RO or DI or Both

fkshiu · #1 09-05-2007, 04:38 AM

DI only is fine for a smaller tank (i.e. <50 gallons or so) in the GVRD because our TDS is so freaking low (~10!).

Larger tanks tend to require more water than DI-only units like the AP Tapwater Filter can easily produce. I used an AP Tapwater Filter for several years on my 46-gallon.

However, if you plan on sticking to this hobby in the long run an investment in a full RO/DI unit is a good idea.

super7 · #2 09-05-2007, 04:56 AM

Thanks for the info, wondering what you would suggest for a RO/DI unit

fkshiu · #3 09-05-2007, 05:59 AM

Many people around here (including me) use the Aquasafe RO/DI unit. They're a local outfit operating out of North Van, but only sell through Ebay. Every so often there's a group buy here on Canreef. It's not "the best" system out there by any means but it's solid, economical and does the job on our super-soft water. Plus, you can get a faucet attachment for drinking water as well, which was what sold the wife on it

Puff · #4 09-22-2007, 09:15 PM

does aquasafe have a website?

i live like 10 minutes from north van and dont see the point in buying something on ebay that is manufactured down the street

any other decent, and decently priced, RO/DI units ppl can recommend?