new cartridge time

Samper · 10-27-2005, 12:55 PM

I have never replaced these before and don't exactly know what I need to replace.
Here is the unit I have
http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/sh...ry=168&Sub=166
it's the 75gpd one.

I like his prices but don't know which ones I need to buy other than the DI resin. any help will be appreciated cause I need this asap.
Here is the link to his refill cartridges.
http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/sh...owspecials=130
You have to click on the links in the left menu to see the choices.

Also I need a booster pump cause for some reason we have lost water pressure at our house. Any recommendations on that?
He has one for sale but I don't know anything about it.
http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/sh...owspecials=151

Steven Pro · 10-28-2005, 04:28 AM

From the looks of the first link, your unit came with the 1 micron sediment prefilter ($3.79) and the 0.6 micron carbon blcok filter ($10.99). And, that is the general quality of prefilters I use on my RO systems, 1 micron sediment followed by a 0.5 micron carbon block prefilter, although I use SpectraPure brands. But, these should be fine.

I don't know about the booster pump.

**charlie** · 10-28-2005, 08:29 AM

Custom aquatics has the booster pump for ya, CDP 8800 is the model number. Give them a call, they are great people!!

***Reefland*** · 10-28-2005, 10:54 AM

We have the worse water pressure of anyone, I would almost bet $0.50 on it. However we still produce RO/DI. What is the advantages and disadvantages of the booster pump?

Steven Pro · 10-28-2005, 10:57 AM

A booster pumps allows the RO membrane to work more efficiently and therefore produce more product water. Bascially, it helps you get closer to those best case scenario situation in which they rate your RO's gallon per day theoritical output.

Samper · 10-28-2005, 12:40 PM

Our pressure dropped from 50 psi coming into the unit to 20. That drastically reduced the amount of water I can make in a day. Now I can only make about 10 gallons compared to 60 or so...I never need to make that much but when I make water I like to make up 30 or so in a day. Since my filters are about shot I closed off the outlet and all the water is running through the DI cartridge. I can make more and still get the same tds but my cartridge will be used up much faster. That's ok when they are about used up IMO.

Rocky when I was down there and we were making water really fast this is what you did right? Let it all run through the DI?

Samper · 10-28-2005, 12:40 PM

Thanks so far to everyone for your imput.

Unresistible Blue · 11-14-2005, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samper

I have never replaced these before and don't exactly know what I need to replace.
Here is the unit I have
http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/sh...ry=168&Sub=166
it's the 75gpd one.

I like his prices but don't know which ones I need to buy other than the DI resin. any help will be appreciated cause I need this asap.
Here is the link to his refill cartridges.
http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/sh...owspecials=130
You have to click on the links in the left menu to see the choices.

Also I need a booster pump cause for some reason we have lost water pressure at our house. Any recommendations on that?
He has one for sale but I don't know anything about it.
http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/sh...owspecials=151

Did you get squared away? If you want to replace what came in the unit, go with a 1 mic sed filter, 0.6 micron carbon block. Then you'll want a resin refill.

You system will not operate properly on 20 psi - I think you know you'll need a booster pump.

Blue

Samper · 12-23-2005, 01:56 PM

I got my booster pump in and man does it speed up the process. I'm tweaking with it to get my waste water to good water ratio correct but I can now make water in a matter of hours instead of days. What's the max psi most ro units can handle? With what I think is the correct ratio of waste/good it's running around 90 psi which is nice compared to the 20-30 I was getting but I worry that's too much.

Samper · 12-24-2005, 02:19 PM

I checked the website I got my ro from and they don't give a max pressure the unit can handle.

SeaMe · 12-24-2005, 08:14 PM

I have a booster pump too and I run it at 95psi with no troubles.

10-27-2005, 12:55 PM	#1
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,724	new cartridge time I have never replaced these before and don't exactly know what I need to replace. Here is the unit I have http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/sh...ry=168&Sub=166 it's the 75gpd one. I like his prices but don't know which ones I need to buy other than the DI resin. any help will be appreciated cause I need this asap. Here is the link to his refill cartridges. http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/sh...owspecials=130 You have to click on the links in the left menu to see the choices. Also I need a booster pump cause for some reason we have lost water pressure at our house. Any recommendations on that? He has one for sale but I don't know anything about it. http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/sh...owspecials=151 __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

10-28-2005, 08:29 AM	#3
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,388	Custom aquatics has the booster pump for ya, CDP 8800 is the model number. Give them a call, they are great people!! __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

10-28-2005, 10:54 AM	#4
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 12,998	We have the worse water pressure of anyone, I would almost bet $0.50 on it. However we still produce RO/DI. What is the advantages and disadvantages of the booster pump? __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

10-28-2005, 12:40 PM	#6
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,724	Our pressure dropped from 50 psi coming into the unit to 20. That drastically reduced the amount of water I can make in a day. Now I can only make about 10 gallons compared to 60 or so...I never need to make that much but when I make water I like to make up 30 or so in a day. Since my filters are about shot I closed off the outlet and all the water is running through the DI cartridge. I can make more and still get the same tds but my cartridge will be used up much faster. That's ok when they are about used up IMO. Rocky when I was down there and we were making water really fast this is what you did right? Let it all run through the DI? __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

10-28-2005, 12:40 PM	#7
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,724	Thanks so far to everyone for your imput. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

10-28-2005, 04:28 AM	#2
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	From the looks of the first link, your unit came with the 1 micron sediment prefilter ($3.79) and the 0.6 micron carbon blcok filter ($10.99). And, that is the general quality of prefilters I use on my RO systems, 1 micron sediment followed by a 0.5 micron carbon block prefilter, although I use SpectraPure brands. But, these should be fine. I don't know about the booster pump.

10-28-2005, 10:57 AM	#5
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	A booster pumps allows the RO membrane to work more efficiently and therefore produce more product water. Bascially, it helps you get closer to those best case scenario situation in which they rate your RO's gallon per day theoritical output.

12-23-2005, 01:56 PM	#9
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,724	I got my booster pump in and man does it speed up the process. I'm tweaking with it to get my waste water to good water ratio correct but I can now make water in a matter of hours instead of days. What's the max psi most ro units can handle? With what I think is the correct ratio of waste/good it's running around 90 psi which is nice compared to the 20-30 I was getting but I worry that's too much. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

12-24-2005, 02:19 PM	#10
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,724	I checked the website I got my ro from and they don't give a max pressure the unit can handle. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

12-24-2005, 08:14 PM	#11
SeaMe Just Moved In Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: WA Posts: 39	I have a booster pump too and I run it at 95psi with no troubles.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
How do I know if my DI cartridge is exhausted?	Penguin	Tanks, Filtration & Basic Equipment	11	01-07-2005 05:14 PM
why does my LOA 65 watt go off from time to time?	Wind	Reef Aquariums	2	02-20-2004 02:48 AM
long time stalker, first time poster	knutcracker1	Reef Aquariums	4	07-08-2003 03:12 PM
Size of DI cartridge	Unresistible Blue	For Sale or Trade Zone	0	10-23-2002 09:07 PM
Look out it's Nano time (Well mini time)	The_Bandit	Reef Aquariums	6	08-19-2001 08:11 PM