Reddit reviews Aquatic Life RO Buddie Three Stage Reverse Osmosis, 100-Gallon

Reverse osmosis filter. It won't be "distilled", it is a different process, but the result is the same: pure water.

I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DOG64FM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1463320260&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Reverse+osmosis+buddy&dpPl=1&dpID=41CF6VoMfQL&ref=plSrch

That filter alone will get you down to <10 ppm. If you want a true 0ppm add this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DSP57BQ/ref=pd_aw_fbt_199_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0WBK1VWBQ66162AS1ET3

It isn't quick, it will take at least 12 hours to fill your barrel, but it works well.

Yes, $99 per household is "insanely expensive".

I use a ro filter for water. It's alot cheaper in the long run.

I personally use this one:

Aquatic Life RO Buddie Three Stage Reverse Osmosis, 100-Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOG64FM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6TdWAb9MTMA6Y

Bought this Wednesday. Should be delivered today. I'll do a write up of how well it works once I set it all up. Hopefully, I can get it going tonight so I can do an overnight mash and boil in the morning. Strangely, it would likely be something I rarely brew: a IIPA. Gotta use up my malt and hops before they go bad.

Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/Aquatic-Life-Reverse-Osmosis-100-Gallon/dp/B00DOG64FM

I'm happy enough with it I bought a second one after I left my first one out on a night that froze.

Dude thank you. I didnt know this existed. Def picking one up. https://www.amazon.com/Aquatic-Life-Reverse-Osmosis-100-Gallon/dp/B00DOG64FM

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOG64FM/ref=twister_B00DV4370M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

So I can't speak to the efficacy of my unit for salt as I am very new, but i use the RO buddie and my water always tests right where I would want it to be. Granted if you have a very large tank it will likely be insufficient. I use it for a 30 gallon tank. It takes about an hour to 1.5 hours to make 5 gallons depending on the water temp going through it

Some wells give nice, sweet water and others, not so much. Looks like you've got a not-so-much one.

Investing in a ro filter would be a good idea. A very small grow could get away with something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Aquatic-Life-Reverse-Osmosis-100-Gallon/dp/B00DOG64FM

I use this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOG64FM/ref=twister_B00DV4370M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

$90 for 100gpd is hard to beat, and it brings my water from ~275 to 5ppm. If you want a cleaner-looking or permanent setup you might be well served by going for a little higher end kit with a tank, though.

Edit: Don't forget a TDS meter so you can monitor your output so you know when you're up for maintenance.

I have an RO Buddie and it works quite well for the price. EC of the output water is damn near zero

My well is 550ppm. No metals or anything toxic just very hard. I would invest in a RO system if I were you. This one is a nice price and should be enough for a small grow's water requirements.

I may save up for it in the future, but it's not an option right now. The water is good most of the time, but it gets bad for about 2-3 months after corn is planted... probably a month and a half to go till it cleans up.

EDIT: Actually I went ahead and bought this one.

I got the 100 gpd which is about $90. It's not cheap, but I thought they were several hundreds of dollars.

Water filtered using reverse osmosis! It removes almost everything from the water, including anything that might be harmful to your aquarium. An RO Buddy is a cheap way to start with it. Here's the link https://www.amazon.com/Aquatic-Life-Reverse-Osmosis-100-Gallon/dp/B00DOG64FM

You can try refilling the jugs at the water dispenser usually in front of the grocery store. I purchased a small TDS meter for about $10 to test the water and used it for years.

Ultimately, I had too many plants and bought this: https://www.amazon.com/Aquatic-Life-Reverse-Osmosis-100-Gallon/dp/B00DOG64FM

I have been using it for two years and it is going strong, but probably needs a cartridge replacement soon.

RO Buddie!!! 100 GPD UNDER $90!!

This is an excellent and affordable unit!!!

Aquatic Life RO Buddie Three Stage Reverse Osmosis, 100-Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOG64FM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_nBNKwbRYJ9XCZ

Of course you may purchase it wherever you may like, but go with this. There are upgrades you can buy for it as you see fit.

I got this for my setup/drinking. I mounted it to a board and have it dump into a brute 55 gallon trash can.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DOG64FM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/Aquatic-Life-Color-Changing-Cartridge/dp/B00DSP57BQ

It works, but..... I'd get the BFS system if I had to do it again. Cheaper in the long run, easier to maintain. More high quality components.

Been using this on a 65 gallon reef for 14 months, replace membrane canister when color change canister tells me, get 0 tds, testing regularly.

Aquatic Life RO Buddie Three Stage Reverse Osmosis, 100-Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOG64FM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_--APBbGJ9P3JM

I use this ro unit Aquatic Life RO Buddie Three Stage Reverse Osmosis, 100-Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOG64FM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nNXAzbKGERHBZ

I usually get a tds of 11 and the other parameters as stated above. So what's yo with mine? I'm about to buy new filters for it., would that help?

http://www.amazon.com/Aquatic-Life-Reverse-Osmosis-100-Gallon/dp/B00DOG64FM

I EXCLUSIVELY used this for my grow so it's literally brand fucking new. It's "slow" so I filled a large 60 gallon container up and use water from there (I add a bit of hydrogen peroxide to the water occasionally) to keep it clean.