RO/DI Q's & membranes

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  1. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    After reading numerous AZDesertRat posts about the subject, I have been scouring the net looking for adjustable flow restrictors. I came up with nada.
     
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  3. antdizzle

    antdizzle Peppermint Shrimp

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    i posted pic of new membrane any idea who makes it so i can try and match a flow restrictor ? also in haste I actully plumbed it wrong now, now the discharge to good water ratio looks good if that means anything.
     
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  4. AZDesertRat

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    At the bottom of the page here are capillary tube flow restrictors which you trim according to your own water conditions for an exact ratio:
    RO MEMBRANES AND FLOW RESTRICTORS

    Here are more:
    http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/showproducts.asp?Category=197&Sub=109
    You will also find an adjustable needle valve type on that same page at the bottom. I tried the needle valve myself and had problems with it slowing over time causing the membrane to foul and die. I would stick with a capillary tube type and trim it myself for the perfect fit.
     
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  5. FaceOfDeceit

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    Thanks AZ...stupid Google.