RO/di machine headache

[Craigdillman]

membrane is approaching 2 years probably give or take

[Myka]

What's tap TDS? What size tank are you using it for? Trying to get an idea of just how "used" the membrane is.

[Craigdillman]

i have the dial cranked as tight as it can go for the flow restrictor,

Tank is 150g total water and also there is pressurized drinking water container attached that we use for drinking so its probably pretty used

[Craigdillman]

tap TDS is 250

[Craigdillman]

Thanks for the help guys I'm going to tackle the rest of this tomorrow (with a bomb and get a real unit for once lol )



Cheers

[Myka]

Ok, good luck.

If you end up buying a new unit, Vertex makes an RO only unit (for a good price too!) that you could hook up to your DI cartridges. It comes with filters and a membrane.

[Craigdillman]

Ok thanks Yea was looking at the vertex ones or one from Bulk reef supply they do a RO only one as well

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Craigdillman

Ok thanks Yea was looking at the vertex ones or one from Bulk reef supply they do a RO only one as well

Ya but then you pay shipping and exchange which is like 35% right now if you pay with a credit card. Buy Canadian!

[mike31154]

Originally Posted by Craigdillman

i have the dial cranked as tight as it can go for the flow restrictor,

Tank is 150g total water and also there is pressurized drinking water container attached that we use for drinking so its probably pretty used

How long have you had the dial on the flow restrictor cranked all the way in? I'm assuming that there is still some water coming through the waste line?

[The Guy]

I use the Aquasafe system with the added drinking water stage and have never had an issue, my incoming water is 55 PSI as we are on a well system. Like anything you have to change your prefilters and the green resin sand stuff ( not sure of the proper name) at least once a year.
I'm into year 3 and have not replaced the RO membrane yet and should probably change it out soon.