Spectrapure RODI opinion and water storage in garage?

Hello all,

Plan on running a Spectrapure refurb 90 RODI in my garage for topoff's and to mix my salt for my 46 gallon bowfront. Save money and time since the closest store is 20+ miles for premixed and I think my local water store is only RO which may be the reason for phophates.

I'm going to run the RODI from my water softener house spicket to a 18G Brute that I was going to have RODI water go into with a float valve, ASO and 2.1 water saver (i believe they call it) and a TDS TRM-1 meter. <br />

From there I was going to siphon out into 5 gallon home depot buckets to mix salt and also to alhambra 5g jugs for top offs (usually top off 3-5 gallons a week) to conserve space so I dont have 2 brute cans.
Is it best to raise (cinder blocks?) the Brute can so I can to some type of valve on the bottom for ease? What parts would I need to accomplish this and be leak proof? Whats the best way to drill thru a brute can for float valve as well? I look forward to saving time and money!<br />

Also which is more popular/better for my situation above:

We have hard water but I have a softener with RODI will be off of.

BRS 75 5 stage $179.99<br />
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-5-stage-chloramines-ro-di-system-75gpd.html<br />
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Dual inline TDS $29.99<br />
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dual-inline-tds-meter-dm-1-hm-digital.html

Float valve $11.99<br />
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reverse-osmosis-float-valve.html

BRS approx $222.xx


Spectrapure refurb 90 GPD $139..<br />
http://spectrapure.com/FACTORY-REFURBISHED/Refurbished-90-GPD-RODI-System

HM Digital TRM-1 In-Line 3-Probe TDS Meter w/ 1/4in Quick-Connect Fittings $44.00<br />
http://spectrapure.com/HM-Digital-TRM-1-In-Line-3-Probe-TDS-Meter-w-1-4-in-Quick-Connect Fittings

Low Waste Manual Membrane Flush Valve Kit - $39.00
http://spectrapure.com/AQUARIUM/MEMBRANE-FLUSH-KITS/Low-Waste-Manual-Membrane-Flush-Valve-Kit-For-90-GPD-RO-RODI-System

Spectrapure $212.00<br />
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then the BRS uni-seal 3/4&quot;<br />
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/uniseal-5.html

get 3/4&quot; PVC,valve and 90* elbow at Home Depot? <br />
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Whats the line size for the RODI's for a seal? Do I need a seal for the float valve as well? <br />
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Thanks all, so new to me been reading alot though! <br />
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sorry all new to me! &lt;br/&gt;<br/>

 

Membrane flush valves are not needed as they do little to nothing.Try this spectrapure unit.It has the meters and float/flush valve included.

http://spectrapure.com/AQUARIUM/RO-...I-Systems/MaxCap-Standard-90-GPD-RO-DI-System
Instead of drilling the brute maybe just raise it and use gravity or a small pump to fill your buckets.RODI USE 1/4 INCH TUBING.Go with the Spectrapure.Hands down better then the BRS unit.

 

Sounds good, may just use ccinder blocks for now to lift the brute. Do the float valves come with seals? I'd drop for those and fill line correct?

Is that spectrapure needed as its a lil more pricey vs the 4 stage? What are the downsides to 4 vs 5?

 

I will alert our water expert.Please stand by.

 

From another forum where the same thread was started:
http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/equ...verse-osmosis-deionization-water-storage.html

 

AZ has been great!

 

He's got water in his blood.

 

Tapatalk is working yes! My Rodi waa received too, yes! Excited over water like I'm in the desert lol


Does everyone the unit in the garage on some mdf or ply? I heard some using foam to secure it to drywall?