Can you install this on the outside of the house at the main water supply?
886995
I think it should be shielded from the elements so I guess it would depend on how and where you want to locate it.Mine is in our small sub-basement and I am glad it is.
886996
Yes provided that the unit is protected from the elements: freezing, rain, direct sunlight. Some customers who put it outside will build a little shed or "doghouse" for it.
886997
The installation instructions don't specifically exclude it, but say that it must be located in a dry, level area and protected from freezing and direct sunlight.
886998
yes u can install on the outside of the hose. if the temp drops below 32 not good and the plastic will crack if water freezes. should make some kind of cover over the top of it if outside. i would also think do not put into direct sunlight.
434846
Should be able to,mine is installed as per picture,but as long as you have water pressure going thru the unit I see no reason it would not work
1993936
There is a check valve between the basepump and the sump well. If something does go wrong, the house water will be directed outside the house.
76060
The directions say it must be installed with it lower on the outside of the wall hole than the inside of the hole. In that way any water that gets inside because of condensation or rain will run to the outside of the unit. Good luck. Mine has been running 2 years straight with no stopping. I love it.
888856
I'm not sure the unit is intended for external installation. Mine is under an inside sink. That having been said, the water connections are on the bottom. it seems to me that if you shut off the valve and unscrew the water connections, the water would with the help of gravity, drain out of the unit.
1980916
Absolutely. It will need a professional stover to install it, with pipes going to the outside of the house. We love ours, and it is very efficient.
570193
sure can, its rated for outdoor use, avoids taking up space inside and typically makes the installation less expensive since you don't have to carry the wires into the house...
888352
I attached to the existing water outlet. I removed the fixed faucet and just screwed this one in that place. It works really great.
1766961
I'm not a Plumber but I can't see why not, remember the value needs to open with the pressure from the pump, the water cannot be able to travel in another direction. Let's say it's the drain pipe from upstairs you are talking about and it also goes to the sewer outside the building. The water will take the path of least resistance. Valve works great, remember you need the pressure from the pump to open the valve. It is spring loaded. Good Luck
261821
I'm sure that you could install this on the house supply but I'd be concerned that it may restrict your water flow to some degree. It has a 3/4 inch inlet and output but the holes get substantially smaller inside the filter. I personally would not use this at my house supply.
498432
Yes. However, a pressure reduction unit (Gardena 1354-U or 1355-U) has to be placed between the main water supply and this unit.
1136342
Yes. It has to be on the exterior of the house. I had the problem of them being uneven when I installed them.
1318233
Yes you can. Look at the water flow chart to see if this will supply what you need.
1935351
NO, this product is very specifically designed to be wrapped around the exterior of a water line, in an enclosed area, such as under a home in a crawl space, not in the open weather. You are also suppose to complete the installation by wrapping fiberglass matt insulation around it afterwards and covering that with a wrap of plastic. I don't think any of thoses requirements would work well in your desired application.
93072
You can always drill another hole for the RO system. The system would not produce enough water for it to be used as your main water supply on a continues basis.
985144
It says that you can, I useed it on the outside of my house, it works great!
1861259
Yes, you can. Our plumbers didn't mention any problems with the installation.