Jadenlea Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Its in and installed!!!! I can make my own water but I still have questions. First and foremost, the "instructions" If you can call them that ( I cant) talk about temperature being most important and that RO units are to be run at 77 degrees...then there is some long "temperature correction chart" I do not understand at all Do I really have to make sure my water is running at an exact temperature to purify the water?? I just figured Id put it on cold full blast JosephKex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faralon Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Yep, I just tapped into the cold line like you did and let it rock! Looks good, congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 No experience with RO, but I'd guess it is an optimum suggested temp. What temp does your cold water actually come out at ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 35ppt My guess would be that it depends on the time of year no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 I would think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadO Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 I didn't even know there was supposed to be an optimum temperature. I know the pressure is definately important as folks may need a booster pump if the pressure is too low, but I've never heard anything about temp. In the 3+ years I have had mine, I've never had an issue - I also tapped the cold water line. Mine is a BRS system, and in trying to remember back to their install video, I can't even remember temp being discussed there either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Great,, thanks guys. I wont worry about it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 "The higher the temperature, the more the product flow and vice versa" http://www.watertreatmentguide.com/temperature_correction.htm Shrimple minded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 You get higher output at higher temp. but I use 100 gallon per day unit, who cares it needs little more time to fill my storage tank. I have auto shut off valve to stop when it's full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 What is your water bill like James? LOL Thats my big worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 What is your water bill like James? LOL Thats my big worry No waste at all. RO to waste ratio is about 1:2 But I use waste water for my angelfish tank, the waste from angelfish tank goes to back yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 1 unit is about 700+ gallon. so it won't cost lot for RO water. I have around 200 gallon water for shrimp tanks. I change 25% weekly, so I only need 50 gallon per week and 200 gallon for a month. roughly I need 1 unit tap water per month. but all these water goes to back yard, I can cut back sprinkle a little. and get all RO water for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I use cool water, as with my instructions state hot temperatures can ruin the membrane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Its in and installed!!!! I can make my own water but I still have questions. First and foremost, the "instructions" If you can call them that ( I cant) talk about temperature being most important and that RO units are to be run at 77 degrees...then there is some long "temperature correction chart" I do not understand at all Do I really have to make sure my water is running at an exact temperature to purify the water?? I just figured Id put it on cold full blast Just make sure the water is neither too hot (above 86F) nor too cold (below 59F), then it is fine. Hot water will cause the trapped stuffs to dissolve and potentially slip through the membrane or damage it. In addition, it will damage the activated carbon and the membrane. If the water is too cold, it reduces the adsorption capability of the activated carbon. End up you will have much dirtier water reaches the membrane and damage it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Another tip is: Use water softener. I have one for the whole family. and connect the RO/DI unit on the softened water. I didn't change the RO membrane for three plus years. still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 My father was telling me that we have a full house filter system on the inlet pipe before the water even gets to the RO unit. Will that help the filters last longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpy Daddy Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Yes. But do remember to change the mechanical filter and activated carbon frequently. For my case, I change them once a year. Jadenlea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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