What’s up R2R?
I have been using my RO drinking water to mix saltwater with for years now on a few different tanks. I’m building a new system and recently got one of the BRS 5 Stage 75 gpd RODI systems & have been using it for a few days now.
A couple things I’ve noticed:
1) My pressure tops out at like 50-55 psi, but is usually around 40.
2) I’ve made about 30-40 gallons of RODI water and I’ve already burned through my DI resin & registered 1 TDS by the end of my last batch.
3) My waste water volume (not sure exact ratio) seems wildly inefficient - at least 4:1 if not higher.
4) I can only make about 2 Gallons of product water in an hour despite my system being rated for ~3/hr.
I am on a well and using a hose spigot in my garage to run thru the RODI. I’ve already ordered a Smart Buddie booster pump unit to get my pressure up, which from what I understand should equate to much better efficiency. Also planning to upgrade to a 3-Stage DI.
I also spoke with my Landlord (aka my Dad), and learned that in addition to a water softener, we have a dosing pump on our entire plumbing system running Sodium Carbonate & Tripolyphosphate because apparently our well water is somewhat acidic, and also has some Nitrate & Phosphorous in it. Does anyone have experience dealing with this that could give some insight in terms of how this might affect RODI efficiency/production?
I’m working on getting a water test from our local company to find out EXACTLY what’s in my water, how much of it, and what the best course of action is. Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and what might have worked for you.
PS - my dad did mention that it might be time to mix a new batch of Soda Ash for the dosing container…knowing him it’s probably long overdue, lol. I’m curious if this will alleviate some of the load on the DI/inefficiency as well. Does it make sense that some acidity would make it past my pre-filters & RO membrane, and burn through resin faster? Or would the acidity be pulled out by the carbon stage?
I have been using my RO drinking water to mix saltwater with for years now on a few different tanks. I’m building a new system and recently got one of the BRS 5 Stage 75 gpd RODI systems & have been using it for a few days now.
A couple things I’ve noticed:
1) My pressure tops out at like 50-55 psi, but is usually around 40.
2) I’ve made about 30-40 gallons of RODI water and I’ve already burned through my DI resin & registered 1 TDS by the end of my last batch.
3) My waste water volume (not sure exact ratio) seems wildly inefficient - at least 4:1 if not higher.
4) I can only make about 2 Gallons of product water in an hour despite my system being rated for ~3/hr.
I am on a well and using a hose spigot in my garage to run thru the RODI. I’ve already ordered a Smart Buddie booster pump unit to get my pressure up, which from what I understand should equate to much better efficiency. Also planning to upgrade to a 3-Stage DI.
I also spoke with my Landlord (aka my Dad), and learned that in addition to a water softener, we have a dosing pump on our entire plumbing system running Sodium Carbonate & Tripolyphosphate because apparently our well water is somewhat acidic, and also has some Nitrate & Phosphorous in it. Does anyone have experience dealing with this that could give some insight in terms of how this might affect RODI efficiency/production?
I’m working on getting a water test from our local company to find out EXACTLY what’s in my water, how much of it, and what the best course of action is. Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and what might have worked for you.
PS - my dad did mention that it might be time to mix a new batch of Soda Ash for the dosing container…knowing him it’s probably long overdue, lol. I’m curious if this will alleviate some of the load on the DI/inefficiency as well. Does it make sense that some acidity would make it past my pre-filters & RO membrane, and burn through resin faster? Or would the acidity be pulled out by the carbon stage?
