Which Ro Unit?

[ChrisCook]

I am looking at RO Units for my freshwater tank, and it seems that the question may be answered best by the salty contingent.
Which RO Unit is best suited to the home / garage?
Any links would be appreciated.
Does it work out much cheaper in the long run compared to buying from the LFS?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[ozzie2011]

I guess it partly depends whether you have a metered water supply and the size of tank your running.

For me I dont have a meter. I have a 250 ltr system and do a 10% change once a week (25 ltrs)

So, if initial cost of Ro unit and a large water container is say £100 ( for me I paid around £50 for a 50gpg unit, but I wasn't bothered about brand)

LPS charge £2.50 for 25 litres after 40 weeks you break even.

Yes you will need to buy new filters etc but at £10-20 you will still be better off.

Plus you do not have to go to the lps to just get water which is going to cost you in fuelt time also.

For me its a no brainer, do it yourself

 

[ChrisCook]

Thanks for the reply. I'm running a 240 litre setup and plan on changing 50 litres a week

Any links to good units appreciated!

Chris

 

[ozzie2011]

Heres a few

Aquamedic £80 = http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/aquamedic-easyline-90-ro-unit-marine-reef-coral-/260705186060?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item3cb33d710c

RO Man £80 = http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/RO-MAN-50-GPD-3-Stage-Reverse-Osmosis-System-/180565904892?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item2a0a910dfc

D+D £80 = http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/D-D-50-GALLON-P-D-REVERSE-OSMOSIS-50GAL-RO-UNIT-AND-/220419734215?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item33520a3ac7

Budget £60 = http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aquaworld-Compact-RO-Reverse-Osmosis-Unit-/400118117203?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item5d28e5f353

 

[seffieuk]

When looking for an RO unit, ensure you get one with a DI filter, flush and buy two ball valves - as you need to keep the membranes wet at all times.

Also, you never get the amount of water in the time they say as it depends on your water pressure and the weather (i'm not kidding!)

So, buy the biggest one you can, you really do get what you pay for with RO units.

I have a small unit and it takes me approx 12 hours to get 25 litres, which doesnt matter to me, but could be a pain, it also wastes a hell of a lot water. Wished I had bought a bigger one

The D & D one looks good and the chap selling is one of the good guys - you can look his shop up - he has both an online presence and a shop

Aquacadabra, or somthing similar


Seffie x