RO/DI 6 stage, what do you think about this1

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  1. Solowkoe

    Solowkoe Astrea Snail

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    eBay: New Reef 6st 100GPD Reverse Osmosis RO+DI Water Filters (item 120034018134 end time Sep-26-06 18:13:08 PDT)

    I found this on ebay and think its a good deal, but is it a good prodduct? i know nothing about these products and so i am asking for your advice on this one. I dont want to get ripped off, and i dont even know how to hook one of these up. so is it easy to use this. will it be easy to hook it up? which connection option should i choose, a, b or the reguler one? I have no idea, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    -Charles8
     
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  2. Michaelr5

    Michaelr5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I have one, bought it over a year ago. I love it.:sweethear 400+ ppm on the input side, < 10ppm on the output. Output is just starting to rise after 15 months of use on the same cartridges.

    Highly recommended.

    Mike ;D
     
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  3. Michaelr5

    Michaelr5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I just remembered something, the needle valve they send with it works. About three times. I had trouble getting it to close after that. I just leave it open and went to Lowe's and bought a valve with JohnGuest slip fittings, cut the supply tube, slip on the valve, done!

    Mike
     
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  4. trizzot

    trizzot Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    rodi

    I love mine. I took water to the local fish store to have it tested with a tds meter and they couldnt believe it tested better then their $$$$$ Kent system. Ive had mine for about 8 months and its great.
     
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  5. apollo'sowner

    apollo'sowner Feather Duster

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    Yes, it is a good deal, but they-millet001- also have a 6 stage that has 2 DI instead of the final stage water taste improver. I got the 6 stage without the tank for around 130 shipped I think. It is an excellent RO/DI unit for the money. I got the 110 per day unit. The shird stage is a coconut carbon filter which will raise your TDS so yo might want to replace it with a 2nd carbon. I left mine in.
    I started a 20 nano last August with it and the tank has not gotten any diatoms or hair algea since start-up, a big part to the pure water feeding it. It is heavely stocked with softies. The sand stays super clean and the zoos are spreading. I recommend this unit-the one with the 2 DI's. Also if it will work for you get thegarden hose connecter and they go to a garden center and get a y fitting for 2 hoses and connect it to your washing machine faucet. I tried the needle fitting and it leaked terible. But there again I could have made a bad connection.
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/fish-tank/step-right-up-folks-latest-20-nano-garden-pics-37536.html
     
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