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  1. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RO or RO/DI

    As a vendor of RODI systems and supplies - I might be a little biased on this topic - but in general - yes - that is what most reefers do. Some...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jan 1, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RO or RO/DI

    When you say "RODI" in this hobby, it means "Reverse Osmosis, Deionization." Those public water dispensers don't have deionized water - the...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jan 1, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Rejection rates for RO unit.

    Sure - you can use your waste water to water the lawn, house plants, etc. Russ
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    ro/di units, help me decide?!?! there are so many!!!

    Our value line series is less expensive, but... The added features on the Premium Series systems are those we thought nearly anyone would wish they...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Rejection rates for RO unit.

    A DI only system should be fine for your reef - there are some reefers who use these systems. The trick is to use sufficient resin so that your...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RO/DI splitting Drinking H2o & Reef H20

    Some people calibrate their meters, and some never mess with it. I end up doiing it when I get a reading that is unexpected. Russ
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RO/DI splitting Drinking H2o & Reef H20

    You could do that, or just use the TDS3 handheld to check the water in all three locations. Some systems out there don't have a convenient way to...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RO/DI splitting Drinking H2o & Reef H20

    RE when to change filters: A good rule of thumb is to replace your sediment filter and carbon block after six months. A more precise way to...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RO/DI splitting Drinking H2o & Reef H20

    Thanks - right back at you!
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RO/DI splitting Drinking H2o & Reef H20

    Thanks Luna. On a side note - I'm not familiar with the "karma" on this site - how does that work? Russ
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RO/DI splitting Drinking H2o & Reef H20

    That's called a "hose bib," and it may be contaminated. In general, you should want no metal contact for your DI water. They do make plastic valves...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RO/DI splitting Drinking H2o & Reef H20

    Drinking RO water is fine. Many of the expensive bottled water brands say "filtered water" on the label - in many cases that is code for RO water....
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Rejection rates for RO unit.

    4 parts waste to 1 part purified is a standard. If you have an RO system that fills a pressurized storage tank, the ratio will be higher. If you...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    ro/di membrane

    We have customers who have over 8 years on their membrane, and others who have to replace it once a year. It depends upon the quality of the feed...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RO/DI splitting Drinking H2o & Reef H20

    To plumb this split correctly you need a check valve or two as well. If you'll email us we can send you a set of instructions for our...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RO or RO/DI

    RODI will purify the water to a greater extent than RO. Nearly all of our customers who use the systems for reef tanks go with RODI, rather than RO....
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Ro/di unit

    Do you have a pressure gauge on the unit? It is a great tool to tell you when your prefilters are clogging/clogged. This time of year production...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Water Chemistry
  18. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    good RO-DI system, need to know now. at the store!

    Many kenmore units require non standard filters - so check that and consider the cost of replacements... Russ
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: ASAP
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    Ro/di

    I spent a few minutes looking for that ompany - as best I can tell they are no longer in business or at least no longer have a web site. If you can...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    ro/di units, help me decide?!?! there are so many!!!

    With a 60 gallon tank, and I suspect a sump and maybe a refug., the advice someone gave above re getting a 75 gpd system was good. We recommend...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Dec 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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