Permeate Pump for RODI systems, worth it??

chrowski · 07/16/2007, 08:51 AM

Hey all,
My RO system is not efficent at all. In my research looking for a no-waste RODI system I stumbled across this website:
Permeate Pump

This pump claims to use water flow and resistance to increase your water usage by 80% while maintaining longevity of your filter life.

Anyone have any experience with this, or words of wisdom that can help?

Thanks in advance

Phyl · 07/16/2007, 08:54 AM

I know a few people bought them in the last AWI group buy the club did. I haven't heard anyone say anything about their experience with them yet though.

somethingphishy · 07/16/2007, 11:42 AM

a no waste r/o?

Phyl · 07/16/2007, 11:55 AM

Turns your VERY wasteful RO into a Less wasteful RO. Still some waste, obviously (or where would all the bad stuff go?!).

He says that it will improve your system 80% so if you initially had a 90% waste rate then you'd be down to roughly 20% waste.

You can buy one from AWI during our group buy for 47.20.

http://www.njreefers.org/joomla/inde...d=73&Itemid=43

chrowski · 07/16/2007, 12:30 PM

AWI offers that pump at $30 less than the site I found it on....so even though I missed my chance with the group buy, it'll still be a better deal for me!

chrowski · 07/16/2007, 12:34 PM

I posted this in the lighting,filtration, and equipment forum in efforts to get a broader range of feedback if anyone's interested

Phyl · 07/16/2007, 05:56 PM

Bill is accepting orders from members through today.

Talonstorm · 07/18/2007, 06:14 PM

Just in case you didn't realize this, I think you need to be using a storage tank on your system in order for a permeate pump to work. If, like I do, you pump your permeate into an open tank (like a big barrel with a lid or a pitcher), this pump will not help. At least, that is my understanding, I could be wrong. Have a look at the AWI FAQ.

I recently moved, and I don't like the fact that I am now paying a water bill (I rented before, now I own) that is inflated due to the waste water on my RO/DI. Second problem for me is the very low water pressure at my new house. I am going to have to purchase a booster pump to make my system work correctly!

Tina

07/16/2007, 08:51 AM	#1
chrowski Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey Posts: 378	Permeate Pump for RODI systems, worth it?? Hey all, My RO system is not efficent at all. In my research looking for a no-waste RODI system I stumbled across this website: Permeate Pump This pump claims to use water flow and resistance to increase your water usage by 80% while maintaining longevity of your filter life. Anyone have any experience with this, or words of wisdom that can help? Thanks in advance __________________ --tom Current Tank Info: 30 gallon SPS tank (developing)

07/16/2007, 08:54 AM	#2
Phyl Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,713	I know a few people bought them in the last AWI group buy the club did. I haven't heard anyone say anything about their experience with them yet though. __________________ Phyllis Current Tank Info: 180 RR

07/16/2007, 11:42 AM	#3
somethingphishy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fleetwood, pa Posts: 852	a no waste r/o? __________________ "Set the gearshift for the high gear Of your soul, you've got to run like An antelope out of control!" Current Tank Info: 50g/20l sump

07/16/2007, 11:55 AM	#4
Phyl Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,713	Turns your VERY wasteful RO into a Less wasteful RO. Still some waste, obviously (or where would all the bad stuff go?!). He says that it will improve your system 80% so if you initially had a 90% waste rate then you'd be down to roughly 20% waste. You can buy one from AWI during our group buy for 47.20. http://www.njreefers.org/joomla/inde...d=73&Itemid=43 __________________ Phyllis Current Tank Info: 180 RR

07/16/2007, 12:30 PM	#5
chrowski Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey Posts: 378	AWI offers that pump at $30 less than the site I found it on....so even though I missed my chance with the group buy, it'll still be a better deal for me! __________________ --tom Current Tank Info: 30 gallon SPS tank (developing)

07/16/2007, 12:34 PM	#6
chrowski Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey Posts: 378	I posted this in the lighting,filtration, and equipment forum in efforts to get a broader range of feedback if anyone's interested __________________ --tom Current Tank Info: 30 gallon SPS tank (developing)

07/16/2007, 05:56 PM	#7
Phyl Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,713	Bill is accepting orders from members through today. __________________ Phyllis Current Tank Info: 180 RR

07/18/2007, 06:14 PM	#8
Talonstorm Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA Posts: 41	Just in case you didn't realize this, I think you need to be using a storage tank on your system in order for a permeate pump to work. If, like I do, you pump your permeate into an open tank (like a big barrel with a lid or a pitcher), this pump will not help. At least, that is my understanding, I could be wrong. Have a look at the AWI FAQ. I recently moved, and I don't like the fact that I am now paying a water bill (I rented before, now I own) that is inflated due to the waste water on my RO/DI. Second problem for me is the very low water pressure at my new house. I am going to have to purchase a booster pump to make my system work correctly! Tina