What's the best way to do RODI in an apartment?
 

I have a 47 gallon tank that I finally have all plumbed and ready to go. I need to figure out the best way to do water. Is there some kind of RODI unit that doesn't need to be plumbed in? Are those tap filters decent? Something like this?

Any tips or suggestions this way would be great! Thanks.

James

I used the API tapwater filter for the life of my 35g nano (about 1.5 years), I've never really had any issues. Just get a TDS meter and replace the filter once it shows above 1 TDS (typically 9 months or so).

That being said though, I switched over to true RODI when I got my 90g up and running. You can connect a hose bibb to RODI, just make sure that the hose connector is tight.

Our water in Vancouver is so good (I measure 15 TDS in Richmond consistently) that I wouldn't be surprised if some people use straight tap without issues.

There is no need to plumb an rodi unit in if you dont want to. Its easier but not necessary. I would go with a full unit and not what you listed in your post.

I went for this system here http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-...tem-75gpd.html from bulk reef supply and they supply a certain attatchment so you can just hook it up to your sink faucet when you want to use it.

Its actually this one here http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/chrome...ter-valve.html

And then you can just put your waste line in your sink.

I recently moved into an apartment and had this same problem.

The best solution I came up with, without tearing into any of the plumbing under the sink and/or in the bathroom, was to put a "Y" fitting on the cold water source for the washing machine.

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-...s/N-5yc1vZbx5n

Once end connects to the washing machine and is always left on, the other end connects to my RODI filter which I turn on as needed. Pretty easy to set-up since everything is a screw type fitting.

Alternately you can try one of these:

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/ro...t+Adapter.html

But I find that not many modern kitchen/bath fixtures are compatible with these anymore.

i when to a pluming store and bought a adaptor that fits to my kitchen sink .have a normal rodi unit that sits on my counter .worksgreat

Get garden hose and screw on adapter for faucet. Run thru RO/DI into storage/mixing container. Mount RO/DKunit right to side of stand. Easy peezy

Go to home depot and grab a fawcet to hose adapter. Buy the shortest length of hose u need, and ta-da!!!! Fill water change pails as needed. I have a similar set up (ro/di) for my garage cuz full time plumb just a pain.

James,

Tap filters not going to take out the amounts of contaminants as a RO/DI filter will. It is only one stage of filtration and usually expire quicker than the 3 stage filters do. It's like using a brita filter. They do have filters that take out contaminants to or near 0 TDS (total dissolved solids) but the cartridges are not cheap and I would imagine they expire quickly. Save your money up and get a 3 stage filter. You never know what your water will have in it otherwise.

johnny

Adapters exist to go from your faucet to the 1/8th inch lines RODI systems use. That way you just hook the RODI unit up to the faucet when you want to use it.

http://shotankaquariums.com/spectrap...tsfau-snp.aspx
Is one version

Theres http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/chrome...r-valve-1.html but the hose barb is wrong for rigid piping.

Or ideally http://www.thefilterguys.biz/tap_water_fittings.htm #3 on that list.

I don't know about that tap filter.

I`m using an aquasafe 7 stage ro/di after I put it together, I attatch one line to the tap converter (12.00 or so dollars from aquasafe) flip a switch to redirect to your ro/di. one line down the kitchen drain and one line into my container. 5 gallons in about 30 minutes. It comes with a free handheld tds meter. I just keep the whole thing Under the kitchen sink, pull out the lines when I need it. no plumbing of my landlords pipes necessary.
aquasafe.com

I bought an aquasafe ro/di unit and a kitchen faucet converter. I just plug into the kitchen faucet. One line down the drain, one to the litchen tap and one to my bucket. It takes about 30 minutes to make 5 gallons. free tds meter too. Easy to set up. No drilling pipes. aquasafe.com (free shipping)

I couldn't see that filter producing quality water (if it even can) for very long. You can get faucet or hose attachments for the inlet on an RODI unit, and so you basically screw on the adapter and hook up the unit. Then when you're done you can just tuck the unit away somewhere. You can also get RO water from Superstore (at least where I am)

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/ro...t+Adapter.html

There ya go that will work

I am finally jumping onto the RO/DI water train and ordered a unit a few days ago. I didn't do it sooner because I also didn't want it connected to my sink. Turns out you can get a faucet adapter that will hook up to the outlet of your faucet. There is also a garden hose adapter. Wish I knew this sooner. Good luck!

If you don't want to plumb a rodi unit. You can buy the water or use a product called prime :/ to be honest. Ro/di is by far the best

I purchased an RODI unit used from a guy and he had it mounted to a piece of plywood, move it into place fill up your water, then unhook and put it away, easy....I am actuLly considering hooking it up semi-permenantly in my laundry room for ease of use, and I have the extra space in there to boot.

good luck
Randy

My RO/DI from Bulk Reef Supply came with an attachment that lets you screw it onto a standard faucet. No plumbing required :)

You can get RODI units fairly cheap, and they don't need to be permanently installed. You can get adapters that screw into your faucet, so you can store it, and then take it out and use it when you need. I can't see that tap water filter working nearly as well as a proper RODI system, but it's better than nothing. On a tank your size, you could probably get away with weekly five gallon water changes, depending on your bioload. If that's the case, most Superstores sell RO water, and so you could just fill one jug every week and make do with that.