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[eastland]

My RO Unit takes 2-3 days to produce 5 gallons...it's been like that since new. What are others using to replenish their water ? I would like something that can fill a 5 Gal. jug in 8 hours or so. I'm looking for an economical model, so with price in mind...what are you running, and how much does it cost ?

 

[mscarpena]

Get a corallife ro unit descent and cheap. I have a seachem pinacle and love it, but they are like $170.00

 

[florida joe]

Corlife Pure-Flo II RO Unit 50 gallons per day I have one and I love it

 

[turtlegirl933]

Originally Posted by mscarpena
Get a corallife ro unit descent and cheap. I have a seachem pinacle and love it, but they are like $170.00
Dang, those things are expensive!

 

[jrthomas40]

i paid $159 for my compact reefkeeper and it does 5 gallons in about an hour and half

 

[miaheatlvr]

Check the big a uction site as well...

 

[dragonzim]

Originally Posted by Eastland
My RO Unit takes 2-3 days to produce 5 gallons...it's been like that since new. What are others using to replenish their water ? I would like something that can fill a 5 Gal. jug in 8 hours or so. I'm looking for an economical model, so with price in mind...what are you running, and how much does it cost ?
I would say that there is something seriously wrong with it if it takes that long to produce 5 gallons of water. Have you checked to make sure the membrane and all filters are seated properly?

 

[florida joe]

low water flow possible causes are high total dissolved solids, low water temp, clogged prefiler and the main one IMO is low source water pressure

 

[pastor b.]

Dear hobbyist, whenever you purchase an RO or an RO/DI unit,be sure to check the GPD (gallons per day) . Also,keep in mind that when an RO or an RO/DI unit comes from a 1/2" water line , it's going even into a smaller plastic water line which is 1/4'' . This is why these units take so long to produce a large amount of water . I have an RO/DI unit that produces 110 gpd. When filtering water, my unit produces 1 gallon of water in 15 minutes . So five gallons of water takes one hour and 15 minutes . Good luck with your unit .

 

[mie]

If I am not mistaken does'nt the membrane dictate how many gpd you can produce? Someone please correct me if i am wrong. Also you can buy a pump to help increase your gpd rate.