vertek puratek (100gpd unit) problems

[heliman206]

I'm having the same issues with my puratek unit too. It is to do with the restrictor but I'm not exactly sure the position it should be in. I think it's 1 part good water to 2.5 parts waste water but even with that ratio mine is not producing what it should be. I'm taking around 100 psi right off my manifold too.

[allie_san]

Took most everything apart, narrowed it down to something near the drain blocked. the little plastic insert that is in the last piece of drain tubing had 2 miniscule rocks stuck in it, got them out with the smallest sewing needle i own. Back in working order! Thanks for the advice

[heliman206]

What position do you keep your valve in?

[heliman206]

Sorry to hijack your thread but I need some help with my puratek 100gpd or unit! Lol. So the flow restrictor is inside the one fitting right? And the valve is just a drain valve is it not? My unit just won't produce much water! My gauge is reading 80psi and will hold 80 psi even when I shut off the source water. I'm at my wits end with this puratek pos!

[hillegom]

Originally Posted by heliman206

Sorry to hijack your thread but I need some help with my puratek 100gpd or unit! Lol. So the flow restrictor is inside the one fitting right? And the valve is just a drain valve is it not? My unit just won't produce much water! My gauge is reading 80psi and will hold 80 psi even when I shut off the source water. I'm at my wits end with this puratek pos!

Find where your flow restricter is on the drain tubing. I bet its plugged as well.

[heliman206]

Yes I checked the flow restricter just before the valve and I don't think it was clogged. Checked all lines and fittings again and nothing was plugged. Filters are about 8 months old. Is the restricter basically a very fine screen?

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by heliman206

Sorry to hijack your thread but I need some help with my puratek 100gpd or unit! Lol. So the flow restrictor is inside the one fitting right? And the valve is just a drain valve is it not? My unit just won't produce much water! My gauge is reading 80psi and will hold 80 psi even when I shut off the source water. I'm at my wits end with this puratek pos!

What color is your pre-filter ? It could be plugged ...
8 months isn't bad but it could be pushing the limit for your area's source water

[hillegom]

Did you say you made a 100 gal total or just recently. How much water have you made overall? If a lot, then check your filters as gregzz says. From my first post, check the pressures after each filter.

[allie_san]

Originally Posted by heliman206

I'm having the same issues with my puratek unit too. It is to do with the restrictor but I'm not exactly sure the position it should be in. I think it's 1 part good water to 2.5 parts waste water but even with that ratio mine is not producing what it should be. I'm taking around 100 psi right off my manifold too.

Mine seems to make around 1:2 (at the least) waste water too.. not sure what it is. Source water too cold perhaps. Only runs at 60 psi normally though.