RO/DI Auto Shut off

naprestsleep · 12/01/2009, 09:57 PM

I have a RO/DI with a float valve and shutoff in my water container. Can I split the line add a second water container with its own float valve? I want to be able to fill the water container and/or a salt water mixing bucket when each falls lower than the float valve.

Thanks -- joe

scott473 · 12/01/2009, 10:53 PM

Don't see why not. I would use some sort of solenoids on each line to make sure they are off.

naprestsleep · 12/02/2009, 08:06 AM

Anyone else have any ideas. I myself think it would work, but I am betting someone here is doing this or found out it didnt work.

Joe

rickyrivera1 · 12/02/2009, 08:09 AM

It works...I have a "Y" on the output line of the RO/DI and i have 2 lines running, one to my freshwater container and the other to the saltwater mixing container. Both have Kent float valves and both have worked flawlessly for me. The only problem i have is low water pressure, so I am only able to fill one at a time, but if i have both open to fill both containers, it would take about a day and half to fill each up vs. the half day for each if one line is closed.

naprestsleep · 12/02/2009, 08:12 AM

Thanks, that is exactly what I want to do. I am planning to add a valve to each one too so that I can direct the filling if need be.

pimpinitup6969 · 12/02/2009, 08:20 AM

+1 to it working i set it up like that on my step dads

Paradiddle7 · 12/02/2009, 10:16 AM

You can split the line just fine.

I would be real careful with only having a float valve, especially in your salt mix. You should really hookup a float switch or optical sensor with solenoid as a backup to prevent floods when your float valve fails.

12/01/2009, 09:57 PM	#1
naprestsleep blank Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 987	RO/DI Auto Shut off I have a RO/DI with a float valve and shutoff in my water container. Can I split the line add a second water container with its own float valve? I want to be able to fill the water container and/or a salt water mixing bucket when each falls lower than the float valve. Thanks -- joe

12/02/2009, 08:20 AM	#6
pimpinitup6969 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Elmira, Ny Posts: 2,503	+1 to it working i set it up like that on my step dads __________________ I'd rather burp and taste it than fart and waste it! Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon, 150 Gallon

12/01/2009, 10:53 PM	#2
scott473 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lakeport ny Posts: 137	Don't see why not. I would use some sort of solenoids on each line to make sure they are off.

12/02/2009, 08:06 AM	#3
naprestsleep blank Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 987	Anyone else have any ideas. I myself think it would work, but I am betting someone here is doing this or found out it didnt work. Joe

12/02/2009, 08:09 AM	#4
rickyrivera1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Farmington, NY Posts: 586	It works...I have a "Y" on the output line of the RO/DI and i have 2 lines running, one to my freshwater container and the other to the saltwater mixing container. Both have Kent float valves and both have worked flawlessly for me. The only problem i have is low water pressure, so I am only able to fill one at a time, but if i have both open to fill both containers, it would take about a day and half to fill each up vs. the half day for each if one line is closed.

12/02/2009, 08:12 AM	#5
naprestsleep blank Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 987	Thanks, that is exactly what I want to do. I am planning to add a valve to each one too so that I can direct the filling if need be.

12/02/2009, 10:16 AM	#7
Paradiddle7 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Amherst Posts: 797	You can split the line just fine. I would be real careful with only having a float valve, especially in your salt mix. You should really hookup a float switch or optical sensor with solenoid as a backup to prevent floods when your float valve fails.