R/O System

[Scubakev]

Im new to the hobby and I recently brought a couple things off someone from the site. In the deal a R/O system was thrown in. I know nothing about it as in what can I use it for and what I benefit by using the system.

Any information would be helpful, please make it as simple as possible Thank you

 

[DA fisherman]

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[rkaragozler]

ro/di stands for reverse osmosis/deionization. the whole purpose of this filter is to remove all of the contaminents and impurities in your water. you want to achive a 0 tds (total dissolved solids) reading. city water will have anywhere between 20-200 tds. also all the city water contains a crap load of chemicals that is not safe for our tanks. This is a sample of our water that was tested in 2009. good read
http://nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/wsstate09.pdf

 

[Scubakev]

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[NL146]

A couple of things: You will more than likely want to change the filter media (Tito of Gotham Aquatics has them); You need to make sure it's connected properly (if you didn't get a manual with it you can download one (http://filterdirect.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=29 and http://www.watergeneral.com/support/pdf/RD100.pdf); You also need to determine how you're going to connect it to your water supply (faucet adapter or inline)

 

[aagresti]

here's a link to the manufacturer's website http://www.watergeneral.com/product01.aspx

you can find replacment cartridges and a membrane for your RODI here:
http://filterdirect.com/index.php?cPath=25_36_37

 

[steve614]

you use it to make top off water and saltwater.it purifies the water.saves you trips to the pet store

 

[Scubakev]

Thabk you the help is working for me I'm going to read so more and let you guys know how it worked out