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Old 09-17-2010, 10:17 PM
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i changed mine
right when i changed all the carbon and the sediment filter the flow increased by 400%. I fill 23gallons in 1 hour where before it was taking several. plus they are cheap, i bought a big box for like 80 bucks.
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Old 09-18-2010, 03:57 AM
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i changed mine
right when i changed all the carbon and the sediment filter the flow increased by 400%. I fill 23gallons in 1 hour where before it was taking several. plus they are cheap, i bought a big box for like 80 bucks.
What RO/DI unit are you using? 550 GPD is a lot of water production, it takes me about 10 hours to get 23g with my unit. Does yours have a pump on it?
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Old 09-18-2010, 06:14 AM
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Exactly what christyf5 was saying if chlorine makes it's was through your expensive membrane will be shot. sediment and carbon 4 to six months depending on the production of water for me DI 6 months
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What RO/DI unit are you using? 550 GPD is a lot of water production, it takes me about 10 hours to get 23g with my unit. Does yours have a pump on it?
I'm guessing he means "2 to 3 gallons in one hour". 23 gallons in one hour is called a running tap - no household RO/DI unit will do that volume.

And in respect of the OP, many modern cars can actually run for years without a single oil change. But take apart the engine of such a car and you'll see some significant damage. The same goes for your pre-filters. It's called "maintenance" for a reason - you need to do it to maintain your RO/DI unit. Don't be lazy or cheap.
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