Help with RODI Unit
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florida joe
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You can hard pipe them into your water supply or use the enclosed attachment for faucet or hose connection Filtration Stages
Different RO units feature a different number of filtration stages, generally between 2 and 4.
·2-stage RO units are light and compact, making them easy to store and move around. They contain a small inline pre-filter and the RO membrane. A good choice when space is limited, 2-stage units represents good value at an economical price.
·3-stage RO units are larger, and contain one or more large carbon or sediment pre-filters to protect the delicate membranes. They are high quality, excellent choices for regular use, and tend to last longer than the 2-stage units.
·4-stage RO units include an additional final step of deionization, taking the 3-stage unit to a higher level. The deionization unit removes the small amount of contaminants remaining, filtering the water to greater than 99.9%. This is the highest level of filtration available.
Membrane Types
There are several different types of membranes in today's RO units. Your decision may be partly based on whether or not your tap water contains chlorine.
·CTA - Cellulose Tri-Acetate membranes are organic and have a slightly lower removal rate of 88-94%. Because they are organic, use them only with chlorinated water (water from a municipal source) in order to keep them clean and free of damaging molds and bacteria. They do not filter out chlorine, so allow the chlorine to dissipate out of filtered water, or treat it with a chemical dechlorinator.
·TFC - Thin Film Composite membranes are synthetic and remove between 94-98%. These units contain a carbon pre-filter to protect the membrane from chlorine damage. Use these membranes for water with or without chlorine.
·High Removal Membranes are synthetic membranes with much higher removal rates, between 97.5-99%, and are especially adept at removing silicates. These units also contain a carbon pre-filter to protect the membrane from chlorine damage. Use these membranes for water with or without chlorine.
Different RO units feature a different number of filtration stages, generally between 2 and 4.
·2-stage RO units are light and compact, making them easy to store and move around. They contain a small inline pre-filter and the RO membrane. A good choice when space is limited, 2-stage units represents good value at an economical price.
·3-stage RO units are larger, and contain one or more large carbon or sediment pre-filters to protect the delicate membranes. They are high quality, excellent choices for regular use, and tend to last longer than the 2-stage units.
·4-stage RO units include an additional final step of deionization, taking the 3-stage unit to a higher level. The deionization unit removes the small amount of contaminants remaining, filtering the water to greater than 99.9%. This is the highest level of filtration available.
Membrane Types
There are several different types of membranes in today's RO units. Your decision may be partly based on whether or not your tap water contains chlorine.
·CTA - Cellulose Tri-Acetate membranes are organic and have a slightly lower removal rate of 88-94%. Because they are organic, use them only with chlorinated water (water from a municipal source) in order to keep them clean and free of damaging molds and bacteria. They do not filter out chlorine, so allow the chlorine to dissipate out of filtered water, or treat it with a chemical dechlorinator.
·TFC - Thin Film Composite membranes are synthetic and remove between 94-98%. These units contain a carbon pre-filter to protect the membrane from chlorine damage. Use these membranes for water with or without chlorine.
·High Removal Membranes are synthetic membranes with much higher removal rates, between 97.5-99%, and are especially adept at removing silicates. These units also contain a carbon pre-filter to protect the membrane from chlorine damage. Use these membranes for water with or without chlorine.
kube
Member
I think Joe summed it up very nicely, I added my RODI unit it the laundry room where the cold water line connects to the laundry machine I put garden tee with onoff switch and bought an adapter to connect the RODI unit to the tee, total cost like 6 dollars, I'm glad i did it this way because the waste water from the RODI I use to fill the wash machine so i'm not really wasting any water
florida joe
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by Kube
http:///forum/post/2889725
I think Joe summed it up very nicely, I added my RODI unit it the laundry room where the cold water line connects to the laundry machine I put garden tee with onoff switch and bought an adapter to connect the RODI unit to the tee, total cost like 6 dollars, I'm glad i did it this way because the waste water from the RODI I use to fill the wash machine so i'm not really wasting any water
that my friend is thinking GREEN
http:///forum/post/2889725
I think Joe summed it up very nicely, I added my RODI unit it the laundry room where the cold water line connects to the laundry machine I put garden tee with onoff switch and bought an adapter to connect the RODI unit to the tee, total cost like 6 dollars, I'm glad i did it this way because the waste water from the RODI I use to fill the wash machine so i'm not really wasting any water
that my friend is thinking GREEN
dive girl
Member
Originally Posted by Kube
http:///forum/post/2889725
I think Joe summed it up very nicely, I added my RODI unit it the laundry room where the cold water line connects to the laundry machine I put garden tee with onoff switch and bought an adapter to connect the RODI unit to the tee, total cost like 6 dollars, I'm glad i did it this way because the waste water from the RODI I use to fill the wash machine so i'm not really wasting any water
I love that idea! I am in the process of researching the ro/di units. Thanks Joe for your complete answer.
Kube, how do you use the waste water to fill the washer? Do you collect the waste water in a container and then dump it into the washer prior to starting a load of clothing? If you get a chance, and if it isn't too much trouble would you mind posting a photo or two of how you've plumbed your system? I'd like to give it a shot myself.
Thanks!
http:///forum/post/2889725
I think Joe summed it up very nicely, I added my RODI unit it the laundry room where the cold water line connects to the laundry machine I put garden tee with onoff switch and bought an adapter to connect the RODI unit to the tee, total cost like 6 dollars, I'm glad i did it this way because the waste water from the RODI I use to fill the wash machine so i'm not really wasting any water
I love that idea! I am in the process of researching the ro/di units. Thanks Joe for your complete answer.
Kube, how do you use the waste water to fill the washer? Do you collect the waste water in a container and then dump it into the washer prior to starting a load of clothing? If you get a chance, and if it isn't too much trouble would you mind posting a photo or two of how you've plumbed your system? I'd like to give it a shot myself.
dive girl
Member
Oh! That is very similar to how my laundry room is set up.....but as I write this I realize, how different can laundry rooms really be?!
I'm pretty sure that I'm going to get mine from the filterguys.
Thanks for the photos! I know that was some extra work for you but now I know how to set mine up! Thanks.
Thanks for the photos! I know that was some extra work for you but now I know how to set mine up! Thanks.
saltygerman
Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2889676
You can hard pipe them into your water supply or use the enclosed attachment for faucet or hose connection Filtration Stages
Different RO units feature a different number of filtration stages, generally between 2 and 4.
·2-stage RO units are light and compact, making them easy to store and move around. They contain a small inline pre-filter and the RO membrane. A good choice when space is limited, 2-stage units represents good value at an economical price.
·3-stage RO units are larger, and contain one or more large carbon or sediment pre-filters to protect the delicate membranes. They are high quality, excellent choices for regular use, and tend to last longer than the 2-stage units.
·4-stage RO units include an additional final step of deionization, taking the 3-stage unit to a higher level. The deionization unit removes the small amount of contaminants remaining, filtering the water to greater than 99.9%. This is the highest level of filtration available.
Membrane Types
There are several different types of membranes in today's RO units. Your decision may be partly based on whether or not your tap water contains chlorine.
·CTA - Cellulose Tri-Acetate membranes are organic and have a slightly lower removal rate of 88-94%. Because they are organic, use them only with chlorinated water (water from a municipal source) in order to keep them clean and free of damaging molds and bacteria. They do not filter out chlorine, so allow the chlorine to dissipate out of filtered water, or treat it with a chemical dechlorinator.
·TFC - Thin Film Composite membranes are synthetic and remove between 94-98%. These units contain a carbon pre-filter to protect the membrane from chlorine damage. Use these membranes for water with or without chlorine.
·High Removal Membranes are synthetic membranes with much higher removal rates, between 97.5-99%, and are especially adept at removing silicates. These units also contain a carbon pre-filter to protect the membrane from chlorine damage. Use these membranes for water with or without chlorine.
I was gonna say the same thing...LOL
Good info Joe.
http:///forum/post/2889676
You can hard pipe them into your water supply or use the enclosed attachment for faucet or hose connection Filtration Stages
Different RO units feature a different number of filtration stages, generally between 2 and 4.
·2-stage RO units are light and compact, making them easy to store and move around. They contain a small inline pre-filter and the RO membrane. A good choice when space is limited, 2-stage units represents good value at an economical price.
·3-stage RO units are larger, and contain one or more large carbon or sediment pre-filters to protect the delicate membranes. They are high quality, excellent choices for regular use, and tend to last longer than the 2-stage units.
·4-stage RO units include an additional final step of deionization, taking the 3-stage unit to a higher level. The deionization unit removes the small amount of contaminants remaining, filtering the water to greater than 99.9%. This is the highest level of filtration available.
Membrane Types
There are several different types of membranes in today's RO units. Your decision may be partly based on whether or not your tap water contains chlorine.
·CTA - Cellulose Tri-Acetate membranes are organic and have a slightly lower removal rate of 88-94%. Because they are organic, use them only with chlorinated water (water from a municipal source) in order to keep them clean and free of damaging molds and bacteria. They do not filter out chlorine, so allow the chlorine to dissipate out of filtered water, or treat it with a chemical dechlorinator.
·TFC - Thin Film Composite membranes are synthetic and remove between 94-98%. These units contain a carbon pre-filter to protect the membrane from chlorine damage. Use these membranes for water with or without chlorine.
·High Removal Membranes are synthetic membranes with much higher removal rates, between 97.5-99%, and are especially adept at removing silicates. These units also contain a carbon pre-filter to protect the membrane from chlorine damage. Use these membranes for water with or without chlorine.
I was gonna say the same thing...LOL
Good info Joe.