RO/DI Water

I have a question concerning RO/DI Filter Systems, what system seems to work the best , I see Coral Life, Kent & others... I guess If I evaluate my needs they are servicing my tank and I would also like to use the system for drinking water as my wife doesn't like the taste of City water all that much...
Tell me the Pros & Cons please...I would rather not make a mistake that others have made in the past if it can be avoided...
Thanks

 

Air,Water, and Ice has some nice ones plus they give us a discount I believe if you are a memeber.

 

+1   AWI is excellent.  I've been very happy with my purchase from them...and lifetime guarantee.  Who can argue with that?
--AJ

 

Typhoon III is what have through Air Water & Ice

 

Thanks to all, I checked those out they look to be more machine for the money... If I want to run a drinking faucet in addition to supplying for my tank needs, am I required to have the storage tank under the sink?

 

just give them a call, tell them what you want to do and they'll get you on the right track of what you need to get

 

I'll do that.. Thanks

 

Yea you have to have a storage tank for drinking water, because you need to have water made up and in storage to have water, the system will not just make water instantly.

 

They have a kit that's dual purpose for the home reef and drinking water... http://www.airwaterice.com/product/HURRICANE/Hurricane-Dual-HomeReef-with-Permeate-Pump-Tank.html
The permeate pump pressurizes the RO line so you can hook it right up to your refrigerator.  If you have 65 psi+ water pressure, have them swap out the 75 GPD membrane for the 150 GPD membrane.  It's twice as efficient for just a few dollars more...but requires 65 psi+ water pressure feeding it.  I have this setup and I think it's great.
--AJ

 

what type of rodi units do people have from Air Water & Ice?

 

AJ
I was looking at them today and thats the model I'm going to go with.. Thanks for the tip on the 150gpd membrane...

 

NP. If you find that you don't have sufficient water pressure, let me know. I know that I do, but I'm still running the old membrane. I was going to replace it with the 150 GPD when it was time to replace it. Maybe we can work out a deal if they don't let you return it (which I kind of doubt...AWI has great customer service).

--AJ

 

The purpose of a permeate pump is to relieve back pressure on the membrane created by a pressurized storage tank. This improves the rejection rate, and reduces the amount of water sent to drain.

Russ

 

The 150 gpd membranes require a higher feedwater pressure than 100 gpd and lower membranes.  Here's a table that might be of interest:



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Good info.  Thanks Russ!!
--AJ