TurboBrick Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 It showed up today... I guess it's gonna happen Link to comment
seabass Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Don't forget to buy one of these: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ro-float-valve.html Link to comment
Exodus Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Don't forget to buy one of these: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ro-float-valve.html I can't even remember how many times I flooded the utility room before installing those! Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thank god for float valves! And auto shut off kits. Took me a while to get my (2nd hand) RODI 100% leak free but now it's awesome; just turn it on and you don't have to worry about it. I have one on my 10g ATO and one on my 20mixing container. Link to comment
TurboBrick Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Can you use the float valve without the shut off kit? Just to stop the flow into the rodi container? Link to comment
seabass Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 If you don't have the auto shut off valve, here's what you need: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/auto-shut-off-kit-for-reverse-osmosis-systems.html Link to comment
rjl45 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 A timer works nearly as well...nearly... lol but a float valve and autoshutoff is a good idea Link to comment
jamescstein Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Can you use the float valve without the shut off kit? Just to stop the flow into the rodi container? Short answer is no. You'll waste alot of water because it will continue to flow through the waste line. I also think the back pressure can damage your membrane, but I am not sure about that one. A timer works nearly as well...nearly... lol but a float valve and autoshutoff is a good idea I use a rainbird sprinkler timer on mine. Bad part is it takes about 7 hours to fill my brute so I have to do it in batches with the timer as it only runs for 3 hours max. Link to comment
TurboBrick Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Short answer is no. You'll waste alot of water because it will continue to flow through the waste line. I also think the back pressure can damage your membrane, but I am not sure about that one.I was more worried about flooding the floor just in case I forgot it on for a few extra minutes. But considering that it is not really that much more I will definitely get the shut off valve as well and not risk any damage to the membrane or extra waste water. Link to comment
rjl45 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Takes about 5 hours to fill my brute. Start midday and will be done by dinner. But definitely don't want to forget! Lol Float and autoshutoff is definitely the safe way to go Link to comment
TurboBrick Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 So I have my brute can, my auto shut off kit and I also picked up a flush kit. I am about to hook it all up. So is there anything I should be aware of the first time I run the filter? I seem to remember reading that I should discard some of the initial filtered water. Is this true? How much? Link to comment
seabass Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Install the prefilter ONLY... Open the water supply and flush the prefilter for a few minutes to remove any binders or glue and any antimicrobial coatings it may have. Next install the carbon block, if you have more than one install only the first one and do another flush to remove any carbon dust or fines so it does not plug anything downstream. Do the same with the second carbon if you have two. Then install the RO membrane and run it until TDS drops below 10. Finally, install the DI resin. You probably want to discard the initial water until TDS reads 0. Link to comment
squamptonbc Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I discarded the first 3 gallons or so when it was brand new, took about that much before I got 0. So I have my brute can, my auto shut off kit and I also picked up a flush kit. I am about to hook it all up. So is there anything I should be aware of the first time I run the filter? I seem to remember reading that I should discard some of the initial filtered water. Is this true? How much? Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.