Home Repair (alt.home.repair) For all homeowners and DIYers with many experienced tradesmen. Solve your toughest home fix-it problems.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1   Report Post  
jeff
 
Posts: n/a
Default Reverse Osmosis Tank Charging Question

Hi,

After changing filters in the reverse osmosis system, how long does it take
for the tank to be fully charged?

Is it normal to see the water in the return line (clear plastic line) flow
swiftly into the drain as the tank is charging?

Thanks,

Jeff M


  #2   Report Post  
John
 
Posts: n/a
Default


"jeff" wrote in message
...
Hi,

After changing filters in the reverse osmosis system, how long does it
take for the tank to be fully charged?

Is it normal to see the water in the return line (clear plastic line) flow
swiftly into the drain as the tank is charging?

Thanks,

Jeff M



The water should come out the drain continuously as it makes water, but I'm
not sure what you mean by "swiftly". If it appears to come out at incoming
line pressure, make sure you're not missing a filter gasket. As far as how
long it takes to recharge the tank, you need to know the rating o the
membrane, for example: 25gpd (gallons per day). Figure roughly 1/2 the
rating for actual production. If your water pressure is very low or very
cold, it can be as little as 1/3 of the rating. The rating is determined at
a lab controlled temp and pressure, and of course, that is not reality, but
gives you a relative value. Since your tank probably holds a little over
two gallons of water, it takes about 4 hours to charge using a 25gpd
membrane. Keep in mind these are rough estimates.

John


  #3   Report Post  
Member
 
Posts: 29
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jeff
Hi,

After changing filters in the reverse osmosis system, how long does it take
for the tank to be fully charged?

Is it normal to see the water in the return line (clear plastic line) flow
swiftly into the drain as the tank is charging?

Thanks,

Jeff M
It can take a while, depending on the size of your storage tank. I've got an 8 gallon storage capacity, and it'll take a day and a half to fully charge the tanks. You're draining the brine? You know, these systems waste about 3-4 times the water that it filters for drinking purposes. You should do something with all that wasted water, like flush toilets, or laundry or something. HTH. Tom
__________________
Work at your leisure!
  #4   Report Post  
jeff
 
Posts: n/a
Default

thanks Tom



"tomeshew" wrote in message
...

jeff Wrote:
Hi,

After changing filters in the reverse osmosis system, how long does it
take
for the tank to be fully charged?

Is it normal to see the water in the return line (clear plastic line)
flow
swiftly into the drain as the tank is charging?

Thanks,

Jeff M

It can take a while, depending on the size of your storage tank. I've
got an 8 gallon storage capacity, and it'll take a day and a half to
fully charge the tanks. You're draining the brine? You know, these
systems waste about 3-4 times the water that it filters for drinking
purposes. You should do something with all that wasted water, like
flush toilets, or laundry or something. HTH. Tom


--
tomeshew



  #5   Report Post  
jeff
 
Posts: n/a
Default

thanks John



"John" wrote in message
...

"jeff" wrote in message
...
Hi,

After changing filters in the reverse osmosis system, how long does it
take for the tank to be fully charged?

Is it normal to see the water in the return line (clear plastic line)
flow swiftly into the drain as the tank is charging?

Thanks,

Jeff M



The water should come out the drain continuously as it makes water, but
I'm not sure what you mean by "swiftly". If it appears to come out at
incoming line pressure, make sure you're not missing a filter gasket. As
far as how long it takes to recharge the tank, you need to know the rating
o the membrane, for example: 25gpd (gallons per day). Figure roughly 1/2
the rating for actual production. If your water pressure is very low or
very cold, it can be as little as 1/3 of the rating. The rating is
determined at a lab controlled temp and pressure, and of course, that is
not reality, but gives you a relative value. Since your tank probably
holds a little over two gallons of water, it takes about 4 hours to charge
using a 25gpd membrane. Keep in mind these are rough estimates.

John



Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules

Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Well well well...another pressure tank question N7RX Home Repair 13 October 7th 04 04:01 AM
Complete new CH or just new boiler ChrisJ UK diy 4 September 15th 04 10:05 PM
Leak in hot water tank Johnny UK diy 9 April 9th 04 08:28 PM
this ought to get everybody fired up.... mel Woodworking 56 March 29th 04 04:53 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:50 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 DIYbanter.
The comments are property of their posters.
 

About Us

"It's about DIY & home improvement"