[herbiefatboy]

this is where i make myself look silly but can you keep a R.O system outside instead of in a shed any help would be great thanks

[michael papworth]

Yes, you can. But there are TWO things that you need to do:

1 - protect it from frost

2 - protect it from direct sunlight.

1 - protect it from frost. Simple - run it when it's frosty. The temp of the mains water is always well above freezing, so it warms up the unit and prevents freezing.

2 - make a wooden or fabric cover to shield it completely from the sunlight or you'll get green algae growing in it. I speak from experience!

[Dean Taberner]

In summer yes aslong as it doesnt get nicked. In winter no as it will destroy it.

[prestigeclean]

mine is outside and yes the green algae does form on the inside but i wash the ibc out once a year and this solves the problem , last winter i did have a di canister shatter because of the freezing weather but i covered the whole thing with a tarpaulin and it was ok after that , so in answer to your question of course you can keep it outside if like me you have no alternative but be aware of the potential problems regards alan

[herbiefatboy]

thanks very much for your replys

[windowwashers]

In summer yes aslong as it doesnt get nicked. In winter no as it will destroy it.

in the winter it will not destroy it at all, I have a van mount and that is just like having an ro outside. in the winter I tuck it up in its duvet at night, in the summer its fine

[Oakley Windows]

Ive had one outside, it didnt get destroyed in the winter.

It was in full sun in the summer and didnt get algae growth.

Just cover it perhaps with a towel if heavy frost is forecast to help protect membranes from perishing.

[dave0123]

Iv got a pic of my outside system installed into a box with insutation. it was my old system before getting 40inch RO.

the pic is on my laptop so il upload later for you when il be on that.

[Dean Taberner]

I mean it will destroy it without being protected. Ofcourse its ok if its covered up.

[djhaydn]

herbie
if you are anywhere near me come have a look at mine, beccles side of norwich, £140 and its all inclosed. there is piccys somewhere on this site but cant remember where i put them
haydn