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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 03:19:16 pm

Title: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 03:19:16 pm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/200GPD-REVERSE-OSMOSIS-WATER-FED-POLE-WINDOW-CLEANING_W0QQitemZ250350360344QQihZ015QQcategoryZ112579QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

Hi guys are these any good?

I also need a mains pump as my pressure is not too good, is it best to get one from here or are there better places?
Is everything i need for the RO in this kit?

Just bought an IBC so im going for a static system.....

Im on a tight budget and this looks good price wise

Thanks in advance

Dave
Title: Re: RO
Post by: dd on January 02, 2009, 04:58:20 pm
Have a look on www.cleaningspot.co.uk They sell the 300gpd version which IMO is a better bet and a reasonably priced booster pump to go with it.
Title: Re: RO
Post by: The Seven Bays Window Cleaning Company on January 02, 2009, 05:01:31 pm
If you check Ebay after 8pm tonight I will have a complete 300gpd set up for sale. :)
Title: Re: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 05:55:08 pm
If you check Ebay after 8pm tonight I will have a complete 300gpd set up for sale. :)


Cheers will you have a "buy it now" price too? ;D
Title: Re: RO
Post by: Pristine Clean on January 02, 2009, 06:19:41 pm
How do you guys even manage with these extremely small units!? ::)


You must leave the water running 24/7 365 days a year. Or you only do about 4 hours work aday.

I certainly could not manage with these units. These units are not for window cleaning, they are designed to go under your kitchen sink so you can drink the water... or for Marine fishery.


Dave
Title: Re: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 06:21:32 pm
Hi Dave what ro do you use?

Cheers
Title: Re: RO
Post by: Pristine Clean on January 02, 2009, 06:33:17 pm
Hi H2

its a 4040

heres a link to the housing,

http://www.surecleansystems.com/proddetail.asp?prod=141

You will find the water production slow on the small units. You can increase the work of the RO by having less waste, but the RO has to work harder. If you are in a hard water area you will need a DI.

Dave
Title: Re: RO
Post by: Pristine Clean on January 02, 2009, 06:34:56 pm
H2, with the questions your asking like pump(in another thread), and RO are you building your own WFP system?

Title: Re: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 07:07:39 pm
Hi  Pristine yes I am building my own system ..ive already got my van sorted (i was using a DI in van) but want a static system as im using too much resin with the Di only system.

Cheers Dave
Title: Re: RO
Post by: Pristine Clean on January 02, 2009, 07:10:35 pm
then why do you want a submersable pump?

Why not use a sureflow 100psi pump?

with a veristream flow controller.


Would have thought it would look more professional and easier.
Title: Re: RO
Post by: mark dew on January 02, 2009, 07:12:57 pm
then why do you want a submersable pump?

Why not use a sureflow 100psi pump?

with a veristream flow controller.


Would have thought it would look more professional and easier.

A sub pump will mean he can transfer his water from a static tank to van in minutes.
I think the shurflo is rated at approx 6 litres per minute. Tank along time to transfer using this.  ;D
Title: Re: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 07:13:24 pm
The submersible pump is to tranfer from IBC to van

Ive already got a varistream and controller in van...

Cheers Dave
Title: Re: RO
Post by: Pristine Clean on January 02, 2009, 07:19:26 pm
then why do you want a submersable pump?

Why not use a sureflow 100psi pump?

with a veristream flow controller.


Would have thought it would look more professional and easier.

A sub pump will mean he can transfer his water from a static tank to van in minutes.
I think the shurflo is rated at approx 6 litres per minute. Tank along time to transfer using this.  ;D


Well, yes thats true, I kind of looked stupid there, but was not actually thinking of that. But you've cleared that up for me

Dave
Title: Re: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 07:22:45 pm
then why do you want a submersable pump?

Why not use a sureflow 100psi pump?

with a veristream flow controller.


Would have thought it would look more professional and easier.


Thanks for the input anyway Pristine
A sub pump will mean he can transfer his water from a static tank to van in minutes.
I think the shurflo is rated at approx 6 litres per minute. Tank along time to transfer using this.  ;D


Well, yes thats true, I kind of looked stupid there, but was not actually thinking of that. But you've cleared that up for me

Dave

Thanks for the input anyway Pristine  :)
Title: Re: RO
Post by: Andrew McCann on January 02, 2009, 07:28:11 pm
Get this one instead

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/300-gall-per-day-REVERSE-OSMOSIS-SYSTEM-Refillable-DI_W0QQitemZ250339919302QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA?hash=item250339919302&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1296%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

I know the company and it's RO's are very good. It's much better value.

It's a 300 GPD as well instead of a 200GPD.

Used to fill a static system it should keep up with your water needs no problem.


Andrew
Title: Re: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 07:33:28 pm
Hi Andrew ....i phoned  you a couple of times when you worked at "the other place" and you helped me out with some questions i had back then! ;D

So this is a belated thanks!

Does this RO come with everything i need, apart from Booster Pump?

Cheers Dave
Title: Re: RO
Post by: Andrew McCann on January 02, 2009, 07:37:11 pm
Hi Dave.

I take it you already have a TDS meter. If you do then yes it's all you need. Regarding booster pumps for RO's of this size RO-Man do the best one for around £75..ish.

Cheers
Andrew
Title: Re: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 07:54:57 pm
Hi again Andrew, yes ive already got a TDS meter ..cheers

I know a booster pump increases flow of the mains, but can i just do without one and wait a little longer for the static tank to fill? Or doesn't it work like that???

Thanks Dave
Title: Re: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 08:04:44 pm
Im having a blonde moment,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Can you put a link up for the booster pump mate?...I cant find it! ::) ::)

Cheers Dave
Title: Re: RO
Post by: Andrew McCann on January 02, 2009, 08:07:02 pm
Hi again Dave.

Basically the answer is yes.

It does have a bearing on percentage of TDS removed and waste to product ratio as well. The 300's are good because at decent pressure you will get 1 part product to 1 part waste which is good for any RO.

I would suck it and see. If it gives you enough water you are still going to save a great deal on resin use. If not then get a booster pump. There isnt any problem with running an RO 24/7 if you need to.

Cheers

Andrew
Title: Re: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 08:13:42 pm
Top man!!

Thanks very much

Dave
Title: Re: RO
Post by: Andrew McCann on January 02, 2009, 08:14:56 pm
OOPS... Looks like RO-Man aren't doing them any more. I do know they had supply problems.

Have a look here http://www.cleaningspot.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Booster_Pumps.html

The one they state as out of stock is the Ro-Man one. There is an aquatec one there for a bit more money but Aquatec are a good make.

Andrew

That'l be a quid please!!!   ;D  ;D
Title: Re: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 08:15:48 pm
Once again Thanks very much!!!!!
Title: Re: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 08:21:46 pm
Just ordered one Andrew.............ill pop that quid round............................ ;D
Title: Re: RO
Post by: prestigeclean on January 02, 2009, 08:26:31 pm
ordered 300gpd from them today the guys name is kevin and he is very helpful regards alan
Title: Re: RO
Post by: DaveG on January 02, 2009, 08:31:18 pm
Cheers Alan   does it come with a charge of resin?

Dave
Title: Re: RO
Post by: mark dew on January 03, 2009, 04:21:39 am
You'll probably have to add a di vessel and then fill it with resin.
Getting a booster pump will greatly reduce your resin use (which won't be too much anyway) and will approximately double the speed of the water production.
A good purchase to make.