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Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration is one of the most popular and best water filtration
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drain. The clean drinking water collects in a holding tank.
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Installed at the kitchen sink: A small RO filtration system can be installed at the kitchen tap
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When household water pressure pushes water through the RO membrane and additional
filters, such as sediment or carbon filters, the impurities are filtered out and subsequently
flushed down the drain. What is left, is delicious, clean-tasting drinking water. Note that
many RO units incorporate a 4 or stage process for optimal water quality.
You may be interested to know that Reverse Osmosis technology is not new. In fact, RO
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2. Pre-Filter(s): Water from the cold water supply line enters the Reverse Osmosis Pre Filter first.
There may be more than one pre-filter used in a Reverse Osmosis system, the most common
being sediment and carbon filters. These pre-filters are used to PROTECT the RO membranes by
removing sand silt, dirt, and other sediment that could clog the system. Additionally, carbon
filters may be used to remove chlorine, which can damage the RO membranes.
3. Reverse Osmosis Membrane: The Reverse Osmosis Membrane is the heart of the system. The
semipermeable RO membrane is designed to remove a wide variety of both aesthetic and
health-related contaminants. After passing through the membrane, the water goes into a
pressurized storage tank where treated water is stored.
4. Post filter(s): After the water leaves the RO storage tank, but before going to the RO faucet, the
treated water goes through a final “post filter”. The post filter is usually a carbon filter. Any
remaining tastes or odors are removed from the product water by post filtration “polishing”
filter.
5. Automatic Shut Off Valve (SOV): To conserve water, the RO system has an automatic shut off
valve. When the storage tank is full, the automatic shut off valve closes to stop any more water
from entering the membrane and blocks flow to the drain. Once water is drawn from the RO
faucet, the pressure in the tank drops; the shut off valve then opens to send the drinking water
through the membrane while the contaminated wastewater is diverted down the drain.
6. Check Valve: A check valve is located in the outlet end of the RO membrane housing. The check
valve prevents the backward flow of treated water from the RO storage tank. A backward flow
could rupture the RO membrane.
7. Flow Restrictor: Water flowing through the RO membrane is regulated by a flow restrictor. There
are many different styles of flow controls, but their common purpose is to maintain the flow rate
required to obtain the highest quality drinking water (based on the gallon capacity of the
membrane). The flow restrictor also helps maintain pressure on the inlet side of the membrane.
Without the additional pressure from the flow control, very little drinking water would be
produced because all the incoming water would take the path of least resistance and simply
flow down the drain line. The flow control is most often located in the RO drain line tubing.
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Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a water treatment process that removes contaminants from
water by using pressure to force water molecules through a semipermeable membrane.
During this process, the contaminants are filtered out and flushed away, leaving clean,
delicious drinking water. Reverse osmosis is capable of removing up to 99 percent of 65
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The semipermeable RO membrane in your RO system is designed to allow water through,
but filter out almost all additional contaminants.
POLISHING FILTER:
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There are many different Reverse Osmosis (RO) water filtration systems on the market.
While one RO System may look like the next in terms of design and components, there can
be substantial differences between systems.
In our 25+ years in the industry, we’ve found that the quality of components is truly the key
differentiation between systems. This is because RO units manufactured using excellent
craftsmanship, as well as superior parts and components are what ultimately produce the
best intended results--top-quality water for the home and business.
As you compare RO systems to find the product that is right for you, be sure to ask yourself
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