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  1. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RODI for small FW bad?

    Our freshwater customers use rodi and add whatever is needed to reach their specific water quality needs, or some use RO water mixed with...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Nov 29, 2013 in forum: Freshwater Aquariums
  2. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    RO/DI Membrane Upgrade Help

    First - remember that what folks call "waste water" really would be better thought of as "flush water" in that this water serves the important...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Feb 6, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    new ro membrane

    Other than the slow production, your current membrane is operating well - you have a 99% rejection rate. That's uncommonly high. But even with...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Feb 5, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    What is this on my rodi?

    Let's back up a little. That is an Auto Shut Off Valve, as mentioned above. Its function is to stop waste water flow when purified (RO or DI)...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jan 6, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Anyone know how to connect my RODI to sink plumbing?

    Yes. You'll be fine with what you've done. Russ
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Sep 25, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Anyone know how to connect my RODI to sink plumbing?

    [IMG] but you'll be fine with what you have done already. Russ
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    BRS 75gpd Economy RODI faucet attachment problems

    Not common. Just a bad fitting.
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Aug 10, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    BRS 75gpd Economy RODI faucet attachment problems

    Suggestion: Get a faucet adapter KIT, rather than just a faucet adapter. Because there are next to no standard thread sizes on faucets, you want...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Aug 10, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    BRS 75gpd Economy RODI faucet attachment problems

    Just get a new one. These kits are not expensive, and when you think of the trouble leaks cause, and the time it will take you to "fix" it in a...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Aug 10, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Need help with RODI

    We're available right now.
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jul 27, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Need help with RODI

    So - assumming those measurements are accurate, the problem is the RO membrane. It's sending "dirty" water to the DI, and exhausting your DI resin...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Need help with RODI

    Yes - very high likelihood the resin was bad after 2 years. What is the TDS of your RO water (the water that feeds the DI)?
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Maximum Pressure for RO Membrane

    Your gauge likely has a red line at 80 psi because 80 psi is the maximum allowable residential pressure under the Uniform Plumbing Code.
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jul 21, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Maximum Pressure for RO Membrane

    The clear housings we use are rated at 125 psi, but unfortunately there are many brands of clear housings that are rated much lower than 125 psi -...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jul 21, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Maximum Pressure for RO Membrane

    There are a couple of issues mashed together in this thread. First - will 80-90 psi damage the membrane? No. For instance, Filmtec residential...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jul 21, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    AZdesertRat, please help convert my AquaFX RODI ;)

    Convert it to...what? You can speed up water production by switching to a 75 gpd membrane (with a matching flow restrictor). However, this switch...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Upgrading to Spectrapure RO membrane...need help

    It's normal for the pressure to drop when you flush - I'd expect it to drop more. You're seeing a good example of why its important to be able to...
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: SpectraPure
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    Upgrading to Spectrapure RO membrane...need help

    And you are certain you have 55psi that reaches the membrane? What is the tap water TDS? What is the RO water (not DI water) TDS?
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: SpectraPure
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    Upgrading to Spectrapure RO membrane...need help

    So your waste:permeate ratio is 6:1 (should be ~4:1) And you're making 30 gpd.
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: SpectraPure
  20. BuckeyeFieldSupply
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    Upgrading to Spectrapure RO membrane...need help

    Your 55 psi is fine. Make sure your flush valve is closed.
    Post by: BuckeyeFieldSupply, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: SpectraPure
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