How does your work?

[sj022698]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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