Reverse Osmosis FAQs ...
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Q: What is a Domestic Reverse Osmosis System ?
A Drinking Water Purification System that uses the principle of Reverse Osmosis to remove 95-99% of all the mineral and chemical contaminants from raw tap water.
Q: How does Reverse Osmosis differ from a water filter ?
Ordinary water filters use a screen to separate only particles of dirt sediment from water. Reverse osmosis employs a semipermeable membrane that removes not only particles but also an extremely high percentage of dissolved contaminants - molecule by molecule - from raw tap water.
Q: What is the membrane and how does it work ?
The membrane consists of several thin layers or sheets of film that are bonded together and rolled in a spiral configuration around a plastic tube (this is also known as a thin film composite or TFC membrane.) The material of the membrane is semipermeable : it allows water molecules to pass through while acting as a barrier to dissolved solids (i.e.: mineral & chemical contaminants). When the feed water stream passes across the surface of the membrane, the molecules penetrate the membrane surface, working their way around the spiral and collecting in the center tube. The remaining contaminants are concentrated and washed from the surface of the membrane down the drain.
Q: How did Reverse Osmosis get its start ?
Although the idea of reversing osmosis has been known for over 10 years, the practical application is a recent development. In 1962 the U.S Government funded the first R.O. plant which processed 1000 gallons clean water per day. Today, there are more than 3000 large R.O. treatment plants, each producing more than a million gallons of drinking water each day. In 1991, the U.S. Army bought 8,000 large membranes to their mobile water purification units for troops in Desert Storm.
Q: Will Reverse Osmosis remove Sodium from the water ?
YES! Reverse Osmosis was originally designed to make sea water drinkable for the American Navy. It is ideal for anyone on a low sodium diet.
Q: Does Reverse Osmosis remove Bacteria ? Cryptosporidium ?
YES! An R.O. membrane has a pore size much smaller than bacteria virus, pyrogen or the cryptosporidium parasite. When functioning properly it will remove all microorganisms from tap water and produce sterile water .
Q: What does Reverse Osmosis purified drinking water taste like ?
Because all contaminants will be removed and contaminants are responsible for the bad taste, the taste of the purified water will be quite bland but very refreshing.
Q: How will the purified water affect mixed beverages ?
Because reverse osmosis removes invisible contaminants that mask flavor, it allows the natural taste of your beverages to come through. You will be able to use less coffee and still get the full flavor. Concentrated beverages like orange juice will taste tangier. You will probably be drinking a lot more water as well, since many people drink soda, concentrated juices, and beer as an alternative to bad-tasting tap water. Also, the pure water eliminates the lime build up in kettles, preventing the need for frequent cleaning. No longer will you find scum floating on the top of your tea or coffee.
Q: Don't people need minerals removed from the water ?
Most of the minerals that we receive are from the foods we eat, particularly greens and fruits. Only a very small percentage comes from the water we drink.
Q: Where is the reverse osmosis drinking water system installed ?
It is usually installed underneath the kitchen sink, with a holding tank and a dedicated faucet to access the purified water.
Q: How much water does the system produce ?
Under ideal conditions, the reverse osmosis membrane is rated at 80gallons of production per day (80gpd at 80~100psi). Under the average conditions, the consumer can expect 70-95 gallons of product water per day. But that's still a lot of water for the average household's drinking and cooking requirements.
Q: What is the guarantee on the system ?
Our reverse osmosis system (excluding filters) is guaranteed for 15 years for material and workmanship, provided the system is serviced annually in accordance with the provisions of the guarantee.
Q: What is the maintenance schedule for the system ?
The three pre-filters should be changed every 12 months. The first is a 5 micron sediment filter. The second is a carbon filter. The third is a 1 micron sediment filter. Failure to change the filters every 12 months may allow chlorine to destroy the reverse osmosis membrane.
Q: When should the membrane be changed ?
At a minimum, every two years.
Q: What contaminants does Reverse Osmosis remove ?
Our sytem contains quality filters which will remove more than 98% of organic chemicals from the water. These include THMs(chloroform), DBCP, lindane, TCEs(trichloroethylene), PCEs(tetrachloroethylene), carbon tetrachloride and chlorine, In addition to these organic chemicals, below is a partial list of other contaminants removed by the reverse osmosis membrane. The percentage of removal shown below is a conservative estimate.
Any questions you may have regarding our reverse osmosis system, please feel free to contact us.
Using the reverse osmosis purification process, all harmful chemicals, bacteria and 95% of inorganic dissolved solids will be removed from contaminated tap water, leaving only free Oxygen and an Absolutely PURE drinking experience. Enjoy!
Using the reverse osmosis purification process, all harmful chemicals, bacteria and 95% of inorganic dissolved solids will be removed from contaminated tap water, leaving only free Oxygen and an Absolutely PURE drinking experience. Enjoy!
