Reverse osmosis (RO) is a type of water filtration that physically removes dissolved particles and minerals from water. The RO water plant technology is based on the osmosis principle, which works by applying high pressure to raw water and lowering the mineral content through a semi-permeable membrane.
REASONS FOR THE SLOW FLOW IN RO WATER PURIFIER
- 1. LOW AIR PRESSURE: The speed of water flow could also be affected by the air pressure inside the RO tank. Even when the tank is empty, it should have a pressure of 7 to 8 psi. Check the air pressure in the tank if the water flow is slowed. To do so, remove any stored water from the tank and search for the blue plastic cap on the side of the tank that covers the Schrader valve. To determine the air pressure, use a pressure gauge. If the user notices that the flow is poor, be sure to inject enough air with the pump until the pressure reaches 7-8 psi. Because too much air pressure can puncture the air bladder, add a tiny amount of air at a time.
- 2. CLOG IN THE RO FILTERS: The method is the same whether we're talking about home RO water purifiers or industrial RO water plants employed by large business operations. It is necessary to replace the filters on a regular basis, regardless of how well reverse osmosis is performing. If the water filters are not changed, the system will not produce as much water as it formerly did. A clogged filter is frequently the only cause of a sluggish filling RO tank. Filters that have been clogged or membranes that have become fouled can cause water filters to take 4-6 hours to fill instead of the usual 2-4 hours.
- 3. It's critical to replace the filters on time. We need to learn strategies to remember when it's time to replace the filters from your RO water purifier.
- 4. KNOTS IN THE WATER LINE:Water production and flow may be slowed if there are any knots or kinks in the waterline. Check for any knots in the waterline by thoroughly inspecting user's system. Ensure that the supply line valves are completely open at the time of RO plant installation by going around and double-checking them.
- 5. WATER PRESSURE CHANGES: RO water filters typically requires a pressure of at least 40 psi, but 60 psi water pressure allows them to work at their best. If your area's municipal water supplier performs any maintenance work, the water may be temporarily impacted. It has a temporary impact on the performance of the RO water filter. If the problem persists for an extended period of time, the user should contact the local authorities or the water utility provider to determine what is causing the low water pressure.
- 6. PUNCTURED TANK BLADDER:If user can acquire a single cup of water under normal pressure and the water immediately drips down to a small stream, it could be a sign of a punctured air bladder in the storage tank. The tank bladder, on the other hand, can only be replaced or fixed.
CONCLUSION
The aforementioned are some of the most typical causes of sluggish Commercial RO water plant flow rates. If none of the aforementioned difficulties appear to be a problem for the user, the user should seek advice from water treatment professionals.
One of the most reliable water purifying techniques is the RO plant. NETSOL Water sells RO water plants to a variety of industries, including dairy, pharmaceuticals, fisheries, food & beverage, textiles, and more.