The AquaFX Mako 100 GPD RO/DI System w/ Standard Booster Pump is the hobbyist dream, a multi-stage water purification system engineered to deliver ultra-pure, 0 TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) laboratory-grade water for high-demand applications. Built around an advanced dual-deionization setup and paired with a pre-mounted Standard Booster Pump, this system actively overcomes low input pressure to optimize production rates and efficiency. By systematically stripping away minerals, heavy metals, dissolved solids, and volatile contaminants, the Mako provides an absolute, pristine chemical baseline. Hand-assembled in the USA, it delivers the unmatched water purity required for precision laboratory work, hydroponic cultivation, specialty manufacturing, and sensitive aquatic systems.
Engineered for Low-Pressure and Technical Applications
- Pressure Optimization: Actively boosts low line pressure from municipal sources or rural well systems to reach peak operational efficiency.
- Maximum Efficiency: The integrated Standard Booster Pump ensures a highly efficient waste-to-product water ratio.
- Consistent Yield: Guarantees a reliable, true 100 GPD (Gallons Per Day) production volume under varying input conditions.
The 5-Stage Advanced Purification Process
- Stage 1: AquaFX Premium 1-Micron Sediment Filter – Traps physical particulates, dirt, silt, and rust scale.
- Stage 2: AquaFX Chlorine Guzzler Carbon Block – Adsorbs organic compounds and chlorine. (Note: If your facility uses chloraminated water, see our specialized Chloramine Blaster options)
- Stage 3: AquaFX TFC RO Membrane (USA Made) – Rejects up to 98% of total dissolved minerals, salts, and heavy metals.
- Stage 4: AquaFX Mixed Bed Color-Indicating DI Resin – Captures residual ionized contaminants.
- Stage 5: AquaFX Mixed Bed Color-Indicating DI Resin (Secondary Stage) – Serves as a consecutive polishing stage to guarantee absolute 0 TDS water and maximize resin lifespan before exhaustion.
Overcoming Chloramines: Advanced Pre-Treatment Upgrades
Standard carbon filtration breaks down free chlorine but allows toxic ammonia compounds to pass through, which can rapidly degrade RO membranes and exhaust DI resins. For facilities and municipalities utilizing chloramine treatment, we offer specialized Catalytic Carbon upgrades:
- Add-On Chloramine Blaster Kits: Integrates an additional operational canister to run dual Chloramine Blaster cartridges in series, ensuring maximum contact time.
- Refillable Blaster Upgrades: Replaces the standard carbon block with pressure-treated, medical-grade reactive carbon designed to break the stubborn ammonia-chlorine bond.
Integrated System Instrumentation & Automation
Built-in components that automate operational flow and provide real-time performance feedback:
- Standard Booster Pump Kit – Factory pre-mounted to maintain ideal system pressure.
- Backlit Dual-TDS Meter – Provides instantaneous, real-time diagnostic readings of water purity entering and exiting the DI stages.
- High-Pressure Auto Shut Off (HP ASO) Valve – Mechanical shut-off that terminates wastewater flow as soon as product reservoirs are filled.
- Liquid-Filled Pressure Gauge – Glycerin-filled dampening mechanism for accurate, vibration-free PSI monitoring.
- Manual Flush Valve – Allows routine purging of concentrated brine from the membrane to extend its operational lifespan.
Hardware & Accessories Included
- Pre-Loaded Mako 100 GPD System – Arrives fully pre-assembled with all purification elements installed.
- Float Valve – Mechanical float assembly to automate tank and reservoir filling safely.
- 10" Canister Filter Wrench – Heavy-duty tool for seamless housing maintenance and filter changes.
- 1/4" Hose Bib Adapter – Direct thread hookup for utility sinks, standard spigots, or plumbing lines.
- 18 Feet of Tubing – Color-coded high-pressure lines for fluid management: supply (black), drain (yellow), and purified product (blue).
- Official AquaFX Instruction Manual – Comprehensive guide detailing setup, operation, and maintenance protocols.
Multi-Industry Applications
- Hydroponics & Controlled Environment Agriculture: Provides a pure, sterile "blank canvas" baseline for exact nutrient dosing without mineral interference.
- Laboratories & Research Facilities: Meets stringent standards for spot-free rinsing, precise chemical dilutions, and reagent preparation.
- Specialty Cleaning & Detail Manufacturing: Ideal for electronics production, aerospace rinsing, and spot-free cosmetic or automotive finishes.
- Sensitive Aquatics & Aquaculture: Ensures absolute control over chemical parameters for sensitive species, coral propagation, and commercial aquaculture.
