It's not actually set up as it will be, my plan was to get it operating at its optimum outside where I can address any leaks before putting it in the shed.
The filter housing is stained as a very clogged sediment filter had been left in it for a while. I'd thoroughly cleaned it before hand and no amount of effort could bring it up. I didn't think that could have any effect as it would still have to pass throughout the carbon filter. Maybe I'm wrong?
So I took the inlet side end cap off, checked the membrane o ring, can't see anything wrong. I used a screwdriver and knocked the membrane in towards the housing but everything was snug.
No it's just the grass behind showing up, the shaft is clear through
At this point I don't have many other options ? I've heard of membranes "settling in" but just can't forsee it'll improve that drastically. I was hoping for 95% efficiency at the very least.
Well I'm currently in the same boat so you're not alone. I was hoping it was gonna be instant. But I've heard and read different things like they need at least 8 hours flushing. I've also heard people flushing them for 5-10 minutes and getting perfect results. It's a bit mind boggling. But surely if plumbing is all correct, it's seated correctly etc etc the only thing left is it's a faulty membrane ?
however the next thing is pressure but again, these HF5's are purposely made for low(ish) pressures right...Yeah, my thing is there's no way to prove its faulty. The manufacturer would just say it's not been used as per the specs (80psi, right water temp etc) and if sent to them, I bet under perfect conditions they'd get it working well. I'll update on here how I get on with mine. Maybe if the membranes we got are from the same batch they used plenty of preservative so will take a while to settleWell I'm currently in the same boat so you're not alone. I was hoping it was gonna be instant. But I've heard and read different things like they need at least 8 hours flushing. I've also heard people flushing them for 5-10 minutes and getting perfect results. It's a bit mind boggling. But surely if plumbing is all correct, it's seated correctly etc etc the only thing left is it's a faulty membrane ?
Yeah purchased fiberdyne with the membrane. CFB plus 20" 5 micron. Seemed the most recommended on here
I think you have cracked it. You need more waste. So just open your gate valve a little to increase that to a little more than the pure you are getting. 50/50 waste to pure would mean you would fill each 1 liter container in exactly the same time. Your pure to waste ratio is 64% pure and 36% waste. Its the wrong way around. 60% waste to 40% pure is a good starting ratio. Once you get the ratio right just mark the handle so you can reset it after flushing.
If its blocked it will do as it restricts the flow of water to the membrane. Restricted flow means reduced pressure which will reduce the efficiency of the membrane.
Even tho I have a Pure Freedom system I also think this is what is up with mine too. This is why I was asking @Part Timer what he was doing with his PF system. Maybe they have calibrated mine wrong somehow? Gonna try and measure mine hopefully later on today after work.
Sorry I don't understand, if I'm producing 1 litre of waste in nearly half the time it takes to produce 1 litre of pure, isn't the ratio in favour of waste? More waste than pure every minute. This is the gate valve fully shut.
I hope not, the fiberdyne carbon filter is brand new. I purchased it with the new membrane.
Sorry, you are right. My brain switched over this morning and is working in reverse.
Oh no worries, just glad I haven't been battering the membrane.
Not sure if this will reveal anything, but when on complete flush the little water that comes out the pure end is reading at 85-90 ppm. (Tap = 295-300) Is this normal? Wondered if it could be a small amount of waste mixing in
