RO/DI won't produce water fast

cphelps · 12/28/2008, 03:21 PM

Hello all,
I think my water company has reduced my water flow and my RO/DI doesn't produce as much water anymore. I've replace my membraine and all other 3 chambers to try and eliminate any of those items as a possibility. Does anyone know of a way to increase my flow?
Thanks,
Chris

cphelps · 12/28/2008, 03:24 PM

One more thing, my TDS keeps reading high #'s like 80 to 100, even after the replacement filters.

sfsuphysics · 12/28/2008, 05:35 PM

1) Large Reef Tanks forum not the right place for this

2) Throw a pressure meter on one of your faucets/hoses on the property, if pressure drops below 40PSI it can explain your issues

3) As weather cools and the incoming water cools, your efficiency will also be affected.

allactiondan · 12/28/2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sfsuphysics
1) Large Reef Tanks forum not the right place for this

2) Throw a pressure meter on one of your faucets/hoses on the property, if pressure drops below 40PSI it can explain your issues

I Agree, first check the pressure

iamwrasseman · 12/28/2008, 09:08 PM

yup and if its low add a pump that is made for it and it should help

cphelps · 12/28/2008, 09:58 PM

Sorry for posting in the incorrect place. Where should I go next time? I just figured that since I had a 265 reef tank that I should post all of my stuff here?.?.?.
Where can I find a pump for this?

iamwrasseman · 12/28/2008, 10:03 PM

your LFS can get you one or check with the manufacturer of the RO unit ,they have all the specs and will be able to help you . or you could look up liveaquaria.com dr fosters and smith has them for sure

Goodwin9 · 12/28/2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cphelps
Sorry for posting in the incorrect place. Where should I go next time? I just figured that since I had a 265 reef tank that I should post all of my stuff here?.?.?.
Where can I find a pump for this?

Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment would be the forum for the questions you are asking.

cphelps · 12/28/2008, 10:20 PM

Thanks & I apologize for the confusion

edandsandy · 12/29/2008, 12:13 PM

Try
www.theFilterguys.com

I just got mine from them, Jim is a great guy!
and they have the best prices I've seen.

12/28/2008, 03:21 PM	#1
cphelps Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 13	RO/DI won't produce water fast Hello all, I think my water company has reduced my water flow and my RO/DI doesn't produce as much water anymore. I've replace my membraine and all other 3 chambers to try and eliminate any of those items as a possibility. Does anyone know of a way to increase my flow? Thanks, Chris

12/28/2008, 05:35 PM	#3
sfsuphysics Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 9,103	1) Large Reef Tanks forum not the right place for this 2) Throw a pressure meter on one of your faucets/hoses on the property, if pressure drops below 40PSI it can explain your issues 3) As weather cools and the incoming water cools, your efficiency will also be affected. __________________ Mike

12/28/2008, 09:08 PM	#5
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	yup and if its low add a pump that is made for it and it should help __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

12/28/2008, 10:03 PM	#7
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	your LFS can get you one or check with the manufacturer of the RO unit ,they have all the specs and will be able to help you . or you could look up liveaquaria.com dr fosters and smith has them for sure __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

12/29/2008, 12:13 PM	#10
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	Try www.theFilterguys.com I just got mine from them, Jim is a great guy! and they have the best prices I've seen. __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

12/28/2008, 03:24 PM	#2
cphelps Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 13	One more thing, my TDS keeps reading high #'s like 80 to 100, even after the replacement filters.

12/28/2008, 09:58 PM	#6
cphelps Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 13	Sorry for posting in the incorrect place. Where should I go next time? I just figured that since I had a 265 reef tank that I should post all of my stuff here?.?.?. Where can I find a pump for this?

12/28/2008, 10:20 PM	#9
cphelps Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 13	Thanks & I apologize for the confusion