condensation on RO lines.

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  1. wfb2270

    wfb2270 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    i just got my RO/DI up and running. i am almost postive this is normal and there isnt a lot i can do about it.

    i have alot of condensation on the lines, its enough to drip off the lines. its been running for about 2.5 hours now. i guess ill just have to deal with it till it warms up outside some.

    it keeps freaing me out cause i think somethings leaking.
     
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  3. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    It seems like if it was a leak the condensation wouldn't be all over the tubing, but more like one spot...right? I dunno, just an idea!

    Mine doesn't get any condensation on the tubing though.
     
  4. wfb2270

    wfb2270 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    yeah thats what i was thinking, the whole tube is wet. and there are spots "uphill" that are wet, and water doesnt work that way.
     
  5. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Yeah, so I'm sure it's fine!! Congrats on getting it installed and working!
     
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    wfb2270 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    thanks ;D
     
  7. sollie7

    sollie7 Millepora

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    mine does that too

    and the copper pipe it hooks up to

    freaked me out too the first time I saw it I thought it was leaking
     
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  9. Dustin75

    Dustin75 Fire Shrimp

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    you should see all the condensation on mine, starts as soon as the water line comes in the house and goes until the third stage of my RO unit. The temp of my city water is only about 50 degrees right now. My pipes look like they are all leaking, but to answer your question it is normal just a little condensation.
     
  10. AZDesertRat

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    That even happens to me in Phoenix sometimes.