I’ve had zero issues with this unit and we are approaching a year of service. I have not even changed the filters and I’m still getting a TDS reading of 6. I used to get a TDS of 0 when new. Not bad I say. Recommended for the price. Link in description I think.
Thank you very much! You’ll be happy to know that I am using the same original filters to this day. Only a 6tds difference since new. Product works pretty good! 🤘
Nice tutorial! Was intimidated getting one but sick of driving to the LFS to get RODI. I put it together now no more toting around jugs. Also I have no leaks from my sistem. Thank You 🙏🏼
I've got the exact same RO unit accept its the 100 gpd and have zero issues with it leaking. Been up and running for over a year now with no problems. But then again, I read the directions.
Hey bud, I just came across your channel and I like your content. So I subscribe and I used your link to order this exact RO system. I know you don’t get much but at least I could do is help a fellow RUclipsr out. I got some L134 Leopard Frog plecos coming and I need softer water to house them. Great content bro!….
Thank you! Every little penny helps buy something to make content with. I appreciate you watching and the support. I’ll check out your channel as well. 🤘🤘
Thank you very much for adding in the warning about the extra chloramine filter that was needed. I’m waiting on this to be delivered and wasn’t aware of that requirement. I looked and unfortunately my area uses chloramine so now I have to buy the extra filter 🙄
RO systems are more cheaper now than before. I decided to build one bc I have an existing water filters but didn't do a great job. All i have to do is to buy RO membranes, tubes, and pump and ready to go 😊
The issue WITH ANY filter is that filters need to stay saturated. My whole farm and adjacent lands runs on rain collected. Until I raised the outlet on my filter barrels(previously was next to the lowest point), the water was so-so. Also, by keeping membrane in constant fluid, it will last longer than wet/dry frequencies. Leave the water on a trickle all night and get a glass carboy(5gal) and I guarantee that water will have way less ppm
I also purchased a cheap model from Amazon. It’s a 6 stage, plus I got an extra DI canister. I made sure to get a model with screw on caps, so I could replace the media with media of my choosing. It’s a MaxWater unit. There are really cheap models that you can’t take apart and change the media, so you have to buy that company’s whole replacement cartridges… which are almost as much as a whole new unit from them. One of those cheaper now, but more expensive later type deals. The reason I got this unit, is if you do some research into the RO membrane… almost everyone uses the same thing, with different labels. Just like the unit itself… basically identical to the one a very popular reef supply store features on their RUclips channel, without their label on it. The reason I got the extra DI canister, is because when the two mixed bed DI resins are exhausted… I can use one for anion resin and one for cation resin, both color changing. The two resins don’t exhaust at the same rate, so if you use mixed bed… you’re probably changing one too early and wasting it. I have slightly elevated silicates in my tap water (which don’t show up on a TDS meter), so the extra resin helps me out there! The really important things are make sure your water pressure is between the units min/max pressures. If it’s too low, you’ll need a booster pump. This is true of any unit. Also, they’re not miracle workers… if your water is very nasty, don’t expect 0 TDS. You may need additional canisters/filters. My water is about 150 TDS out of the faucet, and 0 TDS out of the unit. My waste to clean ratio isn’t bad. A little worse than 50/50.
Interesting discussion. For the low cost of this unit, I’ll just order a whole new unit instead of the replacement filters. Just unsnap from my wall bracket and snap the new unit on. Disposable RO. 🤘
I use the 4 stage twist in Aquatilife system, slightly more expensive at $95 and fill a 10 gallon RV water tank to have spotfree water on hand for washing cars, windows, steamers, irons, cleaning windows for way less money than a DI system.
@@ssaquascapes Yep, and I get 600 gallons of 0ppm water vs. the 200 from a $400 DI only CR Spotless mixbed resin system. Resin is $140 vs. $75 for filters, but the filters wear at different rates so if you supliment your system with pressure and TDS gauges between each stage you'll know when to replace each.
@@ssaquascapes Nice! It feels great don’t it? I feel like I hacked the system so to speak. I’ve had the same filters for over a year of washing our cars and my DI cartridge hasn’t even started to change color yet.
You cut those white 1/4" water lines properly. Cutting them correctly is essential for keeping the o-ring intact. It's possible that others have cut that line with scissors or something, causing deformation and burrs that damage the o-rings which will then cause leaks. I love these fittings and never had a problem with them.
Got the flip 100 gallon unit. Love it. Only issue is my water is terrible and loads the sediment filter if I got before filtration, or I'm pushing sofener water if after. Working to cut my plumbing apart to get it right.
@@ssaquascapesI got out of it for awhile. Coming back I wanted to go big and not be at the mercy of my perpetually terrible water situations.. First time was "What can I get away with in the aquarium?" This is "What can I get away with before my wife buries me in the backyard?" RO water with a 40 gallon sealed container and a CO2 generator. Went up from a 33L to a 125. It's dry starting right now! It's the capstone end of my bar. Everyone teases me about putting a shark in it. I'm trolling them by putting nothing over nano size in.
Hello, thanks for the helpful video! Do you know if I can use this set up for my tropical freshwater tank? My tap water is really hard but can only find info on marine set ups!
Have you had to purchase replacement filters? If so, how and how much. I'm a mobile auto detailer and I like to use DI water but the hard water destroys my DI Resign quickly. I'm looking to drive that cost down with another filtration system before the DI. Thanks
I have not had to replace the filter yet. The DI filter is about 1/2 used (color change). You can get the filters on Amazon, and there is a brochure in the kit with part numbers. However, if you were to replace say, 3 filters of the 4, I’d just buy a whole new unit as you’d pay less than replacing all filters. Most people won’t replace the RO or other filters often though. For detailing you wouldn’t be as worried about chemicals in water as we aquarists are.
Yes, I think some areas have higher water pressure than we would think about and just spin that tap on full. This would cause the leaking issues. I now have mine mounted on the wall in my laundry room as I am confident this unit won’t leak when used properly.
I want to "clean" the water from my fish pond to plant some calcium sensitive plants in it, can this device be applied to the water pump from the pond and run the entire pond water through the system or will that be very unefficient?
RO systems run water through them at literally a trickle. So, I believe this would be inefficient for your needs. But, it would produce pure water if that is what you needed at a rate of 2 gallons per hour.
The system bases its lifespan on gallons/liters filtered. I am not monitoring that, but the deionization filter will turn colors when it is used up. It is a clear filter housing and you can see it color changing from the bottom up. The RO membrane itself has the longest lifespan and should last twice as long as the other filters. I just test each batch of RO and I am still getting 1-5 TDS readings. So I know the filter is still good. When you get larger TDS numbers, you know it’s time to change filters. They sell replacement filters (individual or in a kit) as shown in the instructions. I assume you can find them on Amazon as well. If not, you can order from the company’s webpage.
Correct, you can install it to your outside faucet and allow the waste water to just drip outside. Since this video, I have mounted mine on the wall in my laundry room and have the waste water tube dripping into the same drain that the washer drains in. I put a splitter on the incoming water line so now I just turn the valve and get instant RO. Very convenient now.
I believe so yes. Because the waste water is the bypass water that the membrane can’t filter. Aka more water pressure in the unit than the unit can process. If the unit is pressurized, the water has to bypass somewhere.
I have since bought a hose splitter for my laundry room and mounted the RO unit on the wall in there. So, it is always attached to a shut off valve (the splitter) and all I have to do is open that valve and it makes RO water. When I need RO, I use 5 gallon buckets and containers which takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to fill 5G (at my water pressure). Hope that helps and thanks for watching! 🤘
I would imagine yes if the fittings are the same (ro tubing). All the instructions say is to not deionize drinking water. In theory it is drinkable just filtered with the deionization filter disconnected.
None. I actually store it inside the house and go outside to hook it up to my garden faucet. So, it gets more abuse than if you installed it permanently in one spot. I use it almost every weekend to make RO and it has never leaked or failed to produce 0-1 TDS RO. It is slower than the big systems, but if you have the time and keep the water pressure low (half of the faucet max open) you should be happy with the inexpensive system. If you want one, I think I have an affiliate link in description. Thanks for watching! 🤘
So I don’t know what I’m doing and I really need help for my little axolotl, our tap water is terrible so I bought this same RO system, but now I think I might need the Chloramine filter 😅 oh and I will have to remineralize the water ?? Please help, poor guys been tubbing for a week now while the tank cycles and I keep having to buy Aquarium water, it’s killing me lol
The full RO system will remove all of the chloramine from your tapwater. So you should be fine to use straight RO directly from the unit. You will have to re-mineralize if it is required for the axolotl. I have not kept this species so other than the above advice, I could not offer any assistance on axolotl care. Cheers to getting the little guy out of the tub, sounds like he will be in good care. 🤘
Yes. That container is designed to transport aquarium water. Either saltwater or fresh. Has a nice sealing cap and it is free from all leeching type chemicals. You can find these HDPE containers at most local fish shops or order on Amazon. I have provided a link below for Amazon. amzn.to/481m7wg Hope that helps!
Have you seen how much waste water is produced to make ro water cause I've been wanting one myself but don't want to be just wasting the run off waste water cause freshwater is valuable to everyone?
Yes. The waste water is roughly 4:1. A LOT of waste water. I run mine outside and have the unit sitting next to the garden/flower bed (uphill) so I justify my massive waste water that way. I suppose you could get some barrels to collect the waste water and use in other tanks that you’re using tap water in. Or save that water for drought watering, or even drinking. Point is, I agree. It is a waste. But no way around it that I know of unless you have a very expensive system.
An RO system need 50 micron filter and minimum 850psi (55bar). This system is not near what it claims. If you do a TDS test ( total dissolved solids) the water will fail miserably
Is not reverse osmosis. Ro is to remove salt from sea water and you need minimum 50 atmosphere pump to to take sea water thru the membrane. Yours is just a fresh water filter. Stop advertising as a ro. Is definitely not!
You might wanna do more research. While RO was first developed as a way to remove salt from seawater, it was highly inefficient. An RO membrane is an RO membrane. You are referring to is now commonly referred to as desalination. 🤙
I got tired running to the store for 5 gallon jug refills..i got this
I do enjoy mine mounted to the wall in laundry room. Just walk over, turn valve and get some RO. 😁
I'm doing the same thing, but haven't decided on which RO system. . . how is yours working?? Thanks
I’ve had zero issues with this unit and we are approaching a year of service. I have not even changed the filters and I’m still getting a TDS reading of 6. I used to get a TDS of 0 when new. Not bad I say. Recommended for the price. Link in description I think.
Same.
great tutorial! Just picked up one of these and this really helped!
Awesome! Glad you are enjoying the unit!
Thank you. I’m buying this today
Still using mine weekly. No issues.
Glad the video helped you decide! Thanks for watching!
This video really helped me out my man! Going to order through your affiliate link!
Thank you very much! You’ll be happy to know that I am using the same original filters to this day. Only a 6tds difference since new. Product works pretty good! 🤘
Nice tutorial! Was intimidated getting one but sick of driving to the LFS to get RODI. I put it together now no more toting around jugs. Also I have no leaks from my sistem. Thank You 🙏🏼
Awesome! Thanks for watching and glad the vid helped ya out! 🤘🤘
I've got the exact same RO unit accept its the 100 gpd and have zero issues with it leaking. Been up and running for over a year now with no problems. But then again, I read the directions.
Thanks for the feedback for me and others. I like that you’re one of us rare instruction reading folk too!
Much appreciation. We used your link.
Thanks! Glad the video helped you out! I appreciate the support!
Hey bud, I just came across your channel and I like your content. So I subscribe and I used your link to order this exact RO system. I know you don’t get much but at least I could do is help a fellow RUclipsr out.
I got some L134 Leopard Frog plecos coming and I need softer water to house them.
Great content bro!….
Thank you! Every little penny helps buy something to make content with. I appreciate you watching and the support. I’ll check out your channel as well. 🤘🤘
Thanks man 😎
Glad the vid helped.
Thank you very much for adding in the warning about the extra chloramine filter that was needed. I’m waiting on this to be delivered and wasn’t aware of that requirement. I looked and unfortunately my area uses chloramine so now I have to buy the extra filter 🙄
Glad it was helpful! Better to have to wait and buy an extra filter than to unknowingly cause harm to your wet pets! 🤘🤘
RO systems are more cheaper now than before. I decided to build one bc I have an existing water filters but didn't do a great job. All i have to do is to buy RO membranes, tubes, and pump and ready to go 😊
DIY RO. Sweet! 🤘
The issue WITH ANY filter is that filters need to stay saturated.
My whole farm and adjacent lands runs on rain collected. Until I raised the outlet on my filter barrels(previously was next to the lowest point), the water was so-so.
Also, by keeping membrane in constant fluid, it will last longer than wet/dry frequencies.
Leave the water on a trickle all night and get a glass carboy(5gal) and I guarantee that water will have way less ppm
Good tip. Thanks!
I also purchased a cheap model from Amazon. It’s a 6 stage, plus I got an extra DI canister. I made sure to get a model with screw on caps, so I could replace the media with media of my choosing. It’s a MaxWater unit.
There are really cheap models that you can’t take apart and change the media, so you have to buy that company’s whole replacement cartridges… which are almost as much as a whole new unit from them. One of those cheaper now, but more expensive later type deals.
The reason I got this unit, is if you do some research into the RO membrane… almost everyone uses the same thing, with different labels. Just like the unit itself… basically identical to the one a very popular reef supply store features on their RUclips channel, without their label on it.
The reason I got the extra DI canister, is because when the two mixed bed DI resins are exhausted… I can use one for anion resin and one for cation resin, both color changing. The two resins don’t exhaust at the same rate, so if you use mixed bed… you’re probably changing one too early and wasting it. I have slightly elevated silicates in my tap water (which don’t show up on a TDS meter), so the extra resin helps me out there!
The really important things are make sure your water pressure is between the units min/max pressures. If it’s too low, you’ll need a booster pump. This is true of any unit.
Also, they’re not miracle workers… if your water is very nasty, don’t expect 0 TDS. You may need additional canisters/filters.
My water is about 150 TDS out of the faucet, and 0 TDS out of the unit. My waste to clean ratio isn’t bad. A little worse than 50/50.
Interesting discussion. For the low cost of this unit, I’ll just order a whole new unit instead of the replacement filters. Just unsnap from my wall bracket and snap the new unit on. Disposable RO. 🤘
@@ssaquascapes Right on! 😂
I use the 4 stage twist in Aquatilife system, slightly more expensive at $95 and fill a 10 gallon RV water tank to have spotfree water on hand for washing cars, windows, steamers, irons, cleaning windows for way less money than a DI system.
Great use idea. Never thought of using it for the final rinse after washing the car. 🤘
@@ssaquascapes Yep, and I get 600 gallons of 0ppm water vs. the 200 from a $400 DI only CR Spotless mixbed resin system. Resin is $140 vs. $75 for filters, but the filters wear at different rates so if you supliment your system with pressure and TDS gauges between each stage you'll know when to replace each.
I don’t use that much RO water for the aquariums so I am still in the original filters over a year now. Still getting 6ppm RO. 🤘
@@ssaquascapes Nice! It feels great don’t it? I feel like I hacked the system so to speak. I’ve had the same filters for over a year of washing our cars and my DI cartridge hasn’t even started to change color yet.
You cut those white 1/4" water lines properly. Cutting them correctly is essential for keeping the o-ring intact. It's possible that others have cut that line with scissors or something, causing deformation and burrs that damage the o-rings which will then cause leaks. I love these fittings and never had a problem with them.
Thank you. Still no leak to this day over a year later. Used every weekend. 🤘
Got the flip 100 gallon unit. Love it. Only issue is my water is terrible and loads the sediment filter if I got before filtration, or I'm pushing sofener water if after. Working to cut my plumbing apart to get it right.
Nothing like on demand RO in your home! 🤘🤘
@@ssaquascapesI got out of it for awhile. Coming back I wanted to go big and not be at the mercy of my perpetually terrible water situations.. First time was "What can I get away with in the aquarium?" This is "What can I get away with before my wife buries me in the backyard?" RO water with a 40 gallon sealed container and a CO2 generator. Went up from a 33L to a 125. It's dry starting right now! It's the capstone end of my bar. Everyone teases me about putting a shark in it. I'm trolling them by putting nothing over nano size in.
Nice! I’m about to do a nano 75 gallon school aquarium. Stay tuned if it interests you!
I am lucky as my wife doesn’t say too much. 🤣
@@ssaquascapes will do! You should look into sparkling gourami!
Hello, thanks for the helpful video! Do you know if I can use this set up for my tropical freshwater tank? My tap water is really hard but can only find info on marine set ups!
Yes. I use this system on all my 16 freshwater aquariums. 🤘
Have you had to purchase replacement filters? If so, how and how much. I'm a mobile auto detailer and I like to use DI water but the hard water destroys my DI Resign quickly. I'm looking to drive that cost down with another filtration system before the DI. Thanks
I have not had to replace the filter yet. The DI filter is about 1/2 used (color change). You can get the filters on Amazon, and there is a brochure in the kit with part numbers. However, if you were to replace say, 3 filters of the 4, I’d just buy a whole new unit as you’d pay less than replacing all filters.
Most people won’t replace the RO or other filters often though. For detailing you wouldn’t be as worried about chemicals in water as we aquarists are.
I think people also may have turned the water pressure up not knowing without a pressure gauge. I assume.
Yes, I think some areas have higher water pressure than we would think about and just spin that tap on full. This would cause the leaking issues.
I now have mine mounted on the wall in my laundry room as I am confident this unit won’t leak when used properly.
I want to "clean" the water from my fish pond to plant some calcium sensitive plants in it, can this device be applied to the water pump from the pond and run the entire pond water through the system or will that be very unefficient?
RO systems run water through them at literally a trickle. So, I believe this would be inefficient for your needs. But, it would produce pure water if that is what you needed at a rate of 2 gallons per hour.
how long does it last until needing to be replaced? do they sell replaceable filters or you have to buy a whole new one for replacement
The system bases its lifespan on gallons/liters filtered. I am not monitoring that, but the deionization filter will turn colors when it is used up. It is a clear filter housing and you can see it color changing from the bottom up. The RO membrane itself has the longest lifespan and should last twice as long as the other filters. I just test each batch of RO and I am still getting 1-5 TDS readings. So I know the filter is still good. When you get larger TDS numbers, you know it’s time to change filters.
They sell replacement filters (individual or in a kit) as shown in the instructions. I assume you can find them on Amazon as well. If not, you can order from the company’s webpage.
So you can directly put this into a hose faucet thing outside and don't have to install it into a sink underneath
Correct, you can install it to your outside faucet and allow the waste water to just drip outside. Since this video, I have mounted mine on the wall in my laundry room and have the waste water tube dripping into the same drain that the washer drains in. I put a splitter on the incoming water line so now I just turn the valve and get instant RO. Very convenient now.
If this is hooked up to a float valve will the waste water constantly be wasting water from the faucet being constantly open?
I believe so yes. Because the waste water is the bypass water that the membrane can’t filter. Aka more water pressure in the unit than the unit can process. If the unit is pressurized, the water has to bypass somewhere.
Is it cool to run the RO membrane with the sticker on? I put mine in with the sticker on and remembered later to take it off.
Like on the cylinder wall? I think so. Don’t know if mine is on. 🤣
awesome, thanks, how much tds is your tap water?
TDS is 174 ppm from the tap.
Do you let water flow into Ro all the time or do you only use it when in need and if yes then how do you store ro filter?
I have since bought a hose splitter for my laundry room and mounted the RO unit on the wall in there. So, it is always attached to a shut off valve (the splitter) and all I have to do is open that valve and it makes RO water.
When I need RO, I use 5 gallon buckets and containers which takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to fill 5G (at my water pressure).
Hope that helps and thanks for watching! 🤘
Can I add a minerals and alkaline filter insted of de deonization and use for drinking ?? thank you
I would imagine yes if the fittings are the same (ro tubing). All the instructions say is to not deionize drinking water. In theory it is drinkable just filtered with the deionization filter disconnected.
If you found one that works tell me i was wanting to do the same
Can i add straight RO to my aquarium or what is needed to add to RO water ?
I use straight RO to do water changes but some people will remineralize the RO water before using. It will depend on your inhabitants and use case.
Have you had any trouble since setting it up?
None. I actually store it inside the house and go outside to hook it up to my garden faucet. So, it gets more abuse than if you installed it permanently in one spot. I use it almost every weekend to make RO and it has never leaked or failed to produce 0-1 TDS RO. It is slower than the big systems, but if you have the time and keep the water pressure low (half of the faucet max open) you should be happy with the inexpensive system. If you want one, I think I have an affiliate link in description.
Thanks for watching! 🤘
Hi, you can drink water as a family, thank you
You may drink RO water but, do not use the Deionization filter. It is not good to drink DI water consistently.
So I don’t know what I’m doing and I really need help for my little axolotl, our tap water is terrible so I bought this same RO system, but now I think I might need the Chloramine filter 😅 oh and I will have to remineralize the water ?? Please help, poor guys been tubbing for a week now while the tank cycles and I keep having to buy Aquarium water, it’s killing me lol
The full RO system will remove all of the chloramine from your tapwater. So you should be fine to use straight RO directly from the unit. You will have to re-mineralize if it is required for the axolotl. I have not kept this species so other than the above advice, I could not offer any assistance on axolotl care.
Cheers to getting the little guy out of the tub, sounds like he will be in good care. 🤘
Will this set up be good for plants?
Yes, I use this system for all my aquatic plants. For houseplants, I am not familiar with their mineral needs.
NOTE! DO NOT TOUCH RO MEMBRANE WITH YOUR BARE HANDS! Doing so may cause damage to the membrane and reduce the life of your components.
This system has a RO cartridge so there is no way you could touch the membrane. 🤘
Is the plastic water can safe to use?
Yes. That container is designed to transport aquarium water. Either saltwater or fresh. Has a nice sealing cap and it is free from all leeching type chemicals. You can find these HDPE containers at most local fish shops or order on Amazon. I have provided a link below for Amazon. amzn.to/481m7wg
Hope that helps!
Mine leaked at the di threaded cap... Tightening it down fixed it
Thanks for the feedback. Glad it was just a loose fitting and not something more major. 👍🏻
Just add more teflon on the cap thread that might solve.
Have you seen how much waste water is produced to make ro water cause I've been wanting one myself but don't want to be just wasting the run off waste water cause freshwater is valuable to everyone?
Yes. The waste water is roughly 4:1. A LOT of waste water. I run mine outside and have the unit sitting next to the garden/flower bed (uphill) so I justify my massive waste water that way. I suppose you could get some barrels to collect the waste water and use in other tanks that you’re using tap water in. Or save that water for drought watering, or even drinking.
Point is, I agree. It is a waste. But no way around it that I know of unless you have a very expensive system.
@@ssaquascapes Thanks!
Setting the waste water to flower or plant isn't a good idea as there's more of salt content in the waste water so the plants might dry up
Where is the salt coming from?
Set up a siphoning channel or line back into a secondary holding container which a second system can cycle through to purify multiple times over.
Is this the 4 stage?
Correct. 4 stage with the DI filter.
@@ssaquascapes ty brother. Gonna buy this today and try it out.
@dettigerkyle1230 still using mine with original filters. You should enjoy it.
An RO system need 50 micron filter and minimum 850psi (55bar). This system is not near what it claims. If you do a TDS test ( total dissolved solids) the water will fail miserably
My tds read 0 for over 8 months of use.
It now reads 4-8 after more than a year on the same filters.
Please use/test a product before making claims.
It looks fake, Most of the other RO systems i have seen use some kind of alternating pressure valve that ticks back and forth.
I, and others that have the unit assure you, it produces RO. More than one way to skin a cat, so to say.
Video angle extremely disturbing...fish bowl?
It was filmed on a go pro if you are talking about the weird fish-eye video quality. I’ve since gotten better equipment. 🤘
It's just fine
Clean thoughts, NOPE. 😁😁😁
🤣🤣
I knew someone had a mind like me. 🤣🤣
Is not reverse osmosis. Ro is to remove salt from sea water and you need minimum 50 atmosphere pump to to take sea water thru the membrane. Yours is just a fresh water filter. Stop advertising as a ro. Is definitely not!
You might wanna do more research. While RO was first developed as a way to remove salt from seawater, it was highly inefficient.
An RO membrane is an RO membrane.
You are referring to is now commonly referred to as desalination. 🤙
i don’t think my city uses chloramine but i don’t knwo
You can usually find a water report on their website or call/visit and ask for a water report.
Or simply ask over the phone if they use chloramine.
What test kit did you use to test the chlorine? Can you tell me the product
Monitor test kit. Here is an Amazon link. HTTPS://amzn.to/46WEmDC