[stig]

freedom trolley system coming tomorow, just hope everything works out ok with it,
ive got a feeling my outside tap water pressure is gonna be low though ...any advice on what to get for this problem.and would it be better to order a di vessel as advertised on purefreedom site priced under £25.. as you can guess  im new to this..

[dmlservices]

did you order a ro system , or just trolley? , you are not to far from me, my tds is over 300 so yours will be similar, di only will cost you a fortune, if pressure is low fit a pump to ro, i am lucky my tap pressure is 60 psi.


daz

[stig]

did you order a ro system , or just trolley? , you are not to far from me, my tds is over 300 so yours will be similar, di only will cost you a fortune, if pressure is low fit a pump to ro, i am lucky my tap pressure is 60 psi.


daz

complete system / 200gpd.    was thinking about booster pump

[stig]

did you order a ro system , or just trolley? , you are not to far from me, my tds is over 300 so yours will be similar, di only will cost you a fortune, if pressure is low fit a pump to ro, i am lucky my tap pressure is 60 psi.


daz

set up ro today - my tap water reading was 369
              after the 2 hrs running in connected to di then got 000
 left it running and after 4 hrs i have got 50litres of pure / im guessing a booster is needed yeah?
             

[mark dew]

set up ro today - my tap water reading was 369
              after the 2 hrs running in connected to di then got 000
 left it running and after 4 hrs i have got 50litres of pure / im guessing a booster is needed yeah?
             

Yeah!
Should be getting 3 times that with a booster.

[stig]

could you recomend one plz

[mark dew]

you should ask your supplier which one you need for it.
I got mine at www.ro-man.com

[matt]

did you order a ro system , or just trolley? , you are not to far from me, my tds is over 300 so yours will be similar, di only will cost you a fortune, if pressure is low fit a pump to ro, i am lucky my tap pressure is 60 psi.


daz

set up ro today - my tap water reading was 369
              after the 2 hrs running in connected to di then got 000
 left it running and after 4 hrs i have got 50litres of pure / im guessing a booster is needed yeah?
             

thats 300 L in 24 hours, give it a try and see how much water you use

what are you filling ? ? ?  ? rain water butt's, because you can start the week with 2 or 3 X 210 L rainwater butt's full and your 25 L barrels full, it will give you a headstart on production over the weekend and you will then have enough with the output you have

i use a 100 GPD RO and start the week with a fair whack of water

no need for a booster pump if thats the case

[stig]

thanks for that.
left ro/di running through the night and got 100 litres in 7 hrs.
went out today and did four 3 bed hses all with conservs, used the lot (first time out)
kept rinsing and rinsing-bloody enjoyed it an all, went back bout dinner time quite abit of spotting but explained to custys wot 2 expect , alot to learn i think but i get there...see wot u all mean now bout dog/cat poo...plus i tripped over  hose twice.. felt a right tit

[Tosh]

Just a thought, if you've got the flush valve turned to 'flush', it'll produce pure water slowly and give you a massive amount of waste water.

Have you checked it's in the correct position?  It's in the correct position when the pure water is comming out quickest; though you will need to flush your RO at least once-per-week, for ten-to-fifteen minutes (though doing it longer wont hurt; I've left mine flushing all day by accident).

Do you understand what I mean?

And also what is the pressure reading on your RO?

PS.  Your tap water TDS is really high, I think we're around the 180 mark in South East Wales.

[Chris Galloway]

Just a thought, if you've got the flush valve turned to 'flush', it'll produce pure water slowly and give you a massive amount of waste water.

Have you checked it's in the correct position?  It's in the correct position when the pure water is comming out quickest; though you will need to flush your RO at least once-per-week, for ten-to-fifteen minutes (though doing it longer wont hurt; I've left mine flushing all day by accident).

Do you understand what I mean?

And also what is the pressure reading on your RO?

PS.  Your tap water TDS is really high, I think we're around the 180 mark in South East Wales.

Ive got 80 ish TDS.

BTW, spotting is generally down to your technique rather than the water or residue if your water is below 7tds it should be spot free. You will get better at it thou. 

[stig]

Just a thought, if you've got the flush valve turned to 'flush', it'll produce pure water slowly and give you a massive amount of waste water.

Have you checked it's in the correct position?  It's in the correct position when the pure water is comming out quickest; though you will need to flush your RO at least once-per-week, for ten-to-fifteen minutes (though doing it longer wont hurt; I've left mine flushing all day by accident).

Do you understand what I mean?

And also what is the pressure reading on your RO?

PS.  Your tap water TDS is really high, I think we're around the 180 mark in South East Wales.

the flush is in right position its just that the water pressure from tap is low
how do you take the preasure reading from ro?

[Tosh]

how do you take the preasure reading from ro?

Sorry Stig,

What I meant to ask was, have you got one of those pressure gauges on your RO system?  It's like a round-clock-looking think that goes from zero to about 140 and measures the PSI of your water?

[birdymiller]

I thought i had my ro in the right position for production for 5 months and it produced 80 litres during the night. I had it on flush and now it is on production i can get 150. The tap is not very clear i dont think. Production = low waste, Flush = loads a waste

[stig]

how do you take the preasure reading from ro?

Sorry Stig,

What I meant to ask was, have you got one of those pressure gauges on your RO system?  It's like a round-clock-looking think that goes from zero to about 140 and measures the PSI of your water?

no its not got a clock on....ive flushed it out . its still just trickling through- more waste than pure

[Tosh]

Stig,

Can you adjust the 'flush-valve-thingy' so that you lower the waste water ratio to pure water being made?

If not, and if it still doesn't make enough pure water for you to work effectively; you'll need a booster pump.

[stig]

you know the di vessel is it supposed to fill to the top before going into water butt-  as mine is bout 2 inchs up ,

[stig]

im making enuff water cus im just starting out its just that i fort that if pressure was no goog it can damage you filter  system

[Tosh]

im making enuff water cus im just starting out its just that i fort that if pressure was no goog it can damage you filter  system

No, I think that's wrong.  If you're making enough water, your filters will be fine.

I haven't heard of that before.

[stig]

thanks