RODI

[TurboBrick]

It showed up today...

 

I guess it's gonna happen

[seabass]

Don't forget to buy one of these: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ro-float-valve.html

[Exodus]

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!

[HarryPotter]

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.

[TurboBrick]

Can you use the float valve without the shut off kit? Just to stop the flow into the rodi container?

[seabass]

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

[rjl45]

A timer works nearly as well...nearly... lol but a float valve and autoshutoff is a good idea

[jamescstein]

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.

[TurboBrick]

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.

[rjl45]

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

[TurboBrick]

 

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?

[seabass]

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.

[squamptonbc]

 

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?