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Old 01-04-2008, 02:59 AM
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I need to fill 5 gallon water jugs in the kitchen and carry them to the tanks. Last night I forgot I had the tap on and overflowed a water jug all over the kitchen floor. Oops.
I have mine setup so the lines are long enough for me to put the 5 gallon jug in the kitchen sink. I set up a timer for myself as well, but if the jug overflows it just goes down the drain. I just got my unit, and have only filled 2 jugs, and already overflowed one for an hour. LOL! Good thing for the sink...
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Old 01-04-2008, 03:05 AM
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I never thought of that
The system's pressurized so can push water up. I can put the jug in the sink instead of on the floor.

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Old 01-04-2008, 03:22 AM
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Ya, I put my RO in the sink,and bucket on the counter. Will plumb in one day.....
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Old 01-04-2008, 04:58 AM
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If you want to hook it up to a float valve I can help you out with that....I'm wicked at the plumbing aspect of this hobby!!
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Definately incorporate a float valve. It'll be the best $15.00 you've spent. If your furnace is equipped with a humidifier, "T" into the supply line for that to supply the RO unit. As mentioned, use a ball valve there to disable the system for servicing. I'd avoid using the fittings which pierce pressurized lines...
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Old 01-06-2008, 06:23 PM
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You know I never though about going into the humidifier supply line, that is a heck of a great idea!!
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Old 01-07-2008, 02:54 AM
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A great idea it is...! A sign of wisdom, which comes with age, and enough screw-ups to write a book...!
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