tap water

Proteus · #1 03-04-2012, 02:29 PM

I have been looking at different models and I see 5 stage and 7 stage. Is the seven just a longer lasting system. Sorry for my ignoance.

Reef Pilot · #2 03-04-2012, 02:36 PM

I use the 75 gpd Typhoon III model here, but with a few extra features, incl before/after TDS meters, 2 pressure tanks (so you can get quick flow for about 5 gals or so) and a pressure meter.
http://www.airwaterice.com/category/1/

A couple things I really like about it are; clear canisters to check on filters, flush and bypass valves (prolongs life of RO memebrane), the meters, separate RO line for drinking water, and the pressure tanks for quick flow (great feature). And the filters are just all standard which you can buy anywhere.

I don't think you need a 7 stage system unless you have really bad water.

Proteus · #3 03-04-2012, 02:43 PM

Thank you. My TDS is 127. But it's coming on spring. So there is dirty runoff

Reef Pilot · #4 03-04-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Titus99

Thank you. My TDS is 127. But it's coming on spring. So there is dirty runoff

If it's really bad, your sediment filter (1st one) will have to be changed more frequently.

Cubeman · #5 03-04-2012, 03:30 PM

Reef Pilot - thanks for the info on Langley water. I just moved here in December and am amazed at how quickly my RO/DI unit got dirty. I could go over a year on Vancouver Island without giving the unit a second thought. I don't have an inline TDS meter but think I'm going to have to spring for one.

Reef Pilot · #6 03-04-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cubeman

Reef Pilot - thanks for the info on Langley water. I just moved here in December and am amazed at how quickly my RO/DI unit got dirty. I could go over a year on Vancouver Island without giving the unit a second thought. I don't have an inline TDS meter but think I'm going to have to spring for one.

Usually my sediment filter lasts 6 - 8 months before I change it, but this time only about 4 months, and it was really dirty. Not sure why, as I never noticed anything different with the tap water.

Reef Pilot · #7 03-04-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

Usually my sediment filter lasts 6 - 8 months before I change it, but this time only about 4 months, and it was really dirty. Not sure why, as I never noticed anything different with the tap water.

Just tested my tap water, and it is at 67 right now, so a bit on the high side.