RO/DI waste water plumbing ASAP

smellslikeTUNA · 09/10/2011, 01:45 PM

So I am currently flushing out my new RO/DI for the first time and all is going smoothly so far. I originally had the waste water line from the RODI simply shoved down the hole where the waste water from the washing machine runs (i was advised to do this from a RC member), but I have a bad feeling about doing that. The waste water from the washing machine cant be just filling up a reservoir in the wall can it? I feel like if I am going to do it this way I will have to attach a drain saddle of some sort? For now the waste water from the RODI is draining into the washing machine. Any help asap would be appreciated! Thanks

rayn · 09/10/2011, 01:57 PM

If you want to use place it in the machine. If you don't just put it down any drain you want. Depends on how much you want to conserve honestly. Mine drains into the tub and out the drain.

hvacman250 · 09/10/2011, 01:59 PM

The washing machine drain is a drain just like the toilet, tub, sink, etc. All leads to the sewer line or septic tank.

rayn · 09/10/2011, 02:02 PM

The reservoir in the wall through me. I don't know septic systems, sorry there. Anyway you could just drain it outside? Run a longer drain tube and out a window or possible hole drilled and sealed shut.

tommy tomato · 09/10/2011, 02:05 PM

you dont need a saddle.... the washing machine drain line is just shoved in there too, thats how its designed to work..

smellslikeTUNA · 09/10/2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy tomato

you dont need a saddle.... the washing machine drain line is just shoved in there too, thats how its designed to work..

Are you sure? When I google it most of the sketches seem to have it hard plumbed often to a p-trap?

smellslikeTUNA · 09/10/2011, 03:20 PM

Pulled out the washer drain, def just laid in there... sorry for the confusion but appreciate the feedback! Tank is on its way filling with pure H 2 O

mfinn · 09/10/2011, 04:04 PM

I have my waste water from the rodi put in the washing machine drain. It's a drain, not a reservour. Drains to a septic tank or city sewer.

snorvich · 09/10/2011, 04:13 PM

Mine goes into my sump and out.

Sk8r · 09/10/2011, 04:26 PM

If you've got a toploader washer, put the wastewater into the washing machine tub. It'll be cold water, but it's perfectly good water for washing clothes, once you use the machine. Since it's about 4 g waste to 1 g ro/di, even running 30 gallons of water can add up.

smellslikeTUNA · 09/10/2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sk8r

If you've got a toploader washer, put the wastewater into the washing machine tub. It'll be cold water, but it's perfectly good water for washing clothes, once you use the machine. Since it's about 4 g waste to 1 g ro/di, even running 30 gallons of water can add up.

Have it T'd going into the washing machine drain and a line with a check valve that I can use for the washing machine. Also, is the 'waste water' safe to fill my cats water with? It is technically just tap water still right?

Misled · 09/10/2011, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sk8r

If you've got a toploader washer, put the wastewater into the washing machine tub. It'll be cold water, but it's perfectly good water for washing clothes, once you use the machine. Since it's about 4 g waste to 1 g ro/di, even running 30 gallons of water can add up.

This. It's also great for watering plants as the clorine has been removed by the carbon filter.

snorvich · 09/10/2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Misled

This. It's also great for watering plants as the clorine has been removed by the carbon filter.

Yes, my wife uses it for watering her orchids.

09/10/2011, 01:45 PM	#1
smellslikeTUNA Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 453	RO/DI waste water plumbing ASAP So I am currently flushing out my new RO/DI for the first time and all is going smoothly so far. I originally had the waste water line from the RODI simply shoved down the hole where the waste water from the washing machine runs (i was advised to do this from a RC member), but I have a bad feeling about doing that. The waste water from the washing machine cant be just filling up a reservoir in the wall can it? I feel like if I am going to do it this way I will have to attach a drain saddle of some sort? For now the waste water from the RODI is draining into the washing machine. Any help asap would be appreciated! Thanks __________________ -Great minds don't think alike, they innovate!- 57g Oceanic Illuminata \| Kessil A150W 10K LED \| 1x 453nm Stunner \| Trigger Systems Sump/Refug \| Reef Octopus NWB-110 Skimmer \| RKL+ System \| 2X Evo 750gph \| BFS RO/DI

09/10/2011, 01:57 PM	#2
rayn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pekin, Il Posts: 2,864	If you want to use place it in the machine. If you don't just put it down any drain you want. Depends on how much you want to conserve honestly. Mine drains into the tub and out the drain. __________________ Currently changing, stay tuned for new details...

09/10/2011, 01:59 PM	#3
hvacman250 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 733	The washing machine drain is a drain just like the toilet, tub, sink, etc. All leads to the sewer line or septic tank. __________________ 220 in-wall reef, 10 clown pairs, 4 fry tanks, 18 grow-out tanks Current Tank Info: 220 in-wall reef, clownfish breeding/growout system, 20L coral QT and 29 fish QT

09/10/2011, 02:02 PM	#4
rayn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pekin, Il Posts: 2,864	The reservoir in the wall through me. I don't know septic systems, sorry there. Anyway you could just drain it outside? Run a longer drain tube and out a window or possible hole drilled and sealed shut. __________________ Currently changing, stay tuned for new details...

09/10/2011, 03:20 PM	#7
smellslikeTUNA Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 453	Pulled out the washer drain, def just laid in there... sorry for the confusion but appreciate the feedback! Tank is on its way filling with pure H 2 O __________________ -Great minds don't think alike, they innovate!- 57g Oceanic Illuminata \| Kessil A150W 10K LED \| 1x 453nm Stunner \| Trigger Systems Sump/Refug \| Reef Octopus NWB-110 Skimmer \| RKL+ System \| 2X Evo 750gph \| BFS RO/DI

09/10/2011, 02:05 PM	#5
tommy tomato Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sunrise fl Posts: 1,623	you dont need a saddle.... the washing machine drain line is just shoved in there too, thats how its designed to work..

09/10/2011, 04:04 PM	#8
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	I have my waste water from the rodi put in the washing machine drain. It's a drain, not a reservour. Drains to a septic tank or city sewer. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

09/10/2011, 04:13 PM	#9
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Mine goes into my sump and out. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

09/10/2011, 04:26 PM	#10
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	If you've got a toploader washer, put the wastewater into the washing machine tub. It'll be cold water, but it's perfectly good water for washing clothes, once you use the machine. Since it's about 4 g waste to 1 g ro/di, even running 30 gallons of water can add up. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

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