RO SYSTEM or BUYING RO

Harpo · #1 04-08-2011, 02:41 AM

Hi Everyone,

Just wondering if you think buying an RO system would be cheaper then buying it at the store?

Are the RO system filters expensive?

Any thoughts on this one?

BlueTang<3 · #2 04-08-2011, 02:43 AM

How much water will you be using? For small quantity just go buy it, as making small amounts of water and then stopping is hard on the filters. Filter cost depends on the number of stages you have.

Harpo · #3 04-08-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueTang<3

How much water will you be using? For small quantity just go buy it, as making small amounts of water and then stopping is hard on the filters. Filter cost depends on the number of stages you have.

I have a 70 Gallon tank...not set up as I am moving. I was just thinking for the new house what would be more cost effective. How long can RO water sit without being used? Does it go stale?

BlueTang<3 · #4 04-08-2011, 03:16 AM

I have water go stagnant but i don't think stale if you keep it slightly agitated. The biggest problem is keeping bugs and stuff out of the water. I assume that bacteria would form on water that sat for an extended period. I usually make 50 gallons at a tie and it sits being agitated for a few weeks and never have problems.

mark · #5 04-08-2011, 03:20 AM

when I had my 75g and using bottles was was something like $15/wk for evap and water changes. Can buy a ro/di unit along with a single change of filters (for a full year's worth of water) for around $175. Buy the filters in bigger quantities costs go down. Definitely cheaper and not have to hump and store the bottles a big plus.

FaRico · #6 04-08-2011, 03:38 AM

What about for a 28 gal nano tank? Ive been flipping back and forth on the subject of getting one or buying as well. I've been trying to read up on the operation of the machine and it seems to be some have problems with auto/automatic shut offs, and wasting of water. Is this something I should be concerned with since I'd only be doing about 15 gal in water changes a month?

Harpo · #7 04-08-2011, 11:51 PM

DisneyCoralReef · #8 05-24-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Harpo

Hi Everyone,

Just wondering if you think buying an RO system would be cheaper then buying it at the store?

Are the RO system filters expensive?

Any thoughts on this one?

You know what I got my system online, and it saved me probably 40% of the cost in stores. If you do some research and see what others use, you should be able to do some research online and find someone who can sell it to you online.

monocus · #9 05-25-2011, 03:01 AM

i just picked up a aquasafe r/o unit with a 3 year supply of filters for $218 delivered off e-bay.the stupid thing was if i went to west vancouver where they make them ,it would have cost me $70 more.this was for a 7 filter system with all the hookups,and a pressure gauge

Capt_kulafu · #10 05-25-2011, 04:17 PM

i would suggest by new RO/DI system than buy a RO in store

you can save a lot bucks and hassle to buy everyweek a RO..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harpo

Hi Everyone,

Just wondering if you think buying an RO system would be cheaper then buying it at the store?

Are the RO system filters expensive?

Any thoughts on this one?