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BRS 4 Stage Value RO/DI System

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by flwrbed, Oct 20, 2013.

  1. Oct 20, 2013 #1
    flwrbed

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    I'm thinking about buying one of these to make water for a 40 gal. or smaller reef tank.


    I'm sure there are product reviews on here somewhere but i'm just wondering what everyone thinks about this unit currently. Should I buy it?






     
  2. Oct 20, 2013 #2
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    IMO if you can afford it go for the 6 stage with dual DI. It comes with everything you could use like a membrane flush kit, dual TDS meters, volume meter, etc. The only thing I like to add is a couple valves between the RO and DI stages to allow for running out the RO water for a few minutes before engaging the DI (to extend the life)

    I prefer dual DI because it just protects your water better. When you see that one cartridge is almost fully changed over, you put #2 in #1's place and refill #1 and put in #2's place. IMO it's worth the extra $$.
     
  3. Oct 20, 2013 #3
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

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    Yep bud that's the same setup I have including adding the extra valves. I also added a second membrane to refilter the waste water so mine is now a 150 GPD. but you can only do that if you have high water pressure or if you have a booster pump
     
  4. Oct 20, 2013 #4
    nickbuol Marion, IA

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    Not going to disagree with the other guys, but it is a nice unit.
    Getting some of the add-ons like the flush kit, pressure valve, and TDS meters are almost a must have. That puts you into the "Value PLUS" system for $40 more, but it is cheaper to buy that all at once than to add those pieces later.
     
  5. Oct 21, 2013 #5
    Railcar79

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    For a 40 gal tank that value system should serve your needs just fine. The extras are nice, but not necessary. The extra capacity is nice, but with a 40, you shouldn't need 150 gpd.
     
  6. Oct 21, 2013 #6
    Railcar79

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    I added a pressure gauge, membrane flush for $25 in parts from lowes.
     
  7. Jan 12, 2014 #7
    flwrbed

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    Thanks for all the replies.
     

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