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polarbear
Thu, 22nd Dec 2011, 04:35 PM
So Im making RO/DI water and I went out to check on the unit and noticed that the water pressure on the gage is reading 85 psi. It's never gotten over 70 psi so i am worried that it might spring a leak because of all of the pressure. Should I be worried? I am not running a boosting pump either.

Mike
Thu, 22nd Dec 2011, 04:50 PM
Yikes, our pressure stays about 50. Any idea what would cause the change in pressure? Sorry not much help beyond that.

polarbear
Thu, 22nd Dec 2011, 05:02 PM
Well it's a new home and we have always had good pressure. I checked it again and it's at 75 now so it hasn't continued to rise. I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks.

ErikH
Thu, 22nd Dec 2011, 05:12 PM
Turn it down to 60 PSI. I believe your RO membrane may only be rated for that. Higher could destroy the membrane.

Big_Pun
Thu, 22nd Dec 2011, 07:54 PM
90psi is ideal I believe I wouldn't worry... just check rejection rate if it's still 97% + I wouldn't worry
looks like max is 150psi
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