How do you have your RO/DI set up?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by pjracer, Aug 12, 2010.

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  1. pjracer

    pjracer Peppermint Shrimp

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    Do you always have incoming preashure? Do you have a vaulve to shut off the optput when your not filling your containers or do you turn the whole unit off?
     
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  2. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    I always leave my units under pressure. If you have an autoshutoff valve thats the way they work, when the reservoir or storage tank is full it triggers the ASOV to shut off the flow to both the treated and waste lines and flow stops.
     
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    That brings up an interesting point. Is it a problem to leave the units unpressurized, but still wet, when not in use?
     
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  4. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    No not really as long as you use the unit every 7-10 days and always make sure they still have water in the membrane and DI sections.
    If you use the unit for drinking water, for sanitary purposes it is best if it stays pressurized at all times so nothing can enter the housings or lines.
     
    AZDesertRat, Aug 12, 2010
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