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Flushing RODI

Started by NjOyRiD, July 01, 2011, 08:51:43 AM

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NjOyRiD

July 01, 2011, 08:51:43 AM
hey guys, quick question, my RODI's PSI when i do my water is 50 psi
when i want to flush it, what would be the right Psi it should be at?

thanx
370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

JetJumper

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July 01, 2011, 10:40:15 AM
When you flush the RO unit, the pressure will drop because you are removing the pressure regulator on waste line.  The water is then supposed to surge through the waste line and take all the baddies with it.
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NjOyRiD

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July 01, 2011, 10:44:30 AM
yeah i wanted to know if I,m flushng enough
370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

JetJumper

#3
July 01, 2011, 10:56:40 AM
well, my pressure goes from 80PSI to roughly 45PSI when I flush.  So I would expect a pressure drop of half roughly on yours as well?
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NjOyRiD

#4
July 01, 2011, 10:58:53 AM
excellent, this is what its happening here as well
thanx jet!
370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

dan2x38

#5
July 01, 2011, 06:00:09 PM
Good questions... also how long should you flush for?
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NjOyRiD

#6
July 03, 2011, 07:25:56 PM
very good question, I flush for 30 min, what about you guys?
370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

dan2x38

#7
July 03, 2011, 07:45:35 PM
Quote from: NjOyRiD on July 03, 2011, 07:25:56 PM
very good question, I flush for 30 min, what about you guys?

LMAO  I got a warped mind...

I usually only flush for 3-5 mins. was curious if this is enough.
Voltaire:
"I may not agree with what you have to say,
but I'll defend to the death your right to say it."

JetJumper

#8
July 03, 2011, 08:00:56 PM
I flush for 1 minute before and 1 minute after. 
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Severum

#9
July 04, 2011, 11:00:56 AM
I flush for 3-5 minutes like Dan. If its yellow I'll let it mellow... kidding.

Good reminder, I haven't flushed my RODI in a while.
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Steve Everum

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Feivel

#10
July 04, 2011, 05:55:57 PM
flushing a RO/DI???? im supposed to flush this thing? wish it came with instructions :) lol

how do i do a flush?

On a second note,  I think my pressure gauge is broken because it doesn't register anymore, i unplugged an re-plugged it and nothing, just since i moved. any suggestions? where can i get another?

(little off topic) AH HA HA funny thing i moved into my new apt on monday and i needed a bit of water for my tank. I make sure there are no leaks and everything is tight. im running a 2 way out of my laundry tap letting the wastewater drip into my washing machine. NOW ... If you do that make sure the discharge goes INTO the machine and not beside the ledge of the drum, dripping down onto your floor, while your gone doing groceries :)

NjOyRiD

#11
July 04, 2011, 08:57:32 PM
next time you come to my place ill show you
wait, you just left my place and i didnt show you LOLLL
370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO
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