RO and DI?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Ishymishy77, Apr 20, 2009.

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  1. Ishymishy77

    Ishymishy77 Peppermint Shrimp

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    we purchased an RO unit today from our LFS (175$). How important is the DI part of the equation?
     
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  2. reef84

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    does it have the DI or was it just an RO unit???
     
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  3. Whisky Tango Foxtrot

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    Di isnt necessary but it greatly purifies the Ro water... The best example would be to test with a TDS meter.... If you haven't purchase one id suggest to pick one up, It will allow you to test the output and keep tabs on your filters... I run the DI myself, and i see no reason to downgrade.

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    most RO/DI units have a TDS meter but is yours dosen't you will want to get one so you know when to change your filter cartridges and/or membranes
     
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  5. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    The DI is the only way you will get absolutely pure water I believe. The water coming out of the RO membrane still usually has some stuff left in it, mine produces 1 TDS water which the DI resin then takes to zero right now.
    I personally would not run without zero TDS water, you just never know what that 1 TDS is actually made of.
     
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    Honestly, if you paid $175 for just an RO with no TDS meter's, I would return it and do some shopping around ;) Just my two cents.
     
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  7. Ishymishy77

    Ishymishy77 Peppermint Shrimp

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    well unfortunatley i cannot return it! can i get a DI seperate? and what does TDS stand for anyway? where would i go about getting one?
     
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  10. Ishymishy77

    Ishymishy77 Peppermint Shrimp

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    well thanks for pointing me to the Bulk Reef website i think i will cry now!!!! at least the wife is laughing and not ready to shoot me. i will be adding the DI part and ordering a meter as well. Lesson learned, i do solemly swear i will never make another purchase without consulting my friends here at 3Reef 1st. thanks
     
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