[windows_chepstow]

A local window cleaner recently showed me his RO system; it was screwed to the wall by his outside tap.  He told me winter didn't cause him any problems.  He just 'lagged' it with insulating stuff.

I haven't got a garage; but was considering erecting a shed to do the job.

What I'm asking is, 'is this okay?' to just leave it outside; lagged?

Does anyone else do similar; and what problems have you experienced? 

[matt]

i would put it in a small shed, as if the membrane freezes its had it and ready for the bin (some1 will correct me if i am wrong)

put it in a small shed and have a little oil heater with frost protection (about 20 quid in argos or focus DIY)

[poleman]

Have to agree ROs are not cheap, best to be safe than sorry and keep your RO nice & warm in the winter.

Andy
Smart Cleaning Ltd

[Ian_Giles]

Mine is hanging on the wall outside my kitchen window I wrapped some lagging around it on the coldest part of the winter, didn't have a problem.

The ideal of course is to have it inside a building of some sort, but providing you protect the membranes from frost you are ok.
This becomes more important the further north you are, this winter we only had one morning cold enough to freeze the water on the pavement as I was cleaning, wasn't cold enough to freeze it on the glass though, thank god
Further North than Chepstow South wales and I'm sure that would be different.

And talking of the weather; Have I missed something? I could have sworn that summer comes before winter, have we skipped a season? I'm going out to work bundled up like an arctic explorer

Perhaps I'd better check the lagging on my membranes.....


Ian

[thewindowcleaner1]

Mine is in a shed and this year I've lagged it withinsulation, old jumpers and coats. Look after your tools and they'll look after you.

Previous years when a really cold night was forcast I would disconnect it and bring it indoors along with the dog.

[Gordon Watson]

I have my RO filters in my kitchen. The output pipe goes through the exterior wall to an IBC tank in the garden. The only part I have insulated is the outside portion of pipe. I'm not sure whether to insulate the tank. Maybe I will just try without. (I live in Devon).

Gordon

[windows_chepstow]

Thanks, Guys, you've given me some food for thought.

A shed is impracticle as it would block out the kitchen window and I couldn't take it down a bit (easily) as my back garden looks beautifull in the winter; on a steep downward incline; just like a ski-slope.

Housing the RO system in the kitchen is impracticle too; as Wor Lasses cleaning stuff fills those cupboards.

I think I'll place it outside, by the outside tap I have yet to install (trauma time) and build a large wooden case around it; big enough to lag and fit a small greenhouse heater in; for the winter!

[easycleanwindows]

how long to the membranes,filters last.?
thanks