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Smudger

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RO Unit Flow Rate
« on: August 24, 2009, 05:12:48 pm »
Hi Guys,

I recently brought a 2nd hand WFP system that required an RO unit.

I plumped for a 400 GPD with 2 booster pumps.

i worked out that it should take around 4 hrs to fill a 250 ltr tank, BUT - it is taking over 6 hours.
i have checked with the supplier and all he could come up with is that it has a small DI unit - reducing the pipework from 3/8 to 1/4 " diameter.
but is sure its running at the correct rate as was tested and run before shipping.


Does this fill time sound good - or as i suspect its slow - at the moment my workload for WFP is reasonably light so 250 ltrs is just enough per day.

Have i made a boob with this ??

all help and advice gratefully received

Darran



Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

mark dew

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Re: RO Unit Flow Rate
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2009, 09:24:20 pm »
Sounds low. My 300gpd with booster pump takes the same time for that amount of water. With a little di vessel.
Get a measuring jug and collect 1 minutes water from before and after the di vessel.
Is there any difference between the 2?

Smudger

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Re: RO Unit Flow Rate
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2009, 10:42:32 pm »
sorry I am a wally, no DSI on this system - would the width of hose make a difference?
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