Will this boost my RO system pressure enough to operate my icemaker? I have asked the Mfr but they haven't answered after 2 days.
1969370
Robert is correct, I was wrong. It seemed at the time I had a little more of flow but it is impossible. If you have a pressurized tank there should be a shrader valve on the tank to check the air pressure of the bladder inside of the tank to boost water pressure, you may be low on pressure in the bladder. You may need to use an air pump to raise the air pressure but be careful, I don't remember what the pressure should be. Check with Watts Premier web site.
1969371
To my understanding it will not. What the pump does is take the remains of the water that does not pass through the membrane that is normally sent down the drain and pumps it back into the hot water side of your house system (thus, the zero waste). The pump is needed to overcome your home's normal water pressure to push it back into the system on the hot side. The pump has no effect on the RO filtered water pressure side of things. I do use my system to also feed my refrigerator cold water and ice maker, but the pressure is, as you would suspect, unimpressive.
1969372
I noticed just a little bit more of a flow now than without. Not enough for an icemaker. You will need a pressurized water tank, 5 gallon or bigger, like the one that comes with an RO system, that may help.
253460
This kit does not replace the water output.. u might have to defrost your freezer once to get it working properly
1368612
The manufactures specifications on it say 5 to 40 psi.I do not have a psi gauge on mine and can not say for sure.I have the pump connected to a refrigerator icemaker and also connected to a sink faucet in a gazebo.The icemaker solenoid works well with the volume and pressure of the pump and the icemaker operates well.There is enough volume to rinse your hands like a low volume low pressure boat or rv sink pump.I am happy with the performance of the pump for my applications.
921735
If it is in an icemaker model that fits in your frig and is not one that has water dispenser in door. Probably. Usually the supplier will recommend the one for the one you are ordering. . your picture looks just like the one I used and it was so simple to install. Your old one should have a model number on it.
2238196
Unfortunately, I can't answer your questions. I have used only the attachments that came with the product, and I live in a climate where ice doesn't form in the sewers. I hope you will get help from someone with more direct experience with the issues you raise.
730311
my understanding is that this pump is only to boost the pressure of the filtered water. this allows you to mount the RO system in the garage (instead of under the sink)
302042
Works great. Let me know which engine your running and I will tell you which pressure regulator to install ahead of it. You need a large micron pre filter ( 30 micron is great) and a 10 to 20 micron between pump and rail. Keep the inlet side 3/8 to keep from restricting pump. That's the mistake people make and burn the pump up from starvation. Good luck with your project .
1064790
More than likely it will lead to a very slow flow and possible dripping out of faucet (due to lack of pressure in the RO system). It is not uncommon for us to see these hooked up to RO systems.
2251255
i called the company and asked. it is not recomended because as the ice melts it becomes very small, slipping through the screen and damaging the impellers on the water pump. ok good?
270852
I dont see why not it only makes since. I bought this icemaker and the only issue if any is the ice gets dispenced into the bucket and tends to slope up against the side not filling the bucket all the way up. Craig.
1020373
Yes, the pump has an overload (circuit beaker) which will kill the power when the impeller is frozen. After thawing out, it resets and restarts on its own.
134667
I pretty sure you need to check the ice maker minimum psi supply required. This filter will not provide the required psi for today's modern fridge.
1047145
My system is pressure regulated..I was very skectical About it working. .but it works great so far
1055432
I don't, but it's all brass so why not...connect using 1/4" copper tubing. The metal would probably be very hot to the touch! Mine is hooked up with the water filter going to the ice maker.
758465
It's more the filter housing that handles the pressure. as far as the filter goes 100 psi wont hurt it, but RO filters are more effective at 60 or so. 100 psi is excessive and hard on the rest of your plumbing, you might consider installing a regulator. IMHO...
7839
As I know it a RO filtration system will remove 96% of all contaminates. You probably have no better choice. We have 2 one at work and one at home and these are used exclusively for drinking water and ice maker water. They have both worked great and once you see what just the prefilter removes you will be amazed. I would highly recommend and RO system even if you think you have good water. Our employees haul water home.
1112691
I was going to install RO in my house until I found out that RO water eats copper tubing (which was already installed to the icemaker and remote sink) so I went to a micro filter instead. RO removes so much from water that it is extra corrosive to all types of metals. This I learned from an industrial chemical engineer.