Can I hook my RO/DI up to my outside hose? (more questions for you all!!)

[Bryan]

Just make sure that the unit does not freeze or you will ruin the membrane.

[OCDP]

Thanks everyone. I think I am going to put it outside out of the sun, and turn the hose on just slightly (I assume you dont want too much pressure??)

Would hose water freeze my unit??


Thanks all,
Scott

[Midknight]

No, but leaving it outside in the cold Calgary summers nights might

[muck]

Don't most RO units work best at 65 PSI?
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong..

[Bryan]

Yes, RO works best at 65+ psi, normal water pressure. Water pressure is still the same, whether the hose is open full or slightly, but leave the hose at 1/2 to full output.

My freezing comment was a reminder NOT to leave the unit outside if their is a chance of the temperature dropping below zero

[OCDP]

Ahh okay, sweet thanks everyone. More questions now though ( just hooked it up)

Is it normal to hear a slight hissing sound coming from the unit? I hear a hiss and don't know if it's right or not.

I have a pressure gauge, but the hose that the pressure gauge is on doesn't fit the hose adapter .. this way I could dial into 65psi and have the correct pressure. Right now I have it turned half way.

Thanks again guys, sorry for all the questions... I've never seen or used one of these things before .

Scott

[naesco]

I think there is a serious problem with using a garden hose.
I read that parents were warned about children drinking from a garden hose usless the hose was run for several minutes.
Chemicals leach out of the vinyl hose when it is sitting in the sun.

[OCDP]

bahhhhh.... really??? Should I not be using the hose then? Damnit! Just when things were hooked up and going good... argh, always something .