I have a well water system,I have noticed that it works at 30 to 40 psi.Other systems require a booster pump for that low,does this system need one?
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.
1671543
Boy, I really don't know. I have city water and use a water softener as well. I'm sure there is a spec! Try emailing the people selling this unit. It works well for me and they have always ansered my questions within 24hrs. Usually sooner.. Good luck my friend !
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.
2043621
We have a well, and our water pressure is lower than city water pressures. We have found the pressure to be more than adequate. I am not using the full amount of pressure because it is plenty strong.
608507
Depends on how the system was designed. Most household pressures run between 20 and 60 psig with the majority 40 - 60 usually controlled by the well pump. City supplied water usually runs at a higher pressure and a pressure reducing valve is installed to get the correct pressure for the building.
1894595
I originally order booster pump with my water filter. I was fortunate that iSpring warehouse is not too far away from where I live so went to the warehouse. The lady was very helpful and told me I don't need booster pump because my city water has enough pressure. Booster pump should be used when water pressure is not enough. If you have city water, there is no need for booster pump. For that matter, UV is the same way. No need to buy one with UV. Without these 2 features, you save a lot of headache on installing and maintain the system.If you are on well water, you'll need the pump and UV. I originally order booster pump with my water filter. I was fortunate that iSpring warehouse is not too far away from where I live so went to the warehouse. The lady was very helpful and told me I don't need booster pump because my city water has enough pressure. Booster pump should be used when water pressure is not enough. If you have city water, there is no need for booster pump. For that matter, UV is the same way. No need to buy one with UV. Without these 2 features, you save a lot of headache on installing and maintain the system.If you are on well water, you'll need the... » Read More I originally order booster pump with my water filter. I was fortunate that iSpring warehouse is not too far away from where I live so went to the warehouse. The lady was very helpful and told me I don't need booster pump because my city water has enough pressure. Booster pump should be used when water pressure is not enough. If you have city water, there is no need for booster pump. For that matter, UV is the same way. No need to buy one with UV. Without these 2 features, you save a lot of headache on installing and maintain the system.If you are on well water, you'll need the pump and UV. « Show Less
1483109
For an in ground pool, it's installed on the discharge piping from the main pump. You'll have to install the piping. Then you have to have a separate line to your pool from the discharge of the booster pump to supply sufficient water flow and pressure to your pool cleaning device. Most in ground pools are already plumbed for this, with a separate connection in the pool to run a pool cleaning device such as Polaris.
920712
There are two types of booster pumps--electric and hydraulic (permeate) pump. One boasts pressure into the system (electric); the other boosts water from the system into the tank. Sounds like you need the former but you should call iSpring if that's the sytem you have. You may also have too much or too little pressure in the holding tank. It should be at 7-9 lbs. More pressure will not increase but may decrease amount held in tank.
1350725
No booster used. We have a variable speed main pump that goes up to 2.5 KW but probably usually consumes 800-1000 W and thats enough.
424388
Hi, we also have a well and our water pressure is not real great but this still works very well. I am very happy with it, works great.
372808
Yes, they all require a separate pump that goes in the water. The model your looking at needs a pump that does 400-700 gph.....it's about $30 hope this helps!
1570504
45 psi will work although it's on the lower end of the spectrum. All RO membranes operate more efficiently with higher psi. You could add a booster pump to increase the rejection rate and produce RO water faster.
118717
It's difficult for me compare. In our previous house water pressure was quite low and water flow from the filter faucet was slow. Now, I've decided to buy system with a booster pump to be on a safe side. I have no regrets. Even though water pressure looks higher.
453314
Depends on how low. My pressure is pretty low as well about 40-45 psi and still works great!
1746941
Excuse my ignorance here, I always had to rely on my pool maintenance guy to take care of my pool. I have an odd-shaped pool with a beach type entrance and the pentair cleaner is always stuck in a corner. I am thinking of replacing with this highly rated Polaris 280. My question is regarding the booster pump, is it required. Right now, my cleaner is connected to the filter pump. I have booster pumps for the jacuzzi and water falls. Any input will be greatly appreciated.
892723
Not sure - our water pressure was approximately 70 psi and it works great. I believe the specs state that you must have, at a minimum, 50 psi. 35 psi sounds a little on the low side and would probably not work (of if it did, it probably wouldn't work very well).
1094457
I don't know the answer to that, however, I use them under 3-5 HP water booster pumps and they work fine. I have also used them under whirlpool (Jucazzi style) bathtubs pumps as well. Hope this helps you some.
1598562
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???
1886215
no, you'll need some sort of holding [non pressurized tank] for this pump, then use an RV water pump booster (about 100+ dollars) to pressurize the pressure tank, use a std water well pressure switch to turn on/off this booster pump....