RO storage tank..........

waverz · 04/21/2006, 07:20 PM

Ever since i got my RO unit we have been using the water it makes for pretty much everything except the dishes and laundry.
WE have been filling old milk jugs to keep the water in. The problem is we forgot the milk jugs are filling and flood the utility room. This has happened atleast 10 time so i finally broke down and ordered a 4 gallon pressurized bladder tank. Im abit confused on how this thing is supposed to be hooked up. Im able to fill it and use the water but it only has one intake/output meaning that you need to unhook it from the RO unit to get the water from the tank. Am i missing something here? Theres gotta be a better way to do this, im wondering if a "T" would work. Anyone else have one of these? If so, how is yours hooked up?

Here is the bladder tank i bought.

http://www.purelyh2o.com/cart.php?ta...category_id=21

purelyh2o · 04/21/2006, 07:55 PM

The way the bladder tank works is by storing the water under pressure for point of use.
The problem with the way you are trying to do this is that the water is all going to go down the drain before you get a chance to use it.
That is unless you have an auto shut off kit installed on the system.

If you do have an auto shut off kit installed then all you need to do is hook the bladder tank to the ro out put line and T into that line, run a piece of hose as long as you need it from the T and then add a ball valve to that line so you can access the water from the tank when you need it.
For future reference you can call us at the toll free number below for help with anything like this.
If you do not have an auto shut off kit you will need one. It would also be good to have an additional check valve to isolate the drinking water section of the system from the Aquarium water section of the system. If you need more of a detailed explanation give me a call

Good luck!

waverz · 04/21/2006, 08:35 PM

bryan, i was going to call but figured i would ask here before i had to actually use a phone.

I have a Typhoon III RO unit and it does have auto shut off and a check valve. I figured all i needed was a t but wasnt sure. I wish the tank would have come with some sort of manual cause i really dont know how to use it. I had to relieve some air pressure fromt he tank in order for it to fill, i think my auto shut off shut off the unit cause it thought it was full. Is this normal? What pressure should the tank be?

Thanks for your help.

purelyh2o · 04/21/2006, 08:44 PM

The tank should be between 5 to 7 pounds. Sorry about the instructions I dont think I have ever seen any for a bladder tank

If you ever have any questions regarding one of our products always feel free to call, we will be here

waverz · 04/21/2006, 09:10 PM

Even this late? Wow! Thats Service!!!

I think youve answered all my questions, thanks again for your help.

purelyh2o · 04/21/2006, 09:18 PM

Thank you for your business!

04/21/2006, 07:20 PM	#1
waverz Slave to the reef! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Evansdale, Ia Posts: 3,118	RO storage tank.......... Ever since i got my RO unit we have been using the water it makes for pretty much everything except the dishes and laundry. WE have been filling old milk jugs to keep the water in. The problem is we forgot the milk jugs are filling and flood the utility room. This has happened atleast 10 time so i finally broke down and ordered a 4 gallon pressurized bladder tank. Im abit confused on how this thing is supposed to be hooked up. Im able to fill it and use the water but it only has one intake/output meaning that you need to unhook it from the RO unit to get the water from the tank. Am i missing something here? Theres gotta be a better way to do this, im wondering if a "T" would work. Anyone else have one of these? If so, how is yours hooked up? Here is the bladder tank i bought. http://www.purelyh2o.com/cart.php?ta...category_id=21 __________________ Member of the Greater Iowa Reef Society. Current Tank Info: 60 gallon Marineland Cube

04/21/2006, 07:55 PM	#2
purelyh2o Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Altamonte Springs, FL Posts: 454	Bladder tank The way the bladder tank works is by storing the water under pressure for point of use. The problem with the way you are trying to do this is that the water is all going to go down the drain before you get a chance to use it. That is unless you have an auto shut off kit installed on the system. If you do have an auto shut off kit installed then all you need to do is hook the bladder tank to the ro out put line and T into that line, run a piece of hose as long as you need it from the T and then add a ball valve to that line so you can access the water from the tank when you need it. For future reference you can call us at the toll free number below for help with anything like this. If you do not have an auto shut off kit you will need one. It would also be good to have an additional check valve to isolate the drinking water section of the system from the Aquarium water section of the system. If you need more of a detailed explanation give me a call Good luck!

04/21/2006, 08:35 PM	#3
waverz Slave to the reef! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Evansdale, Ia Posts: 3,118	bryan, i was going to call but figured i would ask here before i had to actually use a phone. I have a Typhoon III RO unit and it does have auto shut off and a check valve. I figured all i needed was a t but wasnt sure. I wish the tank would have come with some sort of manual cause i really dont know how to use it. I had to relieve some air pressure fromt he tank in order for it to fill, i think my auto shut off shut off the unit cause it thought it was full. Is this normal? What pressure should the tank be? Thanks for your help. __________________ Member of the Greater Iowa Reef Society. Current Tank Info: 60 gallon Marineland Cube

04/21/2006, 08:44 PM	#4
purelyh2o Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Altamonte Springs, FL Posts: 454	Pressure The tank should be between 5 to 7 pounds. Sorry about the instructions I dont think I have ever seen any for a bladder tank If you ever have any questions regarding one of our products always feel free to call, we will be here

04/21/2006, 09:10 PM	#5
waverz Slave to the reef! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Evansdale, Ia Posts: 3,118	Even this late? Wow! Thats Service!!! I think youve answered all my questions, thanks again for your help. __________________ Member of the Greater Iowa Reef Society. Current Tank Info: 60 gallon Marineland Cube

04/21/2006, 09:18 PM	#6
purelyh2o Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Altamonte Springs, FL Posts: 454	Anytime! Thank you for your business!