Skip DI Section of RO/DI Unit

[ChrisKSB]

I just got an AquaticLife 100GPD 4 Stage RO/DI Unit. I have no idea how these things work yet!
I want to SKIP the DI section, can I just not put the DI cartridge in that chamber and leave it empty? Will the system still run without the cartridge inserted in that section?

Thanks!

 

[exnisstech]

It will but why do you want to do that?

 

[ChrisKSB]

It will but why do you want to do that?

Thank you for the reply!
My wife wants the 55 Gallon drum filled with RO for emergency water. I guess DI is not good to drink.

 

[exnisstech]

Gotcha. I don't think its harmful even tho some say it is but there no reason to waste the resin. I put a tee in my system before the di resin. It goes to my pressure tank under the kitchen sink where we have a faucet for drinking water. It Also supplies the ice maker and cold water for the fridge. I got huge likes from my Gal because she thinks I put the system in because doesn't like our tap water. Win win lol

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Yes, that’s a fine plan if your water has suitably low levels of problematic chemicals. I’m considering doing it after careful checking of the very detailed report from my water company.