booster pump for ro unit

EDRIEG78 · 09/08/2006, 07:42 AM

what is a booster pump really needed for on a r/o unti?

Roland Jacques · 09/08/2006, 08:10 AM

No, it not, my city water pressure is about 130 psi, no need to boost that. it depends what your water pressure is. if its 50-40 i would get a booster, 40 or below its a must.

EDRIEG78 · 09/08/2006, 08:23 AM

does the booster increase clean r/o production or just increase intake from cuty water ?

AZDesertRat · 09/08/2006, 09:10 AM

Both. Most RO membranes are designed to operate efficiently at pressures of 50 to 80 psi. If your incoming pressure is lower than that you may still be able to make water but at a reduced rate and with a higher waste production. With a booster pump it normally gets you up close to the 80 psi mark so you get better production and with a lower waste flow.

cmsurfr22 · 09/08/2006, 09:10 AM

a booster pump will increase the amount of "good" water and reduce the amount of waste water.

law086 · 09/08/2006, 01:17 PM

I recently moved from city water to well water and as a result, lost a lot of water pressure and hence RO production. I got a booster pump and I'm wondering how the heck I ever lived without it. Man, this is one of those pieces of equipment you wonder how you ever lived without. I guess if you have a smaller tank it's not a huge deal.

Ron

Thefilterguys · 09/08/2006, 10:27 PM

A booster pump makes all the difference in the world if you have low water pressure or have a well. If you need one make sure to get the Aquatec 8800 for 50-120 GPD membranes. Many people end up with the wrong pump because of poor advise. FilmTec membranes also help with water production as they are rated for 50 psi while other brands need 60 psi or higher.

Jim

09/08/2006, 07:42 AM	#1
EDRIEG78 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY Posts: 74	booster pump for ro unit what is a booster pump really needed for on a r/o unti?

09/08/2006, 08:10 AM	#2
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	No, it not, my city water pressure is about 130 psi, no need to boost that. it depends what your water pressure is. if its 50-40 i would get a booster, 40 or below its a must. __________________ Roland

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cmsurfr22 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 86	a booster pump will increase the amount of "good" water and reduce the amount of waste water. __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 60 Gallon Mixed Reef

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law086 Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Tripoli, PA Posts: 1,306	I recently moved from city water to well water and as a result, lost a lot of water pressure and hence RO production. I got a booster pump and I'm wondering how the heck I ever lived without it. Man, this is one of those pieces of equipment you wonder how you ever lived without. I guess if you have a smaller tank it's not a huge deal. Ron __________________ "We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year." Current Tank Info: 180 RR ~ 150g sump ~ 100g fuge ~ 30g frag tank ~ Bermuda Aquatics 8C on Mag18~ GenX 55 return ~ 3 SureFlow MaxiMods, Tunze 6000 ~ 40w Gamma UV ~ 175w x 3 MH ~ 160w x 2 VHO

09/08/2006, 10:27 PM	#7
Thefilterguys RC Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duluth, Mn Posts: 553	A booster pump makes all the difference in the world if you have low water pressure or have a well. If you need one make sure to get the Aquatec 8800 for 50-120 GPD membranes. Many people end up with the wrong pump because of poor advise. FilmTec membranes also help with water production as they are rated for 50 psi while other brands need 60 psi or higher. Jim __________________ RO/DI Supplies & parts www.thefilterguys.biz We Custom Build Each System Phone 218 724-8000 Current Tank Info: 40 OCEANIC STRETCH HEX FRESH HEAVY PLANTED, 58 OCEANIC LPS, Monti’s ,Softy’s, 18 Nano Zoo’s , 11 Nano, 70 OCEANIC SPS New 200 Cube on the way

09/08/2006, 08:23 AM	#3
EDRIEG78 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY Posts: 74	does the booster increase clean r/o production or just increase intake from cuty water ?

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AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	Both. Most RO membranes are designed to operate efficiently at pressures of 50 to 80 psi. If your incoming pressure is lower than that you may still be able to make water but at a reduced rate and with a higher waste production. With a booster pump it normally gets you up close to the 80 psi mark so you get better production and with a lower waste flow.