Which RODI unit to go with

[carguy4471]

I am on a well so my incoming water isn't treated, that's a plus. But my well pump is setup at 45psi so I need a booster pump. Which unit would you go with?

4 Stage Value Plus 100GPD RO/DI System - Bulk Reef Supply

Makes up to 100 Gallons of RODI Water Per Day! BRS 4 Stage Systems are perfect for reefers who have water treated with chlorine or relatively clean well water. Self-contained on a single bracket making them ideal for tight spaces or where a non-permanent connection may be required. Every BRS...

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with one of these

1/4" 8800 Booster Pump Kit - Aquatec

Why does BRS recommend this? If you hook up your RODI system and have low pressure or an issue with the amount of product water you are producing, there is a good chance are a booster pump will solve the issue. The Booster pump kit will come with everything needed to get it hooked up to your...

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or one of these

100 GPD - 4 Stage Professional RODI (Pro Level) - SaltwaterAquarium.com

Shop The Best Saltwater Aquarium Equipment & Supplies at Saltwater Aquarium. We Carry Everything you will Need for your Fish Tank.

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The saltwateraquarium unit would save some money but there isn't much detail about the pump on the page. I don't know if I'm keen on having a controller on it.... what if it goes out? I've used a BRS unit before and it was solid but haven't run a booster pump before.

Which would you go with and why??

Thank everyone!!!

 

[mann1139]

What is the TDS from your well? My old house had a TDS over 1,300, which required an extra filtering setup to consistently produce 0 TDS water.

Luckily with a well you don't have to worry about chlorine, but there can be a lot of ugly stuff in there.

The actual hardware of the RO/DI doesn't matter that much. Its the filters installed inside that matter.

 

[danielankeny]

I am on a well so my incoming water isn't treated, that's a plus. But my well pump is setup at 45psi so I need a booster pump. Which unit would you go with?

4 Stage Value Plus 100GPD RO/DI System - Bulk Reef Supply

Makes up to 100 Gallons of RODI Water Per Day! BRS 4 Stage Systems are perfect for reefers who have water treated with chlorine or relatively clean well water. Self-contained on a single bracket making them ideal for tight spaces or where a non-permanent connection may be required. Every BRS...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

with one of these

1/4" 8800 Booster Pump Kit - Aquatec

Why does BRS recommend this? If you hook up your RODI system and have low pressure or an issue with the amount of product water you are producing, there is a good chance are a booster pump will solve the issue. The Booster pump kit will come with everything needed to get it hooked up to your...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

or one of these

100 GPD - 4 Stage Professional RODI (Pro Level) - SaltwaterAquarium.com

Shop The Best Saltwater Aquarium Equipment & Supplies at Saltwater Aquarium. We Carry Everything you will Need for your Fish Tank.

www.saltwateraquarium.com

The saltwateraquarium unit would save some money but there isn't much detail about the pump on the page. I don't know if I'm keen on having a controller on it.... what if it goes out? I've used a BRS unit before and it was solid but haven't run a booster pump before.

Which would you go with and why??

Thank everyone!!!

I have the BRS 4 stage 100gpd and added a smart buddie booster pump which DRAMATICALLY increased my collection to waste ratio. I don’t have concrete numbers but increasing my psi from 40 to 80 probably tripled my collection rate!

 

[carguy4471]

That RO buddie looks outstanding. I had not previously seen that on their site. I had only seen the regular pump kit which is meh. The RO buddie is cheaper with more features to boot.

 

[danielankeny]

That RO buddie looks outstanding. I had not previously seen that on their site. I had only seen the regular pump kit which is meh. The RO buddie is cheaper with more features to boot.

I highly recommend it. Don’t see how it could be any easier to set up and use

 

[ifreefingwasaperson]

7 stage

 

[KStatefan]

It depends on your water. If your water is high in sediment you might want to have dual sediment filters with a coarser one first. If you have pesticides from farm runoff you might want to have a finer carbon block also.

 

[carguy4471]

I highly recommend it. Don’t see how it could be any easier to set up and use

Ordered up a 4 stage with the RO buddie. If I determine I need to add any stages I can do that but for now I'll see how the 4 works. I'm a ways of from having my tank up and running so I can dial it in if need be.

Great call on the RO buddie!