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Old 09-10-2010, 03:27 PM
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That works, but $10 a month is $120 over a year, so in 1 year you've pain for a half decent R/O unit.. and also don't have to go to canadian tire to get water. Lower startup cost though, and that's usualy the expencive part.
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Old 09-10-2010, 04:45 PM
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when i have my 33 g, i survive by using DI tap water filter good for few months use.. but if you are planning to get bigger invest on a used or new RO/DI units less hassle in the end..
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when i have my 33 g, i survive by using DI tap water filter good for few months use.. but if you are planning to get bigger invest on a used or new RO/DI units less hassle in the end..
you never replace your membranes or media??

sems like you would need to consider that cost per month as well IMO...
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Old 09-10-2010, 06:12 PM
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That works, but $10 a month is $120 over a year, so in 1 year you've pain for a half decent R/O unit.. and also don't have to go to canadian tire to get water. Lower startup cost though, and that's usualy the expencive part.
for a regular 5 stage ro/di filter, how long does the filter media last? and how much to buy the new medias? Thanks
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