DI rinse systems

[J&JD]

Has anyone had great luck with a de-ionized water rinse system. I’ve been looking at this one:

DIC-20 High Output De-ionized Water Filtration Rolling System

Spotless Water Deionization Systems - Wash, rinse and go! CR Spotless Water Systems are portable de-ionization

crspotless.com

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[MapNerd]

I don’t but if you wanted one to carry with you, onthego has a whole range of pressure washers, water softeners and di rinse systems that are pretty small and compact.

I think @Neal has one of their pressure washers?

 

[redbaron]

I have had DI rinse in my RV's since 2013. IMHO--it is the best mod you can do.

CRSpotless is an expensive route. The cheaper route is to go with OnTheGo's setup. The material needs to be replaced once it is no longer removing the "ions", as it cannot be regenerated. On The Go is the least expensive way to get the replacement resin.

I have tried going with 2 stage, 3 stage, and mixed-resin setups. IMHO--Mixed resin is the best way to go. You can have a single tank with mixed bed and generally last about 10-15 RV washes.

This would be the recommended unit:

Mixed Bed Double Standard Deionizer - On The Go - Portable Water DI

www.portablewaterdi.com

For a little more money, you can get the clack heads that allow for bypass. This will stretch the resin further, as you only use the DI water for the final rinse.

Mixed Bed Double Standard Deionizer with Bypass - On The Go - Portable Water DI

www.portablewaterdi.com

 

[J&JD]

Thanks for the suggestion. What about this system:

CR Spotless water systems conversion kit

Spot Free Finish supply window washing equipment, RV Mods Di Rinse, Resin Refill Funnel, Norwex bug cloth and more at reasonable pricing.

rv-mods.com

 

[Neal]

I have both systems from D.I. Rinse Water System | Spot-Free Rinse | Deionized Water System and love them. Smaller one travels with me.

 

[redbaron]

Thanks for the suggestion. What about this system:

CR Spotless water systems conversion kit

Spot Free Finish supply window washing equipment, RV Mods Di Rinse, Resin Refill Funnel, Norwex bug cloth and more at reasonable pricing.

rv-mods.com

It's identical from what I can tell.

Upon further review, the capacity and head is the same. The link I posted is shorter, and wider.

 

["EZ"]

I have had DI rinse in my RV's since 2013. IMHO--it is the best mod you can do.

CRSpotless is an expensive route. The cheaper route is to go with OnTheGo's setup. The material needs to be replaced once it is no longer removing the "ions", as it cannot be regenerated. On The Go is the least expensive way to get the replacement resin.

I have tried going with 2 stage, 3 stage, and mixed-resin setups. IMHO--Mixed resin is the best way to go. You can have a single tank with mixed bed and generally last about 10-15 RV washes.

This would be the recommended unit:

Mixed Bed Double Standard Deionizer - On The Go - Portable Water DI

www.portablewaterdi.com

For a little more money, you can get the clack heads that allow for bypass. This will stretch the resin further, as you only use the DI water for the final rinse.

Mixed Bed Double Standard Deionizer with Bypass - On The Go - Portable Water DI

www.portablewaterdi.com

Wow! Great info with links and everything! Thanks!

 

[sheridany]

@J&JD I recently purchased the simple Chuck to carry in my bus. Easy to move around and easy to change. I didn’t want to deal with changing out the resin on road and the handle folds down and it’s easy to add a bypass. Close in price points to others. I had a plumbed in portable DI in my Ventana and I wish I had taken it but the buyer wanted it. Made by the same CR spotless company. CR Spotless Simple Chuck Spotless Water System

 

[Neal]

From what I hear the CR spotless doesn't last as long which is why I went with DI rinse. With the larger one, I probably went 2-3 years and recently replaced the resin. My half height one (pro 50?) I've had for at least 2 years, had it at Angel Fire, and it's used a little less but probably ready for resin to be replaced. Moral is, I've been very pleased with how long the DI rinse units are lasting before a resin change is required. The nozzle setup is very nice too to easily bypass the resin when you don't need the spotless rinse.

 

[Retiredtraveler]

Redbarn, have you already purchased that system (new pro50 compact spotfree DI system RV Mod)? That website looks suspect, no business location, no one picks up at that phone number provided and the message wants you to correspond via email only. They also have a "Visit our Amazon page" link, but it sends you to another non-amazon page. This new page has a few red flag items too. Just a word of caution, not sure how you would lodge a complaint if something goes wrong with RV Mod.

 

[redbaron]

Yes, I have ordered from them for years. They are the distributor of on the go. This is a one man show, and runs like a part time small business. I have been very happy with them.

 

[Retiredtraveler]

Yes, I have ordered from them for years. They are the distributor of on the go. This is a one man show, and runs like a part time small business. I have been very happy with them.

Thats great to hear. Even as a one man show I wonder why they choose to not provide a business location? What also was weird, I did not see the DI tanks on their Amazon page. Are you happy with your tank purchase, does it work like the video shows?

 

[redbaron]

The tanks they use are standard poly tanks. I have no problem with their tanks, as there is only 2 manufacturers of all polytanks of this size.

The tank heads are fine, but I prefer clack heads.

I recently have done a mix of tanks from O2G and other sources, just because sourcing poly tanks directly is very difficult. I then purchased the clack heads with the valves that I wanted to enable bypass.

You pay a slight premium ordering these direct, but it is often offset with the included resin.

I was putting together 4 separate systems, so it was worth the effort to source on my own. Doing for just a single purchase, I wouldn't have spent so much time doing it.

As far as the address, I know he runs this out of his home. He probably chose that reason to not publish the data. I have talked with him on the phone a few times, and it was obvious that he was very knowledgeable about the industry.

For one man shows, the holidays are usually very hard on the family, and I applaud his decision to shut things down and take time off. Too many business owners don't do this and allow family life to suffer.

 

[Retiredtraveler]

Thanks again, you have provided some good information. I thought the heads offered by RV Mod are clack heads?

 

[redbaron]

They are now offering a clack head option. Not when I last ordered.

 

[Retiredtraveler]

They are now offering a clack head option. Not when I last ordered.

Redbaron,
What started all this for me was to upgrade a tank to the Clack head and bypass valve. I have found the WS1 V3006 bypass valve for $34 and the C-series C1190 in/out head for $24 at Fresh Water systems. Is this a good price or is there somewhere better to purchase these parts? It sounds like you have already done what I am attempting to do. Is there anything else I would need to convert my tank? I was hoping to find someplace local to purchase from so I could eliminate the shipping cost. Any ideas or help?
Thanks

 

[redbaron]

Here is the parts list I made when doing the purchase back in August of 2022. I was building a large system for the house, and several smaller systems for horse trailers and RV's.

For the smaller system, I started purchasing the Tank from DIRINSE.COM for the DI-Pro-50. I then later purchase one from RV Water Filter store. These hold 0.5 CU ft of resin, and are perfect for the RV wash. I now have 2 units for my LA, one for DI rinse, and one for Soft Water.

Clack Bypass Valve	V3006	$29.95	Clack Bypass Valve | V3006	3
Clack In/Out Head	C1190	24.03	C-Series C1190 In/Out Head w/ Vent Trap	3
Clack NPT Elbow	WS1 V3007	14.95 (Pack of 2)	Clack 1 MPT Elbow Connectors | uswatersystems.com	3
Fine Mesh Upper Basket	FP-UPBSKT-FM	12.00	Fine Mesh Upper Basket for Many Fleck, Clack, and Autotrol Valves - Fits 1.05" Distributor Tubes	3
Riser Tube & Fine mesh lower Basket	BRT-1050-54FM	29.00	Distributor Riser Tube w/ Fine Mesh Basket - 1.05-inch x 54-inch	3
8x18 Media Tank (.44 CUFT)	PT0818-C	78	https://www.water-softeners-filters...31835-poly-glass-vessel-media-tank-w-base.php	1
Pentair 9x18 Media Tank	CH30317	106.00	Pure Aqua Inc (pureaqua.com)
Mixed bed Resin	1 CU FT	195.00	DI Resin Bulk | Order in Bulk Mixed Bed DI Resin for Sale for Water Treatment Equipment at Serv-A-Pure	2
DI Resen - Mixed Bed New	1 CU FT	215	Replacement DI Resin New mixed bed to deionize water for spot free car wash rinse.
DI Resin - Mixed Bed New - Direct Source	1 CU FT	195	DI Resin Bulk | Order in Bulk Mixed Bed DI Resin for Sale for Water Treatment Equipment at Serv-A-Pure
8x44 Media Tank	PT0844	97	8" x 44" Pentair Structural 30305 Poly Glass Vessel Media Tank w/ Base (Charcoal)	2

 

[Retiredtraveler]

Redbaron,

Again, that is great and complete information. I have an existing tank so I dont require all the parts listed. I am trying to replace the head of the tank with the C1190 and the V3006 bypass valve and the V3007 90 degree fittings, I will add a PVC 1" X 3/4" slip by thread fitting to these fittings. I also have a D1203 upper fine screen and hope it fits the C1190 head, the upper screen is the twist on type screen and it accepts a 1.05" distributor tube just not sure the twist on is the same on both heads. It looks the same, do you know if the screen fits the C1190 head? As for the balance of the parts looks like the pricing is pretty close. Either way I would still have to pay shipping, so I am thinking of just purchasing everything from Fresh Water Systems. Please let me know if you think the twist on upper screen will fit the C1190?
Thanks again,

 

[redbaron]

I have several screens that all fit easily on the c1190. I think the size is standard, based on the opening.

 

[Retiredtraveler]

I have several screens that all fit easily on the c1190. I think the size is standard, based on the opening.

Thank you