HOW does a REVERSE OSMOSIS Drinking Water System WORK?

HOW does a REVERSE OSMOSIS Drinking Water System WORK?
Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water systems look complex, but do you every wonder how they work? There are all kinds of filters and hoses and a tank but how can the tank possibly work with only one hose attached? If you want to learn how a home reverse osmosis drinking water system produces super pure, great tasting drinking water for your family this KZbin video is for you and I’m going to show you how, right now!
First a bit of history. Reverse Osmosis was first invented by the US Navy during World War II to purify sea water into drinking water for use on submarines. So you know that it’s particularly effective at removing minerals like sodium from your water, in fact up to 95% of the mineral content is removed!
A Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is perfect for you if you’re looking for an inexpensive source of "super pure" drinking water for your home. For a Reverse-Osmosis system to operate flawlessly the raw water needs to be pre treated to make sure there is no hydrogen sulphide, iron, manganese or hardness present which would quickly foul the membrane. waterestore.ca...
A Reverse Osmosis system is connected to your cold water plumbing. The process starts out by passing your water through a Sediment Filter to remove dirt particles in your families water before going through a Carbon Filter to remove chemicals like chlorine or chloramines. People always ask why most Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems have two carbon filters, one right after another, that’s to give the carbon enough contact time to remove all of those chemicals from your water source.
Then the water is forced through a semi-permeable membrane which allows pure water to pass through it, while rejecting the contaminants that are too large to pass through the tiny pores in the membrane. As this water is being purified the membrane to continually cleaning itself, washing the rejected contaminants away from the membrane and down the drain. Because Reverse Osmosis water is produced relatively slowly it needs to be stored in its own small pressure tank to make sure that there will be plenty of water to be dispensed quickly from the faucet for your family. A dedicated faucet is installed at the kitchen sink to dispense the Reverse Osmosis water and if you have a refrigerator with an ice maker and water dispenser the Reverse Osmosis system can be connected to it, giving you cold "super pure" water as well as nice clear ice cubes which leave no residue when they melt in your glass. waterestore.ca...
Oh and by the way, why does the tank have only water line going to it? There is a “T” connector after the last filter so water can flow either to the tank or the faucet or potentially both. When the tank is filling and no water is being dispensed through the faucet water flows into the tank. When water is flowing to the faucet it primarily comes from the tank with a small amount coming straight from the RO system.
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[@water_estore]

Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems look very complex at first glance. This video explains all those components and how it works to give you super pure, great tasting Reverse Osmosis water!

[@odalyscanek813]

Hey! Can you kindly answer a question I have, I'd like to know if the valve for the drain should be completely open? Or

[@ecoexpresswater2712]

do you use humpless RO water system?

[@alexw4225]

How can you tell when the membrane needs change if you can’t see the differential pressure? Should you have 2 pressure gauges? Or do you just recommend a certain amount of time/ gallonage between changes?

[@ThePuddleduck82]

@@alexw4225 normally between 2- 3 years, but they can last up to 5 years. You'll normally see a loss of pressure when it needs changing.

[@rubengo9440]

I’ve seen RO machines with booster pump as part of the system. What you’ve shown in this episode is without a booster pump. Does it make a difference ? With or without a 24V booster pump?

[@ORam...]

This was my crash course on reverse osmosis. I couldn't have asked for a clearer explanation. Gary, you're awesome.

[@water_estore]

Thank you very much. Please share video with friends and family

[@mustardandpisanggaming2065]

I learn a lot of things

[@water_estore]

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[@marcosrios3932]

I guess English isn’t one of them.

[@RicardoRodriguez-xm5yz]

Got his assss🤣

[@Hiiiiitsdevie]

@@marcosrios3932but he’s correct?

[@Mark-sd4hv]

I so smat, I lern things

[@philiplongo8323]

This is a good description about how THIS system works but not how reverse osmosis actually works.

[@water_estore]

Thank you

[@nayanbanerjee569]

Gary, I looked at many videos and yours is the only one that made sense!! Thank you so much for making what was first a draining task into an invigorating accomplishment.

[@water_estore]

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[@salvatorelivreri]

Thanks for clearing something up for me. I had the wrong idea of how the system works and have heard of horror stories where water bills increased by hundreds of dollars. I thought that once the tank was full, no more water could cross the membrane and the incoming water (under tap water pressure) would bounce off the now impenetrable membrane and just flow out the drain pipe. In other words, no shut off valve. Thanks for explaining it!

[@water_estore]

Yes, there actually isn’t all they much water wasted.

[@kanasananmitrabhuckdi7832]

Thanks a lot for this informative video. Now I know how my RO water system works! Thanks again from Thailand. 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@water_estore]

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[@IMDRanged]

Thank you for this video. Very informative. Videos of people trying to get "fresh" drinking water from deconstructing dehumidifiers brought me here.

[@water_estore]

Yikes!! I didn't know that was a "thing". Please share video with friends and family!

[@saifjassim6067]

As a person who heard about reverse osmosis and wanted to use it for living in desert this is awesome thanks I’m subbing

[@water_estore]

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[@saifjassim6067]

@@water_estore sure will gary

[@shaeskye653]

Watching this because my tap water has high phosphates and it’s giving my aquarium issues can’t wait to finish the video

[@water_estore]

Glad to hear, I hope it helped!

[@FadedHolySoldier]

I came here after I bought some water from dollar general and the label said it was purified with reverse osmosis and I got curious! Thanks!

[@water_estore]

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[@tommyward658]

Same here lol clover valley purified water

[@mrmeach1967]

Thanks for filling all the gaps in my understanding. I watched an installation video for my system and was scratching my head at the end of it. I knew how to make all the proper connections, but it wasn’t clear to me how clean water flowed into and out of the storage tank via the same line. Thanks also for integrating the automatic shutoff valve into your explanation. My installation video said nothing about why the tube coming out of the 3rd filter stage was labeled “to ASV,” or even what that did.

[@water_estore]

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[@alpha-olenicoliveoil8350]

At last... not just the simple insallation instructions... Thank you.. I'm now ready for the next level RO Technician vid!

[@water_estore]

Great then here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX-9dKl8m6upaas

[@guner864]

Oh My god!! I finally found a great explanation of how this actually works. Thank you!!

[@water_estore]

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[@johnpaulgonzales3275]

I was wondering how these systems work and here is the exact video to answer my question. Thank you.

[@water_estore]

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[@tylerp5839]

I'm studying for my Red Seal, and for certain topics I have to do my own research. Here I am. Thanks for the video!

[@water_estore]

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[@ericg5877]

Man I'm so grateful for this channel and all of its videos

[@water_estore]

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[@TimMacPA]

Indeed, I had to shut off my RO to repair a line and for the life of me couldn't figure out how in the heck the tank works with only one line. Thank you for that easy to follow explanation.

[@water_estore]

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[@WilliamTraxler1]

Great overview of system operation. Very helpful for troubleshooting. Well done!

[@water_estore]

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[@johnschoonmaker-tm3ll]

Thanks for posting, excellent explanation.

[@water_estore]

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[@twilson377]

Great video! Just had one of these installed and you explained how it works so well. Thank you!

[@water_estore]

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[@luket6405]

Thank you for this! I am adding a mineral adder to my ro system and needed to figure out how to add it to the system before the tank. This helped a ton!

[@water_estore]

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[@nujxad]

So you’re removing minerals with reverse osmosis then adding in more minerals?

[@luket6405]

@@nujxad yes. Removing all the bad chemicals that’s in the city water and adding back in the good ones

[@nujxad]

@@luket6405 how do you add in more minerals? Is there a separate machine that does it?

[@luket6405]

@@nujxad I ended up buying a re-mineralization filter from iSpring on Amazon. It’s just an inline filter I added on

[@luciusharrison3544]

THIS VIDEO DEFINITELY IS FOR ME GUYS, GOT A TEST TMRW 0:31

[@water_estore]

Glad to hear, hope you aced it!

[@PurposelyLiving]

This video helped me a lot. Especially showing the flow of the water as it goes through the system. I figured out that I had the tank hose and faucet hose backwards on the post-filter. Thanks for naming each part as well. Great presentation!

[@water_estore]

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[@bryanbatts]

What an incredible explanation!

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[@soveryalmost]

Great explanation. Thanks 👍

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[@ericnorton4045]

Great video. I have been a Plumber for 23 years have installed several but now that I do service work looking for good information. I was told RO systems filter as much as 8 times smaller than a white blood cell lol not sure about that but didn't know the submarine thing. Thanks for video

[@water_estore]

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[@AM2PMReviews]

the best RO videos on YT!

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[@AlkaSoulWaterCo]

Very informative, thank you!

[@water_estore]

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[@kimmurphy1683]

This was very helpful. The history was interesting. Thanks.

[@water_estore]

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[@marcobucci]

Does the system fill up by itself, or does it only fill when running cold water at the tap?

[@water_estore]

It fills whenever the tank is less than full.

[@austinpatrick2682]

Been in the water business full time for three weeks now. RO's are the most complicated water treatment to learn about. Also the most difficult to work on. Just like anything the best way to learn is to go hands-on. I've noticed there's more differences in models than just the membrane sometimes. Like the new model we install has an "absolute" filter. And the order is sediment, pre-carbon, membrane, absolute, and post-carbon (polishing). As I understand the absolute we use is just to take out one or two nasty things that the rest of the system isn't certified to take out. That's a pretty self-explanatory benefit if the absolute is preventing something nothing else will. So is the benefit of having dual pre-carbon filters that they don't have to be changed as often? Even if so that doesn't change the frequency of change on sediment. If you wanted the best of both worlds I suppose you could put another carbon filter in where the sediment usually goes and put a separate pre-filter for sediment before the whole unit. Perhaps that's what you would do if you were putting an RO in a house with hard, chlorinated city water and they weren't going to buy a softener and backwashing carbon filter? I'm really geeking out on this stuff. This will be my long-term career for sure.

[@water_estore]

The two carbon filters are for capacity but also contact time. An extra sediment filter will not remove hardness. If customer has hard water with out a softener (within reason) they would just need to replace the membrane more often but it would still work.

[@gordoneigner7565]

A question about this filter system that was described. Many carbon filters call for a 5 minute rinse after replacement I didn’t notice that you had a rinse step in the replacement video, should that be done to avoid membrane contamination?Also I was suprised to learn a little while back that the holding tanks only required about 6 psi.

[@almyranabilah8684]

thank u for the video! This really helps me for my sci project!!

[@water_estore]

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[@bardia8905]

Thank you Gary! I always wondered why the tank was there and how it worked

[@water_estore]

Now you know. Please share video with friends and family.

[@7moody771]

I have never cared about this topic and don’t plan on buying an RO system but this video was interesting well done Gary!

[@water_estore]

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[@gregdoh]

Great video, thanks for explaining the process of how it works! I use RO for watering house plants and in our humidifiers, but I wouldn't drink it on a regular basis (I'm lucky to live on a well that goes into a deep, clean aquifer).

[@water_estore]

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[@justgopherit3454]

Always love learning something new. Thanks for the video Gary.

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[@HarpsichordHymnsTimRemington]

Thank you, Gary, for this very helpful explanation! I recently had an RO system installed and how it works was a mystery to me - especially how it works with only one hose to/from the tank. Your explanation made it very clear. The system I have is a little simpler. There are two carbon filters and the RO membrane is the middle of the three (not on top). But you explain the basics in straightforward terms I can apply to my system. Thanks again!

[@water_estore]

You are very welcome

[@MattAugoe]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time! Learned a bunch!

[@water_estore]

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[@austenanderson3475]

Honestly you explain it really well super digestible and understandable info

[@water_estore]

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[@abrahamsanchez3617]

When i move to my next place im installing a water filter system in my sink for sure!

[@water_estore]

Great idea. You can check out our website when you are ready waterestore.ca/

[@daniellaporta4131]

Great info. I’m moving to Florida and I’ll definitely need a system like this.

[@water_estore]

Great to hear! We have them here waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-reverse-osmosis-system-75-gallons-per-day

[@spudly5339]

@@water_estore Can this take out chemicals such as Vinyl Chloride?

[@denisepope6373]

Thank you Gary! Wish me luck, I'm goin' in!!

[@water_estore]

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[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

Great video my friend. 😊 Im doing a video of my friends home that has this type of system. Im gonna link this video to help people understand the system. 🙏

[@harrynutts8856]

Hey Gary, I have two questions. You stated that reverse osmosis was used by the navy to purify seawater into drinking water. My first question is, could I use this system on a boat for that exact purpose? Second is, if so how often would the filters need to be changed?

[@water_estore]

Sea water at 50,000 ppm TDS is beyond the limits of the systems we sell. I have heard of marine systems that are made for this purpose but we don't handle those..

[@sirachuchchienthaworn389]

Very informative and easy to understand video. Thanks :)

[@water_estore]

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[@mustardandpisanggaming2065]

Thanks

[@water_estore]

Your welcome.

[@graemaer3052]

Thanks Gary the water guy

[@water_estore]

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[@markhopkinsphoto7257]

Shouldn’t there be some minerals in the water though? I never feel quenched when I drink water from reverse osmosis.

[@water_estore]

Reverse Osmosis does not remove all of the minerals, it removes about 90%. Which minerals would you like to have in your water?

[@markhopkinsphoto7257]

@@water_estore Not sure but I normally get my water from Carlsbad Mineral water. They have a natural spring. When I visit my mom I drink water from her reverse osmosis tap and I just feel that her water is missing something. I don’t feel like I am hydrated all the way.

[@everose606]

@@markhopkinsphoto7257 it’s because reverse osmosis water from tap is literally waste water that has been “purified”. spring water and well water, FTW!! reverse osmosis is just sketchy to me, TBH

[@andresgroove]

Osmosis remove pollutes

[@AH-64Apacheattackhelicopter]

@@everose606 I was reading my water bottle and saw this term and immediately thought of recycled water and to me it sounds like they just "purify" the waste water to package in water bought

[@saintdenis11]

Anyone else here from New Orleans? The city is about to lose drinking water because of saltwater intrusion into the Mississippi River. They are telling us that reverse osmosis filters are the only thing that can keep salt water out of drinking water. I’m here to learn.

[@water_estore]

Yes, we have had lots of enquiries about this from New Orleans. This is the system that we recommned waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-reverse-osmosis-system-75-gallons-per-day

[@prashantmagadum5529]

Thank you so much Gary 🙏🏻. Can I get more videos on industrial water purification videos.

[@water_estore]

Sure thing! We have our Commercial RO videos here kzbin.info/aero/PLmnBltD77jBUUVlBSGEM-WmGgGAPC8-Au

[@fasalalbana4913]

Thank you Gary well done

[@water_estore]

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[@thomasstiles1038]

Great video. Thank you so much!

[@water_estore]

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[@jimmysavilestoryhour]

I admire your passion

[@water_estore]

Thanks! Believe me, if you're not passionate, don't make videos!

[@hicoteo]

Does a system like this filter, amoebas, bacterias, and viruses? Should a UV light be added?

[@water_estore]

Great question, it will to some degree but if it is likely that your water has bacteria I would add one of these waterestore.com/products/luminor-glacier-4-9-lpm-uvc-led-system-guv-5s

[@rick-kx7gy]

I'm surprised to hear those systems were used on subs during WW11 . The destroyer I was on in the 60's was a Sumner Class ( WW11 ) . As a machinist mate in the aft engine room one of the watches I stood was on the evaporator turning sea water into fresh . Which was basically a small boiler fired by steam . Forward engine room had an even bigger one .

[@water_estore]

Yes, that is what I learned many years ago.

[@DriveFastEatGrass]

WW11?

[@rick-kx7gy]

A Sumner class destroyer was the type built during the time period of WW 11@@DriveFastEatGrass

[@anhlebui7014]

Thank you Gary

[@water_estore]

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[@GereDJ2]

How does the water divide within the membrane? How does it know which is which? Is an ASO valve absolutely necessary for good production? My generic, 6 stage R/O system w/ 100 gpd membrane, did not come with an ASO valve or restricter other than a small piece of plastic with smaller diameter hole inserted into the 1/4" tube on outflow. However, my system seems to produce R/O water properly. Also, you may wish to balance your audio levels here.

[@water_estore]

Water is forced through under pressure. The low mineral context water goes through the high mineral content water does not. The ASO valve shuts off the water when the tank is full. Yes you have one version of the flow restrictor

[@miltonborrow7388]

I’m thinking of learning all about these systems for my family’s prepping needs. Would taking a technicians course be overkill? How much demand is there for RO technicians in the labor market these days?

[@water_estore]

There are huge opportunities for all water filtration technicians, definitely a career in demand.

[@ggbellz]

you’re a solid dude Gary

[@water_estore]

Thank you.

[@StrataDelta]

Thank you Gary ❤

[@water_estore]

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[@buddyrogers5208]

I just changed all 3 filters in my whirlpool r.o. system and now find I need a new tank. If I purge and sanitize the new tank and system, will the clorox damage the new filters ??

[@water_estore]

Yes, they will. Just remove them while disnfecting.

[@trustlivelikeit]

thank you! you have this light about you! ;)

[@water_estore]

Thank you too!

[@BobHadorn]

I've had reverse osmosis in all 3 of my homes but never actually understood how it worked. Thank you!

[@water_estore]

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[@YocasFilmz]

Thank you for this great explanation!

[@water_estore]

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[@Fr4nkSanchez]

What is the benefit of adding a permate pump? Does it produce water faster?

[@water_estore]

I really don't know. I never use or recommend them, unnecessary cost and complexity.

[@tacticaltrioadventure5224]

Wao thanks a lot for the info God bless

[@water_estore]

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[@browntownorganics2172]

I’m looking to get a RO system for my 1/3 acre farm. If a system says 2,000 gpd how much will it do in say an hours cycle with my sprinklers? I’m using a standard 5/8” hose to each section when I irrigate.

[@water_estore]

You would need to add tanks to accumulate the water and then repressurize it to feed your system. Thsi video explains how a commercial system works. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXSkf3yilpKBd7c

[@michailapostolakis4512]

Great video sir !

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[@paulhong732]

❤❤ thanks help a lot 🎉

[@water_estore]

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[@SleeperHonda]

pshh, freakin worked. My man!

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[@Oblama]

I have a huge question. My mother bought a reverse osmosis filter (5 stage) that has no drain. She has no idea what an R.O. water system is. It's membrane canister (the 4th one) has no outlet for the waste water. It's membrane is actually a ceramic type filter. I am not sure if it is actually a reverse osmosis membrane. I am not even sure if it is actually a reverse osmosis water system now after watching your video. What is itthen? Just a 5 stage water filter? I am afraid that my mother has been scammed by shady individuals.

[@water_estore]

Yup, it's just a 5 stage filter. No membrane, no drain, then it's not a reverse osmosis system.

[@julianmunoz7836]

Some people Called It ultrafiltration, is pretty usefull is the water that you home use is soft but with sediments.

[@sko1beer]

the ceramic filter can be cleaned with a brush when it turns brown

[@SAWA-ht6kj]

Great animation

[@water_estore]

Glad you liked it, the newer version of this video is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5jLg2ijepaEl9k

[@AM2PMReviews]

does it matter if my T off of my finishing filter is a few inches away from the actual end of the filter?

[@water_estore]

No, not at all.

[@peopleguys10]

thanks Gary!

[@water_estore]

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[@dragonwulin]

Does bacteria or residue grow in the tank or the tubes?

[@water_estore]

It can if you are on an unchlorinated water supply without a UV disinfection system like this onewaterestore.com/products/hum-safe-water-10gpm-minirack-mr320e-tp2s-220

[@muddymike2838]

Another awesome video! Thank you kindly!!

[@water_estore]

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[@enriqueivazquez]

Thank you!

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[@chrisunruh6485]

I made a comment on your shorter how RO systems work video. This is much more in depth but on a chemistry level what is happening? Thinking back to science class I remember a semipermeable membrane allowing water to cross a membrane but crossing from clean water to salty water. So wouldn’t the dirty water attract the clean water? Also, how is the clean water kept separate from the dirty water inside the housing? Looking in the housing I just see two holes in the bottom. How does the ASO valve operate? I have one apart right now trying to troubleshoot it.

[@water_estore]

This is reverse osmosis, we use water pressure to force the water through the membrane, not osmosis where is equalizes on both sides of the membrane. The water that goes through the membrane goes to the tank through one exit and the water flushing the membrane goes to drain through a different exit. The ASO compares the water pressure before and after the membrane and when the pressure after reaches an acceptable pressure, telling the ASO that the tank is full it shuts off the flow. Typically is the ASO is problematic we repalce them with a new one here waterestore.com/products/reverse-osmosis-aso-asv-4000q

[@chrisunruh6485]

@@water_estore oh my gosh I’m an idiot! It says it right in the name! lol funny how someone can misunderstand something so easy and not realize it. Thank you for the info

[@Jason-Jason]

thanks

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[@idlewild]

"and they always have the questions aboot."

[@water_estore]

Who does?

[@Hashira7722]

very nice video, thank you! keep going

[@water_estore]

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[@TopBananaMan]

What are your thoughts on the Zero waste water RO systems? I am looking at the AQUA flo H.E.R.O. system which would pipe the waste waster back into your water system before the softener and RO system.

[@water_estore]

Great question! Years ago when I researched this product I was told that their performance was very poor. Just now when I went to look it up, the links to the specs page and manual go nowhere. I would research this product very carefully before spending any money on it. You are far better of with our HUM Water Saver 75 which although there still is some wasted water, it is far less than the others. See video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWKanWaKqZuriZY waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-reverse-osmosis-system-75-gallons-per-day See video here

[@zamirlushaj]

What is the working pressure for the system? Can this system provide water for a dishwasher?

[@water_estore]

No it cannot. Just for a dedicated faucet or fridge or ice maker

[@1bodybynick]

Wow. I love how you made that so easy to understand. I always thought they were so complicated. Is there a particular brand you subscribe too? I live in The Bahamas and are contemplating purchasing one for my family. I looked at a few, and are a weary of all the information and types.

[@water_estore]

This is the one I recommend waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-reverse-osmosis-system-75-gallons-per-day

[@FakeFido95]

How long do they last about how much to replace everything needed

[@water_estore]

Filters last about one year, membrane about 5-7 years. Filter pricing is here waterestore.com/products/water-saver-75-r-o-combo-pack-4-replacement-filters

[@TechnologyRescue]

How much water passes to the drain? In San Diego water is like gold.

[@water_estore]

Our high efficiency water softener passes about 1.5 gallons fo water for every gallon you drink. waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-reverse-osmosis-system-75-gallons-per-day

[@Jarheads4Yeshua]

Just installed a reverse osmosis drinking water system in my kitchen.

[@water_estore]

How difficult did you find the installation?

[@vacilli3814]

Hello Gary does this removes Fluoride from the water as well? which is one of my main concerns at the moment

[@water_estore]

great question! Yes it does.

[@jakerosenberg2003]

Thanks! About how much should it cost to install an RO system at a faucet?

[@water_estore]

Depends on a lot of variables. Drilling granite or quartz? Anywhere from $250 to over $600.

[@JB-fn7ky]

Best tutorial, but I’m perplexed: Our RO system faucet is a 3 tube design. We want to replace it with a single inlet (water) design as it matches our sink better. Can we simply route the black “purge” line directly to drain vs. having to pass through the RO spigot? In simpler words can I bypass the RO spigot. Forgive my lack of nomenclature. Thanks, JB

[@water_estore]

Yes, you sure can.

[@maxnovakovics2568]

1:28 cold is The Right one to drink from! 🔥◀🚿▶💧

[@jacquelinepodgorski7557]

Omg thank you for explaining this I am buying one of these I will have it connected to both my kitchen sink and my fridge how much is the average cost to have both lines connected?? I live in a ranch so I would have this put in the basement so it’s clear access to both water lines thank you 😊😊

[@water_estore]

Glad it was helpful! Installation costs vary based on each location but for something like this the costs are quite low.

[@jodahurt4837]

Moved into a house with a reverse osmosis, but only gives about have a cup of water before loading all of its water pressure in the kitchen, I looked for the system in the garage and noticed it doesn’t have a tank or reservoir. I’m assuming that’s why it can barely give a single glass of water. Is that something that I can add to my existing system?

[@water_estore]

Yes, you can, we have them here waterestore.com/products/metal-reverse-osmosis-tank-4-gallon-ro-tank-pae-ro-132

[@amyemerman6762]

Thank you for your helpful videos! I am on well water and am researching RO systems. I already have a sediment filter, carbon filter, and UV light for my whole house system, so it seems redundant to get an RO system with these filters again. Are there simpler systems for RO that skip the upfront filters?

[@water_estore]

No there really are not and you will find that in spite of those whole house filters the filters in the RO system itself still get quite dirty, so you need a 5 stage RO system.

[@stevengarcia9089]

I wouldn't recommend drinking well water even with big blue filters and a UV light. Is a softener being used to keep that UV light sleeve from getting calcium buildup? Remember, if the sleeve is coated with calcium/magnesium the UV light can't penetrate through the build up and effectively kill bacteria going through it.

[@brisadelcastillo2840]

I inherited one of these systems in a house I just bought. Mine has a pump on it. What does this pump do? When I plug in the pump, it continues to run. Should it shut off on its own? And my tank is empty. How long will it take to fill up this tank?

[@water_estore]

The pump pushes water through the system, ours don't need a pump. The pump will shut off when the tank is full (well it should) It could take upm to 4 hours to fill the tank.

[@richags328]

can I put a tee connector at the tank for my ice maker? would be a lot easier that way...

[@water_estore]

Sure, that works

[@leehowson440]

Great video Gary, thank you, just a couple of questions though, how often do I need to change any of the filters, and secondly, in one of your other videos regarding bottled water, you said we should consider how long the water has spent in the bottle from when it is bottled to when it is drunk by the consumer, so is this the same with the "water tank for the RO system, with it being plastic is all I'm thinking? 👍

[@water_estore]

Filters need to be changed every 12 months. Yes, we want to minimize the contact time with water in any container but since you are using water from this every day or at least every month, there is no concern.

[@leehowson440]

@@water_estore I appreciate your reply, thank you 👍

[@AlanLogston]

What if you get a bad clog and both sinks are full causing back pressure? Can the bad water with draino come back up the drain line and poison everyone drinking it?

[@water_estore]

I can't see how it could, the system uses water from your water supply for purification not from the drain.

[@johnkap5740]

Hi Gary, great video! Would you still recommend this exact RO water system? Or, would you recommend another, newer one? I'm asking because this video is over 3 years old, so thought maybe a better one could possibly now be available. Thanks

[@water_estore]

Great question, basically the same system (same one I have in my house for my family) but now you can get it with a brushed nickel faucet here waterestore.com/products/hum-water-saver-75-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system-brushed-nickel-faucet

[@johnkap5740]

@@water_estoreDoes this offer free shipping to Canada?