Vancop Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Just installed the new Extreme Typhoon III 5 stage ( AWI ) setup last night.....it has the inline TDS that reads the before and after. The system seems to be operating ok....a little slower producing then I had antisipated for a 150GPD system, but the instructions say to give it 3 days to adjust. I know that temp and pressure make a difference as well but curently geting 2.5 gallons an hour ?? 60 degrees water in and pressure at 35-40lbs. And the TDS meter is stating that the before TDS is 002 and the after is 000, where the new portable TDS meter is stating the water in is 60 and water out is 000 ( waste is 70 ). Should I just give it 3 days?? I am currently making water for a WC so it is running full on at the moment. I did the required 10 min flush prior to collecting pure water. I tested the silicates out and it comes clean...haven't tested the PO4 yet. Thus far I would say the system itself was a snap to install....even for the feeble minded aquarist !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I'm not famililar with that unit but i believe mine says min 60psi in to get the proper flow. Even at that I bought a kit to go from a 30gpd to 75 gpd and it only makes about 40 gal in 24 hrs. Tds reads about the same as mine. I dont think you can test Ro/Di water with saltwater test kits (I may be wrong) I would mix up some salt water then test that, but you will find that its zero with a unit like that so just filler up and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I have a 100 gpd and get about 2 gallons per hour out of it. Sounds like yours is right on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 yep, low pressure. I have a 180gpd maxcap unit and was only making a fraction of the daily amount. I bought a booster pump and now run it at 70 psi and can make my 160 gallon water change vessel in about 24 hours. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancop Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Thanks for the information .....I guess the only important TDS side is the exit....so thats the one to watch !! Just don't make since that the Inlet side don't register correct...I thought maybe they plumbed it in wrong somewere. I traced the lines and it looks line its reading after the first two filters....just don't make sense to advertise a dual and it not read correctly. The outlet TDS is directly on the exit ....andthe inlet TDS is mid way ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancop Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Thanks Mike ...I was thinking that and the colder water was the issue .....you think the booster will save on the wasted water....and electricity bill ?? sure alot of water going past or is it the same amount of waste....just slower ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I have the TDS on the inlet, not after the 2nd filter. the 2nd after the Di filters Normal operating pressure is around 60-70 PSI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancop Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Mine was installed at factory....but I know I can change it.... thanks for all the info guys / gals .....I think this will be the fix I have been needing for the past 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hope it all works out. Water changes are instore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancop Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Got 30 gallons warming up and salted !! thatwill take care of the 125...and will start 30 more gallons for the 90 tomorrow .....I hope in a month I will be able to start propagating some corals!! I fugure a few more WC each should get things turned around FINALLY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 No real change in the amount of water used, just able to make it alot faster,lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 If you set it up outside you can use the waste water to water plants or garden the water is fine just dont create any back pressure. I use the 1/4" black tubing and fittings to water hanging baskets, tomatoes then it terminates in the swimming pool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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