RO/DI filter help!

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by fishluver, Apr 12, 2010.

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  1. fishluver

    fishluver Sea Dragon

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    So I got a spectrapure RO/DI filter 4 stage 90gpd and I didnt get a manual because someone just gave it to me. So my question is

    1. Where do I hook it up? I dont wanna do a huge crazy contraption I was thinking a sink or a shower?

    2. would I need a extra tank to hold the water or could I just make all the water I need and then turn the filter off?

    I'm a total stranger to setting up and hooking up the RO/DI filter. Also what else would I need I have the filter and the 3 color tubes on it?

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Telgar

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  5. fishluver

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    Thanks, so correct me if im wrong. So i could buy the adapter for the faucet adapter then hook that up to the RO/DI filter.Then run the blue like into bucket to store the water and then just turn off the water and keep the filter under the cabinet?

    Thanks
     
  6. fishluver

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    Ohh yea the pics helped alot!! thanks.
     
  7. Ultraner

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    Sounds right, so long as there is an inline ball valve before the ro filter. You should be good to go doing it this way.
     
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  9. fishluver

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    So then the ball valve will turn off the water to the filter so then I can still run my water?
    ok I get it now thanks for the help!
     
  10. Ultraner

    Ultraner Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Yes, you can run the sink water at the same time. The ro filter uses nothing compared to the amount of water incoming.
     
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    Correct...:)
     
  12. Seano Hermano

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    How much does an RO unit cost? And What exactly does the DI stand for?

    I suppose you guys heat your RO water to tank temp before adding? (hope that wasn't a stupid question..)
     
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