First RO set up (2 Viewers)

[Ross tha Reefer]

How do I test the RO to make sure it’s doing what we want it to???


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[BigRick]

TDS meter

 

[Ross tha Reefer]

Ordering now....thank you sir! Still learning lol


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[TriggerFan]

Ross:

Your RODI doesn't have a TDS meter? If not, get the HM Triple inline meter!

 

[Reefahholic]

Ross:

Your RODI doesn't have a TDS meter? If not, get the HM Triple inline meter!

That’s what I was thinking. It should have a meter.

 

[Erin]

A TDS meter will tell you if your DI resin is doing what you want it to. Do yourself a favor and purchase a cheap chlorine test kit made for pools. You can check periodically, especially as your carbon blocks age, to make sure all the chlorine is being removed. If your water district used chloramine, it's even more important to test. Not only is chlorine bad for the fishes, it will shorten the life of your RO membrane. (Depending upon how long your water sits exposed to air, the chlorine can dissipate somewhat, but, again, the purpose of carbon in an RO filter is to protect the membrane -- insane? Lol)

 

[Ross tha Reefer]

No sadly I picked a cheap amazon special....


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[Ross tha Reefer]

....now I’m thinking it may not be good enough lol


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[TriggerFan]

Amazon? Great return policy!

 

[guylaga]

Considering that having good clean and pure H2O is the base of your tank, I wouldn't go cheap on the RO Unit.

Get the BRS 4 Stage, and later if you want to upgrade you switch out stages and add a separate DI unit.

 

[TriggerFan]

Ok, ok. Stop by the house and buy my Vertex 200gpd RODI!

 

[Reefahholic]

Amazon? Great return policy!

Exactly what I was thinking and he should still be in the return window if he just purchased it.

I keep buying BRS even though they aren't top of the line. They're always available. I know customer service it amazing. They're reasonably priced. You can easily upgrade when you feel you need it. BRS has about every upgrade you need. Most can be added on effortlessly.

I have a humble little 4-stage right now, but I change my sediment filter, carbon block, DI, and Membrane when needed- on time. It produces 0 TDS so I honestly think I'll just stick with it for a while unless I start having some unforeseeable issues.

I had a little 4-stage on my 75/G and it did just fine. Always zero TDS with no issues in the tank.

 

[Reefahholic]

Ok, ok. Stop by the house and buy my Vertex 200gpd RODI!

Vertex made the most awesome products.

 

[Ross tha Reefer]

What I hit and how long I’ve had it....


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[Reefahholic]

That time window is probably long gone. It will work, but you'll be the only reefer with that unit. If you're getting 0 TDS....then....go for it.

Did you do any research before you bought it or was this a typical reef impulse buy?

 

[Ross tha Reefer]

Lol I did SOME research but apparently not enough [emoji23]. It has great reviews but I’ll have to test it first and see....then I guess the longevity would be the issue...?


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[Ross tha Reefer]

Ok all m, so what if I add this in there???


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[TriggerFan]

Stop wasting money in half-arsed gear. Stop by my place.

 

[Ross tha Reefer]

Well I already have 200 invested so may as well give it a shot before just giving up since I can’t return...[emoji2371]


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[Erin]

Well I already have 200 invested so may as well give it a shot before just giving up since I can’t return...[emoji2371]


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You can always get a handheld tds meter like a lot of us have. In-line is great but not a necessity.

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Accurate-Reliable-HoneForest-0-9990ppm/dp/B07CWDVJY9