Need help picking new RO SYSTEM

[WasntMe]

Hello All,

I'm looking to Ebay purchase a new RO system. It's been a few years since I had one and I didn't buy that one, it came with the house. So I could use some help, from someone more experienced with them, picking one out.

Brands to stay away from?
Features I need to make sure I get?
Is there anything I need to figure out/calculate BEFORE buying one?

It will be used for drinking water for my dog, about a dozen various plants and myself. I don't think I need a large capacity system.

I'm not really sure of the differences in the 4, 5 or 6 stage models.


any and all help welcome and appreciated. Thanks

 

[Str8Dank]

purewaterclub.com $115 shipped 150gpd 6 stage with reef output and float switch. you can get the model that has a tank as well there. they are cheapest in price i've found and i've used multiple from them and they work great.

 

[Rasta311]

dont buy a filter of ebay. Yeah it will work but the parts they use are shitty compared to a decent filter. I have purchased quite a few RO systems over the years. All the way to the bottom (ebay) to the top of the line. Hands down order your RO filter from bulkreefsupply.com
I wouldn't get the 150gpd as your membrane is less efficient than a 75gpd. So you will waste a lot more water. Stick with the 75gpd IMO and dont get that six stage crap either. You dont need that many stages. You can get away with a 4 stage but will have to change out DI more often is water is bad to start with. I would get a 5 stage and run two micron filters, one carbon block, 75gpd membrane, and DI resin.

 

[ThePizzaMan]

Hey Rasta, thanks for the tips. Great thread, as I am thinking about getting one. The only thing is, I live in an apartment...is there something I can get that would be better for me because I will be moving location in the future? Or for the price, I guess it doesn't matter.

Would the 75GPD be enough for me to fill up a res for a 4X8, or possible two? Would I need a bigger unit for the 40 - 50 gallons I would need for these systems?

How much would it cost to have one installed...plumbers would be the one you would call right?

Sorry, I am such a noob. Thnx

Buying water all the time sucks. I need some help.

 

[tokinafaty420]

If you want to be able to take it with you and use it without causing any damage to the existing plumping you need to buy one with a garden hose adapter or a faucet adapter. Either of those will hook directly up to the corresponding outlet without damaging anything.

 

[purplesupremacy]

GE Merlin FTW