[Sir Squeaky]

Help please 😕
Moved to a new house with an outside tap with plenty of power but getting nothing out of the ro system.
Taken the filters out and screwed them back in but no joy.
Could shaking the membrane pipes about during moving have blocked them or something...?

[Shrek]

Have you tried taking all filters out and switching the water on to see if it's getting through?
Then one by one put the filters back in to see if any are causing the problems

[Tom White]

I bet you 1 million quid that it's low water pressure.

[Sir Squeaky]

And how would you know that Tosh? 
Seriously though guys, what now?

[Ian101]

is it home sick ?

[Jonny Swirljet]

"Clean it up" cure all for all problems - "Why not give Ben a ring at Rutland Pumps"

[AuRavelling79]

Shrek's idea is obviously the best one to start with.

Also check that any valves/gates/connectors (even on attached piping) haven't been accidently shut off.

[Perfect Windows]

Help please 😕
Moved to a new house with an outside tap with plenty of power but getting nothing out of the ro system.
Taken the filters out and screwed them back in but no joy.
Could shaking the membrane pipes about during moving have blocked them or something...?

Start at the tap.  Is water coming out? Then disconnect the first connector after the tap.  Is water coming out?  Repeat until you reach the input to the membrane.  Is water coming out?  Then go to the membrane output.  Is water coming out? Then on to the DI.  Is water coming out?  You get the gist.

Then come back and post where the water stops and we'll have enough information to begin giving you answers.

Vin

[gto]

i had exactly the same, there is enough pressure to blow the connectors off when the RO is switched off.
and if the tap isnt open enough the RO cuts out.

i turn on the tap, switch on the RO, then open the tap more to allow the flow

[Sir Squeaky]

Seems that the flow is right through after disconnecting one by one, but it's a poor flow.
Worked on Tosh's tap so must be water pressure problem.

If I get a booster pump (god knows which one), how much electricity will that use, and how long will it last being on 4 hours a day?

[AuRavelling79]

Damn! Squeaky posted just as I put a poll up!

Glad you got it diagnosed Rog.

[tlwcs]

Seems that the flow is right through after disconnecting one by one, but it's a poor flow.
Worked on Tosh's tap so must be water pressure problem.

If I get a booster pump (god knows which one), how much electricity will that use, and how long will it last being on 4 hours a day?

Hi mate. If it's a roman style about £120 from pure freedom, mine runs 12-15 hours a day with no problems.
How much it costs isn't an issue as what are your alternatives?
Tony

[Sir Squeaky]

They appear to be around £65 on amazon.
Same one though surely?

100gpd Booster Pump for Reverse Osmosis RO Unit https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00J1JNKNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fEMrzb51MHKM9

[nathankaye]

They appear to be around £65 on amazon.
Same one though surely?

100gpd Booster Pump for Reverse Osmosis RO Unit https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00J1JNKNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fEMrzb51MHKM9

I use this one on my 450gpd RO.
The water pressure by time its gone through my prefilters but becore membranes is running at 32psi. I purchased this pump or one similar at it takes it to 75psi for effective use on my membranes. I run it once or twice a week filling my 1000ibc tank up and have the pump running for whatever duration. If im filling ibc tank from very very low level than the pump will be on for about 15 - 20 hrs non stop untill next time i need it.

[Sir Squeaky]

Ok, so on my piddly little RO should I go for the 75gpd pump?
Don't want to risk blowing it

[nathankaye]

Ok, so on my piddly little RO should I go for the 75gpd pump?
Don't want to risk blowing it

I believe the membranes on these work best at a psi of 70 and above.
So depending on what gpd ro you have, then the 75psi should work fine

[Sir Squeaky]

I'm guessing it's 100gpd.
That's a fairly standard RO man little system isn't it?
It doesn't need a massive boost, just enough to get it flowing properly

[nathankaye]

I'm guessing it's 100gpd.
That's a fairly standard RO man little system isn't it?
It doesn't need a massive boost, just enough to get it flowing properly

Yep, so that pump should be ok for your purpose. Especially if its lime mine using 1/4 piping anyway.

[windowswashed]

Have you got the RO fitted the correct way round?

[Sir Squeaky]

Yes. Didn't disconnect anything, just the tap