RO/DI hookup to washing machine spigot?

boilermaker1 · 12/19/2006, 03:47 PM

I live in an apartment where I cant "modify" the plumbing, which I'm interpreting rather loosely to mean that changes need to be transparent (i.e., I can yank it without having to change anything else). I figure adding a Y to the washing machine cold water feed and adding the RODI input there, then the drain down the washing machine drain would be acceptable. Anyways, I can't seem to find any info as to which RO/DI units come with a hose type socket to connect them (or what type of connection any of them come with). Do any come with something to connect to a hose socket? If not, is there an adapter of some sort that can be bought?
I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to Ro/Di units, are there brands that are recommended over others for any particular reason? Don't need any kind of major capacity, 25-40 GPD is plenty.
Thanks

outlaw60 · 12/19/2006, 03:50 PM

I went to home depot, lowes and purchased a y-adapter and zip tied the return to the drain, hth

bertoni · 12/19/2006, 04:24 PM

I use a T adaptor on a bathroom sink. I did have to do a bit more DIY type work than the y-adapter approach.

Smitty750 · 12/19/2006, 04:33 PM

These come with all of the tubing and a garden hose adapter http://www.spectrapure.com/St_MaxCap-RO-DI.htm

AZDesertRat · 12/19/2006, 04:47 PM

Pretty much all RO units can be ordered with a hose thread adapter. You specify what you want when ordering. Get a unit with a 75 GPD Dow Filmtec RO membrane and a vertical refillable DI for good performance. For best performance the unit Smitty linked to is the best of all, its the one I have by the way.

luebkeb13 · 12/19/2006, 05:10 PM

home depot is the way to go

boilermaker1 · 12/19/2006, 10:39 PM

thanks guys, I'll have to look into that one.

trpigg · 12/19/2006, 11:31 PM

I had the same problem and i just went to home depot and purchased these items.

It costed about thirty bucks or so.

12/19/2006, 03:47 PM	#1
boilermaker1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 784	RO/DI hookup to washing machine spigot? I live in an apartment where I cant "modify" the plumbing, which I'm interpreting rather loosely to mean that changes need to be transparent (i.e., I can yank it without having to change anything else). I figure adding a Y to the washing machine cold water feed and adding the RODI input there, then the drain down the washing machine drain would be acceptable. Anyways, I can't seem to find any info as to which RO/DI units come with a hose type socket to connect them (or what type of connection any of them come with). Do any come with something to connect to a hose socket? If not, is there an adapter of some sort that can be bought? I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to Ro/Di units, are there brands that are recommended over others for any particular reason? Don't need any kind of major capacity, 25-40 GPD is plenty. Thanks

12/19/2006, 04:24 PM	#3
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I use a T adaptor on a bathroom sink. I did have to do a bit more DIY type work than the y-adapter approach. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

12/19/2006, 04:33 PM	#4
Smitty750 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bethel, Connecticut Posts: 607	These come with all of the tubing and a garden hose adapter http://www.spectrapure.com/St_MaxCap-RO-DI.htm __________________ Um, I need money!!! Current Tank Info: 125 AGA Work in progress

12/19/2006, 05:10 PM	#6
luebkeb13 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 54	home depot is the way to go __________________ The things you see Current Tank Info: 125 gal. salt

12/19/2006, 11:31 PM	#8
trpigg Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 193	I had the same problem and i just went to home depot and purchased these items. It costed about thirty bucks or so. __________________ Reefing is the coolest thing since "sliced bread." Current Tank Info: 72 gal RR bow front, 25 gal sump/refugium, 105lbs Premium tonga deep water LR, 80 lbs LS, 760w metal halide retro lighting

12/19/2006, 03:50 PM	#2
outlaw60 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 378	I went to home depot, lowes and purchased a y-adapter and zip tied the return to the drain, hth

12/19/2006, 04:47 PM	#5
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	Pretty much all RO units can be ordered with a hose thread adapter. You specify what you want when ordering. Get a unit with a 75 GPD Dow Filmtec RO membrane and a vertical refillable DI for good performance. For best performance the unit Smitty linked to is the best of all, its the one I have by the way.

12/19/2006, 10:39 PM	#7
boilermaker1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 784	thanks guys, I'll have to look into that one.