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Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by JJL, Aug 25, 2011.

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  1. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    I am hoping to get a RODI system soon. I want this one 75 GPD RO/DI 4 Stage Economy System - English. Does it have everything I need. I am not familiar with RODI systems so any info would be great. What would I need to be able to store the water already made in a garbage pale in my garage? I know I obviously need buckets of salt, but what else?
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    That system should take good care of you. Use Brute trash cans to store the water because they are very strong. You will want a heater for the water if you are storing it in the garage. You need to purify 10 gallons of water each time you use the filter or you will experience TDS creep.
     
  4. JJL

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    Ok that does not seem hard. Also would I add the salt to the trach can or wouyld I add it to the container I take the water out with? If I added it to the traash can wouldnt the salt settle to the bottom?
     
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    Depends on what you want to do. Quite a few people have 2 storage containers: one for strictly RODI water and another for premade saltwater.
     
  6. JJL

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    Ohhhhhh....so you could do top offs. Sounds good, I will have 2 containers, but would the salt settle to the bottom?
     
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    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Most people that have a container dedicated to saltwater keep a powerhead running inside of the container for circulation.
     
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  9. JJL

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    Ahhhhhhhhhhhh....ok will a small Maxi 900 do the trick?
     
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    depends on the size of the container.
     
  11. aquamn1999

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    put a pump in the trash can to mix it up. Allow it to mix for a day.
     
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