RO/DI & Temp

[nsu7]

What is going to happen if I run a RO/DI when it is near freezing (it's 34 F tonight...) ie, will flow be reduced, clog filter quickly, etc...

Thanks

 

[ReefRaff]

temp will affect the speed at which the water will pass thru the RO membrain. at 34 deg the water is more dense, thus will take longer to make water.

 

[melosu58]

That is correct. I only got 5 gallons on a freezing night where I got twice that on a 55 degree day.

 

[nsu7]

Have any of you heard that colder temp means tighter membrane and thus higher quality water?

 

[melosu58]

I`ve never heard that . Is that true? I`ve just got my unit so I`m not an expert on this subject.

 

[Brenden]

Have any of you heard that colder temp means tighter membrane and thus higher quality water?

Yes. The opposite is true for hot/warm water , and it will also increase your flow.