RO unit help

GreenSpottedPuffer · #1 11-11-2009, 04:15 AM

Ugh...always have problems with these things!

Just set up a new aquasafe maximus 100 gpd unit and something is wrong. Gone over the set up a few times and can't figure it out.

There is absolutely no water coming out of the waste water line. All the water is coming out of the "good" water line (through the DI).

All I can figure is that some lines must be messed up.

Any ideas? I know its hard without a picture...

GreenSpottedPuffer · #2 11-11-2009, 04:23 AM

Nevermind...figured it out. I was bypassing the RO membrane still after flushing the unit.

globaldesigns · #3 11-11-2009, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

Nevermind...figured it out. I was bypassing the RO membrane still after flushing the unit.

Don't you hate when that happens.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #4 11-11-2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by globaldesigns

Don't you hate when that happens.

Yes I do...yeeesss I doooooooooo!

banditpowdercoat · #5 11-11-2009, 04:33 AM

Crap, that reminds me, I gotta flush my unit real soon

GreenSpottedPuffer · #6 11-11-2009, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

Crap, that reminds me, I gotta flush my unit real soon

Just remember to hook it back up the right way

lastlight · #7 11-11-2009, 05:19 AM

Isn't flushing the unit really just bypassing the flow restrictor? So more water can quickly pass over the membrane? I didn't think the water actually got routed differently...just that the waste line had no restriction?

Myka · #8 11-11-2009, 02:11 PM

^ Yep.

Don't you guys flush your membrane after every use? I find it's easy to just let it flush for 5 mins after I use it. I'm not sure if it really does anything...some people claim it does, others don't. I haven't noticed anything, but figure "why not?".

thanhjenn · #9 12-14-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Myka

^ Yep.

Don't you guys flush your membrane after every use? I find it's easy to just let it flush for 5 mins after I use it. I'm not sure if it really does anything...some people claim it does, others don't. I haven't noticed anything, but figure "why not?".

I found that if i flush (drip per second) while i use the ro unit, i get more gpd. Is it because the membrane is clean? Any comments anyone? Someone told me you have to runs the flush valve, but soooo much waste water if run full blast. I would be getting more waste then yield.

BWI · #10 12-14-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Myka

^ Yep.

Don't you guys flush your membrane after every use? I find it's easy to just let it flush for 5 mins after I use it. I'm not sure if it really does anything...some people claim it does, others don't. I haven't noticed anything, but figure "why not?".

Thats a very good idea! You will see a difference in the long run because you wont be replacing your membrane as soon!!!