RO / DI units - how do they work.

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  1. tim_s

    tim_s Flamingo Tongue

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    Hi,

    So I need to purchase a RO / DI unit and the process inside of the unit - I understand but if a unit produces 60 G for example but the unit itself has a capacity much less, does the unit need to be plumbed in or connected to a faucet?
     
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  2. zackscott20

    zackscott20 Fire Shrimp

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    they make attachments that are sometimes included with the rodi units that go on the faucet. my 75 gpd rodi fills up a 5 gallon bucket in about 1 and a half hour. A guy on here by the name of AZ desert rat or something close to that is a pro with these. see if you can find him. or maybe he will respond.
     
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  3. Mobalized

    Mobalized Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I'm not sure if I understand your question completely but your systems output is dictated by the ro membrane and water temp and pressure.
     
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  4. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    Here is a pretty detailed description of a RO or RO/DI system and what each component or piece does and why each is important to the process.

    GENERAL INFO ON REVERSE OSMOSIS
     
    AZDesertRat, Jan 24, 2012
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