Home Depot RO units anyone?

[mocerich]

After researching RO units I found some recommendations to buy a unit from Home Depot or other similar store - as it is cheaper and made by the same companies who simply relabel them for aquarium use. Who disagrees (and not for the simple reason they spent $$$ on a "reef" type model)? Who knows of any differences?

[MauiReefer]

I dont know, but I am definatley curious to know, as I am in the market for an RO system myself...

Jared

[albinooscar]

You should check out eBay. I bought a RO system from an outfit in Canada for $150. That included shipping.

Click here to see the RO system I bought on eBay

[Randa]

I just ordered my RO/DI unit from http://www.h2ofix.com/RODI.htm
for 174.00 shipping included.

I have seen this setup and like the customer service. I was
referred by a member in my club. If you do decide to get one from H2O just let them know I referred you.

Rick Harris

[mocerich]

An online source seems to be the better way to go. Thanks for the replies.

Randa,
If I go with them I will definately say you referred.

Thanks

[mocerich]

If anyone else has good experiences/deals with online dealers - keep em coming, I'd like to know.

THANKS

[Mak71]

Check him out, He have pretty good stuff...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=3212

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=3212

He also have his own website.. Forgot the link.. If you need it, I can get it for you or you can e-mail him...

[Mak71]

Here's his official web site..

http://www.airwaterice.com/

Hope this help...

[Summitpa]

When I was in the market for a RO unit I saw them at Lowe's and HD. I called the company and asked about GPD output and other "technical" questions. They were only good for about 10gpd but you could get a 24gpd membrane for $75. I bought the reef/fishkeeper one from www.h2ofix.com and I'm very happy with it.

[Ryan]

Make sure you get one with easily accessable filters...this can be a real pain is the *****

[Ryan]

wow...i can't even cheat and swear with $'s?

[mracroman]

The HD one is garbage, if it is the Premier unit for $169 it makes about 2 GPD. I got my 100 GPD RODI from ebay for $150 shipped works great

[jijjer]

Department store/ Retailers offer very basic RO's for drinking water applications that include a bladder tank and faucet that are not used in our application. www.H2Ofix.com will custom build a unit for you for this purpose. Some of the eBay based companies that were mentioned, especially the outfit from Canada only sell drinking water systems. You really want an RO/DI. You will get 0 TDS water from the unit is properly designed. The folks at H2ofix are also reefers so they understand our application. they have many options available and will custom build a unit for you. They have de-alkalizing filters, booster pumps, bypass kits, floats and on and on. The amazing thing is their units are hundreds less than Kent.

jennifer

[YellowDesmo998]

I purchased a unit from http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=70548722 For $141.00 I received a 5 stage system with a 3 Gallon holding tank and 21 extra filters. I’m filling my 110G as I type this. Very good unit, and comes with everything.