How to setup: Spectrapure CSPDI 180GPD 4 stage w/ TDS meter

kouma · 10/19/2013, 07:03 AM

Hello,

I recently purchased the above RO/DI unit. I am trying to setup it up so that I can fill up my tank. I read the booklet that came with it twice and it doesn't mention step-by-step what I am suppose to do. I only know I connect the black tube to the IN port and to my tap water hose. But I don't know where the blue and yellow tubes go. Also do I need to do something before I can use this (i.e. flip the cartridges, etc.), or is it plug n play? Finally, how do I break it in, before I start using the actual water.

Sorry, total noob here

alf1096 · 10/19/2013, 07:43 AM

Blue will probably be good water the other waste water. Hook it up and flush a few gallons threw and you will be good to do.

kouma · 10/20/2013, 02:29 AM

Okay, after more readings and some youtube videos I figured out how to set it up. However, I am not able to get the ratio of waste vs product to 4 or even 3. I literally cut the whole restrictor off and although my ratio improved, it is can only reach 2.8.

Any help please. My TDS is at 0, which is what counts and I have started filling up my tank. But getting the ratio right is important to the life of the membrane.

SpectraPure · 12/02/2013, 01:41 PM

2.8 to 1 is close enough to 3 to be good. As your water gets colder, the ratio will increase, because the product rate will slow down but the waste rate will stay the same.

Scott
SpectraPure, Inc.

10/19/2013, 07:03 AM	#1
kouma Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 276	How to setup: Spectrapure CSPDI 180GPD 4 stage w/ TDS meter Hello, I recently purchased the above RO/DI unit. I am trying to setup it up so that I can fill up my tank. I read the booklet that came with it twice and it doesn't mention step-by-step what I am suppose to do. I only know I connect the black tube to the IN port and to my tap water hose. But I don't know where the blue and yellow tubes go. Also do I need to do something before I can use this (i.e. flip the cartridges, etc.), or is it plug n play? Finally, how do I break it in, before I start using the actual water. Sorry, total noob here __________________ Miracles Starphire 315 gallon, Pacific Sun Pandora S and Kore 5th, 4x Tunze 6105s, Gyre 150FX, Reef Octopus Diablo DCS-250, Emperor Aquatics 50 Watt Smart HO UV, Vertex Cerebra Controller

10/19/2013, 07:43 AM	#2
alf1096 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 399	Blue will probably be good water the other waste water. Hook it up and flush a few gallons threw and you will be good to do. __________________ 125 gal DT with 30 Sump, ReefBreeders LEDs, Mixed Reef

10/20/2013, 02:29 AM	#3
kouma Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 276	Okay, after more readings and some youtube videos I figured out how to set it up. However, I am not able to get the ratio of waste vs product to 4 or even 3. I literally cut the whole restrictor off and although my ratio improved, it is can only reach 2.8. Any help please. My TDS is at 0, which is what counts and I have started filling up my tank. But getting the ratio right is important to the life of the membrane. __________________ Miracles Starphire 315 gallon, Pacific Sun Pandora S and Kore 5th, 4x Tunze 6105s, Gyre 150FX, Reef Octopus Diablo DCS-250, Emperor Aquatics 50 Watt Smart HO UV, Vertex Cerebra Controller

12/02/2013, 01:41 PM	#4
SpectraPure RC Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	2.8 to 1 is close enough to 3 to be good. As your water gets colder, the ratio will increase, because the product rate will slow down but the waste rate will stay the same. Scott SpectraPure, Inc. __________________ *Innovators in water technology.* Since 1985!