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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: pauld on January 23, 2010, 01:52:54 am

Title: Algea in My RO system
Post by: pauld on January 23, 2010, 01:52:54 am

Been away on Holiday and got back to find My Ro system ridled with Algea !
Anyone know what to use to get rid of it?
Many Thanks

Title: Re: Algea in My RO system
Post by: sparklebright on January 23, 2010, 08:39:57 am

I had algae in my storage tank. The best thing to remove it is Milton fluid.
I'm not sure about an RO, flush it through maybe, and in future protect it from sunlight

Title: Re: Algea in My RO system
Post by: wizard on January 23, 2010, 01:52:00 pm

diluted household bleach will kill algee but chech with r o suppliers what it would do to filter.

Title: Re: Algea in My RO system
Post by: Ian W on January 23, 2010, 04:50:40 pm

I am sure I read on here it will kill the membrane.

I would remove pre-filters, membrane and di resin, fill with a solution of Milton fluid and then flush the ro with plenty of fresh water. Then just put new pre filters in, replace the membrane and resin and everything should be fine.

When it isn't being used, keep it covered with something that won't let the light through.

Title: Re: Algea in My RO system
Post by: ftp on January 23, 2010, 08:02:07 pm

Cut out the light - if you've got problems in this temperature then you'll be breeding all sorts of bacteria come the summer. I have boarded the windows in my garage and covered my van tank to stop algae growing.

Title: Re: Algea in My RO system
Post by: pauld on January 24, 2010, 11:22:45 am

Thanks for the advice chaps I,ll get on it.