ro/di

shackman · 12/26/2009, 09:39 PM

I just purchased a ro system and I want to know how far away it can be away from the water source.

firewalk30 · 12/26/2009, 09:41 PM

just make sure you have the right pressure coming into the filters and youre good. Could be 2ft could be 50ft depending on the pressure coming in your house

shackman · 12/26/2009, 09:54 PM

how do I know if I have enough pressure?

firewalk30 · 12/26/2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shackman

how do I know if I have enough pressure?

only true way to know would be a inline pressure gauge...i believe bulk reef supply has them

Mike31154 · 12/26/2009, 10:01 PM

Get a pressure guage. These are readily available at most home reno centers, look in the irrigation/watering section. They usually adapt straight to any outdoor hose connection. You should also look into a good quality pressure guage to install before your RO membrane, after the pre filters. This will give you a better idea when it's time to change your pre filters, or if there's a problem with your RO membrane. A good working pressure for RO system is around 65 psi and probably best not to exceed about 100 to 120 psi.

Playa-1 · 12/26/2009, 10:04 PM

Many of the RO/DI units come with them or you can add it on.

lordofthereef · 12/26/2009, 11:26 PM

FWIW I think it would have to be really far from the source for there to be an issue. I have had mine right next to the tap and about 100ft away and the pressure (based on the built in gauge) was the exact same.

Buckeye Hydro · 12/27/2009, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lordofthereef

FWIW I think it would have to be really far from the source for there to be an issue. I have had mine right next to the tap and about 100ft away and the pressure (based on the built in gauge) was the exact same.

Hmm. Something doesn't sound right here. You should see a pressure drop with somewhere around 20 to 25 feet or 1/4" tubing.

Russ

12/26/2009, 09:39 PM	#1
shackman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 273	ro/di I just purchased a ro system and I want to know how far away it can be away from the water source.

12/26/2009, 10:01 PM	#5
Mike31154 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,555	Get a pressure guage. These are readily available at most home reno centers, look in the irrigation/watering section. They usually adapt straight to any outdoor hose connection. You should also look into a good quality pressure guage to install before your RO membrane, after the pre filters. This will give you a better idea when it's time to change your pre filters, or if there's a problem with your RO membrane. A good working pressure for RO system is around 65 psi and probably best not to exceed about 100 to 120 psi. __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: 77g sumpless sw with rock, sand, a few critters, fishes & polyps. Lights, pumps.....

12/26/2009, 11:26 PM	#7
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	FWIW I think it would have to be really far from the source for there to be an issue. I have had mine right next to the tap and about 100ft away and the pressure (based on the built in gauge) was the exact same. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

12/26/2009, 09:41 PM	#2
firewalk30 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greenwood, AR Posts: 84	just make sure you have the right pressure coming into the filters and youre good. Could be 2ft could be 50ft depending on the pressure coming in your house

12/26/2009, 09:54 PM	#3
shackman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 273	how do I know if I have enough pressure?

12/26/2009, 10:04 PM	#6
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	Many of the RO/DI units come with them or you can add it on.