low water pressure in RO

[RiverReefer]

Haven't posted in forever.

With the cold weather my water pressure has dropped to less than 10% running through my RO. The membrane and DI need to be changed but as far as I know the lack of pressure is coming from the pipes not old filters.

Suggestion on pressure increase type of mechanism. Not sure what they're called, or what they cost

 

[new2saltyfish]

i know you can buy a "boost-a-pump" for ro's...idk if yours already has that or not

 

[Turbosnail]

I have a pump forsale that can be used as a booster pump I have another one just like it that I use for my ro/di unit and it works great. lmk
http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?116049-Misc-For-Sale

 

[danzig]

If you have a well for water you need a booster pump most likely. I just got my RODI and am bummed i have to spend $140 on a booster pump now.



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[Flame Angel]

Hello, when Marc Levinson came to the clubs meeting back in October 2011 I believe it was. Marc mentioned something about if the water was cold it would slow down the RO/DI unit from processing water. He mentioned setting something up to preheat the water a little to bring it up to room temp before it gets to the filters would help immensely and save the membrane.

If I remember correctly it was comparable to coiling the line and running the line through a five gallon bucket filled with hot water first.

Not sure if this will help with your issue, but it is what I remember him mentioning could be an issue with water pressure.

Good luck