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Title: What size ro unit
Post by: billygoat on September 22, 2006, 01:29:34 pm

Hi,I reckon I might need 150/200 litres a day.I've spoken to a couple of suppliers,one said I would need a booster pump and electrics costing £600,ro man said I should go for 200 gallon a day because the system will not actually produce this amount because of pressure, temperature ect,and also suggests you will need a pump with that system

Then on the diy wfp site Matt says 75 gallon should be ok,so now I'm slightly confused ;D, anyone got opinions on this,cheers

Title: Re: What size ro unit
Post by: Jamesd on September 22, 2006, 01:33:48 pm

 look at the RO-MAN web site and there systems preformace tool in their support area :-

http://www.ro-man.com/ro-man_support.html  use 12c and 45-55psi then go to 5c for the winter...  you will see the difference in production rates.

This figures apply to most systems....

I have found these people most helpful...

Title: Re: What size ro unit
Post by: welmac on September 23, 2006, 11:05:40 am

Quote from: billygoat on September 22, 2006, 01:29:34 pm

Hi,I reckon I might need 150/200 litres a day.I've spoken to a couple of suppliers,one said I would need a booster pump and electrics costing £600,ro man said I should go for 200 gallon a day because the system will not actually produce this amount because of pressure, temperature ect,and also suggests you will need a pump with that system

Then on the diy wfp site Matt says 75 gallon should be ok,so now I'm slightly confused ;D, anyone got opinions on this,cheers

hi billygoat
theres loads of different kind of units you can go for: small unit with 1/2/3 membranes, with/without booster pump, 40/40 unit, merlin etc, etc!
i agree with RO-Man although units may be rated at say 1000ltrs per day,  in  reality they will be slightly less than that. so it prob would be worthwhile bearing this in mind when choosing a unit.
also, make sure you have enough tap pressure before getting a unit that may not have a booster pump on it. this doesnt always happen, but i have seen people buy a unit (the merlin is a good example of this) that doesnt have a pump on it, and when they install it they do not get good performance due to lack of pressure. you may be able to get a pressure guage from a plumbers for a few quid, or if you know any plumbers ask them if they can test your water pressure.

i know it can be difficult/confusing at first trying to get set-up but as long as you do it right from the start you will make things alot better in the long run!

hope you get sorted mate!  ;)

Title: Re: What size ro unit
Post by: Alex Gardiner on September 23, 2006, 11:21:50 am

We offer a service, whereby we can loan you a pressure gauge and a TDS meter to asses your water. Only once you have these figures can you accurately decide which RO unit to go for.

Give us a ring at the office on Monday (01726 61143) and Kirsty will sort this out for you. There is no charge for this.

Alex Gardiner

Title: Re: What size ro unit
Post by: welmac on September 23, 2006, 11:54:27 am

Quote from: alexg on September 23, 2006, 11:21:50 am

We offer a service, whereby we can loan you a pressure gauge and a TDS meter to asses your water. Only once you have these figures can you accurately decide which RO unit to go for.
Alex Gardiner

my advice is take him up on his offer billygoat!