ro/di systems

[smbuddy46]

i'm considering buying a ro/di system. is there alot a waste water associated with this process. i thought i saw that for every 3 to 4 gfallons of water that passes through you only get one gallon. is this true, seems like alot of waste thanks

 

[lagatbezan]

yeah, that sounds about right. my RO/DI unit produces 2 gal of waste for every 1gal made.

 

[robchuck]

It's not necessarily a waste unless you have the waste line plumbed into the drain. The waste water has a higher nutrient content than the input water has and is great for gardens.

 

[mburnickas]

Mine is about 2.5 gallons to every 1-gallon of good RO/DI water. I could careless about the waste.....

 

[brigmanj]

The lfs around me said that they use all there waste water from the ro unit for there fish only tanks. Whats up with that? Dies anyone have any info on this?

 

[civickid]

i have a kent and i was wondering if the orange or blue hose was the good water. Thanks

 

[nas19320]

Originally posted by civickid
i have a kent and i was wondering if the orange or blue hose was the good water. Thanks
Do you have a TDS meter?

 

[civickid]

no is there a way to do it just by looking at the membrane cover or what.

 

[nas19320]

Not that I know of, why not contact Kent?

 

[civickid]

what model do you have

 

[nas19320]

I have a Typhoon RO/DI unit from Airwaterice, if thats what your asking.

 

[civickid]

do you know where the membrane is and where the two hoses are. Which one comes out of the top and which one comes from the corner. Which one is the good water.

 

[rwillo]

I have a Kent Hi S Maxxima 35 gpd and the blue tubing is for the good water and the orange is for the waste water.

 

[mburnickas]

buy a TDS meter. They are like $20 to $24 and worth it!