How far will RO/DI flow?

[TimberTDI]

OK, basically I'm tired of having to fill my top off container every week. I have an 11 gallon container and go through it every 5-6 days. I know it's not a big chore but it's something I'm looking to automate.

So here's the situation:

My ro filter is in the garage and my tank is upstairs. If I had to guesstimate I would say it's about 20' horizontal and 10-12' vertical head. Is there anyway I can run hose to the top off container using a float valve or do I need to use some kind of pump?

 

[DEEPWATER]

Im not sure ,but i think thats a bit to far for the RO reach ,even with the booster pump ,it just might be too much work for that little pump ,,

Only way i can see ,if you get one float switch with a tank in the garage ,with an ATO from your garage to your TO in your house

 

[TimberTDI]

I currently have the Ro setup on float valve to fill up a 40 gallon container. Is there a pump that I can run 1/4" hose on? I want to run the hose as discrete as possible.

Steven

 

[qy7400]

Should be fine, I have my RO down in my basement; the tanks about 35' horizontal and 8' vertical.

 

[masterswimmer]

Steven, if you do what you're suggesting, 20' horizontal run (no worry there) and a 12' vertical run you'll reduce the permeate (good water) production. What the vertical head pressure will essentially do is create more back pressure on your RO/DI filter.

The more pressure you create on the permeate line (good water) the path of least resistance becomes your waste line. Exact same principal as the flow restrictor. The flow restrictor is left in the open position to flush the filters and your membrane. Close the restrictor and the water wants to go through the DI resin and produce permeate.

Hope that wasn't too confusing.
Russ

 

[Buckeye Field Supply]

Steven, if you do what you're suggesting, 20' horizontal run (no worry there) and a 12' vertical run you'll reduce the permeate (good water) production. What the vertical head pressure will essentially do is create more back pressure on your RO/DI filter.

The more pressure you create on the permeate line (good water) the path of least resistance becomes your waste line. Exact same principal as the flow restrictor. The flow restrictor is left in the open position to flush the filters and your membrane. Close the restrictor and the water wants to go through the DI resin and produce permeate.

That's right on.

If it were RO water you could use a pressure tank (which by the way also creates back pressure) to meet your need.

In your case, a reservoir near the RO/DI system, and a delivery pump with a pressure switch is probably what you're looking for.

Russ @ BFS

 

[duke62]

have your wife fill your container thats the easiest thing u can do:lol2:

 

[TimberTDI]

Yeah, that's all a mother of four and full time college student needs.