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Aquatic Life RO Buddie 3-Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System RO Filtration Units for Aquarium, 100 GPD

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Size: 100-Gallon Three stage


Features

  • SUPERIOR WATER QUALITY: This Aquatic Life RO Buddie is a 3-Stage RO reverse osmosis system. Produce up to 100 gallons of filtered water per day with this 100 GPD RO reverse osmosis filter.
  • REMOVES UP TO 98% OF TDS FROM WATER: The RO reverse osmosis water filter helps remove up to 98% of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) from water. This RO filter system for making aquarium water provides optimal filtration for your aquatic environment.
  • MEMBRANE FILTRATION: The RO membrane filter in the reverse osmosis water filtration system reduces Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) from the water down to the ratio of 1 out of 10,000.
  • EFFECTIVE SEDIMENT REMOVAL: The sediment filter in the RO water filtration system captures sand, silt, and more, which affect the quality and appearance of water.
  • CARBON BLOCK FILTER: The carbon block filter in the RO water system eliminates chlorine and conditions water before it reaches the RO membrane.

Material: Plastic


Item Weight: 3.1 Pounds


External Testing Certification: NSF


Product Benefits: Removes Impurities


Brand: Aquatic Life


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 4 x 13.75 inches; 3.1 Pounds


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 540017


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 27, 2013


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Aquatic Life LLC


Best Sellers Rank: #6,472 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #10 in Aquarium Filters


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Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 5,973 ratings


Material: Plastic


Item Weight: 3.1 Pounds


External Testing Certification: NSF


Product Benefits: Removes Impurities


Brand: Aquatic Life


UPC: 810957010171


Global Trade Identification Number: 71


Unit Count: 1 count


Number of Items: 1


Item Weight: 3.1 pounds


Manufacturer: Aquatic Life LLC


Item model number: 540017


Date First Available: June 27, 2013


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 16.18 x 9.92 x 5.2 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 7.25 x 4 x 13.75 inches


Brand Name: Aquatic Life


Target Audience Keyword: fish


Directions: Follow Manufacturer instruction on packaging


Warranty Description: Manufacturer Warranty


Model Name: 540017


Color: White


Size: 100-Gallon Three stage


Age Range Description: All Life Stages


Included Components: Aquatic Life RO Buddie 3-Stage RO System - 100 GPD


Specific Uses for Product: Indoor


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    • Fantastic entry-level or back-up portable unit
Size: 50-Gallon Three stage
Review Image by Alice Wakefield Alice Wakefield
Review Image by Alice Wakefield Alice Wakefield
I was attracted by the price, the small size, and ease of use of this system, and I'm more than happy with its performance. However, not much information is provided beyond how to hook it up and turn on the water which a third grader could do, so I'll attempt to answer some questions that people may have who are just considering one. If you're already familiar with RO systems here's my bottom line and you can skip the rest. Finally, an affordable, tankless, three-stage system that produces 95%-99% pure water like the big boys. There's also an optional DI filter for those with reef tanks who want it 100% pure I use it primarily to mix with tap to soften and lower the ph in my freshwater tanks, so 20 gallons of RO per week is about average, which I usually produce in one sitting, so to speak. Easily 12 hours, but hidden in patio furniture and virtually silent, you will want to get a timer of some kind. Trust me. It's sleek, light in weight, with a built-in mounting bracket. I have yet to replace any, but it takes a standard sized membrane filter, with the two disposable auxiliary filters around $10. ea. . If you live in a perennially parched area like me where the term "waste water" is frowned on, you can use the excess water on trees, shrubs, or plants, any day of the week. There appears to be nothing wrong with it but a higher TDS, and with so much extra water my plants are thriving. win/win. "Don't I need a pressurized tank?" Not necessarily. I suggest holding off on a tank for now, at least until you decide where to put all the cleaning supplies and toxic chemicals under your sink and have thoroughly cleaned out the cabinet. Hopefully you're comfortable with working on your back in cramped areas. The tank adds a level of complexity and a bloated space-hog presence, being twice the size of its actual water volume. For the moonshine method you'll also need: 1. 10 feet or more of 1/4" plastic tubing for potable water use. 2. A couple of large clean buckets or containers. Keep in mind the waste water bucket will fill about four times faster than the pure. For large batches I recommend a 5 gallon bucket (with lid, if water will be stored) and a 20 gallon waste container. 3.. A TDS meter isn't mandatory unless you plan to use in aquariums, but they're cheap and handy for determining when your filters need changing. "Where else can I put it?" I keep mine outside on the patio, except in very cold weather. It works best with tepid water. It comes with a standard 3/4" garden hose adapter and fits perfectly inside of a storage/seat enclosure. The waste water goes into a large Rubbermaid tote or through a longer hose I rigged up for to direct watering of plants. During cold weather it can be brought in to a garage, utility room, laundry sink, bathtub, or anywhere with water hookups. Well, maybe not the toilet. When it's cold and my plants don't need the excess, admittedly 60-80 gallons of waste will go down the drain. "What's the difference between RO and my regular filtered water for drinking?" RO water is what's left of tap after virtually everything has been stripped out of it, leaving the water pure and basically sterilized. The technology is also used to desalinate sea water for drinking. Your filters can help with contaminants, chlorine, sediment, etc. but they have no effect on TDS, or Total Dissolved Solids, the minerals which make water hard and leave calcium deposits, but also make water taste good. Personally I don't care for the taste of RO and it doesn't quench my thirst like mineral water. If considering RO primarily for drinking, I suggest buying a gallon of RO or distilled first to try it out. Some like it, but It may be overkill. Two scientifically proven methods for lowering TDS are - 1) through a special membrane filter, and 2) salt, commonly used in whole-house water softeners. "What's the difference between water softeners and RO systems?" Size, for starters. And method. Home water softeners are large electrical appliances that use salt to remove calcium and magnesium. This does soften the water but the process adds sodium. I've been told by experts that this water is too "wonky" for fish to live in for long. Reverse Osmosis systems are smaller and work on water pressure alone, producing at a slow-trickle pace. The process would be too slow and costly for whole-house applications. Many people will use both, with the softener doing the heavy lifting and RO the ultra-fine filtering. "What else can I use it for?" Besides the fish stuff, I keep some in the fridge for guests, cooking, or using in ice-molds. The ice comes out clearer An iron, evap cooler, coffee maker, mister, hair curlers, vaporizer, or anything that uses water can benefit from a longer life. I also use it in my outdoor fountain, for rinsing glassware, hand washables, and sometimes machine washables by adding a bucket or two. Occasionally I'll wash my car or hair with it. A rain barrel with a spigot would be an ideal holding tank, but right now the rubbermaid totes are working. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2016 by Alice Wakefield Alice Wakefield
    • Great product that brought my water hardness to 0; this review includes a few installation tips and ideas on using waste water
Size: 50-Gallon Three stage
This is a great, easy-to-use and easy-to-install RO unit. I bought the de-ionization chamber as well and have been happy with the results. I recommend this product to others. I bought mine to reduce water hardness (it was far too high coming out of the tap), and it has brought hardness to zero in my tap water. My saltwater reef tank is doing very well, and I have seen an increase in activity among the fish and increased coral growth (xenias, clove, goniopora especially, various other SPS and LPS, etc.) despite having made no other changes. It was also cheaper for me to make my own RO/DI water than to buy water from my local fish store (more on that below). The unit isn't perfect, but it works very well. The clips that hold the side chambers onto the center unit are a bit weak and the chambers sag downward when full of water. But, they stay on the main unit, so that isn't a big deal. The unit also didn't explain how to remove the stoppers that come with the unit. The unit has a particular kind of tube seal that is not obvious: there are white baskets sitting in a hole, you push the basket down and shove the tubing into the hole, and then you pull the basket part up and clip a blue U-shaped clip on. That part was easy to figure out. How to remove the stoppers that are in the basket when the unit arrives (and how to get the tubing back out of the basket) was not obvious. If you just pull and pull and pull on the stoppers, nothing will happen. If, however, you simply push the basket down and then, while holding it down, pull the stopper out, it's really easy to remove them. Same with tubing: push the basket down, pull up on the tubing, and voila, done. The unit is also a great cost-saver. Buying water from the local fish store ranges from 25 cents to 50 cents per gallon. I can make my own water at about a 5 waste to 1 purified ratio for much less than that, even taking into account the cost of the unit, the cost of new membranes, and the cost of water/sewage (both purified and waste water). I collect the waste water in 5 gallon buckets and use them for watering plants, filling the pool, etc. Overall, I'm happy with the unit. It makes about 50 gallons a day, just like it says, and the water quality is great. I have only been using mine for a few weeks (and had to replace the de-ionization chamber, see my review on that page), but I am otherwise happy, I recommend this to others. One last word of warning: be sure that you don't put this somewhere that has high pressure. Or, if you do, make sure you buy tubing that can handle it. I put mine in the wrong place on a solar water heater and the pressure was too high: it blew a hole in the tubing I bought and leaked quite a bit. However, I just changed the tubing, reduced the pressure, and it has worked fine since. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2014 by James Z.

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