DIY DI Water Purification System

[c0ol]

Nice DIY bro..

interested if you are making another unit

[jc85]

Nice effort. The only problem is how do we get the resin? Any LFS selling?

Thanks

JC

[cyclop]

This is a simple, inexpensive and yet invaluable DIY for DI water purification.

What impresses me most is your unselfish spirit of sharing with fellow reefers. With ppl like you and others in SRC it help to make this hobby much more affordable.

Keep up with your DIY innovations. That's what makes the hobby challenging and interesting.

Keep up with this spirit of sharing!!!

[May&Bruce]

Thanks for the good words, cyclops - i was impressed with the reefcentral DIY forum. I do not know why ppl would not want to share their ideas....anyway I am happy to.

A lot of ppl have been asking me where to get the DI resin. I get it from my company, who in turn gets it from Scottscentre in Tuas (do a google search and you can find the address). But, I do not know whether they will sell small quantities directly to us reefers. When I am back from hols (in Jan) I will check this out more with Scottscentre. If they will not sell small amounts directly, I might look into buying a larger quantity and then sharing it with fellow reefers - will keep you all posted!

[cyclop]

Thanks for the good words, cyclops

I realised not too long ago that there is another reefer using the name "cyclops"

In fact, he joined much earlier than I(cyclop - minus the "s").

Let's keep up with the "unconditional spirit of sharing".

[May&Bruce]

ahhhh....cyclop

[amphipod]

Hi May&Bruce,

Was wondering if there are any devt regarding small qty supply of your DI resin from Scottscentre? Lost my reasonably cheap supply of DW recently cos the store no longer orders it anymore. Other retail DI resins exhaust too fast & cost too much in comparison.

[samchenz]

Hi all reefers,

I have checked with Scottscentre. They do sell DI resins in plastic bags and it cost $18/-. They are getting back on the amount though...(ie how much of resin for $18/-)

I also found out this PJM company selling resin refills for $35/-.

check out the website for the resins and the whole DI as well.

http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203451

[amphipod]

Hi Samchenz,

Helpful update.

[samchenz]

Hi amphipod,

no prob.

Anyway, its $18 for a bag containing 1 litre of resin.

Scottscentre is selling them in a bag of 3 litre of resin, meaning that will be $18x3=$54.

Sigh but...a bit far.....

[Blenny]

I am trying to order from Bayer and it cost US$5.50 per litre. My order is for 25 liters. will let you guys know if i can get it thru. Cheers.

[samchenz]

Hi Blenny,

thats much cheaper. whats this Bayer? from the internet?

anyway do keep us updated.

Thanks!

[Blenny]

bayer is a company in the west side of s'pore. will keep you guys updated once i get hold of the resins

[May&Bruce]

blenny....cool Can you find out any specs for the resin too?

[May&Bruce]

Btw, bayer is a large German chemical company, so should be reputable.

[Blenny]

Try this site

http://www.ion-exchange.com/products/premixed/index.html

the one i have ordered is NM60. Hope this helps.

[shootsimon]

Anyone interested of a mass DIY session of what our kind bro has shared with us? If there is we might even reduce the cost in making it as it should be cheaper if we buy items in bulk?

Thanks again to bro bruce for sharing this wonderful cost saving DIY piece

[Anthony]

Anyone interested of a mass DIY session of what our kind bro has shared with us? If there is we might even reduce the cost in making it as it should be cheaper if we buy items in bulk?

Thanks again to bro bruce for sharing this wonderful cost saving DIY piece

count me in.

i m waiting for bulk order DIY!.

[zorden]

I work near WEST COASt and i always drive up to TUAS area..If u brother want, maybe we can try to DIY together...

Me can get those STuff... its complicated but with May&Bruce instruction, no DIY is difficult...

But one question, will the resin "leak" out and into the water..

[zorden]

btw...pm me....if u guys want bulk order...maybe i can assist in getting those stuf

[shootsimon]

Lets start the list of people who wants to joint in with the DIY

Shall we start when we hit half a dozen?

1) Shootsimon

2) Anthony

3) zorden

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[zorden]

I work near WEST COASt and i always drive up to TUAS area..If u brother want, maybe we can try to DIY together...

Me can get those STuff... its complicated but with May&Bruce instruction, no DIY is difficult...

But one question, will the resin "leak" out and into the water..

be it bayer or what ever factory, need your guys to help me to get the sales person number then order...

and i can bring it to my PLACE. @ Telok blangah Area.. near CITY then ...we can DIY together...

Please answer the one question >> will the resin "leak" out and into the water..

me want to use it for drinking...

[Anthony]

be it bayer or what ever factory, need your guys to help me to get the sales person number then order...

and i can bring it to my PLACE. @ Telok blangah Area.. near CITY then ...we can DIY together...

Please answer the one question >> will the resin "leak" out and into the water..

me want to use it for drinking...

i have a distill water (stricitly for drinking)set at hm. but the NO3 level will nv 0. is abt 10-20,

n the refill is diff.

i guess they do have a super fine coating to prevent any leakage.

err maybe i can take a pic soon to show u .

[zorden]

nitrate at 10. I tested my tapwater with salfreat its around 5

[Anthony]

nitrate at 10. I tested my tapwater with salfreat its around 5

main reason .

i stay here since 1983. so i guess the piping n water tank r rusty !.