Does this water powered pump require a RPZ ( reduced pressure backflow preventor) on water supply to protect water system
915700
Not sure if your manucapility requires a backflow prevention device but I decided not to have one installed on mine so as to not cause a reduction in water pressure (which can be 10% or more). It works just fine. Not sure how the water supply can get continimated when the pump is off (which is it is most of the time).
915701
It does not need a back flow preventer, however if your water pressure is above 80 - 90 psi, you will have to install a pressure reducing valve (prv) along with a expansion tank to prevent water blowing out of the head when a cycle shut off. This happened to me when I installed it to find out that my water pressure was 125 psi.The info was un the instructions.
1945053
Nope this would go on the pressure side of the pump. Order would be fresh water tank, then pump, then accumulator, then the rest of the plumbing system. This accumulator will act as a shock absorber for the water pressure in the system. If you need more detail let me know.
1671542
It worked fine with my municipal water pressure, didn't need a booster at all. This unit, like many others on the market use an efficient recycling pump system so it "wastes" little water for every gallon produced via R.O., so it eliminates the need for a booster or electricity. The filters exceeded the year without losing much efficiency as well.
1021532
Yes..most bilge pumps do, especially the cheaper ones unless equipped with a check valve. It's Important to install the discharge hose with a loop above the discharge point if low on the hull so water does not flow back into the boat.
1302168
Yes you need the air pump too, the circulator on make the water move around .
920708
Have low pressure, so i needed a boster pump. Installed about 3 months ago. Works flawlessly.
2022985
No. There is often a flow restrictor that can be removed to give more pressure if your water pressure is low.
1480761
It should work, the EZ pump has a check valve that make the pump not start under pressure.
1694655
No need power supply becaues it works off of the water pressure itself, so there is no electricity needed to run it. I used with my RO.
1894592
RO systems need decent pressure to function properly. The booster pump will allow the system to work properly if you have lower or inconsistent water pressure. It may allow the system to replenish faster and have better pressure to your faucet or other point of use.
425226
No water restrictor is installed. This model is designed especially for low water pressure area use.
485441
YES you need the ASO Valve. The ASO valve controls the water flowing into the RO system once pressure drops in the reservoir tank. In theory the city water pressure should be enough to close the ASO valve but might not. I purchase the permeate pump to compensate for the lower city water pressure and it works like a charm. The system takes a half to a third less time to refill saving water and time.
1400070
The pump does not include a check valve. I would definitely recommend a small pressure tank for use with a sprinkler system to maintain consistent pressure.
530983
If the water pressure falls below 20 psi. the pump will cut off. You must maintain 30 psi. to 50 psi. when running to keep the pump on.
1689230
perhaps rephrase your question ? Do you mean water pumps (like well water ) I don't know if the system in place has a master valve as I didn't install it. I bought this unit to replace the older unit that was beginning to fail. The new Orbit unit was very easy to install / replace . All I did was take the old unit out and replace the existing wires to the new unit. Have not had any problems since then .
718564
If all the water drains out when cut off then yes. Water stays in pump you should not have to reprime.......
1400071
- No check valve included (cannot recommend one as I just installed the pump into the existing circuit)- I don't think this is the correct pump for an irrigation system- We use if for our house water and it definitely needs to be used with a pressure tank