Aquatic Life RO Buddie Sediment Cartridge

Aquatic Life RO Buddie Sediment Cartridge

Q: I probably made no more than 200 gal of clean water. and already have to replace, is this normal? tds is ~50ppm here in nyc. a

If you live in the NYC area, you will need a special pre-filter prior to using the RO Buddie. This is because of the high sediment in the water. Please refer to the Amazon product page for the RO Buddie for information about NYC water. You can also contact Aquatic Life Customer Support directly for help in obtaining the prefilter.

Q: How do I know when the cartridge is used up? Lost track of gallonage, and running through multiple other filters still puts out sub 10 tds. Any ideas?

I agree with JBonilla, just test the water from time to time. The cartridge docs suggest 3,000 gallons of water, but that will vary depending on your initial water quailty. I test mine occasionally (once a month) but change them every 6 months just for good measure.

Q: I live in nyc and had to change filter after only 150 gallons, is this normal?

I would say normally no, but it depends on just how high your water TDS is, I live in a suburb of Chicago and our city water has a TDS of around 370 ppm and my filers are still working fine, and I have probably made way over 1,000 gals. Of RO water, unless you know your waters TDS actually no one can answer your question, I'd say go on line and buy a digital TDS meter and check your water if it's way above 370 , then yes replacing your filter after 150 gal could be normal. I hope this helps you.

Q: Is the operating life 3000 gallons of “good” water (after the RO membrane) or 3000 gallons of water through just this filter?

3000 gallons total thru the RO unit, yet if your source water is high in sediment/particulates then the usable life will be much less. Some cities like NYC that have very old municipal water systems have very high levels of sediment, and the cartridges will need to be replaced more often.

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Material
Stainless
Item Weight
0.04 Pounds
External Testing Certification
NSF
Product Benefits
Removes
Brand
Aquatic Life

💧Captures sand, silt & rust

🔍Translucent housing for easy monitoring

🔧Universal 1/4" FPT inline design

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💧 Elevate your water game with clarity you can see and trust!

SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT - Translucent cartridge housing lets you track filter life at a glance—never get caught off guard.
CRYSTAL CLEAR HYDRATION - Effectively filters out sediment for pure, great-tasting water every time.
PLUG PLAY VERSATILITY - Inline design with standard 1/4" female pipe threads fits multiple RO systems, including top brands beyond AquaticLife.
TRUSTED QUALITY ASSURANCE - NSF-certified and USA-made for uncompromising reliability and peace of mind.
OPTIMIZED REPLACEMENT CYCLE - Replace every 3-6 months or after 1,500 gallons to maintain peak filtration performance.

The Aquatic Life RO Buddie Sediment Cartridge is a high-quality, NSF-certified inline sediment filter designed to remove sand, silt, and rust from your water. Featuring a translucent polyethylene housing for easy visual monitoring and standard 1/4" female pipe thread connections, it fits a wide range of RO systems including AquaticLife and other popular brands. Lightweight and made in the USA, it ensures fresh, clean water with recommended replacement every 3-6 months or 1,500 gallons.

Specifications

Material	Stainless Steel
Item Weight	0.04 Pounds
External Testing Certification	NSF
Product Benefits	Removes Impurities
Brand	Aquatic Life
UPC	015568925276 810957012496
Global Trade Identification Number	00810957012496, 00015568925276
Net Quantity	1.0 Count
Compatible Water Purifier Models	Aquatic Life 540017
Number of Items	1
Manufacturer	Aquatic Life LLC
Country of Origin	USA
Item model number	330249
Product Dimensions	5.08 x 5.08 x 25.4 cm; 15.88 g
ASIN	B00DOG6614

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I probably made no more than 200 gal of clean water. and already have to replace, is this normal? tds is ~50ppm here in nyc. a

How do I know when the cartridge is used up? Lost track of gallonage, and running through multiple other filters still puts out sub 10 tds. Any ideas?

I live in nyc and had to change filter after only 150 gallons, is this normal?

Is the operating life 3000 gallons of “good” water (after the RO membrane) or 3000 gallons of water through just this filter?

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