Berger9953 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I think this is a stupid question, but here it goes: I recently bought a new RO system and I was wondering if I still need to use water conditioner? Oh, and the rate at which the system makes pure water is about 1 gallon/hour. This is probably a little faster than it really is too. I hooked up the water line tube to the faucet, the water goes it, some drains out the restrictor tube, and then a drizzle comes out the pure water end. It takes absolutely forever for my 5 gallon bucket to fill up, it's about 1/16 full, and the RO has been on for about an hour! Could PNWMAS please help me??? Thanks in advance everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayTheSavageFraser Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 No you don't need the conditioner, and this system must be a coralife one. It takes forever!! It is probably a 50GPD filter. What I would do is set up an ATO with this system. It will benefit you and your fish and your coral!! Clay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Dido, ya dont need any conditioner, do you know the make and Gallons per day the unit is suposed to produce? It could even be a 35 GPD. Was is used? If you want it to produce more ya can get a 75 gallon per day membrane and restrictor from Air, Water and Ice for about $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 No you don't need the conditioner, and this system must be a coralife one. It takes forever!! It is probably a 50GPD filter. What I would do is set up an ATO with this system. It will benefit you and your fish and your coral!! Clay ATOs rock!!! Once u get one u will wonder how u did without one. I just gave u a positive rep point clay since u can't seem to get over the neg one u got. How do u know u got a neg rep point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Thank you everyone for the replys(rock2) It's brand new. And it's a 35GPD. And I bought it from THE PURE WATER CLUB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayTheSavageFraser Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 neg rep point ATOs rock!!! Once u get one u will wonder how u did without one. I just gave u a positive rep point clay since u can't seem to get over the neg one u got. How do u know u got a neg rep point? It shows it on my user cp, its big and red! Just for saying "oooooo....aaaaaaa....oooooo" Thank you! [php] [/php] Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 you can upgrade the membrane and flow restrictor to 150GPD and get more output from it. Pure Water Club sells it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Oh, thanks for the advice reefcam. I think I'll do that when I need to change it out, but in the mean time, can I use the drain water in addition to the pure water? The drain water goes 3 stages and then exits the tubing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 you can, but then there's not point in using the filter. The RO membrane will strip a lot of dissolved solids from you main water and giving you cleaner water and the rest that didn't past through the membrane is out the waste. You can drink the waste water if you like or water plants or I've heard people use it for their laundry. Still cleaner than the orignal water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Correct me if I'm wrong, the model I'm using, the water passes through the RO membrane and then the waste water exits through the drain. Thats what it looks like anyway by following the tubing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2odvl Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Yes, Water comes in will go in to a pre-filter then a carbon block or two then in to the membrane, with two outlets one waste one clean(er) water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 Yes' date=' Water comes in will go in to a pre-filter then a carbon block or two then in to the membrane, with two outlets one waste one clean(er) water[/quote'] Thanks for the confirmation, why is their a waste outlet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Field Supply Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Do you have an RO, or an RODI? The 35 gpd membrane is a better membrane for a drinking water system than for use in this hobby. The good news is that your membrane housing can handle an RO membrane with a higher capacity (e.g., 75 gpd). What is your water pressure? The 150 gpd membranes need more pressure than the 100 gpd and below Filmtec membranes. What people call "waste water" might better be thought of as "flush water," - its this water that flushes the membrane to keep it from scaling or fouling. Russ @ Buckeye Field Supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 What is the ideal water pressure needed for the 150 GPD membrane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Field Supply Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 We use the drain water for laundary. Although it has been through a sediment filter and carbon block, I'd be hardpressed to say it is "cleaner" than tap water. The drain water will have TDS about 20% higher than the tap water. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Field Supply Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 What is the ideal water pressure needed for the 150 GPD membrane? The membrane is spec'ed at 65 psi - but nothing says that is ideal. The membrane (like others) will perform better at higher pressures. There are probably components in your system with a max working pressure of 100 psi - so if you have a good booster pump where you can control the pressure, keep it at 90 psi or less. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berger9953 Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 It's just an RO system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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