ordering ro di kit

e46er · #1 01-07-2009, 12:03 AM

http://www.thefilterguys.biz/ro_di_systems.htm im just getting ready to order the $135 5 stage 75 gpd (second one down)

now jsut to be clear ive never seen one of these before, but 4 canisters at 10 inches its going to take a bit of space. now im under the impression you can either hook this to a sink or hardpipe it in from the main water line into your house.. is this correct?
i would prefer off the main line. my mechanical room backs onto my garage these canisters are all sealed so no dust can get it right? i would prefer it in the mech room but its pretty packed in there garage may have to suffice. does this kit include everything needed to pipe to the main water supply? as in the fitting to the unit apart from a Tee and some o rings?
how much waste water does this pump out?

i just want to make sure this is right as 5 stage 75 gpd kits in LFS are clsoe to 400 bucks after tax and i am going to drive across border to go get it..
thanks in advance

mark · #2 01-07-2009, 12:39 AM

Units are sealed and really don't take up that much space (see picture). I've got my in the mechanical room crammed between the furnace and hot water tank. The mechanical room is convenient as easy access to a supply and drain (then really good at least for me as my mechanical room seconds as a my basement fish room).

See no reason couldn't go in garage if it wouldn't freeze.

With the kit your looking at, it's basically 3 lines; supply (would be the "Self Piercing Saddle Valve Water Supply Connection" usually for tapping into a copper supply line) waste ("Drain Connection" to join to a waste line), then the output to a container or bladder. If your output goes to a container for storage it's handy to put it through a float valve (so the container doesn't overfill) then also good to have the "AUTO SHUT-OFF" since the unit would continue to waste water until manually shut off.

Ratio is around 1:4 (1g filtered to 4g waste)

e46er · #3 01-07-2009, 12:50 AM

thanks for the reply! smaller than i figured thanks for the pic
my house was plumbed with pex the o ring crimper style not the glue style.
how does the auto shut off work? timered or by the amount of water?

mark · #4 01-07-2009, 01:06 AM

My house is crimped PEX as well but have the piercing valve on the copper supply line between the meter and the PEX manifold.

The better way to do it though would be to either Tee into a PEX line, valve then ro unit, or if you have a spare line on your manifold tie into than. Just need to rent a PEX crimper (just did some PEX runs and minumin was about 10 bucks from HD).

The auto shut off at least the one I'm using shuts off the ro feed, if the ro output is closed. Link to diagram of Aquasafe unit (it's the 4 port shuttle valve shown between the prefilters and ro). Have also read of people just hooking up a garden hose timer between the supply line and unit.

e46er · #5 01-07-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mark

My house is crimped PEX as well but have the piercing valve on the copper supply line between the meter and the PEX manifold.

The better way to do it though would be to either Tee into a PEX line, valve then ro unit, or if you have a spare line on your manifold tie into than. Just need to rent a PEX crimper (just did some PEX runs and minumin was about 10 bucks from HD).

The auto shut off at least the one I'm using shuts off the ro feed, if the ro output is closed. Link to diagram of Aquasafe unit (it's the 4 port shuttle valve shown between the prefilters and ro). Have also read of people just hooking up a garden hose timer between the supply line and unit.

ok thanks
im a gas fitter by trade so i have acess to crimpers and everything ive got a spare valve thats capped as it was the old line going to the outside taps but i capped it and ran a new line outside as to bypass the PRV. i just wanted to make sure i had the unit fittings becuase i wasnt sure how easy they would be to find.
thanks for the replys dude

banditpowdercoat · #6 01-07-2009, 01:25 AM

I acctually found a T that slides Over PEX and has tightenable connectors on the ends. All I did was cut the Pex and insert this, tighten and done

e46er · #7 01-07-2009, 01:40 AM

sounds like a shark bite fitting.
very expensive tho i can get crimpers rings and tees for free at work

banditpowdercoat · #8 01-07-2009, 01:57 AM

honestly can't remember how much, but under $10 I think. But ya, if you got the tools use em HAHAHA

nanoreefer · #9 01-07-2009, 06:34 AM

if you go across the border to get the RO DI unit can you please post on how it gos? iam whanting to drive over and get a new RO DI as well plus a light and some other stuff, but i heard they realy get you on dutie if arent there for at least two days,

GreenSpottedPuffer · #10 01-07-2009, 06:48 AM

I was looking for a new RO unit and went with the Aquasafe one from OA...$200 for the four stage RO/DI.

I had one sent from the states once...$140 for the unit, $40 for shipping and like $25 I think for brokerage fees...not worth it IMO. Its about the same price in the end but more hassle unless you really want that exact unit.

Just thought I would mention it.