i just noticed i have copper pipes

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  1. skyvern2130

    skyvern2130 Stylophora

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    you know of any cheap booster pumps?
    cause i know i dont have the 60-100 psi
     
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    you might not need one mine registers at roughly 55-60, I did have to attach a gate valve on the expellent line on the RO unit to get it up there though
     
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    Its cheaper to use a RO booster pump than to raise the pressure on the well system pressure switch.

    I would not go cheap on a booster pump, there are some imported ones on the market but they don't compare to the industry standard AquaTec pumps. If your RO/DI is a 75 GPD or larger you will need the AquaTec 8800 pump which if you do a search you should be able to find lots of places.

    Do you have a pressure gauge on your well pressure tank where you can see what you do have available before investing in a booster? I would do that first but as I say, most domestic pressure switches are set around 35 psi from the factory, I used to install them.
     
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    ok ill check real quick
     
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    about 41 psi on the system
     
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    i also wana hook it up with a drinking water kit
     
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    i found that one but damn i dont like that price
     
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    i mean i can stick with the 40 PSI i have now and then when i have the money to buy the booster i can right?