Reverse osmosis systems

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I’ve reached a point where I feel done with buying distilled water. I would love to hear suggestions of RO systems that are not expensive (not much more than 200$). They can be tankless, and must be smaller due to my living space.

Please please please tell me whats up
 
I have a 4 stage one from aquatic life and it works well. Was about 155 on Amazon. It's way quicker than a tabletop water distiller and more convenient than buying at the store!
 

Geekpure 3 Stage Portable Aquarium Countertop Reverse Osmosis RO Drinking Water Filter System-100 GPD : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies

Geekpure 3 Stage Portable Aquarium Countertop Reverse Osmosis RO Drinking Water Filter System-100 GPD : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies
a.co

I use this one. $65. Have had it since September 2023. Mounted it to my fence and connect my garden hose to fill up my 40gallon barrel. Haven't changed the filter since new (pumps out 6ppm now that filters are old) survived multiple -20 storms in winter and +40 in summer hanging outside. When it dies ill definitely buy another
 
People keeping exotic fish tanks and exotic corals like me buy uo to 8 stage ro systems. You can find lots of people getting out of the hobby and selling ro systems for $100-$200. I think plants are not as picky as corals so even well used ro membraned ro systems will serve you well. Just checkout fish forums and facebook marketplace.
 
Jordanferg said:

Geekpure 3 Stage Portable Aquarium Countertop Reverse Osmosis RO Drinking Water Filter System-100 GPD : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies

Geekpure 3 Stage Portable Aquarium Countertop Reverse Osmosis RO Drinking Water Filter System-100 GPD : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies
a.co

I use this one. $65. Have had it since September 2023. Mounted it to my fence and connect my garden hose to fill up my 40gallon barrel. Haven't changed the filter since new (pumps out 6ppm now that filters are old) survived multiple -20 storms in winter and +40 in summer hanging outside. When it dies ill definitely buy another
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+1 on this. Been using this setup for 3 years and it works great. I have mine feeding to a 5 gal bucket with a float valve (something like this) and a 4 way valve for automatic on/off
 
There are portable and inexpensive small RO systems. Heck, I use one myself. What I do is fill a 35 gallon Rubbermaid can with RO water. Takes ~6 hours to fill. Don't forget to use cold water for the filter so it doesn't break. Over 3 times the water is lost or filtered leaving 1/3 pure RO water 0.00 ppm solids - using a TDS meter. Buying one is suggested. An RO buddy is an example < $200. The full 35 gallons will last me several months as I have 1 x 30 gallon tank I'm using to grow N. Ampullaria, as of last week, for the second Ampullaria growing time. Anyway I killed some moss from overheating my enclosure but it's back to normal now. If you are using it similarly to me, the use is min. so it will last years. I have the same filter - 0.00 parts per million, for over 3 years, now. Lasts but you need to figure out how to safely maintain it. It could be destroyed, the filter with little care applied. RO buddy, is inexpensive for a RO system.
 
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Worth getting, no need to plan ahead/panic when you realize you're running low. Check out your local aquarium store before buying on amazon if you're going for a small systems. I found out after a month that the store nearby was selling the same robuddie for $40 less which is significant on a $160 system. It's just under my sink so it's out of sight.

Distilled is cheap and I think you'd just break even on the filters but the convenience factor is worth it. Personally, lugging up a gallon up 4 floors got old real quick
 
Yes exactly. a natural resource. It is a viable method in the fall or spring as there is plenty of rain. But you could run out in the summer, and in the winter it's too hard to collect snow. 'Soma times, I wonder, Does a Cuculus canorus have the right idea'?
 
I have a small backyard with a smaller area of patio stone. I just pack the snow into a mop bucket. Take it into the cold room, let it melt and get some more. Pretty easy. Sometimes in the summer, the water gets low. But a big thunderstorm always comes and fills up my motley collection of trays and bowls.
 
It's always I guess then , a hope. I'd rather use RO and fill a reservoir for several months of use. Some time I do some times I don't, have a lot of water,... but as long as I have my RO-buddy,.. there is no real concern for winter... I just have my reservoir, that I draw from,.. always have a lot of water,.. or some.
 
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