WTB RO/DI

[dan_k]

looking for a RO/DI something like a BRS 75gpd would be great or anything close
Thanks for looking

 

[Trio91]

I'd buy that new, if it were me. If there is one piece of equipment I'd go above and beyond on it would be that

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

I'd buy that new, if it were me. If there is one piece of equipment I'd go above and beyond on it would be that

Agree with @trio91. Best investment for your tank. Spend the money and get a good unit and try to save money else where lol.

 

[dan_k]

Thanks for the input guys other then changing filters whats the difference?
I would buy a used light not knowing what condition the ballasts are in or the bulbs to me it's the same right?

 

[Trio91]

The membrane would be my concern, without unraveling, it be like a box of chocolates. It could be damaged or clogged or something

Also if you factor in the cost of good cartridges and a RO membrane, then DI resin, it may be almost the same as buying a new one with everything included . The brs units come with flush kits and pressure gauges which can save you time in buying them separately.

It also will be more plug n play with new IMO

 

[Trio91]

Lights IMO you can get away with, you can have diy or used lights and still make things work, but water quality has to be #1

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

Now I heard about this when people debate salt "saltwater is the main element in our tanks so we shouldn't take the cheap route there" No granted I do use RC salt (which is among the cheaper salt) but do believe RO/DI water is important. I just feel to be safe about a use RO/DI system I would want to replace all the filters and membrane. Also would I truly trust the TDS meter and/or pressure gauge on a used unit?

 

[dan_k]

It's a good thing I'm new at this and have no clue on what im doing I only had maybe 5-6 successful beautiful reef tanks

I miss the good old days when you wouldn't be able to comment on WTB threads

MODS pleas lock this up I will find a USED 1 somewhere else

 

[Trio91]

Hey dude, no hard feelings, didn't mean to grind your gears. Was just tossing info out there, didn't mean to offend.

Good luck bud with the search

 

[kschweer]

I think everyone was just trying to help Dan. If you look at all new replacement filters for an rodi including a membrane (most important l) you're looking at about $90. For $129 you can get a spectrapure 90gpd unit. I think thats all anyone was trying to say.