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01-18-2007, 07:45 PM
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Is this what you're talking about?
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01-18-2007, 08:12 PM
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I haven't really had a problem with TDS creep cuz of the DI after the R/O but it's tough on the resin.
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01-26-2007, 04:42 AM
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no much simpler and WAY cheaper. I remembered how to make it. Now I need to figure out if I can run a 50' hose from my ro/di to my tank, or if that's too long of a run. Then I'll be looking for a float switch...
here's a diagram. it's not my design, I just couldn't find the thread I found it, can't even remember which site:  you need something to construct it out of (acrylic or glass), a means to drill whatever material you choose, a float switch, and an air valve. When it's filling, air can escape through the air valve. when it's full, the float switch will turn the RO unit off. when it starts to drain, the large chamber is emptied only, because the air valve keeps the small chamber full, UNTIL the bottom is reached, where it fills it back up again. you just do the math, and make it whichever size you want to hold. still sourcing cheap float switches that are meant to be installed THROUGH aquarium glass (usually drilled with a 5/8" bit).
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01-26-2007, 06:07 AM
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Hmmm interesting. I seem to remember reading this too, just can't place when and where.
I'm tempted to try this with some of the scrap acrylic I've got. Please post back if you find an appropriate float switch. Wait ... Does it have to be a float switch? Why couldn't a float valve work?
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01-26-2007, 08:02 AM
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This might been the thread http://216.187.96.54/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=27193&page=1&highlight=float
Still have my ro/di direct to float in the sump. After more than a year of running my unit with no maintenance (yes, I over used the filters and resins) highest I seen my TDS was 20. Changed filters and resins back to low TDS. btw, just went downstairs and ran a few oz into a cup from the float, got a TDS of 5. Last edited by mark; 01-26-2007 at 03:18 PM. Reason: fix link
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01-26-2007, 12:40 PM
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