URGENT opinions needed, new RO/DI

Samper · 03-01-2005, 07:39 PM

Well my cheapy ebay RO unit broke today and it was a DOH moment for me for sure. My girl got a good laugh as I fell on my arse and the unit crashed to the ground breaking multiple pieces. I think that I could just order the pieces to fix it but I wasn't too happy with it anyway. Since I just got paid it's a good time to get another.

I've been shopping around all day and reading the forums but they all look the same to me.

I did find this one that seemed to be a good deal and I was wanting some opinions on the matter. I don't wanna spend more than $200 and this one is well within that range.

http://www.inreef.com/xcart/customer...175&cat=0&page=

Please check it out for me guys and get back to me tonight so I can get a replacement in here.

Samper · 03-01-2005, 07:42 PM

I have ASW for this week but need to make some more before Sat the 12th...
If this isn't a good idea for whatever reason I'd appreciate some links to some deals.

***Reefland*** · 03-01-2005, 07:44 PM

That looks like an excellent deal! I see no reason why you shouldn't grab it. To me, the RO/DI units are basically the same. Sure they have different daily capacity can may come with different micron filters but all in all they are the same. What I look for in a unit is the support I can get from the manufacturer if/when needed. That would be the thing to look for with this unit. Who is it made by and how can you contact them if needed.

Samper · 03-01-2005, 08:03 PM

I'm gonna call tomorrow and find out some more details and if everything is in order I'll go ahead and have em ship it.

**charlie** · 03-01-2005, 09:45 PM

Looks good, What is your water pressure tho? That 100 gpd may depend on having at least 60-65 psi. I ended up ordering a booster pump also to get my psi to 60. Other than that concern, go for it, the price is right.

Samper · 03-01-2005, 10:00 PM

I had chatted with uh....I can't remember his name over at buckeyefieldsupply for a couple of hours the first time I ordered a unit and was advised by someone here that it was a little pricey. After this mishap and looking around once again I decided to order from him despite the price difference. It was a little more but for the quality of work, great customer service and all I decided this was my best bet. Here is what I ordered...

1 Premium Series 75 gpd RO/DI System Item161 $149.00 USD
1 Automatic shutoff valve Item117 $9.75 USD
1 Quick connect check valve Item112 $6.50 USD
1 Bulkhead 1/4 inch Item142

I expect to be happy with it but we shall see.

Now I need to find a good price on a float for the auto shut off. He advised me that the ones the hardware stores sell isn't really appropriate for what I want to do with it but he doesn't sell the one I need so.....the list of reef equipment that I want/need never ends.

**charlie** · 03-01-2005, 10:03 PM

Now I need to find a good price on a float for the auto shut off. He advised me that the ones the hardware stores sell isn't really appropriate for what I want to do with it but he doesn't sell the one I need so.....the list of reef equipment that I want/need never ends.
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Yeah, this whole reef thing is a money pit, but you gotta love the results.

Samper · 03-01-2005, 10:05 PM

Most definately.

My reef is the best therapy I could ever pay good money for.....not that I need therapy or anything..

**charlie** · 03-01-2005, 10:08 PM

none of us NEED therapy..........................

***Reefland*** · 03-02-2005, 12:19 AM

Better to let someone else be the judge of that though right?

ricksreef · 03-02-2005, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefland

Better to let someone else be the judge of that though right?

OK, you all need therapy.

***Reefland*** · 03-02-2005, 12:49 AM

No, we all need therapy...your not better off than the rest of us.

ricksreef · 03-02-2005, 01:40 AM

no, i've accepted the fact i'm to far gone for therapy to help.
there may be hope for a few of you guys though.

Samper · 03-02-2005, 07:57 AM

I think we all self medicate with the reefs............after meeting a lot of other reefers I'm pretty certain some self medicate in a few other ways.

ricksreef · 03-02-2005, 08:41 AM

ooooo, i just noticed i made it to 100 posts and finally
got my citizenship. and it only took 2 1/2 years

can you tell i'm not the gabby type?

03-01-2005, 07:39 PM	#1
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	URGENT opinions needed, new RO/DI Well my cheapy ebay RO unit broke today and it was a DOH moment for me for sure. My girl got a good laugh as I fell on my arse and the unit crashed to the ground breaking multiple pieces. I think that I could just order the pieces to fix it but I wasn't too happy with it anyway. Since I just got paid it's a good time to get another. I've been shopping around all day and reading the forums but they all look the same to me. I did find this one that seemed to be a good deal and I was wanting some opinions on the matter. I don't wanna spend more than $200 and this one is well within that range. http://www.inreef.com/xcart/customer...175&cat=0&page= Please check it out for me guys and get back to me tonight so I can get a replacement in here. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

03-01-2005, 07:42 PM	#2
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	I have ASW for this week but need to make some more before Sat the 12th... If this isn't a good idea for whatever reason I'd appreciate some links to some deals. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

03-01-2005, 07:44 PM	#3
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,044	That looks like an excellent deal! I see no reason why you shouldn't grab it. To me, the RO/DI units are basically the same. Sure they have different daily capacity can may come with different micron filters but all in all they are the same. What I look for in a unit is the support I can get from the manufacturer if/when needed. That would be the thing to look for with this unit. Who is it made by and how can you contact them if needed. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

03-01-2005, 08:03 PM	#4
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	I'm gonna call tomorrow and find out some more details and if everything is in order I'll go ahead and have em ship it. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

03-01-2005, 09:45 PM	#5
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,957	Looks good, What is your water pressure tho? That 100 gpd may depend on having at least 60-65 psi. I ended up ordering a booster pump also to get my psi to 60. Other than that concern, go for it, the price is right. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

03-01-2005, 10:00 PM	#6
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	I had chatted with uh....I can't remember his name over at buckeyefieldsupply for a couple of hours the first time I ordered a unit and was advised by someone here that it was a little pricey. After this mishap and looking around once again I decided to order from him despite the price difference. It was a little more but for the quality of work, great customer service and all I decided this was my best bet. Here is what I ordered... 1 Premium Series 75 gpd RO/DI System Item161 $149.00 USD 1 Automatic shutoff valve Item117 $9.75 USD 1 Quick connect check valve Item112 $6.50 USD 1 Bulkhead 1/4 inch Item142 I expect to be happy with it but we shall see. Now I need to find a good price on a float for the auto shut off. He advised me that the ones the hardware stores sell isn't really appropriate for what I want to do with it but he doesn't sell the one I need so.....the list of reef equipment that I want/need never ends. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees. Last edited by Samper; 03-01-2005 at 10:03 PM.

03-01-2005, 10:03 PM	#7
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,957	Now I need to find a good price on a float for the auto shut off. He advised me that the ones the hardware stores sell isn't really appropriate for what I want to do with it but he doesn't sell the one I need so.....the list of reef equipment that I want/need never ends. __________________ Yeah, this whole reef thing is a money pit, but you gotta love the results. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

03-01-2005, 10:05 PM	#8
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	Most definately. My reef is the best therapy I could ever pay good money for.....not that I need therapy or anything.. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

03-01-2005, 10:08 PM	#9
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,957	none of us NEED therapy.......................... __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

03-02-2005, 12:19 AM	#10
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,044	Better to let someone else be the judge of that though right? __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

03-02-2005, 12:49 AM	#12
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,044	No, we all need therapy...your not better off than the rest of us. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

03-02-2005, 01:40 AM	#13
ricksreef Citizen Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: s.e. fla. Posts: 164	no, i've accepted the fact i'm to far gone for therapy to help. there may be hope for a few of you guys though.

03-02-2005, 07:57 AM	#14
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	I think we all self medicate with the reefs............after meeting a lot of other reefers I'm pretty certain some self medicate in a few other ways. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

03-02-2005, 08:41 AM	#15
ricksreef Citizen Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: s.e. fla. Posts: 164	ooooo, i just noticed i made it to 100 posts and finally got my citizenship. and it only took 2 1/2 years can you tell i'm not the gabby type?

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