RO Problems

[Jetdrvr]

Hey guys,

I have a Kent Hi-S Ro Di with a 60gpd membrane on it. I have a booster pump and change my prefilers regularly and still can only get about 8gpd out of it. I tapped my cold water line with a saddle valve and don't heat the water at all but i should be getting more that 8gpd right?

Help!

[diemaker]

do you ever flush/backwash your system i find mine slows down if i don't do this once a week for 10min or so also the saddle valave uses a very small hole you should install a mini ball valve (r19) also the saddle valve will wear out and won't shut the water off after time

hth

[Jetdrvr]

I have a flush kit on it and use it once a week or so. The ball valve your talking about, how does it work? Do I have to plumb it into my cold water line or what? I'm not sure the hole in the saddle valve is the problem though, when I tested the flow right out of the saddle valve it seemed pretty strong.

[diemaker]

the ball valve i'am talking about is the same ones that are used under sinks and to shut off the toilets but the brand (dahl) has a metal handle and a better cartage comparied to the cheap plastic one these are easy to install but you will need to do a little soldering can you post a few pixs of your r/o setup

[Jetdrvr]

Sure I will take some pics and try to post them on here. Just give me a little time, may be able to get them up tonight. Thanks for your help.

[diemaker]

no problem