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sure wish this ro unit i bought 2 mnths ago would work already

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Zachstankostosmall, Jun 20, 2011.

  1. Jun 20, 2011 #1
    Zachstankostosmall Quad cities

    Zachstankostosmall Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    well i have a 5 stage ro unit i have yet to even use that i have had for 2 mnths..it seems too go threw the membrane antd then all goes to waste if i leave it on all day i would get maybe a half cup of water out of the clean line.....any ideas please thanks[​IMG]
     
  2. Jun 20, 2011 #2
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    That is strange,

    Those things can be tricky to plumb if they didnt come that way.

    What is your water pressure?

    We had to get a booster pump on ours. It did help to put a valve on the waste line & restrict it just a bit (they dont recomend it though)
     
  3. Jun 20, 2011 #3
    Bela

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    Water pressure is probably the culprit I would say. Are you on a well or anything?
     
  4. Jun 20, 2011 #4
    Zachstankostosmall Quad cities

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    no well ... have it hooked up from the washer connection but maybe i can hook it up else where and see if that helps not sure what the pressure
     
  5. Jun 20, 2011 #5
    Bela

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    Unless certain taps in your house are pressurized with a booster pump I doubt changing where it is connected will make much of a difference. I would get a pressure gauge made specially for these types of lines. Should be under $10. They might even have them at the local Lowe's or Home Depot.
     
  6. Jun 20, 2011 #6
    Bela

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    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270693410049&hlp=false

    Something like that fit into a T fitting. Looks like it might be a little more than $10 but not by much.
     
  7. Jun 20, 2011 #7
    seyzar18

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    What is a normal pressure on a 5 stage? Mine runs usually about 47-50lbs
     
  8. Jun 20, 2011 #8
    Zachstankostosmall Quad cities

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    i think pres was the problum now i moved it and cant get to to not leak where it is connected to the pipe...how must i fix this problum....thanks all
     

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