Waste water running too long, help!!!

DL_Canuck · 02/25/2006, 06:37 PM

Hi guyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s

I have notice that my gauge stay on little bit longer then I usually see it (the gauge on the membrane). Therefore, I decided to check the flow ratio. I set up a gallon jug for the pure water. I put the wasted water drain into a six Ã‚Â½-gallon bucket (Instant Ocean bucket). When the gallon jug got fill, I shut the valve that goes to my safety float for my aquarium sump. I go check the waste bucket and I see it still drain, I know it suppose to do that for a very short time. I have done this to make sure that when I replace my new membrane the ratio is should be 4 to 1. Have it for about 5 to 7 years. Therefore, I decided to come back later (lunch

). I came back, it was still draining into the bucket that is full, and so I switch to another bucket. It was weird so I decided to shut the supply off. Turn the supply on and the gauge is readied no psi. Therefore, I try again but this time I just fill a 2 cup of water but the wastewater was about two gallon waste in the bucket. Therefore, I did it again to shut the supply then turn back on and no psi. So my ratio is 6-gallon plus to 1-gallon. Help

City water that come in is 55-psi., it a 90-gallon per day unit, with DI. The water tempter is 45 degree.

Any suggestion please let me know, thank you

brian3 · 02/25/2006, 06:50 PM

Water temperature is definitely a problem if that is deg. F. A new membrane won't help that. The 4 to 1 ratio is probably rated at 60-70 deg. or more. Cold water gets very little good water. Also the 4 to 1 ratio is ideal. It depends on TDS of the inlet, temperature, psi etc.

PatMayo · 02/25/2006, 06:59 PM

FWIW, I get about the same ratio. Our water is very cold as well. I think that is pretty normal.

Regards,

Pat

smleee · 02/25/2006, 07:16 PM

It's definately the cold water. I get close to 3:1 in the summer, and in the winter it's about 6:1.

eee

DL_Canuck · 02/26/2006, 04:33 AM

Hi Guy"s

My TDS in is 58 and my TDS out read 0

Cool, thank you

DL_Canuck · 02/26/2006, 10:17 PM

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02/25/2006, 06:37 PM	#1
DL_Canuck Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Barrington, RI Posts: 242	Waste water running too long, help!!! Hi guyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s I have notice that my gauge stay on little bit longer then I usually see it (the gauge on the membrane). Therefore, I decided to check the flow ratio. I set up a gallon jug for the pure water. I put the wasted water drain into a six Ã‚Â½-gallon bucket (Instant Ocean bucket). When the gallon jug got fill, I shut the valve that goes to my safety float for my aquarium sump. I go check the waste bucket and I see it still drain, I know it suppose to do that for a very short time. I have done this to make sure that when I replace my new membrane the ratio is should be 4 to 1. Have it for about 5 to 7 years. Therefore, I decided to come back later (lunch ). I came back, it was still draining into the bucket that is full, and so I switch to another bucket. It was weird so I decided to shut the supply off. Turn the supply on and the gauge is readied no psi. Therefore, I try again but this time I just fill a 2 cup of water but the wastewater was about two gallon waste in the bucket. Therefore, I did it again to shut the supply then turn back on and no psi. So my ratio is 6-gallon plus to 1-gallon. Help City water that come in is 55-psi., it a 90-gallon per day unit, with DI. The water tempter is 45 degree. Any suggestion please let me know, thank you

02/25/2006, 06:59 PM	#3
PatMayo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,843	FWIW, I get about the same ratio. Our water is very cold as well. I think that is pretty normal. Regards, Pat __________________ 90 AGA Megaflow (Setup 1-24-06) 120 Lbs. Liverock EuroReef RS 100 Skimmer 2 X 150 MH 2 X 96 watt PC Actinic 2 Clarki Clowns (31 months old) 1 Niger Trigger (Owned 6 months) 2 Tunze 6055 PH Current Tank Info: 90 AGA Megaflow To Be Mixed Reef

02/25/2006, 06:50 PM	#2
brian3 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: PA Posts: 216	Water temperature is definitely a problem if that is deg. F. A new membrane won't help that. The 4 to 1 ratio is probably rated at 60-70 deg. or more. Cold water gets very little good water. Also the 4 to 1 ratio is ideal. It depends on TDS of the inlet, temperature, psi etc.

02/25/2006, 07:16 PM	#4
smleee Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,344	It's definately the cold water. I get close to 3:1 in the summer, and in the winter it's about 6:1. eee

02/26/2006, 04:33 AM	#5
DL_Canuck Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Barrington, RI Posts: 242	Hi Guy"s My TDS in is 58 and my TDS out read 0 Cool, thank you

02/26/2006, 10:17 PM	#6
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