Waste water running too long, help!!!

DLCanuck

The Canuck
Hi guy?s and Gal?s

I have notice that my gauge stay on little bit longer then I usually see it (the gauge on the membrane). Therefore, I decided to check the flow ratio. I set up a gallon jug for the pure water. I put the wasted water drain into a six ?-gallon bucket (Instant Ocean bucket). When the gallon jug got fill, I shut the valve that goes to my safety float for my aquarium sump. I go check the waste bucket and I see it still drain, I know it suppose to do that for a very short time. I have done this to make sure that when I replace my new membrane the ratio is should be 4 to 1. Have it for about 5 to 7 years. Therefore, I decided to come back later (lunch :D ). I came back, it was still draining into the bucket that is full, and so I switch to another bucket. It was weird so I decided to shut the supply off. Turn the supply on and the gauge is readied no psi. Therefore, I try again but this time I just fill a 2 cup of water but the wastewater was about two gallon waste in the bucket. Therefore, I did it again to shut the supply then turn back on and no psi. So my ratio is 6-gallon plus to 1-gallon. Help

City water that come in is 55-psi., it a 90-gallon per day unit, with DI. The water tempter is 45 degree.

Any suggestion please let me know, thank you
 
That happens when the water is real cold it says so in the directions for my unit most ro's ratings are for 77 degrees for optimal production.So as long as your filters are good it's normal.
 
110oceanic said:
how old is your membrane maybe it needs to be replaced?

Every June I replace the membrane, my inlet TDS read 58 and outlet read 0, I guess I just have to wait till the water temp get warmer and double check, boy that lot of waste water. :D

Casino, i did back in June, i see you at SCA of NP ;)

Thank you 110oceanic & billm
 
don't mention it. Hope everything works out. I though you recycle your waste water for other uses anyway. not really a waste then.
 
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