RO/di machine headache

[Craigdillman]

Ok yea I've tested the water coming from the membrane and its no where near the TDS reduction my input is like 250 and out put from the membrane is 180 so the membrane isn't working properly

Is the membrane shot ? Would this cause my waste water line to be pouring out ? Or is that part of the system not working and causing the membrane to not function ?

[Craigdillman]

Because if its just the membrane i can order a new or if not Im about ready to throw it out and just buy one of the vertex Ro systems

[mike31154]

Originally Posted by Craigdillman

Because if its just the membrane i can order a new or if not Im about ready to throw it out and just buy one of the vertex Ro systems

The price of a membrane is definitely worth the effort rather than tossing a system that should be repairable. Aside from the complexity with the drinking water circuit, about the only other issue I have with the Aqua-safe unit in your photo is the housings for the sediment filter(s). I like clear ones so I can see when they are getting gummed up, rather than changing them on a calendar based schedule.

There's not a big difference between most RO systems. Other than a variety of bells & whistles, the basic parts are generic components, Vertex included.