Back flush for RO unit

kinerson · 01/29/2008, 04:17 PM

I was told that all I needed to do to make my own "back flush system" was to create a bypass around the flow restrictor of the ro unit and I would basically have a inexpensive means of lengthening the life of the membrane.

Total parts would be 2 T's and 1 valve for about $12 total. Anyone doing this? How much extended life do you typically get? Do you run the bypass few a couple minutes every week or two?

Thanks,
Greg

AZDesertRat · 01/29/2008, 06:17 PM

I answed in one of your other threads. There really is no need to cross post as your questions will be seen and answered if the title is descriptive enough.

01/29/2008, 04:17 PM	#1
kinerson Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 682	Back flush for RO unit I was told that all I needed to do to make my own "back flush system" was to create a bypass around the flow restrictor of the ro unit and I would basically have a inexpensive means of lengthening the life of the membrane. Total parts would be 2 T's and 1 valve for about $12 total. Anyone doing this? How much extended life do you typically get? Do you run the bypass few a couple minutes every week or two? Thanks, Greg

01/29/2008, 06:17 PM	#2
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	I answed in one of your other threads. There really is no need to cross post as your questions will be seen and answered if the title is descriptive enough.