Warming RO water?

[Gools]

I ended up doing a 100' of 3/8" RO line and put it in my sump. And worked perfect. I haven't checked the temp lately of the water entering the RO but last time I checked it was around 72-73F. I also did not lose any pressure going into my RO unit.

[mseepman]

In keeping along the lines of using the reptile heater...I see zoo med has a heater cable (11.5') at only 15 watts. I could tape this to the supply line and I would get at least 6' of warmer cable. If no-one has any other suggestions...I think this is what I will try.

[banditpowdercoat]

But, does the sump/tank loose any temp? Personally, with the amount of waste water made, even with the benifits of warmer water. I would think the cost of the electricity to heat the incoming water to the membrane would outweigh the benifits because most of the warmed water just goes down the drain.

[littlesilvermax]

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

But, does the sump/tank loose any temp? Personally, with the amount of waste water made, even with the benifits of warmer water. I would think the cost of the electricity to heat the incoming water to the membrane would outweigh the benifits because most of the warmed water just goes down the drain.

Sure it cools the tank.

But if you are like most of us, it is excess heat you need to get rid of. My tank has a total of about 330 gallons, and the lowest I can get my tank down to is about 80F. I have no heaters in my tank.

[banditpowdercoat]

well, ya if your that warm I guess LOL. It's cold here, my heaters on