How do I hook up this float valve?

ZURCSREEF · 07/09/2008, 12:18 AM

I got no instructions with it and I am not really sure what I have to do, which tubing goes in it from my ro unit? Does a tubing go in it from my RO unit? Again, I am lost with this thing and I greatly appreciate any comments and suggestions. Picture demonstration will be great

Thanks,
-Mike C.

rolodex1 · 07/09/2008, 05:53 AM

Mike, not sure what type of float or RO/DI unit you have? Generally speaking the float valve should be mounted in some kind of container or vessel in which would intend to keep/store your RO/DI water. The float should be mounted near the top inside the vessel. Your RO/DI unit should have a 1/4'' tube (usually blue) which dispenses the "clean" RO/DI'd water. That tube should be connected to the rear end of the float valve unit via a plastic "nut" . In theory when your vessel is full the water the float valve will "pinch off" stop the flow of water. Sorry, I have no picture of my float valve. But, I attached a photo of my container and RO/DI set up. Good Luck

AZDesertRat · 07/09/2008, 01:46 PM

A picture or description of your float valve and RO/DI unit would help. Float valves work in conjunction with an ASOV or auto shutoff valve so when the float is in the upper or full position the ASOV shuts off both the good and waste flows from the RO unit. Do you have an ASOV also? A float valve only has one 1/4" line going to it which is fed from the product or good water outlet of the RO/DI system.

ZURCSREEF · 07/09/2008, 01:59 PM

LOL, sorry totally forgot to post up the pics, thanks for the responses though, I believe I have everything you guys are asking, this is a very nice unit.

Thanks,
-Mike C.

OliverM3 · 07/09/2008, 03:38 PM

Tuff to see but I would guess red is waste water to the drain.
Blue is your finished water that goes to the float and black is your supply line if that flow arrow is pointing toward the R/O unit.

If not then I have the blue and black reversed.

ZURCSREEF · 07/09/2008, 03:58 PM

Oliver, thanks for the response.

Yes, you are correct, black is the waste, blue is the finished water and red is the supply line.

Thing I don't get is that if the blue goes in the float valve, how is the water making it into the container? I don't see a hole for the water to drain into the water tank.

Thanks again,
-Mike C.

ZURCSREEF · 07/09/2008, 04:19 PM

Lol, I feel dumb. I got it.

Thanks,
-Mike C.

OliverM3 · 07/09/2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by ZURCSREEF
Oliver, thanks for the response.

Yes, you are correct, black is the waste, blue is the finished water and red is the supply line.

Thing I don't get is that if the blue goes in the float valve, how is the water making it into the container? I don't see a hole for the water to drain into the water tank.

Thanks again,
-Mike C.

I was actually thinking the reverse black for the supply and red for the waste.
I can't really see but the supply usually goes in to one of the canisters and the waste comes out of the membrane.
so if the red is coming off of the membrane that's your waste line.

Thefilterguys · 07/09/2008, 09:13 PM

Here's what your looking for.

Jim

AZDesertRat · 07/10/2008, 08:36 AM

Follow Jims diagram. The black is waste, note the flow restrictor in the line. red is tap water in and blue is product or good water.

07/09/2008, 12:18 AM	#1
ZURCSREEF Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Posts: 2,347	How do I hook up this float valve? I got no instructions with it and I am not really sure what I have to do, which tubing goes in it from my ro unit? Does a tubing go in it from my RO unit? Again, I am lost with this thing and I greatly appreciate any comments and suggestions. Picture demonstration will be great Thanks, -Mike C.

07/09/2008, 05:53 AM	#2
rolodex1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,297	Mike, not sure what type of float or RO/DI unit you have? Generally speaking the float valve should be mounted in some kind of container or vessel in which would intend to keep/store your RO/DI water. The float should be mounted near the top inside the vessel. Your RO/DI unit should have a 1/4'' tube (usually blue) which dispenses the "clean" RO/DI'd water. That tube should be connected to the rear end of the float valve unit via a plastic "nut" . In theory when your vessel is full the water the float valve will "pinch off" stop the flow of water. Sorry, I have no picture of my float valve. But, I attached a photo of my container and RO/DI set up. Good Luck __________________ Shawn M. Current Tank Info: 125G SPS, Aqualight Pro 3 X 250w MH 4 X 96w Actinic, 1/3HP, Blue Line 55 & Blue Line 20, Phosban 150, 18w Turbo Twist UV, RS 180, (1) Tunze 6045, MP40W

07/09/2008, 09:13 PM	#9
Thefilterguys RC Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duluth, Mn Posts: 553	Here's what your looking for. Jim __________________ RO/DI Supplies & parts www.thefilterguys.biz We Custom Build Each System Phone 218 724-8000 Current Tank Info: 40 OCEANIC STRETCH HEX FRESH HEAVY PLANTED, 58 OCEANIC LPS, Monti’s ,Softy’s, 18 Nano Zoo’s , 11 Nano, 70 OCEANIC SPS New 200 Cube on the way

07/09/2008, 01:46 PM	#3
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	A picture or description of your float valve and RO/DI unit would help. Float valves work in conjunction with an ASOV or auto shutoff valve so when the float is in the upper or full position the ASOV shuts off both the good and waste flows from the RO unit. Do you have an ASOV also? A float valve only has one 1/4" line going to it which is fed from the product or good water outlet of the RO/DI system.

07/09/2008, 01:59 PM	#4
ZURCSREEF Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Posts: 2,347	LOL, sorry totally forgot to post up the pics, thanks for the responses though, I believe I have everything you guys are asking, this is a very nice unit. Thanks, -Mike C.

07/09/2008, 03:38 PM	#5
OliverM3 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 616	Tuff to see but I would guess red is waste water to the drain. Blue is your finished water that goes to the float and black is your supply line if that flow arrow is pointing toward the R/O unit. If not then I have the blue and black reversed.

07/09/2008, 03:58 PM	#6
ZURCSREEF Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Posts: 2,347	Oliver, thanks for the response. Yes, you are correct, black is the waste, blue is the finished water and red is the supply line. Thing I don't get is that if the blue goes in the float valve, how is the water making it into the container? I don't see a hole for the water to drain into the water tank. Thanks again, -Mike C.

07/09/2008, 04:19 PM	#7
ZURCSREEF Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Posts: 2,347	Lol, I feel dumb. I got it. Thanks, -Mike C.

07/10/2008, 08:36 AM	#10
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	Follow Jims diagram. The black is waste, note the flow restrictor in the line. red is tap water in and blue is product or good water.