New RO membrane

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by suckafish, Dec 28, 2010.

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  1. suckafish

    suckafish Montipora Capricornis

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    how much water are you supposed to put through a new ro membrane before using the water?
     
    suckafish, Dec 28, 2010
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  2. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    well for mine i did 2 gallons to flush it out
     
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    A few gallons, but you should also be putting a new prefilter and carbon if you're replacing the membrane, and sanitizing the system.
     
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  4. AZDesertRat

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    3 to 5 gallons should be wasted before using to flush any antimicrobial treatments away. A TDS meter will tell you when you have reached your lowest level which means it is flushed.
     
    AZDesertRat, Dec 28, 2010
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  5. suckafish

    suckafish Montipora Capricornis

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    kool thanx guys.

    and blackraven i am changing all my filters in my unit
     
    suckafish, Dec 28, 2010
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