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Hi all I finally got to the conclusion that I must have a RO filter with my tap water coming out with 600ppm. I have one question which I couldn't find an answer for anywhere. The filter I want to buy comes with a shutoff valve. What exactly does it do, and do I need it if I just want to connect the filter directly to my regular faucet? Thanks in advance  | ||
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11-22-2009, 11:07 AM
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 | most people hook the r/o up to a separate "water dispenser" spout that way you don't wash the dishes with it
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| depends on the filter, some filters can hook up to the faucet, others require hooking up to the pipes below the sink. A shutoff valve seems pretty necessary to me, you dont want it running constantly.  Drinking Water Filters- Reverse Osmosis Water Purifiers & Water Softeners That company makes a filter that hooks up directly to your faucet, you just unscrew the aerator and screw in their attachment and your off n' running. They're a bit pricier but thats what you gotta pay for stuff made in the USA these days.
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11-23-2009, 09:09 AM
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| Thanks guys. I guess I should go to the store and see what exactly they offer and how it will work with my setup. GreenDragon, that filter you linked to seems exactly what I need. Hopefully I can find something like that around here. | ||
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11-23-2009, 06:16 PM
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they make float valves for the r/o systems. drilll a hole in a garbage can and itll shut off the water when the can fills | ||
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11-25-2009, 05:09 AM
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| After visiting the shop, I think I'll just connect it to a valve like this one, and open it only when I need water for my plants, and have a float valve to make sure my tank doesn't overflow. The shut off valve is like 1/4 the price of the R/O filter, and I'm trying not to spend too much. | ||
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11-27-2009, 12:00 PM
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| i think it said twice a year depending on the amount you use and the hardness of you water | ||
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11-28-2009, 09:21 AM
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| I was thinking... as long as the PPM says 0 and it is putting out enough water? Why change it? | ||
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