RODI off washing machine?

[Zbutcher]

Hey everyone,

I just bought an awesome RODI unit however I'm in a bit of a bind.

My main water line doesn't close all the way when it runs to the house and yes I know I need that fixed. So I am curious would I be able to use a y-joint on the cold water to my laundry machine and use the other side for the RODI? Or is that a bad idea? Will it cause a weird pressure issue for the laundry machine? Sorry I'm super ignorant at this sort of thing.

I have attached a pic of how it looks right now

 

[HeyJay]

I do that with no trouble. My Y adapter as a valve on each side so I can turn the RODI off independently.

 

[Waboss]

Yes, you can do that. Just get a Y adapter with separate valves/shut offs for each side.

In my old house that's how I had mine set up and I had no issues. It's just another "tap" into your water supply.

 

[Zbutcher]

I do that with no trouble. My Y adapter as a valve on each side so I can turn the RODI off independently.

That's exactly what I was thinking too. How do you find the pressure? Any issues?

If you don't mind can I see a picture of yours?

 

[Zbutcher]

Yes, you can do that. Just get a Y adapter with separate valves/shut offs for each side.

In my old house that's how I had mine set up and I had no issues. It's just another "tap" into your water supply.

That's what I figure. I figured it would be a better alternative then messing about with the main water line.

 

[HeyJay]

That's exactly what I was thinking too. How do you find the pressure? Any issues?

If you don't mind can I see a picture of yours?

I don't have any pressure issues at all. I'm no plumber but I can't imagine the Y makes much of a difference, especially if you're typically only using one side. I'm sure I've run the washer while using the rodi, but never compared the output.

 

[Simon Reefing]

I have a Y connector for my ro system and washer machine as well. I stop my ro system with a valve at the end of the ro tube with back pressure

 

[Zbutcher]

I don't have any pressure issues at all. I'm no plumber but I can't imagine the Y makes much of a difference, especially if you're typically only using one side. I'm sure I've run the washer while using the rodi, but never compared the output.

Was actually about to ask if you've run them at the same time! My rodi unit has a booster pump and TDS meter all built in

 

[Zbutcher]

I have a Y connector for my ro system and washer machine as well. I stop my ro system with a valve at the end of the ro tube with back pressure

Interesting!