rainfresh vs RO

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Was wandering around aimlessly at Walmart as my wife was doing last minute shopping when I came across Rainfresh Water systems. Reading the box i thought gee this sounds like a alternative to RO. Checked the web page http://www.rainfresh.ca/ and started to read.
What does a ceramic cartridge do ? How does a it work ? Why is it so inexpensive if it does so much ?
"Ceramic technology is over 140 years old and is used all around the world to provide safe drinking water. The extremely fine pores (less than 0.3 micron in size) trap and disinfect bacteria using silver, trap cysts and are 99.99999% effective. They are also capable of filtering very fine dirt or silt. The core of solid microbloc activated carbon is extremely effective in reducing tastes and odours. Our simplified manufacturing process, our volume and our channels of distribution allow us to provide ceramic based products at very reasonable prices. In addition, because the cartridge is cleanable and reusable, it provides extended, economical performance."

Is this a viable method for good water .
It was a heck of a lot cheaper the buying an RO unit

also posted in marine DIY
 
I have been reading people using RO for tanks. And was wondering if RO is needed.
I guess another question would be,"Why do people use RO water" Maybe I'll understand better.
I could also be getting information over load as I am still trying to learn whats best for my fishy friends.
Also I might be posted to an area next year which has high iron content and smells,stains etc and a lot of the people in that area use water softeners.
 
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Using high-purity RO and adding marine mix you are starting with a level playing field, no excesses, no lacks. Using tap water you may well (all dependent on local water supply) you may have significant and potentially damaging levels of nitrate, phosphate, etc, which can make your tank management extremely difficult.
 
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