Algae in R/O unit

KeysGeezer · 07/12/2009, 06:47 PM

I have my R/O unit mounted on a wall on my back porch on the north side of the house. No sun reaches the unit. I live in the Keys so it is always warm but this is the first time I have had a problem with algae in the unit in the 3 months I've had it. I can see green splotches developing in 2 of the 3 stages.
How can I control this without bringing the unit in the a/c and does this create a detrimental effect to the water for my top offs and H2O changes.

Thanks,

KeysGeezer

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Logzor · 07/12/2009, 06:52 PM

Algae needs light so it is definitely getting some. It may only take ambient light.

I am betting it is pretty humid out there too. Maybe this is adding to the problem.

If there is algae growing there could be bacteria growing. I would ask Russ from bulkeyefield supply for better information. Check out the sponsor forum. He is very knowledgeable.

07/12/2009, 06:47 PM	#1
KeysGeezer Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cudjoe Key Posts: 74	Algae in R/O unit I have my R/O unit mounted on a wall on my back porch on the north side of the house. No sun reaches the unit. I live in the Keys so it is always warm but this is the first time I have had a problem with algae in the unit in the 3 months I've had it. I can see green splotches developing in 2 of the 3 stages. How can I control this without bringing the unit in the a/c and does this create a detrimental effect to the water for my top offs and H2O changes. Thanks, KeysGeezer 43.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

07/12/2009, 06:52 PM	#2
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	Algae needs light so it is definitely getting some. It may only take ambient light. I am betting it is pretty humid out there too. Maybe this is adding to the problem. If there is algae growing there could be bacteria growing. I would ask Russ from bulkeyefield supply for better information. Check out the sponsor forum. He is very knowledgeable.