Standard Water Pressure?

[MichaelJ]

Does anyone have an idea of what their houshold water pressure might be... I'm no suppose to exceed 75gph? I know every house differs but is there a slight chance that a home only does a certain amount give or take?

This is for my RO/DI ReefKeeper

 

[Troubleman]

Mine runs around 55-60 psi.

 

[MichaelJ]

Mine runs around 55-60 psi.

Now do you have a RO/DI? And if so, do you have a guage? Is this something that I have to have?

 

[Jim Tansey]

Mine is 75 PSI, I assume you mean 75 PSI not 75 gph as that is a flow rate not a pressure rating. I would not worry if you are over by some on the pressure they have a safty factor built in.

Jim

 

[MichaelJ]

Yeah, I meant PSI..... That's good to know... I don't have a guage at the moment but want to hook this up tonight...

 

[Troubleman]

Yes I have a RO/DI, the gauge is on my main house tank, not "on" the rodi.... I have a 100 gph unit, but that is under perfect conditions.... I can get 50 - 75 gallons in a 24 hour period, but I would need to flush the membrane a couple times to do it.

bob

 

[MichaelJ]

O.k so I shouldn't worry if it's a little more than 75psi..... I do have pretty good pressure here. I'm hooking this up for the first time... any helpful hints?

 

[TomD]

I wouldnt worry. Most times the issue is not having enough pressure.

Make sure you do not use like the first 5 gallons.

 

[MichaelJ]

What do you do with the wast water? Is it non drinkable, because I can put the waste water right to the drain pipe.

 

[TomD]

It is not drinkable to me but some people use it to water plants etc.

 

[MichaelJ]

Good enough for me.... I'm going to go hook this up now.... thanks for the help everyone!!!!

 

[BOSTONBAKEDBEAN]

mines 60 in charlestown;
you can get a 4$ pressure gauge that will go onto a hose conection from lowes
or home depot

 

[MichaelJ]

I'll do that....a little cheaper at lowes then on airwaterice.. where I was about to order one... Thanks Boston BB you saved me some money!! I just hooked up my RO/DI !!!!!!! I'm siked, I thought it was going to be a huge deal... I should have done this sooner.