Suggestions for RO/DI system?

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  1. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    Hey Everyone,

    Do you guys have any suggestions for a good RO/DI system? I am just starting to set up my first 30-35g saltwater tank and don't want to waste a $1/gallon for RO water at my LFS.

    Thanks
     
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  2. Pastey

    Pastey Ritteri Anemone

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    Spectrapure. Not much need to shop given the success rate and price.
     
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  3. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Either Spectrapure or Air-Water-Ice. Both are excellent choices.
     
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    mikeattack Astrea Snail

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    I use a mighty mite from air water ice. It's worked well so far.
     
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    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Spectrapure!
     
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  7. Regf

    Regf Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Bulkreefsupply sells a pretty good one as well, im using it now, but ive never heard anything bad about spectrapure, but I think it just cost a bit more is all
     
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  8. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    The Spectrapure is less to purchase and less to operate over time so is the better deal.
    They treat and test all their RO membranes so they have a higher rejection rate (removal efficiency) plus they use better quality filters so the carbons last longer and do a better job of protecting that membrane and they custom blend all their DI resins in house for a better overall system lfe and better water quality.
     
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  9. Squinty

    Squinty Astrea Snail

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    Spectrapure is having a sale now on refurbished units. I bought a refurb and was sent a new unit.
    Also, what you buy might also depend somewhat on where you live. I'm in NYC where the problem is sediment rather than high TDS. I needed to get a pre prefilter to remove rust. The Spectrapure Maxcap DI offers cheaper operating cost in the long run but since I get 0 TDS out my RO it's unnecessary.
     
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  10. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    Sounds like SpectraPure is the clear winner. Thanks for your feedback!

    Also, are they easy to install/ uninstall? The reason I ask is that I rent and would want to take it with me if I leave.
     
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