Setting Up RO/DI???

[benihuma]

Is there anything I should know that isn't in the directions? I got the Kent Maxxima HI-S 60. I was planning on just setting it on my washing mashine, with the unit being fed via my utility sink nozzle. Then the waste will go right down the sink drain, and the filtered water will go into a 32 gallon tub. Should I use all cold water, or warm? Do I want a real slow current from the nozzle? Thanks.
Ben

 

[benihuma]

anyone?

 

[conundrum]

It almost sounds like you have no tank?(not mandatory)
Feed it only cold water. Consider this, mount it to something that moves less than the washer(wall). since you are near, put the waste line down the washer drain pipe. Either use a saddle tap on water line or insert a 1/4 in. fitting before cold washer feed valve so you don't tie up your sink/faucet.
Your tub will need a shut off float to prevent overflows. I like to put an inline valve on feed line, makes filter changes and things easy.

 

[benihuma]

I ended up mounting it to the outside of the sink. Man, this thing produces a lot of waste water, it's a good thing I don't pay the water bill. Right now I'm hydrating the membrane through 10-12 gallons of filtered water. After that, 60 gallons per day of RO/DI water. Gotta love it.
By the way, is the product water potable?
Ben

 

[conundrum]

yes it is potable, tastes good too.

 

[jester]

I feed mine hot and cold. It keeps the temp at 68 going into the unit and makes way more than it did at 55 degrees.

 

[conundrum]

jester, the manual should state not to use hot water, it will damage the membrane.
"Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else."

 

[jester]

it does. but i did some resurch and found out that they are fine up to 90 degrees. So, since they 99% of systems are rated at 72 degrees, why not bring up the temp close to it? I also checked with the manufacturer of the system, and they stated that as long as I did not exceed 94 degrees, there would be no problem with the lifespan of the membrane.