How does your work?

sj022698 · 03-08-2006, 11:34 PM

I just got my RO Unit and I think I just had better expectations. I have it hooked to an indoors garden spout. It is rated at 100gpd
So, that means it will only fill approx. 4.1 gallons an hour. Is this correct. I don't really care, however, I just want to make sure it's working correctly.
How do people using a 60 gpd do it? That would mean it would it would take a full 24 hours to fill a 60 gallon tank?
Your input is appreciated!
Thanks,
Justin

spankerbob · 03-09-2006, 12:37 AM

You are 100% correct it takes 24HRs to make 100G on a 100GDP ro/di unit. Mine is a 75GDP unit it fills a 3G bucket every hour. I then dump that in to a 30g rubbermaid bucket, and mix my water for the month.

Steven Pro · 03-09-2006, 06:45 AM

Also know that the RO unit ratings are under best case scenarios that include a certain water pressure, temperature, and average hardness. If you don't have a good PSI coming into your house or in the winter when the water temperature drops significantly, expect to see even slower production.

Klondar · 03-09-2006, 02:51 PM

Yep, Getting ready to fill a 210 with a 100 gal sump with a 75gpd unit. I figure 3.5 days just to get water in the box.

-Glen

ANGRY JOHN · 03-09-2006, 04:44 PM

waiting for water can be a real pain, but nothing in this hobby that happens fast is good. the distirbing part is things can go bad so fast. learning to wait is just part of the game.......... best of luck...

***Reefland*** · 03-09-2006, 05:08 PM

The limitation of the amount of water a hobbyist unit will produce isn't a problem...unitl you have a problem. Nothing like having a serious tank problem and needing to do a good 50 gallon water change and having a unit that makes 75 gallons per day!

BubbaWPB · 03-09-2006, 09:23 PM

I always have 20 gallons of water made up in advance for my 75 gallon tank, just in case... it has come in handy.

Steven Pro · 03-10-2006, 07:16 AM

This is another plus of the Kati-Ani systems. They can produce 10 gallons per hour.

03-08-2006, 11:34 PM	#1
sj022698 Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 41	How does your work? I just got my RO Unit and I think I just had better expectations. I have it hooked to an indoors garden spout. It is rated at 100gpd So, that means it will only fill approx. 4.1 gallons an hour. Is this correct. I don't really care, however, I just want to make sure it's working correctly. How do people using a 60 gpd do it? That would mean it would it would take a full 24 hours to fill a 60 gallon tank? Your input is appreciated! Thanks, Justin

03-09-2006, 12:37 AM	#2
spankerbob Tenant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 55	You are 100% correct it takes 24HRs to make 100G on a 100GDP ro/di unit. Mine is a 75GDP unit it fills a 3G bucket every hour. I then dump that in to a 30g rubbermaid bucket, and mix my water for the month. __________________ If I only had a bigger tank, I could....... What I say to my wife two months after every upgrade.

03-09-2006, 05:08 PM	#6
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,031	The limitation of the amount of water a hobbyist unit will produce isn't a problem...unitl you have a problem. Nothing like having a serious tank problem and needing to do a good 50 gallon water change and having a unit that makes 75 gallons per day! __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

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BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	I always have 20 gallons of water made up in advance for my 75 gallon tank, just in case... it has come in handy. __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

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03-09-2006, 06:45 AM	#3
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	Also know that the RO unit ratings are under best case scenarios that include a certain water pressure, temperature, and average hardness. If you don't have a good PSI coming into your house or in the winter when the water temperature drops significantly, expect to see even slower production.

03-09-2006, 02:51 PM	#4
Klondar Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 6	Yep, Getting ready to fill a 210 with a 100 gal sump with a 75gpd unit. I figure 3.5 days just to get water in the box. -Glen

03-09-2006, 04:44 PM	#5
ANGRY JOHN Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ENGLAND/MILT Posts: 116	waiting for water can be a real pain, but nothing in this hobby that happens fast is good. the distirbing part is things can go bad so fast. learning to wait is just part of the game.......... best of luck...

03-10-2006, 07:16 AM	#8
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	This is another plus of the Kati-Ani systems. They can produce 10 gallons per hour.

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