overflow, no biggie, it just goes down the drain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 good idea. Assuming it came with about 15' of hose I could hook it up to the bathroom sink and run it over to the tub. Im sure Home Depot sell the right size hose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Yeah, HD does sell it. Let me know if you need some before you buy, cause I have some extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 thanks for the offer. It will be some time until I have the money to get a RO/DI unit, but I will keep you in mind if I do get one and need some hose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpd4308 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 You might check out one of these. I am pretty sure you could get a faucet adapter. I just got mine and so far so good. I have heard pretty good things about them. 123.00 including shipping. http://www.purewaterclub.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 thnx for the link. I will check them out when I am ready to get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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