Aqua FX RO Unit trouble

KennyKen · #1 02-20-2010, 06:38 AM

So im in the process of setting up my new tank, and went to start making the water.
hooked my ro unit up to a tap, and noticed a change in the waste/filtered water ratio. Extreme change.
About 20 gallons of waster water in a bout 6 minutes with less than an inch of filtered water.
I noticed the psi was a bit down, around 45. the unit says it needs 35 to function properly.

I replaced all filters and membranes, could this be the problem.? i mean i gave it time to break in (over 30 gallons.)

I contacted Aqua FX, but i assume no one will be in till monday.

Any suggestions.

Coleus · #2 02-20-2010, 07:19 AM

what is your GPD rate? 20 gallons of waste water in 6 minutes are lots . How do you get the water come out of those 1/4" tube that fast? I have mine run on 60 PSI

KennyKen · #3 02-20-2010, 07:24 AM

its a 50 gpd unit,
i have the tap turned full and all i get is around 45psi.

i didnt think that much water could come out to, but its pretty intense. when i first turned it on the waste line came flying out of the drain and shot water clear across the basement.

Coleus · #4 02-20-2010, 07:26 AM

Did you install the flow restrictor correctly?

KennyKen · #5 02-20-2010, 07:27 AM

??
what would that look like.

Coleus · #6 02-20-2010, 07:29 AM

something like this
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...-membrane.html