dasstheboss Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Back when living with my parents, I caused a few floods with my DI unit and forgetting to turn it off. Are there any units out there that can run on a timer? Or is there an easy timer/device that can be added to a DI unit to stop? I want to stay away from float valves though since I'll be filling up 5 gallon jugs. Link to comment
hey Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Back when living with my parents, I caused a few floods with my DI unit and forgetting to turn it off. Are there any units out there that can run on a timer? Or is there an easy timer/device that can be added to a DI unit to stop? I want to stay away from float valves though since I'll be filling up 5 gallon jugs. look up float switches for them, pretty easily implemented on an rodi to shut it off when the water reaches a certain level. Link to comment
Arce Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Ive dumped god knows how many gallons on the floor from my rodi. I just make sure i put it in the slop sink in my basement, so if i forget nothing ends up on the floor. I also set a timer or two, on my phone, so i remember to shut it off. Try that first, otherwise the floats are your best bet. Link to comment
dasstheboss Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Float switches are a no go because they would include drilling into the container right? I don't want to do that. I saw that CoralVue has a RO/DO unit with a built-in timer. How are those? Link to comment
CJJon Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Float switches are the way to go. That and a pressure switch to stop your water flow. A timer just makes noise, it won't shut anything off and you then still run the risk of flooding. This is proven technology. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Back when living with my parents, I caused a few floods with my DI unit and forgetting to turn it off. Are there any units out there that can run on a timer? Or is there an easy timer/device that can be added to a DI unit to stop? I want to stay away from float valves though since I'll be filling up 5 gallon jugs. There are plenty of outlets on a timer. They can stay off, and then you set it for how long to be on. An Apex is basically the same thing, but there are plenty of other solutions. I use a Belkin Wemo, which has the timer feature and can be controlled by the iPhone. Link to comment
CJJon Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 How would a timer stop the flow of an rodi unit? Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 How would a timer stop the flow of an rodi unit? What? I meant on the pump powering it- no? Link to comment
CJJon Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 What? I meant on the pump powering it- no? That won't shut off water flow through the pump. You would need a float switch to sense water level and valve off the flow and then a pressure switch to shut off pump. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 That won't shut off water flow through the pump. You would need a float switch to sense water level and valve off the flow and then a pressure switch to shut off pump. Forget all the tech stuff. I am saying that there is a pump that pushes water through the RO/Di, correct? The OP wants something that will let her force the RO/DI to only run for, lets say half an hour. All we need is a simple timer- I get what you're saying regarding switches, but the OP isn't looking for that I think Link to comment
CJJon Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Forget all the tech stuff. I am saying that there is a pump that pushes water through the RO/Di, correct? The OP wants something that will let her force the RO/DI to only run for, lets say half an hour. All we need is a simple timer- I get what you're saying regarding switches, but the OP isn't looking for that I think No. Water will still flow through the pump when it is shut off. Rodi units use an inline booster pump that does not valve the water it just boosts its pressure. A float valve and pressure switch is needed. Link to comment
dasstheboss Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Yeah, an RO/DI unit has no power going to it. I wanted to stay away from the float switch but seems it's the only way to go. Have you heard of the new IceCap DI unit that's soon to be released. That one claims to have a timer mode. Link to comment
CJJon Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 THE best, bar none, is the Spectrapure stuff. Pumps made in the USA, the best filters for reefing. http://spectrapure.com/Refurbished-90-GPD-RODI-System http://spectrapure.com/RO-RODI/ADD-ONS/Low-Waste-Manual-Membrane-Flush-Valve-Kit-For-90-GPD-RO-RODI-Systems http://spectrapure.com/RO-RODI/ADD-ONS/Manual-Flush-System-Booster-Pump-Kit-for-SpectraPure-60-90-180gpd-Manual-Flush-RO-RODI-Systems Bulletproof. Link to comment
jamescstein Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I use a rainbird sprinkler timer. Only problem is the longest time you can set is 4 hours. Link to comment
AZDesertRat Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Just get yourself a digital kitchen timer. I used to have one that I wore like a cell phone or pager and would set it for 1 hour or however long it took to fill a 5 gallon container so it reminded me to shut the RO/DI off before it flooded the kitchen again. That was the inexpensive way. Now I have a Spectrapure system which uses a solenoid valve and two float switches hooked up 12" apart in my 23 gallon Rubbermaid ATO storage container. When the level drops 11 gallons and trips the bottom float switch it opens the solenoid valve and production starts until it trips the upper float switch and shuts it off. Bulletproof in over 7 years of use now and no floods or maintenance. Link to comment
dasstheboss Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 I already have a RO/DI unit, don't need a new one. I just want to find a way to have it fill up without an issue. Would this work: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/auto-shut-off-kit-for-reverse-osmosis-systems.html Something tells me BRS RO/DI systems come with a auto-shut off value built-in but I could be wrong. Link to comment
CJJon Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Yes. It will shut off the water but not a pump. If you are using a booster pump then you need a pressure switch too. Link to comment
Sancho Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I just drilled a hole into a home depot bucket and put a float valve in it. I stopped flooding the kitchen since I have done it that way. Link to comment
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