Clown79 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Anyone know of an ro/di system that attaches to faucet? I live in an apartment- i can't really plumb anything, they are very sticky about following the lease. Any help is appreciated Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Anyone know of an ro/di system that attaches to faucet? I live in an apartment- i can't really plumb anything, they are very sticky about following the lease. Any help is appreciated You can buy sink adapters for any RODI, the main thing will be the size/type of faucet you have to ensure it connects. I used one of these before http://www.marinedepot.com/Standard_Faucet_Adapter_Quick_Connect_Faucet_Coupler_Reverse_Osmosis_Plumbing-Captive_Purity-RO1317-FIRORARP-vi.html I still had to go to the hardware store and buy parts to make it fit on the sink. I brought the RODI faucet adapter and the part that screws off the sink with me so I could find the right sizes. Link to comment
AZDesertRat Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Any RO or RO/DI can be used portable with a faucet adapter. I would not waste money on the little cobbled up RO buddy's and similar systems as they really aren't any smaller, do not come with reefers preferred micron range filters, cost more to replace since they are not standard 10" size, do not last as long and are harder to find. There are very good vendors with reef quality RO/DI systems for less than $150 such as Spectrapure, Buckeye Hydro and Purelyh2o. Link to comment
MinnFish Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 + Spectrapure. They have a system that comes with a set of replacement filters, handheld TDS meter and tap adapter. Can't beat that. Link to comment
squamptonbc Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I've got mine hooked up to the kitchen faucet with this adapter. http://www.jlaquatics.com/dry-goods/aquarium-supplies/water-filters/accessories-parts/kitchen-sink-faucet-adapter.html I use a Puratek RO 3 stage that I added a DI stage to. I also used Aqua FX in the past and it also worked without issue. OP: I think your in Canada? I have not ordered from them as they are back east and shipping takes too long and I prefer to support west coast companies, but reef supplies does sell Spectra Pure, they start at 174 CAD for a basic unit with no DI.http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-store/RO-Units/ Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Awesome! Thank you all. Ro/di systems really intimidate me. My dads a plumber so any issues he could help. My main concern is getting it hooked up. I would only want it for my tanks- can't stand the taste of ro/di or distilled. Lol. I figure the cost of RO water in a yr pays for a system. Link to comment
AZDesertRat Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 You don't drink the RO/DI you install a tee and check valve before the DI and drink RO only water. Pass RO through a GAC carbon and it tastes awesome, been drinking it for about 25 years now and it makes clear ice cubes too. Link to comment
Sean.G Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 If you are looking at a Bulk Reef Supply setup I believe they come with a few different sink attachments, mine did anyway. Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 No. It would have to be a supplier in cda. The additional fees to ship it here make it expensive Link to comment
AZDesertRat Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Not one of my preferred vendors but you can try AquaSafe Canada. I find their systems to be pretty low end, more ebay quality but you don't have as many choices as we do. I believe there are vendors who sell Spectrapure prooducts in Canada, you might call Spectrapure and get a list of their Canadian vendors. Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 I think reefsuplies here sells it. Thank you so much for the help. Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 You don't drink the RO/DI you install a tee and check valve before the DI and drink RO only water. Pass RO through a GAC carbon and it tastes awesome, been drinking it for about 25 years now and it makes clear ice cubes too. What exactly do you use for the GAC carbon? RO by itself is nasty but if I could find a way to make or taste good.... Link to comment
clink51 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 i used one of these, easiest to screw in, get water, not piss off the woman, clean up Link to comment
AZDesertRat Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 All the vendors sell inline GAC carbon taste and odor filters. Just like you put on a refrigerator water/ice maker line. Link to comment
TBone12 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 i used one of these, easiest to screw in, get water, not piss off the woman, clean up What is one of these? Link to comment
SarlinDescent Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I ended up getting a couple adapters until I settled on the link below. I far prefer having the black lever to the pull pin. The adapter also has the screw on cap for your hose. It is a bit difficult at times to start the screw on cap, but will never pop off when it is on. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/chrome-faucet-diverter-valve.html Link to comment
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