{"product_id":"aquaticlife-ro-buddie-3-stage-reverse-osmosis-system","title":"AquaticLife RO Buddie 3-Stage Reverse Osmosis System","description":"\u003ctable cellpadding=\"4\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"verdana75pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"verdana75pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEconomical 3-Stage Reverse Osmosis unit priced right for aquarists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"verdana75pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"verdana75pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilters tap water impurities that compromise aquarium water quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"verdana75pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"verdana75pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact footprint allows easy installation for convenient aquarium use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n3-stage reverse osmosis (RO) unit boasts great hobby-friendly price PLUS compact footprint! Aquatic Life RO Buddie 3-stage Reverse Osmosis System is the affordable RO unit designed to provide a source of economical filtered water for aquarium use. 3-stage RO unit employs a Thin-Film Composite (TFC) membrane RO Cartridge with carbon and sediment cartridges to effectively remove dissolved solids, chlorine, and particulate matter. AquaticLIfe RO Buddie is available in 50 and 100 GPD models.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nEasily convert your 3-stage unit into a 4-stage RO DI unit with an add-on \u003cstrong\u003eDe-ionization (DI) Color Changing Mixed Bed Resin Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e (Item #85952. Sold separately). Cation and Anion resins (H+ and OH-) remove the remaining total dissolved solids (TDS) from membrane-filtered water for purified water with average conductivity values of about 0.1µS. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e User must supply own 1\/4\" tubing to connect to water supply, filtered water and waste water connections on the RO Buddie.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSmall footprint of the RO unit makes it easy to place under cabinets or in limited spaces\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSediment and Carbon Cartridges are up-front and easy to replace\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMembrane Housing accepts standard 11-3\/4\" membrane filters\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaucet Adapter makes it easy to connect to standard male hose thread\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Connections make it easy to remove and replace cartridges\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting Brackets hold the unit securely while mounted in a convenient location\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrench makes removing the membrane housing cap easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Water Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 PSI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Water Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 PSI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Water Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77° F\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Water Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105° F\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Rejection Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:4.5\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe RO Buddie uses replaceable Sediment, Carbon and RO Membrane cartridges. The Sediment and Carbon cartridges are self-contained. The RO Membrane is located in the center canister.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe RO Buddie should only be connected to a cold water supply. The optimal water temperature is 77°F. Using other water temperatures will diminish the effectiveness of the filtration and can accelerate degradation of the membrane.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nUse care not to over tighten the threaded connections - in particular the elbow connections. If once installed the system should leak, use plumber's Teflon® tape on the threaded fittings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nWhen using a new Carbon Cartridge, remove the Membrane and run water through the carbon to rinse out any possible carbon dust.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nProtect the Membrane from freezing and from drying out. After its first use, the Membrane must never be allowed to dry out. If the reverse osmosis system will not be active for more than 10 - 15 days, use a protective solution (Preservation Fluid), which maintains the efficiency of the osmosis unit by inhibiting bacterial growth and prevents the deposition of impurities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LiveAquaria","offers":[{"title":"50 gpd RO Unit (Mfg# 540016)","offer_id":48509154885875,"sku":"85957","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 gpd RO Unit (Mfg# 540017)","offer_id":48509154918643,"sku":"85958","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/9497\/1635\/files\/lg_85957_AqLife_540016_RO_Buddie_50GPD.jpg?v=1771033290","url":"https:\/\/www.liveaquaria.com\/products\/aquaticlife-ro-buddie-3-stage-reverse-osmosis-system","provider":"LiveAquaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}