Does this require a booster pump? My incoming tap is usually 65 to 70 psi.
2060849
You should be all right. There's a gauge on the system that tells you if the pressure is good enough. The Better the pressure the more efficient the filter is
2060850
You will be fine as a matter of fact you are sitting in the sweet spot for the filter already. The only reason maybe to get the booster is if you go with a pre filter, but that will still be overkill... Don't spend your dough when you don't need too!
1570776
When i had mine installed the well man explained how the whole thing worked but that was a while back and I've forgot. He did set the PSI for a Max of 70 on mine. I do remember him saying something about setting it too high also. You can probably call your well man and he can explain it. Hope this helps.
721665
It depends on your injector size. I'm using 36# injectors and a Walbro 255lph pump. PSI should be 43lbs at idle.
1843166
Do you mean if the inlet pressure is sufficient then the booster pump would cutoff? I do not think so because the pump would need a bypass if this was the case and I have not seen such. Without a bypass the pump would limit water flow so you would not have the pressure at the necessary flow rate with the pump not running. the purpose of the booster pump is to make sure their is sufficent pressure with sufficient fo to run the polaris so it cleans effectively. If your system has enough pressure without it it you dont need one, btu if you need one you need it all the time, if you want your pool clean that is. Do you mean if the inlet pressure is sufficient then the booster pump would cutoff? I do not think so because the pump would need a bypass if this was the case and I have not seen such. Without a bypass the pump would limit water flow so you would not have the pressure at the necessary flow rate with the pump not running. the purpose of the booster pump is to make sure their is sufficent pressure with sufficient fo to run the polaris so it cleans effectively. If your system has enough pressure without it it you dont need one, btu if you need one you need it all the time, if you want your... » Read More Do you mean if the inlet pressure is sufficient then the booster pump would cutoff? I do not think so because the pump would need a bypass if this was the case and I have not seen such. Without a bypass the pump would limit water flow so you would not have the pressure at the necessary flow rate with the pump not running. the purpose of the booster pump is to make sure their is sufficent pressure with sufficient fo to run the polaris so it cleans effectively. If your system has enough pressure without it it you dont need one, btu if you need one you need it all the time, if you want your pool clean that is. « Show Less
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Inlet pressure down stream of water meter toward or connect to booster pump The outlet down stream of pressure pump read at 30 PSI Upstream of booster pump set at 30 PSI Down stream of the booster pump split into a three ways ??? one going to the house read more 20 PSI & the other going where???
1407475
This unit does require an electric outlet for the booster pump to maintain the optimum water pressure needed for this system. It is designed for wells and low-city water pressure applications. It will produce quality water without the booster pump operating; however, the speed in which it works is greatly reduced and the pressure coming out of the faucet is dramatically lower. Fortunately, there is a iSpring 5 Stage Reverse Osmosis that does not have the booster pump included available through Amazon.
1721219
the package did not indicate max PSI but I am doubtful if it can achieve that as the pumping action is only about 4 inch draw. My advice is get a bigger pump with higher pressure.
298274
Mine was all pressurized and ready to go. I may have checked prior to placing into service. Use an air pressure gauge suitable for 0 to 15 PSI. Check it against specs, it you need to increase pressure, use a hand pump, like a bicycle tire pump - caution do not exceed max pressure.
2067454
Make sure all connections are screwed in real tight, otherwise air will escape and you won't be able to reach any pressure. When I first had my pump, I hadn't tightened all of the connections adequately and it was as if the pump didn't work. Once the connections were all tight, then the pump worked fine and we were able to fill the cylinder to the necessary 3,000 psi. Hope that helps!
141839
I did not need any booster pump on my basement installation that feeds a kitchen faucet and refrigerator. Manufacturer has mentioned that a booster pump can be added and I also saw few video on you tube, thinking I might need it.
1004319
You have to pump it to build up the pressure as needed, but then you just press the trigger for misting effect. It works really well, these saved us while waiting in hot, long amusement lines.
1422845
Yes. it will take a minute or two to pump up from minimum pressure, but it should be no problem.
1671544
Water pro here. It will work marginally at these low pressures. The membrane does the fine "cleaning" and will not be as effective and be short-lived unless you have pretty good water to start with (and even then 30psi is likely too low). A submersible pump with 40-60 psi is good (and can be set higher than that). The above ground ("jet") pumps don't do as well. The booster pump typically get's it up to around 80psi. Water pressure is the force that drives and flushes the system. City water that I've seen is usually about 50 psi.
1153741
No ... But you must have the proper psi downstream for the pump to work .. The psi is listed on the pump instructions ...
2070520
70-75 psi seems to work well. more pressure does not appear to have any greater effect. Hands down, one of the best purchases I have made in some time. I only use 110 volts. It has been more than adequate for my needs.
1487177
Hi, Im not sure what the pressure is on either side, we have it to step up low pressure coming in. there has never been a problem with to much press. on the out side, this is the second pump we have used over several years.
1980569
Unfortunately no. The max psi rating is roughly 2.5 psi. You will need a far more powerful pump for your SUP.