R/O unit, Seems like simple question, can't find answer!
sounds like no aso valve and not enough pressure. I just did a solid month of research before I just bought mine and an auto shut off is a must. Also the 50gpd is based on specific stats and running constant into a rez rather than a small pressurized tank. The unit should be NSO and water quality certified, use carbon block style cartriges instead of GAC(granular), made in the USA, otherwise they can claim it performs however they want and parts are said to fail on the reg. I personally would never use softened water on plants or an RO. The performance of an RO is heavily based on water pressure so Water supply should be tapped before the softener and enough pressure to run them both if not bypassed. The parts should be designed for well systems as well. My tap is 420ppm(I swear! hydro shop guy laughed his ass off) my 5 stage system is USA made, certified, uses blocks, puts 3gal to drain, 50gpd and my water tested at 25ppm, only 10 ppm higher than store bought RO water(15ppm). OOPs, I type slow as hell. Sounds like you got it straight.
R/O unit, Seems like simple question, can't find answer!
What's with all these avators? Somebody please tell me what they mean and why everyone seems to have them?
R/O unit, Seems like simple question, can't find answer!
R/O unit, Seems like simple question, can't find answer!
Deep water culture style of growing group
R/O unit, Seems like simple question, can't find answer!
not all bucket growers are DWC
I run aero in buckets
R/O unit, Seems like simple question, can't find answer!
if your problem is too much calcium, you can put a $20 house filter inline for that ... then, you won't be removing everything, that your plant needs ... and, no reason you can't grow hyrdroponically with 400ppm water, either ... good luck :thumbsup:
R/O unit, Seems like simple question, can't find answer!
I gotcha now. What's the orange writing on the bottom say I can't see it?
R/O unit, Seems like simple question, can't find answer!
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R/O unit, Seems like simple question, can't find answer!
I went through some RO "pain" when I first set up with it, but have since gotten a handle on it. I purchased a 5 stage Water General system off of ebay. What appealed to me a lot was the water hookup. They don't use a piercing type valve, which I've always hated, but instead a fitting which tees into the supply line where your sink hose hooks up. Much neater, better flow, and no leaks.
There was mention in the FAQs about a permeate pump. So I looked into it, and found one in the Water General ebay store for $45. A permeate pump uses no electricity, but the pressure in the waste water line to run it. It significantly improved throughput, and reduced waste water by a third at least. As I tend to drain the storage tank each time I draw water, the mfr recommended removing the system's shut off valve. Doing so make the permeate pump the shut off valve. No guarantee it will work with your system - it depends on the design. But it costs nothing to run, and makes the system more efficient.
An alternative is an electric booster pump, which brings the incoming pressure up to 70 or 80 psi. Better throughput, but no reduction in waste water.
If you need a lot of RO water for growing, a larger storage container would be in order, as opposed to filling small containers constantly (been there, done that, hated it). I ordered a 55 gal water storage container, and had an optional bulkhead fitting installed. Added a 3/4" ball valve with a hose adapter on the end to that fitting. In the top bung fittings I added a float valve in one, and drilled the other as a vent. Teed off the RO dispenser supply line, added a manual shut off valve, and connected that to the float valve. Now the barrel fills with RO water overnight, and the float valve automatically shuts off the flow when the float valve raises up. A short length of garden hose connects to the ball valve, and I can fill a 2 gallon pail in about 30 seconds. No more puddles on the floor. :)
HTH