RO/DI unit

Greetings seasoned reefers, I just signed myself up for reef adventures by
purchasing 55G tank and have been reading megabytes of info on
reefcentral.com. I suppose my first purchase (after the tank) in this
endless adventure will be RO/DI unit. Yes, I know that I'll be using it
alot, and should get the best there is, but I am, like most of us, is short
on money... So, the question is what you gurus would recommend to get and
where, so it will accommodate 55gallon tank needs, but wont force me into
bankruptcy?

"TekCat" wrote in message ...
Greetings seasoned reefers, I just signed myself up for reef adventures by
purchasing 55G tank and have been reading megabytes of info on
reefcentral.com. I suppose my first purchase (after the tank) in this
endless adventure will be RO/DI unit. Yes, I know that I'll be using it
alot, and should get the best there is, but I am, like most of us, is short
on money... So, the question is what you gurus would recommend to get and
where, so it will accommodate 55gallon tank needs, but wont force me into
bankruptcy?

I do not understand how one could be forced into bankruptcy paying
about $100 for a complete 6-stage filter (including deionizer "DI" stage).

Check for that example eBay.com, Item# 4398719599 and others.
You could spend a little more and get the system with the pressurized
tank for drinking water storage under the kitchen sink...
This way you would have pure water for your reef and your drinking.

p.s.
Not affiliated with the seller - just run a quick search and his auction turned up.

"Pszemol" wrote in message
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I do not understand how one could be forced into bankruptcy paying
about $100 for a complete 6-stage filter (including deionizer "DI"
stage).



Stop by www.melevsreef.com

We are "somewhat" affiliated with Marc, as he's a regular here, and
very knowledgable. I bought my init from him, and have been very
happy with it.

bv

"Billy" wrote in message ...
"Pszemol" wrote in message
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I do not understand how one could be forced into bankruptcy paying
about $100 for a complete 6-stage filter (including deionizer "DI"
stage).

Stop by www.melevsreef.com

We are "somewhat" affiliated with Marc, as he's a regular here, and
very knowledgable. I bought my init from him, and have been very
happy with it.

His unit costs $174 (when you add the shipping cost).
OP was asking for an option not forcing him into bankruptcy.

You do the math.

"Pszemol" wrote in message
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You do the math.

Don't have to get snippy, friend. Just offering my suggestion. I've
found, that by and large, a cheap anything generally turns out to be
worth what you paid for it.

b

"Billy" wrote in message ...
"Pszemol" wrote in message
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You do the math.

Don't have to get snippy, friend.

Not ment to be snippy, my friend.
I just understand he asked a serious question here.
Do you seriously suggest this other filter is better ?
Is it really worth its much bigger price in your opinion ?

Just offering my suggestion. I've found, that by and large, a cheap
anything generally turns out to be worth what you paid for it.

Well, paying 74% more for the same product does not need to be
a smart idea... Assuming that a product is better just based on the price
comparison is silly. I would be happy to hear from Marc what makes
his filter better than any other filters available on eBay for ~$100.
I would really like to know what in his filter is worth this extra $74...
For now, I have read his filter descriprion and I cannot find anything
special there which is worth this extra $74. How about you ?

BTW - Who is the manufacturer of the membrane in Marcs filter ?
Have you found this info on his website? I have hard time to do so...