homemade ro holding tanks
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the_hadleys
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Here is what I did the other day...
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I am going to add a float valve to shut off supply untill I start it again. ( I dont want it to always be full always being topped off I heard you can have RO creep) There is going to be a string guide to show me with a visual on the outside as to how full the 44 gal container is.
Hope this helps.
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I am going to add a float valve to shut off supply untill I start it again. ( I dont want it to always be full always being topped off I heard you can have RO creep) There is going to be a string guide to show me with a visual on the outside as to how full the 44 gal container is.
Hope this helps.
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shrimpy brains
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Interesting! Could you explain the string guide? How does it work?
the_hadleys
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It will be some sort of float in the RO water and it translates out to a gauge in the front. When the water goes down the weight on the outside will rise
and visa versa. maube its overkill ( I could just open the lid and get a flashlight) but it would be a quick glance referance. Hope this is what you were asking for
and visa versa. maube its overkill ( I could just open the lid and get a flashlight) but it would be a quick glance referance. Hope this is what you were asking for
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shrimpy brains
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Originally Posted by The_Hadleys
http:///forum/post/3221782
It will be some sort of float in the RO water and it translates out to a gauge in the front. When the water goes down the weight on the outside will rise
and visa versa. maube its overkill ( I could just open the lid and get a flashlight) but it would be a quick glance referance. Hope this is what you were asking for
Good idea! So you could buy a bobber and a weight. Put one on either end of a fishing line and your done! Cool!
http:///forum/post/3221782
It will be some sort of float in the RO water and it translates out to a gauge in the front. When the water goes down the weight on the outside will rise
and visa versa. maube its overkill ( I could just open the lid and get a flashlight) but it would be a quick glance referance. Hope this is what you were asking for
Good idea! So you could buy a bobber and a weight. Put one on either end of a fishing line and your done! Cool!
the_hadleys
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Here is what I read...
All Reverse Osmosis systems suffer TDS creep. It is a fact. No name brand is immune not Kent, SpectraPure, Aqua FX, not even ours. Some method has to be provided to make longer system cycles, longer cycles = less TDS creep impact. TDS creep is part and parcel of the Reverse Osmosis process. Total dissolved solids creep. What is it? In what type of application do I need to control TDS creep? How does TDS creep impact my system? Why do I use so many DI cartridges? Why do my pumps, fittings, and system controls require so much maintenance? How does anti tds creep work? What is this TDS creep? TDS creep is the result of the membrane processing water under very low water pressure (system off) conditions. The membrane will still process water, not much water. Water produced under the low water pressure conditions is much lower in quality and higher in tds. In what type of application do I need to control TDS creep? Any time you are replacing evaporation or using extremely small amounts of water at one time. In other words any time your system cycles repeatedly just to make a small amount of pure water. Sump top off is one example of a small volume of water per on - off operation. How does it impact my system? Each time you short cycle, the RO system feeds your DI cartridge much lower quality water than when your RO system is up and running. The lower quality water shortens DI resin life. If your system is pump driven then you risk ruining the pumps and hammering the system to death, on/off/on/off 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Eventually causing fittings and pumps to fail or burst. Why do I use so many DI cartridges? This happens a great deal when you use float valves to replace evaporation. Water evaporates gradually all day . Some electrical systems use timers to delay the operation of the R.O. system. The goal is to run the RO for as long as possible each time you use the system
All Reverse Osmosis systems suffer TDS creep. It is a fact. No name brand is immune not Kent, SpectraPure, Aqua FX, not even ours. Some method has to be provided to make longer system cycles, longer cycles = less TDS creep impact. TDS creep is part and parcel of the Reverse Osmosis process. Total dissolved solids creep. What is it? In what type of application do I need to control TDS creep? How does TDS creep impact my system? Why do I use so many DI cartridges? Why do my pumps, fittings, and system controls require so much maintenance? How does anti tds creep work? What is this TDS creep? TDS creep is the result of the membrane processing water under very low water pressure (system off) conditions. The membrane will still process water, not much water. Water produced under the low water pressure conditions is much lower in quality and higher in tds. In what type of application do I need to control TDS creep? Any time you are replacing evaporation or using extremely small amounts of water at one time. In other words any time your system cycles repeatedly just to make a small amount of pure water. Sump top off is one example of a small volume of water per on - off operation. How does it impact my system? Each time you short cycle, the RO system feeds your DI cartridge much lower quality water than when your RO system is up and running. The lower quality water shortens DI resin life. If your system is pump driven then you risk ruining the pumps and hammering the system to death, on/off/on/off 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Eventually causing fittings and pumps to fail or burst. Why do I use so many DI cartridges? This happens a great deal when you use float valves to replace evaporation. Water evaporates gradually all day . Some electrical systems use timers to delay the operation of the R.O. system. The goal is to run the RO for as long as possible each time you use the system
evanjah
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hmmm thx for that article, very interesting. I was thinking of putting a shut off valve so i can make it only when i need the water. it will run everyday without one. I was planning on splitting off my ro system. 1 tube goes to bladder and tank under my sink. the other one will go to garbage can in my basement. Does this make sense to you? I could have it fill up garbage can a day or 2 ahead of time. Thanks for your input btw
the_hadleys
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That sounds good. I am in the proccess of putting it into our kitchen for some yummy ice cubes and drinking water.
the_hadleys
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I have a temp. set up right now... I used the self piercing valve. Once the weather gets a little warmer I am going to ru plumb it and make my own copper fittings and solder it in.
My self pierce valve does not leak tho. Pretty much just put a little bit of silicone on the gasket and tightened everything up real snug. I would not recommend the SPVs becuase they tend to leak.
My self pierce valve does not leak tho. Pretty much just put a little bit of silicone on the gasket and tightened everything up real snug. I would not recommend the SPVs becuase they tend to leak.
scopus tang
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Here's my set-up
scopus tang
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Originally Posted by evanjah
http:///forum/post/3222081
where did you get those tanks from?
Shiptons - try a local feed store, they will most likely have something similar. The tanks come with the bulkheads already installed, so all you have to do is drill for and install the auto shutoff (typically available in the same place you purchase your RO/DI system from), and plumb in the spout.
http:///forum/post/3222081
where did you get those tanks from?
Shiptons - try a local feed store, they will most likely have something similar. The tanks come with the bulkheads already installed, so all you have to do is drill for and install the auto shutoff (typically available in the same place you purchase your RO/DI system from), and plumb in the spout.
scopus tang
Active Member
Originally Posted by evanjah
http:///forum/post/3222154
would you by chance have a link to places that sell those?
No, sorry I don't even know if Shiptons has an online site. Doesn't appear that they do - google Shipton's Big R, Billings Montana. That will give you an e-mail, but I don't know how well that would work for you, and I'm not sure if they would try to drop ship.
http:///forum/post/3222154
would you by chance have a link to places that sell those?
No, sorry I don't even know if Shiptons has an online site. Doesn't appear that they do - google Shipton's Big R, Billings Montana. That will give you an e-mail, but I don't know how well that would work for you, and I'm not sure if they would try to drop ship.
the_hadleys
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Also if you want some tanks to hold water in there is a site its like "Wal-Mart" but its plastic!
Dont goto Home Depot for a float valve... they didnt know what one was. One guy was uhh for a toilet? other tried to sell me a swamp cooler valve.
Dont goto Home Depot for a float valve... they didnt know what one was. One guy was uhh for a toilet? other tried to sell me a swamp cooler valve.
scopus tang
Active Member
Originally Posted by evanjah
http:///forum/post/3223544
can you guys explain to me how you set up your float valve shut offs?
Google Air, Water and Ice. Tell em you need one of the auto shut off valves designed for an RO system. They send you the valve, you drill a small hole in the container, screw your shut off valve in, connect the supply line, adjust the float level and forget it. For the price and how quickly they can ship em, it isn't worth messing with anything else.
http:///forum/post/3223544
can you guys explain to me how you set up your float valve shut offs?
Google Air, Water and Ice. Tell em you need one of the auto shut off valves designed for an RO system. They send you the valve, you drill a small hole in the container, screw your shut off valve in, connect the supply line, adjust the float level and forget it. For the price and how quickly they can ship em, it isn't worth messing with anything else.
gill again68
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Originally Posted by Scopus Tang
http:///forum/post/3223669
Google Air, Water and Ice. Tell em you need one of the auto shut off valves designed for an RO system. They send you the valve, you drill a small hole in the container, screw your shut off valve in, connect the supply line, adjust the float level and forget it. For the price and how quickly they can ship em, it isn't worth messing with anything else.
+1
Simple and works. I have one and it takes all of about 3 min to install!!!!!!
http:///forum/post/3223669
Google Air, Water and Ice. Tell em you need one of the auto shut off valves designed for an RO system. They send you the valve, you drill a small hole in the container, screw your shut off valve in, connect the supply line, adjust the float level and forget it. For the price and how quickly they can ship em, it isn't worth messing with anything else.
+1
Simple and works. I have one and it takes all of about 3 min to install!!!!!!