RO/DI water question

[fishybuisness]

I bought my ro di system used and the filters were newer..however when I first started using it the blue line CE out clear and the red line came out milky looking..is this normal? The reason I ask is because they're both coming out clear now and I'm.wondering if its working or not

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[uh.oh...]

You just need to test it with a TDS meter. If you're at 0 its working, if you're around 10-20 its time to start looking for new filters, and if you're at 200, don't use it.

 

[Ingy]

When the RO filter is brand new it is stored in an oil substance that comes out milky for the first little bit. After a good flush it should be clear.

 

[fishybuisness]

OK cool I dont have a tds meter I'll bring it to the LFS tomorrow
.I tested for phosphates though and the good water was at 0 and the bad was high...one thing I thought was wierd which is also why I was asking is because the bad water and the rodi water both fill gallon jugs about the same time
.I thought a lot more bad water was supposed to come out

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[Ingy]

If you have any kind of outflow valve on the waste water, perhaps known as a flush valve, try opening it a wee bit.

 

[fishybuisness]

Hmm..no I don't think I do..there a just two hoses coming from the system..maybe o just have decent water where I live

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[fishybuisness]

That's her

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[Sniperhank]

That is a coralife unit. I had one when I started up. Decent starter unit.

 

[fishybuisness]

Nice! I bought it for 30 with brand new filters and added a di stage...but all my water tested good thanks guya

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[melosu58]

That`s just an RO unit right?

 

[fishybuisness]

Yes sir, I added the di canister since though.

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