RO/DI output
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LOL - perhaps you are right, it isn't that much H2O or $$. Nevertheless, I still feel it will be a waste of water if the brine:huh: What kind of project can in conceive of to fully utilize this water?
:On the bright side, at least I know my current unit is working pretty well. :nilly: Now that is a revelation. :bowing: mostly goes down the drain. C'est La Vive.
Do you really change your water at that rate and volume? Is you bio load especially heavy? Do u house a lot of delicate species?
Just curious. Maybe I should be doing it more often?
Really? I'm intrigued. Please feel free to direct me to a resource for for further investigation.
Cheers, Keith
Indeed, I may. Unfortunately, I am a novice when it comes to this RO/DI unit and the units in general. An area, in which I must now conduct immediate additional research.
I'll try and get a schematic drawing of how it's done.
ive heard of people using it for freshwater water changes, it seems to me that its not that bad. if you live in the boston area our water is pretty soft i dont think it makes that much of a difference.
the way im thinking of the ro wastewater is if you took 4 gallons of water, that has been through the first stage (which i thought was the RO stage) which doesnt produce any waste then let a quarter of it evaporate then use it, that doesnt seem very bad at all. on the other hand if you live out in springfield or west ma ( i went to school in amherst) the water seems crazy hard out there. you might not want to in that case
the way im thinking of the ro wastewater is if you took 4 gallons of water, that has been through the first stage (which i thought was the RO stage) which doesnt produce any waste then let a quarter of it evaporate then use it, that doesnt seem very bad at all. on the other hand if you live out in springfield or west ma ( i went to school in amherst) the water seems crazy hard out there. you might not want to in that case
I used it for the same as the above, myself. Since my FW is AWOL, I just use it to water a nearby tree that really seems to appreciate it.
Here is a good writeup on the different Zero waste water methods, you can decide if either option sounds acceptable to you.
http://www.advancedwaterfilters.com/faq.php?q_id=26
Edit: Here is a conversion kit to add a second membrane to an existing RO/DI system, $77.00.
http://www.thefilterguys.biz/water_saver_ro_di.htm
http://www.advancedwaterfilters.com/faq.php?q_id=26
Edit: Here is a conversion kit to add a second membrane to an existing RO/DI system, $77.00.
http://www.thefilterguys.biz/water_saver_ro_di.htm
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Oh ya, one more complete system
http://www.spectrapure.com/low_waste_systems.htm
And yes, I really do change out that much water.. too many years of over compesating for a under rated skimmer and I think I just have OCD about it. I have tried to reduce my water change amounts but it is a hard habit for me to break.
http://www.spectrapure.com/low_waste_systems.htm
And yes, I really do change out that much water.. too many years of over compesating for a under rated skimmer and I think I just have OCD about it. I have tried to reduce my water change amounts but it is a hard habit for me to break.
You must spend a lot of money on Salt mixes. :raspberry:
Thanks for the links. I'll be sure to follow-up with what approach I take. Like I said, now I see my current unit is not working as bad as I thought.
I also hate having and extra 55 gal drum of H20 in the way.
Thanks Again,
we carry a zero waste add on and also we will launch a zero waste unit, 4 stage, 5 stage.
Your waste like most said is usually 4 to 1
Your waste like most said is usually 4 to 1
