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Hi fellow reefers,
 
I’m using a second hand madpetz 5 stage RO-DI system. Pressure gauge is not working.
 
Tap water (75ppm) runs through stage 1 (rust & sediment filter) followed by stage 2 (granular activated carbon filter) then stage 3 (carbon block filter). Water ppm after 3 stage is (74ppm). After stage 4 (RO membrane), water (9ppm). Lastly after stage 5 (Resin) water (2ppm).
 
Have bought this from a fellow Reefer, didn’t change any filters so far as I was told that by changing the resin it would be able to maintain 0 ppm water.
 
Would require some advise if it is normal for water ppm after going through 3 stage filter to be only 1 ppm difference from tap water.
 
Any idea if the pressure gauge can be replaced?

Lastly, do u guys install a pump booster to rodi system? As I notice the water from the tap is quite strong, but as it comes out from the resin, the flow is really very slow compared to the tap. Staying in HDB .

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From what I see, your reading is pretty normal for water after membrane to be around 10 ppm. Changing the resin will drop it further .

Adding on the booster pump will definitely help on the water output. The pressure guage you can check with madpetz which I think he sell

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Hi fellow reefers,
 
I’m using a second hand madpetz 5 stage RO-DI system. Pressure gauge is not working.
 
Tap water (75ppm) runs through stage 1 (rust & sediment filter) followed by stage 2 (granular activated carbon filter) then stage 3 (carbon block filter). Water ppm after 3 stage is (74ppm). After stage 4 (RO membrane), water (9ppm). Lastly after stage 5 (Resin) water (2ppm).
 
Have bought this from a fellow Reefer, didn’t change any filters so far as I was told that by changing the resin it would be able to maintain 0 ppm water.
 
Would require some advise if it is normal for water ppm after going through 3 stage filter to be only 1 ppm difference from tap water.
 
Any idea if the pressure gauge can be replaced?

Lastly, do u guys install a pump booster to rodi system? As I notice the water from the tap is quite strong, but as it comes out from the resin, the flow is really very slow compared to the tap. Staying in HDB .
Im also using the one bought from madpetz, without booster pump im getting around 5 gallons per 30 to 45mins. I adjust the flow of my tap so thst it wont leak due to the back pressure tho. Im new here too so... maybe im wrong.

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Oh ic! I think it’s alright bro! :) I just did a test. I’m getting 500ml of rodi water in 5mins. Wastage is around 1.2litres of water! Would need some advise, is it normally that slow for rodi water? Or do I have to get a pressure booster?


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Oh ic! I think it’s alright bro! I just did a test. I’m getting 500ml of rodi water in 5mins. Wastage is around 1.2litres of water! Would need some advise, is it normally that slow for rodi water? Or do I have to get a pressure booster?


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Yes, it's normal .. the output is about 1:2 to 1:3 which mean one part of good water produces 2 to 3 part of waste water.

With a use of booster pump, some can be able to obtain 1:1 ratio. Thus saving some water and faster output flow.

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Ah i didnt know booster pump reduces wastage.[mention=14535]leong[/mention] u mean your unit doesnt produce waste water?

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RO membrane works by passing some water though the membrane (becomes clean water). And leaving some that does NOT pass through the membrane as waste water that flushes out.

Having a booster pump will increase the amount of water passing through the membrane - hence improving good/waste water ratio.


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RO membrane works by passing some water though the membrane (becomes clean water). And leaving some that does NOT pass through the membrane as waste water that flushes out.

Having a booster pump will increase the amount of water passing through the membrane - hence improving good/waste water ratio.


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Ah thanks for the info, i alwaya thought that increasing the pressure would increase flow and the waste at the same time but with the same ratio.

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RO membrane works by passing some water though the membrane (becomes clean water). And leaving some that does NOT pass through the membrane as waste water that flushes out.

Having a booster pump will increase the amount of water passing through the membrane - hence improving good/waste water ratio.


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Icic thanks man! Btw are u using a booster pump as well?


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Yes. I'm using a pump previously purchased from madeptz. A booster pump makes a huge difference.

 

I'm getting 1.2 parts clean water to 1 part waste water. 

See video below. Tube with green cable tie is clean water. The other tube is waste water.

Using 200gpd membrane & 300gpd flow restrictor.

Waste water is collected & re-used for laundry or mopping floor.

 

 

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16 minutes ago, Danieltwx said:

Wow! That’s good man, may I know how much did u purchase the pump?


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Got mine about 3 years ago.

Best to just call them to check stock & current price.

 

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Yes. I'm using a pump previously purchased from madeptz. A booster pump makes a huge difference.
 
I'm getting 1.2 parts clean water to 1 part waste water. 
See video below. Tube with green cable tie is clean water. The other tube is waste water.
Using 200gpd membrane & 300gpd flow restrictor.
Waste water is collected & re-used for laundry or mopping floor.
 
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Wah the ratio looks good with the pump!

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