WHAT TYPE OF WATER DO YOU NEED BEFORE YOU USE A BASIC RESIDENTIAL REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM?

        First, you need potable water, i.e., fit for drinking.  Although the pores of a membrane are smaller than micro-organisms, there is a small possibility that the water will leak through a defect in the system.  Therefore, if your water source is not potable, it is necessary to disinfect it before drinking it.  This can be done with chlorination, ozonation, and ultraviolet light.  If your water is not potable, please contact us for possible solutions.

        Secondly, if your water has a normal amount of Total Dissolved Solids (i.e., 600 or less), you need at least 40 p.s.i. of water pressure.  Most homes on municipal water systems will have adequate pressure.  If your shower water seems normal (when compared to hotels, your previous homes, your friends' homes, etc.), you probably have sufficient pressure.  If you are doubtful about your pressure, you can buy a water pressure gauge at your local hardware store and measure the pressure.  On the other hand, if your water has a high amount of Total Dissolved Solids (i.e., over 1500), you should probably have at least 60 p.s.i. of water pressure.  If the TDS of your water is over 2000, then you should probably have at least 65 p.s.i. of water pressure. If you don't have enough pressure, you can buy a Booster Pump for your R.O. system, a Pressurizer for your whole house, or possibly just run your R.O. system without a tank (the bladder in a tank creates back-pressure which has to be overcome). Please note that your pressure should not exceed 100 psi.

        Thirdly, your water should have pH between 4 and 13.

        Fourthly, your water should have less than 2 ppm of iron.

        Fifthly, your water temperature should be above freezing but not higher than 45 degrees.