problem with RO/DI unit

kniquy · 08/31/2013, 06:34 AM

I recently purchased a new 7 stage ro/DI unit from aquasafe systems. I had one from them in the past but it was so old that i decided to start new. I set it up but the water flow of filtered water seems extremely fast. My other unit (which was a 5 stage) took about 20 min to make one gal. Could it be that because it is a new unit with fresh filters that the water is filtering through faster or is it more likely that something is wrong with the unit. I am at work right now but am going to test the filtered water when i get home to see if the water is at least removing the phos. Any experience or advice?

mcgyvr · 08/31/2013, 07:55 AM

So what is the GPD (gallons per day) rating of the unit?
Typically one would measure the amount of water they get in a certain timeframe then use a little math to see if it matches with the GPD rating of the unit.

kniquy · 08/31/2013, 08:35 AM

I believe it was a 50g/day unit- I have printed up the set up instructions (which i did follow when setting it up). It looks like there might be a flow regulator step that i have missed - hopefully this will help correct the flow problem. Any use a TDS meter?

08/31/2013, 06:34 AM	#1
kniquy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: agawam, MA Posts: 117	problem with RO/DI unit I recently purchased a new 7 stage ro/DI unit from aquasafe systems. I had one from them in the past but it was so old that i decided to start new. I set it up but the water flow of filtered water seems extremely fast. My other unit (which was a 5 stage) took about 20 min to make one gal. Could it be that because it is a new unit with fresh filters that the water is filtering through faster or is it more likely that something is wrong with the unit. I am at work right now but am going to test the filtered water when i get home to see if the water is at least removing the phos. Any experience or advice?

08/31/2013, 07:55 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	So what is the GPD (gallons per day) rating of the unit? Typically one would measure the amount of water they get in a certain timeframe then use a little math to see if it matches with the GPD rating of the unit. __________________ Who me?

08/31/2013, 08:35 AM	#3
kniquy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: agawam, MA Posts: 117	I believe it was a 50g/day unit- I have printed up the set up instructions (which i did follow when setting it up). It looks like there might be a flow regulator step that i have missed - hopefully this will help correct the flow problem. Any use a TDS meter?