R/O or RODI

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  1. TrialandError

    TrialandError Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I'm looking into getting a system and want to know if a plain R/O system would be fine or if it needs to be RODI. Also is a Coralife system any good.
     
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  2. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    RO/DI is the best and I don't know anything about Coralife units. I know Spectrapure are the best ones, but they are pricier.
     
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  3. Moxtrain

    Moxtrain Peppermint Shrimp

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    Remanufactured Spectrapure's from their website. $120 or so for 90g/day. So good.
     
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  4. R33f

    R33f Astrea Snail

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    I ordered spectrapures refurbished unit on Tuesday and just recieved it. I'll let azdesertrat tell you how awesome the membranes and DI cartridge are, but I wouldn't pass up the deal if you are looking to purchase now.
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Go with the Spectrapure you will not be disappointed.
     
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  6. TrialandError

    TrialandError Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Awesome and that's a price I can handle lol. Thanks everyone
     
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  7. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    RO by itself only does 90 to 98% of the treatment so you still have Total Dissolved Solids in the treated water. DI does the final polishing needed to get it to 0 TDS.
     
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  8. rigox2002

    rigox2002 Plankton

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    I have a BRS 100gpd ro/di filter for about 1 year now and haven't had any bad experiences. decently recommend plus it seems to be on the cheaper side compared to others. hope this helps


     
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