The hose where the membrane connects to the T-valve that then connects to the water tank. I have a leak in that valve at the T. Any videos on how to fix that? thanks!
@1IIIIIIIIII1 I appreciate where you are coming from, though the actual numbers are more like 4 gallons down the drain for every 1 gallon made. In recent years some systems have been introduced with better waste ratios.
@1IIIIIIIIII1 Permeate pumps are designed for to increase permeate output in low pressure situations. They harness the power of the drain water and increase the pressure of the permeate side. They work, but only in situations with less than 40psi incoming pressure. They will not help increase the permeate output on regular pressure situations.
@1IIIIIIIIII1 Not knowing the specific product, it's difficult to judge the veracity of their claim, but that sounds like a very bold claim that is probably only true in the most extreme circumstances, i.e. a very low pressure situation (20psi inlet) where very little water is going through as permeate and most of the water is going down the drain. Adding a permeate pump in that scenario would dramatically increase permeate throughput and decrease waste water.
Can I not avoid the tank all together if I install pump with electronic solenoid valve? This way I can flip a toggle switch that will open the solenoid valve and turn on the pump. When the switch is off, the electronicly controlled valve will shut the water flow and shut off the pump. My only concern is the size of pump (flow and max psi ratting) needed for this setup?
@PlasmaEnthusiast Sorry, but you need the tank for storage. Depending on the GPD rating of your system it is only producing a couple of ounces of water per minute (hence the need for a reservoir tank). Did you check the filters? What was the result of your investigation?
my tank is definately empty, the water from our taps was a rusty colour for a couple of days and someone told me if i didnt shut off the valve leading to the filters the excess crap from the city water might have clogged the filters, is this possible, if so how do i check. Thanks
my tank is empty and wont fill up, there is water coming from the sink pipes and up to the 1st filter with lots of pressure ,after that im not sure where the blockage might be any help would be appreciated. Thanks
@LongboardingTips Are you sure the tank is empty? Lift it to verify the weight. A broken tank can be full but not deliver water to the faucet. Have you measured the pressure in the tank? When empty it should be 8-10psi. Use a digital gauge if possible, regular gauges have difficulty accurately measuring low pressure like that.
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when we filter out 80 percent or more particulates including minerals from water and then drink this water, i have read the water then absorbs almost all particles including minerals that in comes in contact with in the stomache, in effect acting like a sponge, therefore should we first treat the water with minerals before drinking? maybe even mix the water with fruit and let stand for an hour first?
@rainbowsalads As I have previously stated numerous times, this is a very common fallacy. It is pseudo-science propogated all over the internet by those who are trying to sell remineralizing products or filtration systems other than RO. For people eating the average American diet, there is no reason to believe that RO water or any other demineralized water is anything but excellent quality water that is perfectly healthy to consume.
@aquamanwisdom you assume to much, I read about these issues regarding 'water fasting' with RO. I just thought you might know of/ or sell mineral drops with your machines or perhaps had other suggestions to re-mineralise the water after purifying. Millions of people fast all over the world ,so I thought perhaps you might have knowledge in this sphere. Anyway, definitely the wrong place to ask at the wrong time, i was just interested in your channel looks good , have fun.
@rainbowsalads I apologize if I misunderstood your comment or question. RO water is perfectly healthy water even when fasting. for short periods of time, i.e. 24-48 hours. The bottom line here is that mineral depletion is unrelated to the mineral content of the water. If a person is consuming a typical American diet (by this we mean an average healthy diet) they will have more than enough mineral intake to maintain proper health. Water is only responsible for less than 1% of total mineral intake
@rainbowsalads So, assuming you have not been mineral depleted up to the point of beginning your fast, you will not become mineral depleted as a result of consuming only RO (demineralized) water. It could become an issue if the water only fast continued for more than 48 hours, and demineralized water is not appropriate for some third world countries that depend on the mineral content in water as a primary source of many trace minerals. This is obviously not an issue for the majority in the USA.
as i understand it.....carbon and alumina systems REDUCE chlorimines and flouride.......so is it safe to say that an RO does more than REDUCES? that an RO cleans the stuff from the water completely?
@1IIIIIIIIII1 No system removes 100% of any contaminant. RO reduces 95+% of all dissolved solids. A variety of other contaminants that are not considered dissolved solids are reduced at the same 95% level by the carbon pre and post filters. There are very few contaminants that will make it through an RO system. Concerning your statement that carbon and alumina reduces chloramines. That depends on the type of carbon. Catalyzed carbon reduces chloramines, but regular carbon does not.
I KNOW A GUY WHO put in an RO and started to have skin troubles, he ripped the system out and his troubles stopped. He thought for sure it was the RO and some kind of chemical. It would seem that water pushed through a rubber doodad would have something added to it from the rubber
@1IIIIIIIIII1 I would categorize that in the "Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc" category. Just because something happened after he started or stopped using RO water doesn't mean the RO water was the cause. RO water is extremely pure water. It is unlikely that it caused this persons issue.
@aquamanwisdom that could be, but still forcing water through some kind of rubber plug would surely add some kind of chemical to the water from the rubber. BUt maybe a carbon element after the rubber element would take that out
@1IIIIIIIIII1 The membrane is NOT made of rubber, and though I appreciate where you are coming from, it just simply isn't the case. The membrane does not deteriorate and dissolve into the water.
also, since some people think RO or evaporated water saps minerals from a persons body,,,,do you sell a mineral mix that a guy can add to the water jug?
@1IIIIIIIIII1 This is also another piece of false science that floats around the internet quite a bit. There have been several studies on this subject not the least of which is from the WQA (Water Quality Association) indicating that persons consuming a normal diet receive 99% of their mineral intake from ordinary food. In other words, the amount of mineral gained from drinking water is greatly exaggerated. Average Americans can drink demineralized water and never worry about it.
so the verdict would be,,,,why bother with carbon and other element type systems??? just get an RO and be done with it....if the mineral thing worries anyone, buy some at the store and take some....or is there a down side to RO compared to inline elements?
@1IIIIIIIIII1 No. Reverse Osmosis does not use any chemical in the purifying process. In very basic terms, the water is being pushed through a semi-permeable membrane that only allows extremely small molecules through. 95% rejection of TDS (total dissolved solids) is typical. RO water is extremely pure water.
I have a 4 stage ro. Water continuously drains. I have 35-40psi in a full tank and have replaced the ASO valve. The water is still draining constantly, any suggestions or help would be great...thx
I'm experiencing particulate in my water and sometimes it's white. I just changed the filters and everything was ok before changed them. What is wrong?
@wooderson92 If the tank is not filling, it's almost certainly the ASO valve. The brine water coming out of the air gap can be caused by the drain line from the faucet to the drain being to long, not straight enough, or an air bubble trapped inside the line. Address those issues and water will flow freely to the drain. Sounds like you have
@aquamanwisdom It drained fine previously, so I wouldn't think it is the length of the drain line. I have blown air through it so I no it's not clogged. Do you sell ASO valves on your website?
Couple weeks ago my RO system began leaking @ the faucet. Realized it was the brine water continuously flowing but when it gets to the faucet, instead of going over to the waste line from faucet to drain, it leaks out of the air gap hole. Checked the waste line from faucet to drain and it's not plugged. How do I know whether it's the tank or ASO valve that is the problem? Made sure the tank was pressurized to 7psi but that didn't cause it to fill up with water.
Excellent video! Our r/o system continues to make a popping noise and the water lines shake when the tank is regenerating water. We have had the system for 3 months so I can't imagine that it would be a filter problem. Have you heard of this before?
@rdubs2008 That's a first for me. Can you send me a video of this phenomenon? I would love to see and hear it. Do you have unusually high water pressure?
@rdubs2008 Does your RO system use a booster pump? blackbeardSCBC suggests your phenomenon may be caused by air trapped in the pump. Please let me know if this helps.
The hose where the membrane connects to the T-valve that then connects to the water tank. I have a leak in that valve at the T. Any videos on how to fix that? thanks!
highflydanger 2 days ago
@highflydanger Maybe. Is the T quick connect or regular style fittings?
aquamanwisdom 2 days ago
@aquamanwisdom its a T. has threads on one side that go into membrane and I think a 1/4" on the other side and the bottom of the T a 3/8"
highflydanger 2 days ago
THE MAIN TROUBLE WITH AN RO SYSTEM IS THAT EVERY TIME YOU FILL YOUR DRINKIN GLASS, ABOUT 5 GALLONS OF WATER WILL GO DOWN THE DRAIN.
1IIIIIIIIII1 2 weeks ago
@1IIIIIIIIII1 I appreciate where you are coming from, though the actual numbers are more like 4 gallons down the drain for every 1 gallon made. In recent years some systems have been introduced with better waste ratios.
aquamanwisdom 2 weeks ago
@aquamanwisdom WHAT ABOUT THESE PERMEATE PUMP ADD ONS?
1IIIIIIIIII1 2 weeks ago
@1IIIIIIIIII1 Permeate pumps are designed for to increase permeate output in low pressure situations. They harness the power of the drain water and increase the pressure of the permeate side. They work, but only in situations with less than 40psi incoming pressure. They will not help increase the permeate output on regular pressure situations.
aquamanwisdom 2 weeks ago
@aquamanwisdom freshwatersystems is selling a pump and saying that it cuts down waste water by 80% ...are they lying?
1IIIIIIIIII1 2 weeks ago
@1IIIIIIIIII1 Not knowing the specific product, it's difficult to judge the veracity of their claim, but that sounds like a very bold claim that is probably only true in the most extreme circumstances, i.e. a very low pressure situation (20psi inlet) where very little water is going through as permeate and most of the water is going down the drain. Adding a permeate pump in that scenario would dramatically increase permeate throughput and decrease waste water.
aquamanwisdom 2 weeks ago
excellent
azimmey 1 month ago
Can I not avoid the tank all together if I install pump with electronic solenoid valve? This way I can flip a toggle switch that will open the solenoid valve and turn on the pump. When the switch is off, the electronicly controlled valve will shut the water flow and shut off the pump. My only concern is the size of pump (flow and max psi ratting) needed for this setup?
PlasmaEnthusiast 1 month ago
@PlasmaEnthusiast Sorry, but you need the tank for storage. Depending on the GPD rating of your system it is only producing a couple of ounces of water per minute (hence the need for a reservoir tank). Did you check the filters? What was the result of your investigation?
aquamanwisdom 1 month ago
my tank is definately empty, the water from our taps was a rusty colour for a couple of days and someone told me if i didnt shut off the valve leading to the filters the excess crap from the city water might have clogged the filters, is this possible, if so how do i check. Thanks
LongboardingTips 2 months ago
@LongboardingTips Yes, it's definitely possible. To test the theory, replace the pre-filter and see what happens.
aquamanwisdom 2 months ago
Hi
my tank is empty and wont fill up, there is water coming from the sink pipes and up to the 1st filter with lots of pressure ,after that im not sure where the blockage might be any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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@LongboardingTips Are you sure the tank is empty? Lift it to verify the weight. A broken tank can be full but not deliver water to the faucet. Have you measured the pressure in the tank? When empty it should be 8-10psi. Use a digital gauge if possible, regular gauges have difficulty accurately measuring low pressure like that.
aquamanwisdom 2 months ago
Great video! Thanks Aquaman.
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what if the tank is not full, what could be the problem? the cold water feed line is running properly!
bagz727 3 months ago
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aquaplus786 4 months ago
when we filter out 80 percent or more particulates including minerals from water and then drink this water, i have read the water then absorbs almost all particles including minerals that in comes in contact with in the stomache, in effect acting like a sponge, therefore should we first treat the water with minerals before drinking? maybe even mix the water with fruit and let stand for an hour first?
rainbowsalads 5 months ago
@rainbowsalads As I have previously stated numerous times, this is a very common fallacy. It is pseudo-science propogated all over the internet by those who are trying to sell remineralizing products or filtration systems other than RO. For people eating the average American diet, there is no reason to believe that RO water or any other demineralized water is anything but excellent quality water that is perfectly healthy to consume.
aquamanwisdom 5 months ago
@aquamanwisdom thanks, very interesting, so as long as the water is consumed with food that is healthy, it is o.k. (just not for fasting). peace.
rainbowsalads 5 months ago
@aquamanwisdom you assume to much, I read about these issues regarding 'water fasting' with RO. I just thought you might know of/ or sell mineral drops with your machines or perhaps had other suggestions to re-mineralise the water after purifying. Millions of people fast all over the world ,so I thought perhaps you might have knowledge in this sphere. Anyway, definitely the wrong place to ask at the wrong time, i was just interested in your channel looks good , have fun.
rainbowsalads 5 months ago
@rainbowsalads I apologize if I misunderstood your comment or question. RO water is perfectly healthy water even when fasting. for short periods of time, i.e. 24-48 hours. The bottom line here is that mineral depletion is unrelated to the mineral content of the water. If a person is consuming a typical American diet (by this we mean an average healthy diet) they will have more than enough mineral intake to maintain proper health. Water is only responsible for less than 1% of total mineral intake
aquamanwisdom 4 months ago
@rainbowsalads So, assuming you have not been mineral depleted up to the point of beginning your fast, you will not become mineral depleted as a result of consuming only RO (demineralized) water. It could become an issue if the water only fast continued for more than 48 hours, and demineralized water is not appropriate for some third world countries that depend on the mineral content in water as a primary source of many trace minerals. This is obviously not an issue for the majority in the USA.
aquamanwisdom 4 months ago
@aquamanwisdom thank you, great channel by the way. : )
rainbowsalads 4 months ago
as i understand it.....carbon and alumina systems REDUCE chlorimines and flouride.......so is it safe to say that an RO does more than REDUCES? that an RO cleans the stuff from the water completely?
1IIIIIIIIII1 5 months ago
@1IIIIIIIIII1 No system removes 100% of any contaminant. RO reduces 95+% of all dissolved solids. A variety of other contaminants that are not considered dissolved solids are reduced at the same 95% level by the carbon pre and post filters. There are very few contaminants that will make it through an RO system. Concerning your statement that carbon and alumina reduces chloramines. That depends on the type of carbon. Catalyzed carbon reduces chloramines, but regular carbon does not.
aquamanwisdom 5 months ago
@aquamanwisdom what kind of catalytic carbon element do you sell?
1IIIIIIIIII1 5 months ago
@1IIIIIIIIII1 That depends on the precise size filter you need, but the ChlorPlus-10 is an example.
aquamanwisdom 5 months ago
So does an RO system trump all others when it comes to cleaning water?
1IIIIIIIIII1 5 months ago
@1IIIIIIIIII1 For the money, yes.
aquamanwisdom 5 months ago
I KNOW A GUY WHO put in an RO and started to have skin troubles, he ripped the system out and his troubles stopped. He thought for sure it was the RO and some kind of chemical. It would seem that water pushed through a rubber doodad would have something added to it from the rubber
1IIIIIIIIII1 5 months ago
@1IIIIIIIIII1 I would categorize that in the "Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc" category. Just because something happened after he started or stopped using RO water doesn't mean the RO water was the cause. RO water is extremely pure water. It is unlikely that it caused this persons issue.
aquamanwisdom 5 months ago
@aquamanwisdom that could be, but still forcing water through some kind of rubber plug would surely add some kind of chemical to the water from the rubber. BUt maybe a carbon element after the rubber element would take that out
1IIIIIIIIII1 5 months ago
@1IIIIIIIIII1 The membrane is NOT made of rubber, and though I appreciate where you are coming from, it just simply isn't the case. The membrane does not deteriorate and dissolve into the water.
aquamanwisdom 5 months ago
also, since some people think RO or evaporated water saps minerals from a persons body,,,,do you sell a mineral mix that a guy can add to the water jug?
1IIIIIIIIII1 5 months ago
@1IIIIIIIIII1 This is also another piece of false science that floats around the internet quite a bit. There have been several studies on this subject not the least of which is from the WQA (Water Quality Association) indicating that persons consuming a normal diet receive 99% of their mineral intake from ordinary food. In other words, the amount of mineral gained from drinking water is greatly exaggerated. Average Americans can drink demineralized water and never worry about it.
aquamanwisdom 5 months ago
@aquamanwisdom that makes pretty good sense.....you do a good job with these videos...
1IIIIIIIIII1 5 months ago
@1IIIIIIIIII1 Thank you. We appreciate your viewership and comments. We really want to be helpful and provide accurate information.
aquamanwisdom 5 months ago
so the verdict would be,,,,why bother with carbon and other element type systems??? just get an RO and be done with it....if the mineral thing worries anyone, buy some at the store and take some....or is there a down side to RO compared to inline elements?
1IIIIIIIIII1 5 months ago
does RO put any chemical in the water?
1IIIIIIIIII1 5 months ago
@1IIIIIIIIII1 No. Reverse Osmosis does not use any chemical in the purifying process. In very basic terms, the water is being pushed through a semi-permeable membrane that only allows extremely small molecules through. 95% rejection of TDS (total dissolved solids) is typical. RO water is extremely pure water.
aquamanwisdom 5 months ago
I have a 4 stage ro. Water continuously drains. I have 35-40psi in a full tank and have replaced the ASO valve. The water is still draining constantly, any suggestions or help would be great...thx
Doug5399 7 months ago
I'm experiencing particulate in my water and sometimes it's white. I just changed the filters and everything was ok before changed them. What is wrong?
unknownbenson 8 months ago
Thanks so much, I learned quite a abit!
personalite 8 months ago
(cont.) I just keep getting a constant waste water flow. Is there a way to know if it is a faulty tank or ASO valve? Thanks.
wooderson92 10 months ago
@wooderson92 If the tank is not filling, it's almost certainly the ASO valve. The brine water coming out of the air gap can be caused by the drain line from the faucet to the drain being to long, not straight enough, or an air bubble trapped inside the line. Address those issues and water will flow freely to the drain. Sounds like you have
aquamanwisdom 10 months ago
@aquamanwisdom It drained fine previously, so I wouldn't think it is the length of the drain line. I have blown air through it so I no it's not clogged. Do you sell ASO valves on your website?
wooderson92 10 months ago
Couple weeks ago my RO system began leaking @ the faucet. Realized it was the brine water continuously flowing but when it gets to the faucet, instead of going over to the waste line from faucet to drain, it leaks out of the air gap hole. Checked the waste line from faucet to drain and it's not plugged. How do I know whether it's the tank or ASO valve that is the problem? Made sure the tank was pressurized to 7psi but that didn't cause it to fill up with water.
wooderson92 10 months ago
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wooderson92 10 months ago
30-35 psi in the tank? I thought it was supposed to be 7psi.
wooderson92 10 months ago
@wooderson92 8-10 psi when empty, 35-40 when full of water.
aquamanwisdom 10 months ago
air trapped in pump
blackbeardSCBC 10 months ago
Thank you. Now I know what is wrong with my friend's RO system!
gypsyveg 10 months ago
Excellent video! Our r/o system continues to make a popping noise and the water lines shake when the tank is regenerating water. We have had the system for 3 months so I can't imagine that it would be a filter problem. Have you heard of this before?
rdubs2008 11 months ago
@rdubs2008 That's a first for me. Can you send me a video of this phenomenon? I would love to see and hear it. Do you have unusually high water pressure?
aquamanwisdom 11 months ago
@rdubs2008 Does your RO system use a booster pump? blackbeardSCBC suggests your phenomenon may be caused by air trapped in the pump. Please let me know if this helps.
aquamanwisdom 10 months ago