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KennyKen
02-20-2010, 05:38 AM
So im in the process of setting up my new tank, and went to start making the water.
hooked my ro unit up to a tap, and noticed a change in the waste/filtered water ratio. Extreme change.
About 20 gallons of waster water in a bout 6 minutes with less than an inch of filtered water.
I noticed the psi was a bit down, around 45. the unit says it needs 35 to function properly.

I replaced all filters and membranes, could this be the problem.? i mean i gave it time to break in (over 30 gallons.)

I contacted Aqua FX, but i assume no one will be in till monday.

Any suggestions.

Coleus
02-20-2010, 06:19 AM
what is your GPD rate? 20 gallons of waste water in 6 minutes are lots . How do you get the water come out of those 1/4" tube that fast? I have mine run on 60 PSI

KennyKen
02-20-2010, 06:24 AM
its a 50 gpd unit,
i have the tap turned full and all i get is around 45psi.

i didnt think that much water could come out to, but its pretty intense. when i first turned it on the waste line came flying out of the drain and shot water clear across the basement.

Coleus
02-20-2010, 06:26 AM
Did you install the flow restrictor correctly?

KennyKen
02-20-2010, 06:27 AM
??
what would that look like.

Coleus
02-20-2010, 06:29 AM
something like this
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/flow-restrictor-for-150-gpd-membrane.html

KennyKen
02-20-2010, 06:30 AM
hmm, i think you might be on to something.
ill post progress.
thanks

Coleus
02-20-2010, 06:31 AM
good luck

KennyKen
02-20-2010, 11:43 PM
good luck

*High Five*

Thanks boss, everything is kosher now.