ok to elevate RODI waste line?

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Is it ok to elevate the waste line of an RODI system about 3ft? I'd like to run it across the ceiling and down into the sump pump for my house...or into a utility sink that sits right next to it. Is the pressure in the RODI system enough to push the water up a tad?

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Yes, that should NOT be an issue, what's your incoming PSI at?
 
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No idea. It's not all hooked up yet. Going to be running the water supply line within a week and mounting the RODI system
 

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Waste line PSI will be at or near mains pressure I believe. You just need to make sure you have an airgap where it enters the drain so it does not back siphon.
 

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No idea. It's not all hooked up yet. Going to be running the water supply line within a week and mounting the RODI system
You should be fine.
 
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Waste line PSI will be at or near mains pressure I believe. You just need to make sure you have an airgap where it enters the drain so it does not back siphon.
Yes I will zip tie the waste line so it only goes down about 6" into the sump leaving plenty of room between the water level and waste line.
 

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If your really worried about syphoning, say in the case your sump pump goes out, add a check valve. Cheap assurance.
 
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My house sump tank is actually pretty deep. The end of the hose shouldn't get remotely close to the water level
 

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