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mandarin11 · 11-29-2007, 05:03 AM

Hey all!

I really want a RODI for Christmas, but there is no way that I can hook it directly up to my tank without a hose going across the room, so needless to say that's not happening. I was wondering how many people run RODI's but have them drain into a separate water holding tank. I'm thinking that's the only way to go, but suggestions are welcome.

Also, what's easier, hooking it up to a laundry room water outlet or under the sink (if it fits), and can the waste line be routed to where it drains with the rest of the water, from the sink or washer? I've heard differing opinions but I want to hear what actual hobbyists have to say. One more thing, what is the usual efficiency for RODIs, like the ratio of good water to waste water? I'm pretty new to the RODI business and plumbing isn't exactly my strong suit

Thanks everyone for any suggestions.

11-29-2007, 05:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
mandarin11 Peppermint Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 409 Karma: 163	ro/di is it possible? Hey all! I really want a RODI for Christmas, but there is no way that I can hook it directly up to my tank without a hose going across the room, so needless to say that's not happening. I was wondering how many people run RODI's but have them drain into a separate water holding tank. I'm thinking that's the only way to go, but suggestions are welcome. Also, what's easier, hooking it up to a laundry room water outlet or under the sink (if it fits), and can the waste line be routed to where it drains with the rest of the water, from the sink or washer? I've heard differing opinions but I want to hear what actual hobbyists have to say. One more thing, what is the usual efficiency for RODIs, like the ratio of good water to waste water? I'm pretty new to the RODI business and plumbing isn't exactly my strong suit Thanks everyone for any suggestions. _________ 55gal,260 watt PC(2x65 actinic,2x65 10k daylight,8 lunar LED) 45#LR, 45#LS, 3 maxi-jet 900's on a natural wavemaker timer,phosban reactor, 5 gal fuge (built out of standard 10 gallon tank) with chaeto, grape, and feather caulerpa, sealife systems protein skimmer, wet/dry, 4 blue/green chromi, 1 skunk cleaner shrimp, 1 coral beauty,1 true perc, 5 mexican turbo snails, assorted dwarf blue leg hermits, astrea snails, and nerite snails