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WTB an R/o Unit
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2003 4:40 pm
by SaltnLime
I want to get a 100 gpd r/o unit, but really need to get a good deal. Please keep your eyes open for a sale. If I can;t find one then I am going to go see Rich.

Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2003 4:51 pm
by ShagMan
Save yourself some money, and order from Air, Water & Ice, over in Florida. Walter is a pleasure to deal with, and the refill kits (all 5 stages) are only $50.
Here's the selection they have for reefkeeping purposes, I have the Typhoon (w/out the flush/bypass) and I swear by it, set me back $150 plus shipping; it's really what you would usually see as a 4 stage RO/DI, but there's an extra inline carbon cartridge.
http://www.airwaterice.com/Reefkeeper%20Home%20Page.htm
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2003 9:25 pm
by snoopdog
But not the film membrane, that is normally more but not changed as often. Normally the first change is just your DI and sediment/carbon filters.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2003 9:43 pm
by ShagMan
Hmm?
I just change all of mine out whenever the sediment gets nasty... usually every 6 months to a year or so.... for $50, you can just throw everything out and start fresh

Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 7:33 pm
by snoopdog
But the TFC membrane cant be in that $50 kit can it ?
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 7:05 am
by ShagMan
Yep, it's all five cartridges. Cheap huh! I've already replaced all my cartridges once.
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 9:07 am
by snoopdog
This is what got me, it says
Complete filter change and DI cartridge for only $49.95
1 Sediment 2 carbons 1 DI Cartridge
No Extra Shipping charges.
Click here to Buy Typhoon 111 and Filters
It never list the TFC membrance in the change kit.
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 9:18 am
by ShagMan
Ooooooh, my bad, you're right.... hmm.... I guess you keep the RO membrane for a few years before you change it.
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 9:38 am
by snoopdog
I want to say the want the sediment and carbon changed every six months and the TFC once a year.