Zero waste, does this mean if I use this membrane on my RO system (with flow restrictor) a waste drain tube will not be necessary?
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No; you would need the complete Watts Zero Waste RO system. The Zero Waste system forces the 'waste water' back into your hot water line, essentially storing it in your water heater until it is flushed out each time you use hot water.
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I don't think it matters what RO system you have. If it has the option for a reserve tank and the fitting works, then it should fill with water.
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Yes you can however I don't recommend hooking the system up that way bc if you or someone accidentally passes hot water through the membrane it will ruin the filter. I hooked the filter to the cold water supply under the sink with a T connection and ran the waste water line into the drain pipe. Very very easy to install and brought my water ppm's from 200-300 ppm to 0-5 ppms
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Hello Kimberly, yes, with any reverse osmosis system there is waste water, is usually 100% to the water you purify (3 gallons of purified water to 3 gallons of waste water). However, I do not know if this is the case with this system. This information I have about waste water is as old as the reverse osmosis technology is (about 25 years ago). I suspect the current info is the same but I do not know for sure. Sorry I couldn't be more help.-Pat Holland
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I didn't use anything in mine, but I don't use anything when changing the filters either. I just let the tank fill up over the course of a few hours and then I allowed the whole thing to empty down the drain. I think I did this twice just to kind of rinse out the tank.
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Jeff, Yes, you will need a drain. The system will send water to drain every time it regenerates. The drain water is under pressure, and it is common to run it up and across the ceiling to a convenient drain location. If possible, the drain should be no farther than 20 feet from the softener. You can purchase flexible 5/8" outside diameter (1/2" inside diameter) plastic tubing from CAI or your local hardware or building supply store. Some installers prefer to make the drain line connection using rigid PVC. The tubing can be vinyl, polyethylene, etc. If you are using flexible tubing, be sure that there are no "crimps" in the tubing after installation, that may cause a flow restriction. The drain line will be under pressure when the regeneration/backwash cycle is working, therefore make sure the drain line is well secured. The drain line will need to dump into a drain that is a minimum diameter of 1 1/2" and ideally be below the top of the head of your softener. All local building codes should be adhered to. Drain connection locations vary with each control valve. Fleck valves generally have this connection located on the top of the valve - refer to your manual for specific locations - you will see this connection point located near the "drain line flow control" or DLFC. Note: Never connect the drain line directly into a drain. Allow an air gap between the drain tubing and waste line to prevent the possibility of reverse siphoning. Often times, a washing machine drain is a conveniently located and can be used. We do not recommend use of a check valve, as a check valve can fail, and lead to reverse siphoning. CAI Technologies
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Not sure what a quick connect tube is, but ours worked with the RO waste line that came with the RO unit. Most of the RO units have an internal restrictor, this in line one is extra insurance to make sure the water does not flow too fast past the RO membrane.
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I do not believe so.. This is a separate single filter ..no back cleaning like ROs. Apparently similar as used at Starbucks..our plumber installed in pretty quickly. We have been happy with the set up.
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Mine is installed fewer than 10 feet, but my plumber used a thin copper line for that join so that any heat back-flow can dissipate. The zero waste system is working very well. I also bought and had installed a second booster pump because I have a 20 gal tank instead of the standard, so my installation is not typical.
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In my system I have had no problems with reduction in water pressure, and I also have a water softner inline after the filter. I know that water continues to flow although Abundant flow recommends not using water while the backwash is taking place and setting the cycle when not using water. Our system is set for midnight.
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The reason we got a reverse osmosis system is because our water is very high in sodium and this is the only type of filter that removes it. you could probably get by with a good filter that is not reverse osmosis (an RO filter does waste a lot of water)
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Mine is a Hague RO system. I bought this to replace a tank with a failed air bladder. I simply took the top fitting from my old tank and screwed it onto the new tank. Size and threads were the same as my old tank. Didn't have to pump up the bladder either, it was pre-charged.
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First of all you are going to have problems using high mineral content well water. The mineral hardness will start plugging the RO membrane as soon as you begin treating the water. You may get a useful lifetime of no more than 6 to 12 months before you need to replace the RO cartridge. Softened water will greatly extend the lifetime of the RO cartridge but I don't believe you have a water softener. As to the booster pump, I have poor water pressure into my house so I got the booster pump for my system. After I installed the cartridges in my new RO system I turned on the water to see if the booster pump was really necessary. I could hear water flowing into all the cartridges but no water came out of the RO line. I plugged the pump electrical cord into the wall outlet and RO water started flowing immediately. The pump worked for me. I can't say if it will work for you but it was not all that much extra cost and it sure did produce RO water for me. Oh, I installed my system in November, 2012 and as of May 27, 2013 there has been no decrease in water production or quality. I do have a water softener and the waste water goes to the city sewer. If you have a septic system I don't think this is the way for you to go. The salt used to regenerate the softener resin will kill your field before too long. May be you can live with getting new cartridges more often. I wish you good luck.
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It depends on your water source and its quality,if you use this residentially or commercially,but I would get a TDS meter(cheap here) and this gives you an idea of incoming water vs your RO system has purified,you can google TDS values and get a idea of good and bad.In my situation my incoming water is around 160ppm and my RO system water is around 7 ppm.You need to do a quick and easy calculation(google it) of your situation,and this will tell you the performance of the membrane and its efficiency.I typically get at least 3 years to a membrane,but check mine often,with my TDS meter. I know this is long winded but every situation is different,it's really very simple once you get the TDS meter,thus being much more accurate,also the membranes are rated for efficiency,so make sure you get one that works for you. thanks,good luck
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I've not noticed any flow restriction vs connecting a hose directly to the faucet.
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Actually, I have a revers osmosis system in my house for drinking water and I didn't use the filter. I was told by my plumber if I filtered my RO system it will slow down my water pressure. The RO water is already great and I didn't need another filter. If I did use it though it would be easy to change. I have an extra filter.
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nope, nor would it have the necessary rate of flow. fortunately, most dishwasher detergents contain sufficient water softeners and surfactants for hard water. I don't have excessively hard tap water here in the Denver area, but I have no problem using the waste water from my RO system to use for the dishwasher; that is, running the RO system first, then running the dishwasher. The dishwasher uses up whatever waste water has been pushed into the plumbing lines first, and dishes still come out clean and spotless. In short, even if your RO tank did have enough flow and capacity, it would be a waste to wash dishes with RO water. nope, nor would it have the necessary rate of flow. fortunately, most dishwasher detergents contain sufficient water softeners and surfactants for hard water. I don't have excessively hard tap water here in the Denver area, but I have no problem using the waste water from my RO system to use for the dishwasher; that is, running the RO system first, then running the dishwasher. The dishwasher uses up whatever waste water has been pushed into the plumbing lines first, and dishes still come out clean and spotless. In short, even if your RO tank did have enough flow and capacity, it would be a... » Read More nope, nor would it have the necessary rate of flow. fortunately, most dishwasher detergents contain sufficient water softeners and surfactants for hard water. I don't have excessively hard tap water here in the Denver area, but I have no problem using the waste water from my RO system to use for the dishwasher; that is, running the RO system first, then running the dishwasher. The dishwasher uses up whatever waste water has been pushed into the plumbing lines first, and dishes still come out clean and spotless. In short, even if your RO tank did have enough flow and capacity, it would be a waste to wash dishes with RO water. « Show Less