Booster pump set-up

[johnny bravo]

when i had a recent booster pump i attatched it just after my main water source coming from main tap,

then going into RO via a 1/2 inch hosepipe.

looking on youtube they all have them installed going into membrane from the last vessel

all using 1/4 in. RO tubing.

is there a right way to this .

this is my normal set-up now. water from DI vessel going outside into water butt.View attachment 3754

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[johnny bravo]

what is the recomended way to install a booster pump correctly, is it preffered with RO tubing,

i use a 1/2 inch hosepipe going into RO to give it a better pressure with water going into RO.

 

[johnny bravo]

what is the big difference with these booster pumps,

collins water products @£49.99

purefreedom @£99

better reviews for the purefreedom ones.

£50 difference

 

[Smurf]

THIS PUMP IS NOT RATED TO RUN CONSTANTLY....is a big givaway as is a cheap china pump

https://collinswaterproducts.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=165&osCsid=bcac90db62cb13caa752212f43162e6a

This one does not metion that it can't be run constanly also it's a 24v pump supplied with a transformer for 240V mains power.

http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/24v-aquatec-reverse-osmosis-booster-pump-power-supply-p-274.html?page=2

Like anything is this world you pay for what you get.

 

[Smurf]

If you upgrade to say a 4021 or larger 4040 ro at a later date none of those booster pumps would be suitable for those size ro's. Then it will cost even more for a decent booster pump.

 

[johnny bravo]

if i can half the time it takes me at the moment i will be satisfied,

purefreedom it looks like.

 

[DanielT]

looking on youtube they all have them installed going into membrane from the last vessel

all using 1/4 in. RO tubing.

is there a right way to this .

I have the booster plumbed in between the prefilter(s) and the RO membranes

I tried adjusting size of tube into the booster, but no real difference, so 1/4" is fine

 

[johnny bravo]

booster pump should be here tomorrow, with the £8 drlivery rate. ill set up this way. let you know what difference i get .

 

[macca]

Also the Aquatec 8800 can run continuously, i emailed today, so will be getting myself one

 

[johnny bravo]

8800 by purefreedom, made by a companny in surrey, becktek .

probably wait all day for a van passing.

 

[johnny bravo]

macca what ro you using, how long is it taking for your pure water.

i may change over from 300 to 450. see how i get on with this pump.

 

[macca]

I use a 300 at the moment and that will fill a 25 lt container in about 30 mins

 

[johnny bravo]

thats quick, is that with or without a booster pump

 

[macca]

with booster, without is 1 1/2 hrs

 

[johnny bravo]

ive just got mine, just trying to get best way to set-up

 

[johnny bravo]

anyone got any pics of there booster pump set-up , give me some ideas

 

[johnny bravo]

purefreedom say remove the fitting on the end vessel and first membrane, these fittings are screw in fittings.

if i remove these it will be stung

 

[johnny bravo]

View attachment 3771 can anyone keep me right regarding insalation of booster pumpView attachment 3769

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[johnny bravo]

do i just leave these screw in fittings in my RO AND JUST CONCENTRATE ON putting tubing in from the pump, fittings

 

[johnny bravo]

ive just realised, when they say remove pipe from membrane and vessel housing they are saying remove hose,

i wouldnt call RO tubing a pipe.

relief.

back i go

i always think too much

 

[johnny bravo]

water now coming out of RO @ 002 was between 6-10 before. waterflow before going to DI has well increased,.

happy bunny, top bannana