rynosback Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 If you have been looking for a reverse osmosis kit, I came across this deal, With out pump,https://www.amazon.com/Ukoke-RO75G-F...3a3840INT&th=1 With pumphttps://www.amazon.com/Ukoke-RO75G-F...3a3840INT&th=1 __________________ 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidMOTraveler Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 You do know that RO wastes 75% of the water. So for every gallon run through the RO system will only yield 1 quart! I know some people have health reasons for RO water, for most of us a carbon filter is all new for taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Wow, a six-stage at that price is incredible. I have a very old four stage at home that needs replacement, ordered, thanks! Also the filter sets are a reasonable price ($60 for a full set, mine cost $70). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRP Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 The system linked above appears to be a low pressure RO sys, which are only practical with fairly clean input water, otherwise the membrane fouls quickly. The systems I am familiar with are all high pressure, which work well when the input source water is dirty or salty. Yes, I process 4 gals of raw water to generate 1 gal of drinking water. But when there is no spigot nearby, processing 4 gal of lake water, river water or sea water to get me 1 gal of drinking water is not wasting any water, since it drains back in the river, lake or ocean. I agree that RO isn't needed where you're simply filtering already good water. But when dirty lake or river water, or salty sea water is your only source, then RO is a great solution. When I live on my Sailboat for 5 months each winter, I live off RO water made from unlimited sea water. In the Bahamas, there is no fresh water, all the inhabited islands & towns use RO water for everyday water needs. When I pull into a marina, they will sell me RO water for $ .50 a gal, or I can make my own for pennies a gal. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Higher pressure wastes less water. We have pretty high pressure at home, and I've measured about 3:1 waste to output ratio. With the permeate pump system, you waste about 1:1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted February 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 2 hours ago, MidMOTraveler said: You do know that RO wastes 75% of the water. So for every gallon run through the RO system will only yield 1 quart! I know some people have health reasons for RO water, for most of us a carbon filter is all new for taste. Yes, I do not have one nor intend on getting one. I just posted it up for people that are looking for one. I use 2 water filters, water softener and a Big Berkey for cooking and drinking. 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Since we are always hooked to a reasonably decent water supply, I do not see the need for an RO system. If the water is really bad, yes, look at an RO system. I run a system with larger replaceable cartridge filters form Home Depot or Lowe's. First is a wound element sediment filter and next a carbon element filter.. Finally a water softener. The filters are changed every 2 to 3 months unless we get some bad water. The water softener is an On The Go Double and it will typically run 2 to 3 weeks. We run all water through the system, and have a Splindide combo washer drier and a Vesta dishwasher. Almost 6 years on the road full time with this system. I did have to replace the resin beads in the water softener after we left northern Minnesota as the excess iron in the water fouled the resin bed and if would not do a decent job of softening the water. The resin was pretty inexpensive. The filter elements can be picked up at Walmart or most big box stores. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 4 hours ago, MidMOTraveler said: You do know that RO wastes 75% of the water. So for every gallon run through the RO system will only yield 1 quart! Easy fix. You just plumb the RO waste water back into your RV water tank. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 New deal..... https://slickdeals.net/f/12904981-28-off-ukoke-6-stages-reverse-osmosis-water-filtration-system-75-gpd-with-pump-154-92-fs?sdxt01=2019-03-09+18%3A44%3A40&sdxt07=0&utm_source=dealalerts&utm_medium=em-i&utm_term=304|activation_modal_test1&utm_content=19765429&utm_campaign=tu9999&p=125943517&src=da_si_v2_70531951#post125943517 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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