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Unread 01/13/2017, 05:58 PM   #101
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Great info! So if I'm looking for the smallest footprint RO/DI to get rid of chloramines, do you think a 3 stage with a Size 3 Canister and 10BB is the best solution?


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Unread 01/16/2017, 03:44 PM   #102
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Finally got my chloramine monster.. a little messy but here it is:


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Unread 01/16/2017, 03:48 PM   #103
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Unread 01/16/2017, 04:03 PM   #104
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Great info! So if I'm looking for the smallest footprint RO/DI to get rid of chloramines, do you think a 3 stage with a Size 3 Canister and 10BB is the best solution?
Probably a good way to go.

If you will have a .5 micron carbon block after it I'd consider using a Pentek CRFC-BB in a 10" Big Blue housing. It's only 20 microns so you'd want another carbon after it but it will out perform the Chlorplus 10BB for chloramines. It's the 10" filter version of what is in the chloramine monster.




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Unread 01/17/2017, 08:55 AM   #105
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Great thanks. I can tell they dose our water after every storm, I can smell and taste this stuff!


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Unread 01/20/2017, 08:48 AM   #106
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Probably a good way to go.

If you will have a .5 micron carbon block after it I'd consider using a Pentek CRFC-BB in a 10" Big Blue housing. It's only 20 microns so you'd want another carbon after it but it will out perform the Chlorplus 10BB for chloramines. It's the 10" filter version of what is in the chloramine monster.
I decided to go with a 75gpd 4 stage and 10 BB housing.

The plan was to set it up - 5 micron sediment filter, 10 lb. 20 micron CRFC-BB, 5 micron carbon block, RO, DI but I can't find the Pentek in stock anywhere.

If not I'll set it up - 5 micron sediment filter, 5 micron carbon block, 10 lb. 1 micron Chloraguard, RO, DI

Look correct? I don't have nearly the water requirements as you so I'm thinking I won't have to worry about chloramines for a long time.


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Unread 01/20/2017, 11:27 AM   #107
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I decided to go with a 75gpd 4 stage and 10 BB housing.

The plan was to set it up - 5 micron sediment filter, 10 lb. 20 micron CRFC-BB, 5 micron carbon block, RO, DI but I can't find the Pentek in stock anywhere.

If not I'll set it up - 5 micron sediment filter, 5 micron carbon block, 10 lb. 1 micron Chloraguard, RO, DI

Look correct? I don't have nearly the water requirements as you so I'm thinking I won't have to worry about chloramines for a long time.
CRFC10-BB is very hard to locate. I wouldn't count on finding those.

Also, I would run a single canister then your 10bb, then the 4 stage.. Just to keep it clean! SEems like your routing around the 4 stage?


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The part number for the 10" BB is CRFC-BB. Amazon has them in stock for $66


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Unread 01/20/2017, 11:57 AM   #109
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The part number for the 10" BB is CRFC-BB. Amazon has them in stock for $66
Another option for you in 10" x 4.5" chloramine carbon blocks:
http://www.buckeyehydro.com/chloragu...-carbon-block/


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Unread 01/20/2017, 01:17 PM   #110
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The part number for the 10" BB is CRFC-BB. Amazon has them in stock for $66
Not bad, you found it easily


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Unread 01/20/2017, 04:14 PM   #111
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CRFC10-BB is very hard to locate. I wouldn't count on finding those.

Also, I would run a single canister then your 10bb, then the 4 stage.. Just to keep it clean! SEems like your routing around the 4 stage?
I was going to plumb the 10 bb between stages 2 & 3 on the 4 stage if possible.

1.Sediment
2. Carbon Block
> BB 10 Lb. Block
3. RO membrane
4. DI

I was going to go with a 3 stage without the 2. Carbon Block and go sediment, BB, RO, DI because of space and didn't think the extra CB would be necessary but looks like a can squeeze the 4 stage under the wet bar.

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The part number for the 10" BB is CRFC-BB. Amazon has them in stock for $66
wow I looked on Amazon, not sure how I missed that!

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Another option for you in 10" x 4.5" chloramine carbon blocks
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Unread 01/23/2017, 04:59 AM   #112
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Which test kit are you guys using to test total chlorine? I was using the Hach CN70 and always get undetectable result for both waste and product. Since my acros started to get burnt tips and RTN at random spots again, I bought a Hanna ultra low total chlorine checker. It showed 7ppb (.007ppm) after the DI and 8ppb (.008ppm) at the waste water. Test done after replacing granular catalytic carbon in two 4X20 canisters and two pentek chlorplus in 2X20 canisters. Are these test numbers low enough to be of any concern or does it have to be 0ppb.


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Unread 01/23/2017, 01:47 PM   #113
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I was going to plumb the 10 bb between stages 2 & 3 on the 4 stage if possible.
The big carbon block, whatever you go with, needs to be the first carbon block. Putting a normal one out in front of it is a waste of money. Like I said before, that's like having the president leading the motorcade on a motorcycle and the secrete service riding in the bulletproof limo. Put that big carbon block out front!!


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Unread 01/23/2017, 02:01 PM   #114
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The big carbon block, whatever you go with, needs to be the first carbon block. Putting a normal one out in front of it is a waste of money. Like I said before, that's like having the president leading the motorcade on a motorcycle and the secrete service riding in the bulletproof limo. Put that big carbon block out front!!
Yes - this is the correct configuration! Highest capacity carbon block should be the first one AFTER the sediment filter(s).


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Unread 01/23/2017, 02:38 PM   #115
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I'm considering going with the 20 2.5" not the BB and swap out yearly.


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The housings that hold 10" x 4.5" filters, and the housings that hold 20" x 4.5" filters are both referred to generically as Big Blue Housings, regardless of color. We call Buckeye Hydro's clear and blue BB's our "Max Flow Housings."

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The housings that hold 10" x 4.5" filters, and the housings that hold 20" x 4.5" filters are both referred to generically as Big Blue Housings, regardless of color. We call Buckeye Hydro's clear and blue BB's our "Max Flow Housings."

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Yep, sorry I meant the narrow 2.5" one. I edited my post above.


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Just realized I posted the wrong graph above. I put the pressure drop not the treated gallons...


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The big carbon block, whatever you go with, needs to be the first carbon block. Putting a normal one out in front of it is a waste of money. Like I said before, that's like having the president leading the motorcade on a motorcycle and the secrete service riding in the bulletproof limo. Put that big carbon block out front!!
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Just realized I posted the wrong graph above. I put the pressure drop not the treated gallons...
Which graphic were you trying to post?


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I can't find it on the web. It's on the hard drive I just pulled out of this laptop and haven't gotten an external case for yet...


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So, I'm on buckeye hydro's website pricing out what all I need to get some 20"x2.5" housings, brackets, fittings, etc (they have everything needed BRS is lacking in fittings fyi) and I run across the Gapper. I want. I'm very seriously contemplating that 400gpd setup but then I would need to upgrade my DI housing still.


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We introduced the Gapper near the end of last year in our Form here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2610131


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Very Cool!


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Very Cool!
Super Cool! I love it!!


My thread on getting ready for it and setup of it.
The Gapper 400GPD Light Commercial RO from Buckeye Hydro
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...0#post24964950


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