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11/02/2011, 04:27 PM
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60 PSI, do i need a booster pump?
i was wondering, is this considered low? normal? ok?
should i get a booster pump for my RODI ? sometimes it dips below 60 PSI but if it does i turn it off and wait for pressure to return.
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11/02/2011, 05:02 PM
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60 is considered good. unlike my 20psi, which is considered useless...
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11/02/2011, 05:20 PM
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Wow 60! You're more than fine.
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11/02/2011, 09:06 PM
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You're good to go, no booster pump needed.
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11/02/2011, 09:44 PM
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Mine is around 60, and with a 75 GPD Dow FilmTec RO membrane, I can fill up a 5 gallon bucket in 90 to 105 minutes.
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11/02/2011, 09:52 PM
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Me too.... 60psi and looking good, I believe most RO/DI units will work well if you can maintain above 40PSI... I'm sure it depends on the incoming TDS and the individual unit.
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11/03/2011, 07:11 AM
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They are tested at F at 60 psi. 40 is minimal. Mine runs at 120 psi, it just produces more water.
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11/04/2011, 04:58 AM
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thanks for all the good reply's. i will go pump-less and use the money on another item.
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11/04/2011, 02:37 PM
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Not necessary but booster will reduce waste water and slightly reduce TDS. 70 psi inlet is usually what is considered optimum. Not sure if the gain is worth the extra$$$ ? If you are running it with a pressure tank then the additional pressure with a 90% ASV is great for ice maker , faucet pressure etc but if an open system prob not really worth it.
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