The secret to 3x longer RO membrane life! 5 reverse osmosis equipment maintenance loopholes that manufacturers will never tell you!
RO membrane, as the core component of reverse osmosis equipment, directly determines the degree of water purity and equipment operating efficiency. However, many users find that, obviously in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations for routine maintenance, but the life of the RO membrane is much lower than expected. Behind this, in fact, hides some “manufacturers are not willing to break the little secret”. Today, we will dig deeper into these easily overlooked maintenance loopholes to help you easily realize the RO membrane life extension 3 times!
⇒Installation environment selected correctly? Don't let the details destroy your equipment
Many people buy reverse osmosis equipment, often arbitrarily put it in any “look good” place. But in fact, the installation environment has a critical impact on the service life of RO membrane. Humid, dusty or temperature fluctuations in the environment will greatly shorten the life of the equipment. For example, your kitchen may be heavy fumes, electrical appliances concentrated in the area of higher temperatures, which will lead to accelerated aging cartridge. If conditions permit, placing the unit in a dry and ventilated location that is not exposed to direct sunlight can effectively avoid this problem.
Tip: When installing, pay attention to keep the pipeline connection tight and no leakage, and ensure that the drain pipe is smooth, which can also reduce the pressure burden on the system Oh!
⇒Did you do the water quality test? Pre-filter is the first line of defense!
Many users believe that as long as you buy a good reverse osmosis equipment, you can “once and for all” direct tap water purified water. But in fact, if the original water sediment, rust and other impurities content is too high, will make the pre-filter cartridge quickly clogged, thus increasing the burden of RO membrane. Simply put, no regular testing of the quality of raw water and timely replacement of the front-end cartridge, like wearing a pair of leaky shoes to climb the mountain, even the best equipment can not carry!
Tip: It is recommended to check the status of the front-end cartridge every 3-6 months, if you find that the color becomes darker or the filtration speed slows down significantly, be sure to replace it in a timely manner.
⇒Is the cleaning frequency enough? Don't wait until it's clogged!
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You know what? Even if the daily use of compliance with operating regulations, RO membrane surface will inevitably accumulate calcium and magnesium ions, microorganisms and other pollutants. These substances form “scaling” and “biofouling”, which can significantly reduce the flow of incoming water and affect the desalination effect. Many people only realize the need for cleaning when the water supply becomes low or even when the alarm stops, but by then it is already too late. Regular professional cleaning, not only to restore water performance, but also to extend the life of the membrane element. Tips: Household users are generally recommended to clean every six months; industrial users need to be assessed according to the flow, can consult a professional to develop a periodic maintenance program!
⇒Operational parameters up to standard? Don't ignore those “small” alarm light
Reverse osmosis system operation, if the feed water pressure is too high or too low, the water temperature is abnormal or improperly set the ratio of concentrated water, may cause irreversible damage to the RO membrane. Many users selectively ignore the alarm light on the control panel, which is actually a mine to their wallets ah! The correct approach is to carefully check whether the parameters are within the normal range and ensure that the ratio of wastewater to produced water is properly adjusted during the initial startup or restart after a long shutdown.
Tip: If you find the alarm flashing frequently, be sure to suspend use and check the cause to avoid further damage to internal components.
⇒Shutdown protection done? Idle time is also a test!
If your reverse osmosis equipment is out of use for a certain period of time (such as going away on vacation or between production), then be sure to do a good job of shutdown protection. Otherwise the concentrated water remaining inside the system can easily harbor bacteria, as well as corrode the RO membrane surface material. During the shutdown period, you can close the water inlet valve and flush the entire system with a protective solution to avoid the above problems. Of course, you can also contact the manufacturer's after-sales service team for targeted advice.
Tip: If the system has been shut down for more than 72 hours, remember to rinse it before restarting it.
The above 5 maintenance loopholes are critical issues that many users overlook. By reasonably optimizing the installation environment, pay attention to the quality of raw water, scientific arrangement of cleaning frequency, monitoring the operating parameters and do a good job of shutdown protection, you can extend the life of their RO membrane to the original design value of 2-3 times, or even more!
Finally, I hope that this article can help you avoid those headaches of small pits, so that your reverse osmosis equipment to maximize the value. If you find it helpful, please click a like, and then share it with your friends ~ after all, the good things we all learn together is really earn la! Have you ever encountered about the water purifier or filtration device stepping pit experience? Welcome to leave a m
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