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

muck · #1 07-02-2006, 06:31 PM

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

Bryan · #2 07-02-2006, 06:56 PM

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 · #3 07-02-2006, 07:24 PM

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 · #4 07-02-2006, 07:25 PM

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 · #5 07-02-2006, 07:26 PM

bahhhhh.... really??? Should I not be using the hose then?

Damnit! Just when things were hooked up and going good... argh, always something .

naesco · #6 07-02-2006, 07:29 PM

What I did is found a hose bib inside the house and bought about 30 feet of tubing and ran it to where the RO/DI was set up. You could also buy the adapter that makes two hose connexions and use one of them solely for your RO/DI.

OCDP · #7 07-02-2006, 07:32 PM

Yeah I guess this is a no go then?? That really sucks as I'm out of tap water conditioner and I can't get out to a HD or anywhere today. It's always too good to be true.

I asked the folks at RC to see what they say, if most say don't use the hose then I won't, it's not worth the risk.

OCDP · #8 07-02-2006, 08:28 PM

Well according to a few on RC, this should be fine as RO/DI filters are meant to filter out all the crap.. I may just have to replace filters more often than usual. Oh well... as long as I have a spot to use for RO/DI water I am happy. I can't wait to get some water changes going... get that tap water out and the RO/DI in. Hopefully my SPS show improvement.