Thinking about installing a reverse osmosis system? Already have a reverse osmosis system installed? In either case, you would be wise to learn a little something about reverse osmosis system maintenance.
Interested in brushing up on the subject? Then read on. This Wayne water softening and conditioning company has all the information you’ll need to know.
Filter Changes
The most important component of reverse osmosis maintenance is the changing of the filters. If filters aren’t changed in a timely manner, the system will suffer in terms of both performance and efficiency.
Depending on the system in question, it can possess anywhere from three to seven filters. For the sake of this blog post, we’re only going to discuss three of them.
Pre-filter
The pre-filter catches large contaminants such as dirt and sand. As such, it needs to be replaced rather frequently (every six months or so).
When replacing this filter, make sure that its O-rings are safely secured. If they’re not, they will leak and cause the reverse osmosis system to suffer consistency issues.
Membrane
The reverse osmosis membrane sees quite a bit of action. That said, it’s a lot stronger than the pre and post-filters. As such, it only needs to be replaced every 24 months or so.
One thing to note here is that the membrane isn’t always easy to remove. As such, you might want to have pliers on-hand. Before placing the new membrane in the membrane housing, we recommend giving the housing a thorough cleaning.
Post Filter
The post-filter doesn’t see as much action as the pre-filter or reverse osmosis membrane. As a result, it only needs to be replaced every 12 months or so.
When replacing it, make sure that it’s pointing in the right direction. If it’s not, it won’t work as intended.
Sanitization
In addition to swapping out the filters in your reverse osmosis system, you’ll also want to sanitize your system. Fortunately, this is fairly easy to do.
First, close up all of the housings on the system. Then, pour chlorine bleach into the first housing. After it’s been poured in, start pumping water through the system. Once the water has reached capacity, you can stop pumping it in.
Allow the water to sit (with the chlorine mixed in) for about 5 hours. Then, pump more water through the system until the chlorine has been cleared in its entirety. Once the chlorine has been cleared, the system will be sanitized and ready for operation.
Water Softener Installation
One of the limitations of reverse osmosis systems is that they struggle to filter out calcium and magnesium. As such, hard water tends to cause reverse osmosis systems a great deal of wear and tear.
For this reason, many homeowners choose to pair their reverse osmosis systems with water softeners. These systems remove the calcium and magnesium from their corresponding water supplies before the water is able to enter the corresponding reverse osmosis system. Therefore, by the time the water gets to the system, it poses no harm.
Wayne water is notoriously hard. For this reason, if you live in Wayne, and if you’re thinking about installing a reverse osmosis system, you should also consider installing a water softener.
Utilize the Services of a Wayne Water Softening and Conditioning Company
Are you looking to utilize the services of a Wayne water softening and conditioning company? If so, DuPage Water Conditioning has you covered.
Our team is well-versed in the maintenance of reverse osmosis systems, having worked with countless homeowners throughout the Wayne area. Regardless of the type of reverse osmosis system you’re using, we can assist you.
Contact us now to get the process started!