Minimum 30 psi for the booster pump. So what do i need to feed the filter direkt from my well?
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I'm not sure how you want to use this system, but if you are using it directly after your well pump, remember it is only a 75 GPD. With that said, if you don't have a pressure tank in your well system, you may want to consider getting one to put somewhere upstream of the RO unit. I agree with the other gentleman who suggested treating the water prior to running it through your system, be it water softener or whole house filtration, something to extend the life of your membrane. Also, may want to get a tester or have your water tested to determine the effectiveness of the system wherever you decide to use it. Without understanding more of your situation, hope this info helps! Good luck! I'm not sure how you want to use this system, but if you are using it directly after your well pump, remember it is only a 75 GPD. With that said, if you don't have a pressure tank in your well system, you may want to consider getting one to put somewhere upstream of the RO unit. I agree with the other gentleman who suggested treating the water prior to running it through your system, be it water softener or whole house filtration, something to extend the life of your membrane. Also, may want to get a tester or have your water tested to determine the effectiveness of the system wherever you... » Read More I'm not sure how you want to use this system, but if you are using it directly after your well pump, remember it is only a 75 GPD. With that said, if you don't have a pressure tank in your well system, you may want to consider getting one to put somewhere upstream of the RO unit. I agree with the other gentleman who suggested treating the water prior to running it through your system, be it water softener or whole house filtration, something to extend the life of your membrane. Also, may want to get a tester or have your water tested to determine the effectiveness of the system wherever you decide to use it. Without understanding more of your situation, hope this info helps! Good luck! « Show Less
1403805
First of all you are going to have problems using high mineral content well water. The mineral hardness will start plugging the RO membrane as soon as you begin treating the water. You may get a useful lifetime of no more than 6 to 12 months before you need to replace the RO cartridge. Softened water will greatly extend the lifetime of the RO cartridge but I don't believe you have a water softener. As to the booster pump, I have poor water pressure into my house so I got the booster pump for my system. After I installed the cartridges in my new RO system I turned on the water to see if the booster pump was really necessary. I could hear water flowing into all the cartridges but no water came out of the RO line. I plugged the pump electrical cord into the wall outlet and RO water started flowing immediately. The pump worked for me. I can't say if it will work for you but it was not all that much extra cost and it sure did produce RO water for me. Oh, I installed my system in November, 2012 and as of May 27, 2013 there has been no decrease in water production or quality. I do have a water softener and the waste water goes to the city sewer. If you have a septic system I don't think this is the way for you to go. The salt used to regenerate the softener resin will kill your field before too long. May be you can live with getting new cartridges more often. I wish you good luck.
1403806
Artur, I am sorry but don't remember all of the data that I read on this system. I can however, tell you that the information is on one of the data sheets avail from the manufacturer.
1403807
I'm going with the assumption that you have a well with pump and pressure tank providing water to your R.o. Most well pumps deliver 20 to 40 psi minimum with many providing 40 to 60 psi. The booster pump system will work at the lower 20 psi but will fall short of the advertised daily output. Keep in mind that 20 psi is the kick-on point for smaller pumps and pressure would build from there to the 40 psi. So in reality, the R.O., would be operating at less than 30 psi for only a short period of time during the pump on-off cycle.
1403808
This unit comes with everything you will need to connect to the plumbing under say a kitchen sink. It will connect to a standard sized cold water hose. It has an adapter piece. You disconnect your cold water sink hose from the cold water shut off, screw the adapter on the shut off then attach your sink hose to the adapter. There is a connection on adapter that feeds the ro system - this is a pex hose. To connect to a well, I would think you would have to install a tee and reduce the end going to RO. This unit IS NOT a whole house system -
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According to the description, and assuming you bought an Orbit booster pump separately from this kit, the pump comes fitted with 3/8" push-to-connect fittings that are compatible with the tubing in this kit. Regarding where to put it, the pump should be connected downstream of the filter assembly. This allows the pump to work with clean water. If you put the pump upstream of the filter, not only do you subject it to more sediment and mechanical wear, but you also lose pressure at the misting nozzles because the filter will act as a flow restrictor. So the outlet of the pump should be connected as close as possible to the point of use for maximum results. Hope one of these answers your question.
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I found it on the Lotos web site in the manual. The CFM requirement is only 3.8. @ 66 PSI. A small compressor should do the job. Tank size will not matter if you have at least these specs.
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Do you mean if the inlet pressure is sufficient then the booster pump would cutoff? I do not think so because the pump would need a bypass if this was the case and I have not seen such. Without a bypass the pump would limit water flow so you would not have the pressure at the necessary flow rate with the pump not running. the purpose of the booster pump is to make sure their is sufficent pressure with sufficient fo to run the polaris so it cleans effectively. If your system has enough pressure without it it you dont need one, btu if you need one you need it all the time, if you want your pool clean that is. Do you mean if the inlet pressure is sufficient then the booster pump would cutoff? I do not think so because the pump would need a bypass if this was the case and I have not seen such. Without a bypass the pump would limit water flow so you would not have the pressure at the necessary flow rate with the pump not running. the purpose of the booster pump is to make sure their is sufficent pressure with sufficient fo to run the polaris so it cleans effectively. If your system has enough pressure without it it you dont need one, btu if you need one you need it all the time, if you want your... » Read More Do you mean if the inlet pressure is sufficient then the booster pump would cutoff? I do not think so because the pump would need a bypass if this was the case and I have not seen such. Without a bypass the pump would limit water flow so you would not have the pressure at the necessary flow rate with the pump not running. the purpose of the booster pump is to make sure their is sufficent pressure with sufficient fo to run the polaris so it cleans effectively. If your system has enough pressure without it it you dont need one, btu if you need one you need it all the time, if you want your pool clean that is. « Show Less
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I have only used this system connected to a hose bib. That being said, a pump could be used, but would need to have a capable of about 30 to 40 psi and maybe 1 to 3 gallons per minute. And, even then you may want to have a valve in line to throttle it back the gpm even more.
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You'll need several things. First is a pressure reducer to lower the pressure to 25 psi. Second is a filter to keep out the small bits of dirt or they will eventually plug up with this debris. Next will be the various fittings to finally attach this 1/2" tube as these have the fittings you need to attach to the pressure regulator and filter.
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If you haven't already, I would call the company. They are very informative and easy to talk to. They recommend the straightest shot from the meter to the pump to get the most pressure. Mine goes to my basepump after many branches and it works fine. If you pass the 5 gal bucket test, you are probably fine. Another point - Everyone I know with a water softener has a well. You need city water for the basepump. No power would equal no well water.
2074085
The pressure rating far exceeds your pump. The connector is standard. At worst you would have to add an adaptor.
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.
1964092
That pump should be fine. The filter slows the water quite a bit anyway. It probably takes almost a minute to fill a quart. I use it at camp so I don't have it with me. And I don't know the strength of the pump I use either. The water tastes fine. 30gph seems a bit fast but I haven't timed it. I love it.
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a little over 5 will be enough. The level shold always be checked with the ram of the cylynder retracted fully and the pump not running. the tank willhold much more but the site window will show full and the machine will operate properly with between 6 and 7 gal. of hydrolic fluid.
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.
2223380
You need 3/4" all way in order to keep the pressure adequate. Did you fill a 5 gallon bucket in 30 second or less? That is a major requirement for this size pump otherwise you have to buy the 750.
575320
I recommend the 2500 GPH pump and the salt water chlorinator.. You use very little, if any chemicals.
241016
This Wel-Bilt Shallow Well Pump has a maximum suction lift of 26 feet, It is recommended to have your pump as close to the water source as possible.
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Because of the distance from the well I would suggest a bigger pump for you application. the manufacture I would also recommend, as I have 2 of their pumps, and I am very happy, with their products, and performance. T
1044148
Absolutely. At 40psi and above, the system works very well. If you have more prefilter system(s) before the Hydrologic , then you would need a higher psi.