plans for ATO/ro resivour

illal · 07/22/2008, 01:39 PM

i didnt get any response in the DIY forum so i figured id post it
here too

snulma1 · 07/22/2008, 01:54 PM

There should be no problem with the distance between your RO/Di and the storage, but it may be slow. Thats about the only problem I can see, so long as your pressure is adequate

illal · 07/23/2008, 08:41 AM

*bump*

psteeleb · 07/23/2008, 08:52 AM

My RO/DI is in the hot water heater closet in the garage. My reservoir is next to my tank about 50 feet from the RO/DI unit. I have about 70' of tubing running though my attic. I have it automated using a set of electronic float switches that turn it on when its very low and a double set for turning it off.

You don't want to cycle your RO/DI every few minutes or it will shorten the RO units lifespan so either put it in a timer or have your reservoir almost empty before filling it again.

I still need to work something out for automating my backflush

there is more information on my build log

illal · 07/23/2008, 08:59 AM

what do u mean by backflush?

illal · 07/23/2008, 09:05 AM

what if instead of using the tee if i just have the brute container fill up (using the float switch) and than gravity feed my ATO container (again using a float switch) than when i have my salt mixing ill just shut off the the line going to the ATO until the water change is complete? does that sound better?

psteeleb · 07/23/2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by illal
what do u mean by backflush?

your waste water line should have a built in valve or a bypass valve that should be opened every once and a while to wash of sediment build up on you RO membrane

I may rig up a solenoid valve on a timer to mine

psteeleb · 07/23/2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by illal
what if instead of using the tee if i just have the brute container fill up (using the float switch) and than gravity feed my ATO container (again using a float switch) than when i have my salt mixing ill just shut off the the line going to the ATO until the water change is complete? does that sound better?

I considered a couple options but ended up using a tee and both containers work (fill) independent. But, what you describe should work.

07/22/2008, 01:39 PM	#1
illal Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tamarac, Fl Posts: 5,700	plans for ATO/ro resivour i didnt get any response in the DIY forum so i figured id post it here too __________________ -AL

07/23/2008, 08:41 AM	#3
illal Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tamarac, Fl Posts: 5,700	bump __________________ -AL

07/23/2008, 08:52 AM	#4
psteeleb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 5,249	My RO/DI is in the hot water heater closet in the garage. My reservoir is next to my tank about 50 feet from the RO/DI unit. I have about 70' of tubing running though my attic. I have it automated using a set of electronic float switches that turn it on when its very low and a double set for turning it off. You don't want to cycle your RO/DI every few minutes or it will shorten the RO units lifespan so either put it in a timer or have your reservoir almost empty before filling it again. I still need to work something out for automating my backflush there is more information on my build log __________________ A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner Current Tank Info: 110g Mixed Reef, LED's & T5's

07/23/2008, 08:59 AM	#5
illal Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tamarac, Fl Posts: 5,700	what do u mean by backflush? __________________ -AL

07/23/2008, 09:05 AM	#6
illal Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tamarac, Fl Posts: 5,700	what if instead of using the tee if i just have the brute container fill up (using the float switch) and than gravity feed my ATO container (again using a float switch) than when i have my salt mixing ill just shut off the the line going to the ATO until the water change is complete? does that sound better? __________________ -AL

07/22/2008, 01:54 PM	#2
snulma1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,281	There should be no problem with the distance between your RO/Di and the storage, but it may be slow. Thats about the only problem I can see, so long as your pressure is adequate