Novi April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 I had the Aquatic Life 200 GPD unit and although it was a very nice system, the lowest on the TDS meter I could get with it was 7PPM. Never was able to obtain a 0 reading. That sucks for what it costs ($500). Well I broke the SOB over the weekend. Yanked on the hose line and pulled it right off the wall and cracked it. Dude.... I dont even want to talk about it anymore because I am so mad about it!!! Anyways I went with an Air Water & Ice Typhoon III w/ Booster Pump today. Sucks I had to drop $350 for it because I was planning on getting some real nice frags from people. So what do you guys run and how do you like it? Anyone run this setup I just got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 Chris, I run the BRS Plus System ($180): http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/reverse-osmosis-filters-and-systems/reverses-osmosis-deionization-systems/standard-ro-di-systems/75-gpd-ro-di-5-stage-plus-system.html This is the 2nd unit I've had. Never had any problems at all. I'm running at 0 tds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novi April 16, 2012 Author Share April 16, 2012 Nice! I have Well water because I'm a redneck like that so a Booster Pump was a for certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roni April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 I've got a hybrid juryrigged setup but the one I looked hard at is the BRS spartan. 300 GPH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 I also have a hybrid, modified unit that was originally a "water general" model purchased off ebay, but now has parts from just about everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Lazar April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 I think it's more about the type and number of filters you use. I've got a Spectrapure 5 stage with two extra filters ahead of it......so I guess it's really a 7 stage system now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_tooth_decay April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 I think it's more about the type and number of filters you use. +1 For me, I use a 75 GPD membrane, 1 micron sediment filter and carbon block. No DI. Water comes out around 5ppm TDS, which suits me fine. Those extra 5 ppm aren't worth going after for me. I also drink the water. I've been using that membrane over 5 years. I replace the filters every 6 months "or so". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikS April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 I also have a hybrid, modified unit that was originally a "water general" model purchased off ebay, but now has parts from just about everyone. Same here, began life as a Kent Marine unit from dfladermaus (Paul).........now been expanded a fair bit. Sediment filter -> catalytic carbon -> carbon -> 75gpd membrane -> DI unit. I'm lucky TDS in is 110, out I get zero. Personally I think the 75gpd (single or double) is optimum, it's got the best performance @ 98% rejection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Weaver April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 I also have a hybrid, modified unit that was originally a "water general" model purchased off ebay, but now has parts from just about everyone. HAHA I also have a water general and have "modded" it. First thing to go was the small horizontal DI I replaced with 2 vertical cartridges once I knew more about RO/DI systems. I am also a well-water redneck with a booster pump. Oh well, no chlorine worries for us, but Iron is a killer problem!! I can't complain, though, 220 TDS in and 0 out. DI lasts around 8 months and I am still on the first RO membrane and it's been well over a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 I have the AWI Typhoon III 75gpd, love it, bought it when I first joined WAMAS in 2008 from a group buy. Always produces 0 TDS water and has given me no problems. I need a booster pump with 50 PSI at my house, just haven't got one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firecrackerbob April 16, 2012 Share April 16, 2012 I run the maximus from aquasafe canada... baught off ebay a few years ago. no problems, only about 100$, and I drink the water as well. that said, I have been getting concerned about how much waste water I am making... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcoop78 April 17, 2012 Share April 17, 2012 AWI Typhoon 3 here, at 75GPD. The only gripe I have is production time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefoholic April 17, 2012 Share April 17, 2012 <br />AWI Typhoon 3 here, at 75GPD. The only gripe I have is production time.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Same here. I like this unit a lot. The production time is on the longer side but I leave it on with a bucket and before I know it RODI water is ready. Also, they have a great customer service. They just sent me a reminder to change my filters after a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami April 17, 2012 Share April 17, 2012 AWI Typhoon III Extreme with booster pump (it helps with the lower pressure of my well system). I have two other RO/DI systems, too. Both from AWI. I've never been dissatisfied with either their product or their support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanglandJoshua April 18, 2012 Share April 18, 2012 I use the BRS 75 GPD RO/DI 6 Stage Chloramines *DELUXE* System($250). When I bought it I was not too familiar with RO/DI. But its been great, I change filters every few months. I get 0TDS. I've never had an issue with it, other than my habit of forgetting that I have the water running. Then it overfills the water containers, and goes down the drain...I cant wait to get my full ATO/water change setup DONE! But some other major things need fixing on this system first(pluming ). I hope the info helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integral9 April 18, 2012 Share April 18, 2012 IMO, anyone can make an acryllic or PVC can to put a filter. It's the filters and the order that you filter that makes all the difference. My RODI was originally a Spectra-Pure filter that I bought used from someone. However, I replaced all the filters and membranes w/ AWI filters and membranes and added a 5th stage from BRS for chloramines and it has worked great for years. My only problem is the crap-tacular water pressure I have... 10 micron sediment --> activated carbon (chloramine) --> 5 micron carbon --> RO membrane --> DI cartridge --> reservoir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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