spectra Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, seabass said: Arguably, SpectraPure makes the "best" filters: https://spectrapure.com/collections/filters/Quantity_Filter-Kits You can usually pick them up on Amazon too. However, recently I've switched to Bulk Reef Supply: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-reverse-osmosis-filters-systems/reverse-osmosis-filters.html They are still quality filters, and depending on your municipal water supply and your needs, they can be a less expensive alternative. BRS unit or just the filters ? 3 minutes ago, devaji108 said: Just FYI petco is doing there $1 per gallon sale Ilike to used the 10 gal tanks for ATO yes. its 10 bucks and get a piece of glass cut for a lid with the corner cut off a bit for the pluming like maybe 5 bucks and you have a nice ATO that looks better that a trash can & 100% reef safe! I also like the BRs filters I use them on my spectra pure RODI unit. the most expensive part is the RI membrane the other stuff is not to bad. they do offer a pkg deal worth looking into. depending on the quality of the unit and how much work it needs also might be cheaper in the long run to get a new one? worth running the numbers hopefully its just a few news filters and your off to the races and making water. I run a spectrapure unit also what filters do you get ? Quote Link to comment
waldoz Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 I have not actually heard of this company. They are still open and I can get the pdf manual. What are your guys thoughts? I figured we get the tank cycling and worry about it later. I think the top filters are add on, but I am not sure. Here is the link. -----> RD-102 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 48 minutes ago, spectra said: BRS unit or just the filters ? Just the filters. My unit is made of mostly SpectraPure parts. However, I don't see any problem using the BRS units. I probably wouldn't purchase a whole new unit unless it were damaged. 20 minutes ago, waldoz said: What are your guys thoughts? I'd probably use it. 1 Quote Link to comment
waldoz Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 Did some more reading and the DI on the top turns brown when its no good. Said something like 1600 gallons and its $18 for 3 nuclear grade read loads. 😛 Their replacement filters are $25. The membrane , who knows so will have to figure that out later. Just need to get the tank cycling for now. 🙂 I did ask about it but I guess I was the second person to receive this setup so the history of use is non existent. Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 If you are planning to pack your own DI canisters, you can buy them here: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-reverse-osmosis-filters-systems/reverse-osmosis-filters/di-resin.html I'd almost be tempted to remove the small DI canisters and use the unit as a standard 4 stage unit. Here are some 4 stage filter kits: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-reverse-osmosis-filters-systems/reverse-osmosis-filters/4-stage-filter-kits.html If your city water uses chloramine, you might need two carbon filters (although SpectraPure has a single carbon block which supposedly handles chloramine). Also, if you city water is clean, you might even be able to get away with no DI at all. Quote Link to comment
Coastie Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 The first question is what type of RODI unit is it? The BRS Value filters are like $30. If you have chloramine, you should get the 1 micron filters. You may pay a bit up front but it will save you in the long run (in both convenience and dollars). For RO storage, I'd go with a Brute personally. It's super easy to put the float valve and they come with a lid. Seriously, float valves. They are so worth it. Quote Link to comment
waldoz Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 Yeah I think just basic will do. I will have to check the city water test page tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment
waldoz Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 This is what we have for water as of 2018. Quote Link to comment
Coastie Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Sorry, I should have structured that better. The 1 micron filter kit is only 5$ more. The comment about paying more up front was referring to getting filters and using your own RODI. Did you mention what make/model your filter is? Quote Link to comment
waldoz Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Coastie said: Sorry, I should have structured that better. The 1 micron filter kit is only 5$ more. The comment about paying more up front was referring to getting filters and using your own RODI. Did you mention what make/model your filter is? Watergeneral R 102 No have not even looked or opened it up. If we can will just pull the di off Clean it per the link. Will have to see where the tds is at after we get it fixed. Got few weeks when we start the cycling. Quote Link to comment
waldoz Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Got some zip ties from Dollar Store.. 🙂 and cleaned up all the wires. No where to hide all the wires but I think we did an ok job with what we had. It would have been great is there was a back wall but we could not find anything that would work. Once it is against the wall you can not really see the wire bundles. We also put the controller under the tank so it would not be like a sore thumb stuck to the side of the tank. 😛 We used Velcro to attached the switch panel to the bottom of the shelf so you could not see it unless you were looking for it. There is plenty of room for expansion down the road. Prob a skimmer or another power head, but I don't think we will need a second one. Here it is a standing level. The front view so it looks clean enough. Hope to get it wet soon.. All for now but things are getting crazy around here! 8 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 You know..... It only being a 20g long... You could de-rim the top blastic trim to give it a super clean rimless look! You guys seem plenty diy handy so I'm sure you could do it professionally 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Matteo said: You know..... It only being a 20g long... You could de-rim the top blastic trim to give it a super clean rimless look! You guys seem plenty diy handy so I'm sure you could do it professionally 🙂 Um nope............that looks like crap and the glass is sharp as hell,,,,,,,,,,,,,,plus the thin glass needs the plastic rim to keep it together............. 1 Quote Link to comment
waldoz Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 18 minutes ago, Matteo said: You know..... It only being a 20g long... You could de-rim the top blastic trim to give it a super clean rimless look! You guys seem plenty diy handy so I'm sure you could do it professionally 🙂 If it leaked at all that would be the end of it.lol It has taken 10 yrs not about to blow it.🤪 10 minutes ago, spectra said: Um nope............that looks like crap and the glass is sharp as hell,,,,,,,,,,,,,,plus the thin glass needs the plastic rim to keep it together............. Yeah agree, to thin. We also want some sort of lid to keep evap down. Not sure what we will do but can't do that on a rimless tank. 😉 Need to go pick up a trash can and borrow 6- 5 gallon buckets with lids for transportation. Any locals close to me have that many that I can borrow? 2 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 59 minutes ago, spectra said: Um nope............that looks like crap and the glass is sharp as hell,,,,,,,,,,,,,,plus the thin glass needs the plastic rim to keep it together............. People derim 40b all the time.. The 20g could handle it. You simply scrape the silicone seal and sand down the glass edges. Done. Quote Link to comment
waldoz Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 But I'm not people's 😂 I gots big power 💪 head going to flex the glass. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment
devaji108 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 looking good! like what you did with the wires and zip ties. 1 Quote Link to comment
ef4life Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Matteo said: People derim 40b all the time.. The 20g could handle it. You simply scrape the silicone seal and sand down the glass edges. Done. Seeing the flex in my 40b front panel I would never trust one de rimmed. 2 Quote Link to comment
Coastie Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I derimmed a 15. The edges of the glass are rough as hell. I do NOT suggest it. Besides, the rims make moving the tank less stressful. 4 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 8 hours ago, waldoz said: If it leaked at all that would be the end of it.lol It has taken 10 yrs not about to blow it.🤪 Yeah agree, to thin. We also want some sort of lid to keep evap down. Not sure what we will do but can't do that on a rimless tank. 😉 Need to go pick up a trash can and borrow 6- 5 gallon buckets with lids for transportation. Any locals close to me have that many that I can borrow? I have 2 red sea salt buckets that were going in the trash.............will save them for you. 2 Quote Link to comment
waldoz Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, spectra said: I have 2 red sea salt buckets that were going in the trash.............will save them for you. Thanks! I see we keep the same hours too! LoL Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, waldoz said: Thanks! I see we keep the same hours too! LoL Up around 4 and try to relax a little before I get out the door.............. Quote Link to comment
waldoz Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 Thanks to spectra my boy has done the happy dance. Got a screaming deal on some new old purple rock! Broke them up and weighed out at 20lbs. We messed around with it for few hrs and gave up. Funny thing is I came back in to my sons room and he had it all laid out and I did not even help him. 🙂 He is owning this scape! Pretty funny though he was saying dad take a picture quick before we mess it up and can remake it again. 😛 So its in the tank and I told him to sleep on it and see how he feels about it tomorrow. I don't think he is going to change it and If we are lucky it might get wet tomorrow. Still need to learn how to make some saltwater. LOL All for now. 8 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 He did a great job. 1 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 That really looks great. Two thumbs up. You might want to check that your glass cleaner either magnet or scraper fits between rock and glass. 2 Quote Link to comment
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