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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: evo on June 16, 2012, 07:55:18 pm

Title: booster pump
Post by: evo on June 16, 2012, 07:55:18 pm
Hi guys can some one please help i want to add a booster pump and i have found this one.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/80-Psi-Reverse-Osmosis-Booster-Pump-for-50-100-and-150-GPD-Membranes-/110890525038?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item19d197216e#ht_561wt_1163

so would that be any good and i know this mite sound a stupid question but do you boost the water at the ro's only or the pre filters as well many thanks james
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: colin purewater on June 16, 2012, 08:03:09 pm
What ro do you use and what is your mains pressure?
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: Spruce on June 16, 2012, 08:08:48 pm
Not for continious use.
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: evo on June 16, 2012, 08:30:33 pm
What ro do you use and what is your mains pressure?



hi colin sorry for got to add the ro's are 300 gpd and the mains pressure is 3/4 bar
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: mikecam on June 16, 2012, 09:59:42 pm
Hi guys can some one please help i want to add a booster pump and i have found this one.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/80-Psi-Reverse-Osmosis-Booster-Pump-for-50-100-and-150-GPD-Membranes-/110890525038?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item19d197216e#ht_561wt_1163

so would that be any good and i know this mite sound a stupid question but do you boost the water at the ro's only or the pre filters as well many thanks james

Learn to read, its a stupid question. The product description says................
Please note this pump is not designed to run 24/7 (ie window cleaner R O water production)Which part of it don't you understand?
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: rosskesava on June 16, 2012, 11:23:09 pm
Quote from the specs:

Suitable for up to 150 GPD membranes

and:

Flow rate 0.13 Gallons Per Minute

 ???



Seems a pretty feeble booster pump and a waste of money.
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: Splash 4 Cash on June 17, 2012, 05:24:50 am
I had the same problem as your self I bought this pump and am very happy with the results.
http://www.johnhewitt.com/pumps.htm

Its the pump second from the bottom of the page, just ask for the metal inserts with the John guest fittings so they will not leek and have pipes slipping of all the time.
This pump has a higher flow rate and 100 psi I run it all the time and have no problem. You will need the pump that`s works with a tandem fittings 
not series for your 300 gals ro.
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: colin purewater on June 17, 2012, 07:58:51 am
What ro do you use and what is your mains pressure?



hi colin sorry for got to add the ro's are 300 gpd and the mains pressure is 3/4 bar

 3/4 bar! That is low!!

I think you may need to dig a little deeper in to
You pockets mate. Must be painfully slow making water
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: evo on June 17, 2012, 03:24:33 pm
Hi guys can some one please help i want to add a booster pump and i have found this one.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/80-Psi-Reverse-Osmosis-Booster-Pump-for-50-100-and-150-GPD-Membranes-/110890525038?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item19d197216e#ht_561wt_1163

so would that be any good and i know this mite sound a stupid question but do you boost the water at the ro's only or the pre filters as well many thanks james

Learn to read, its a stupid question. The product description says................
Please note this pump is not designed to run 24/7 (ie window cleaner R O water production)Which part of it don't you understand?




thanks for your reply mikecam but if thats the best you can come up with and you have to insult me >:( then i would suggest you do not reply in the future james
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: evo on June 17, 2012, 03:25:28 pm
I had the same problem as your self I bought this pump and am very happy with the results.
http://www.johnhewitt.com/pumps.htm

Its the pump second from the bottom of the page, just ask for the metal inserts with the John guest fittings so they will not leek and have pipes slipping of all the time.
This pump has a higher flow rate and 100 psi I run it all the time and have no problem. You will need the pump that`s works with a tandem fittings 
not series for your 300 gals ro.


thanks for your reply Splash 4 Cash i will look in to that cheers james
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: evo on June 17, 2012, 03:28:45 pm
What ro do you use and what is your mains pressure?



hi colin sorry for got to add the ro's are 300 gpd and the mains pressure is 3/4 bar

 3/4 bar! That is low!!

I think you may need to dig a little deeper in to
You pockets mate. Must be painfully slow making water


hi Colin it is painfully making water and the di dose not last long as well. like you said i am going to dig deeper and sort this out once and for all. thanks for your help mate james
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: Matt - aquatec on June 17, 2012, 04:13:57 pm
try a clarke 240, will give you 80 -100 psi with a great flow rate...

not cheap but good and more than upto the job
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: evo on June 17, 2012, 04:36:57 pm
try a clarke 240, will give you 80 -100 psi with a great flow rate...

not cheap but good and more than upto the job



thanks matt will have a look now james
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: Dave Willis on June 17, 2012, 05:26:51 pm
I've had something very similar to this  http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/24v-aquatec-reverse-osmosis-booster-pump-power-supply-p-274.html

It's been chugging away on a 300gpd system for the last five years. Had it running for hours on end too although you're not supposed to.
Title: Re: booster pump
Post by: Splash 4 Cash on June 17, 2012, 06:32:58 pm
try a clarke 240, will give you 80 -100 psi with a great flow rate...

not cheap but good and more than upto the job

I dont think this will work as the flow rate will be to high its more for a 4040 ro.
The 300 gal has 1/4 tubes I thing the Clark will never keep the tubing on the ro.