Frizzlife PD1000-TAM4 1000 GPD Tankless Reverse Osmosis System Under Sink User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- Frizzlife
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Frizzlife PD1000-TAM4 1000 GPD Tankless Reverse Osmosis System Under Sink
5 Things You Need to Know Before Purchasing Slevoo RO System
- It is a powered system, and it needs a power source. This unit requires a 120V outlet! If you have any issues with your electricity, be aware that this unit won’t function during your down times.
- Please prepare a separate socket for the reverse osmosis water filtration system. Don’t share the power outlet with your garbage disposal or dishwasher as this unit won’t function when you tum off the wall switch.
- Pressure lag is a common issue with tankless filtration units. we recommend you to purchase the PMT pressure tank to solve pressure lag. Low water pressure will reduce the flow of water coming from your faucet, resulting in more waste and decreasing the efficacy of filtration.
- You can connect RO system to your refrigerator or ice maker using our available the bypass and accessory kit. If you need to connect tankless RO system to a refrigerator and ice maker, we recommend you to purchase the PMT pressure tank to solve different refrigerators/ice maker has various requirement of water pressure.
- The tankless RO system will flush for 30 seconds every 24 hours, which keep the internal tubing/ RO membrane clean for your next consumption and prolongs the service life of the filters. In the process of completing these tasks, water will inevitably be spent, much like showering and cleaning your dishes. Note: They don’t waste water, they use it.
FAQS
Q: Can the RO system be connected to a refrigerator or ice maker?
A: Yes! You can connect RO system to your refrigerator or ice maker using our
available the bypass and accessory kit (20 feet 1/4″ tubing x l; quick connect
1/4″ tee fitting x l; quick connect 1/4″ inline shut off valve x 1).
There are a fact you may need to know before connection: Since different
refrigerator or ice maker has various requirement of water pressure, it’s not
possible for our RO system to provide them all. Therefore, if you need to
connect tankless RO system to a refrigerator and ice maker, we recommend you
to purchase a small pressure water tank.
Q: Can I use my own faucet?
A: You could use your own RO faucet with our product, but not normal faucet
for tap water. There are a few things you should know before using your own
dedicated faucet: Firstly, our original faucet is equipped with a filter life
indicator, which allows you to monitor the filters’ life easily. If you decide
not to use it, this function will not be in effect. You can still check the
indicators on the front panel for filter lifetime status. Secondly, your RO
faucet should be able to connect with the outlet tubing of the RO system,
which has a diameter of 1/4″. In addition, it should have a “Quick-Connect
Fitting”. If the RO faucet does not meet one of these requirements, you will
need to acquire a corresponding adapter, in order to complete the connection
with the RO machine (we don’t carry those adapters). In summary, in order to
achieve the best installation outcome, we do not recommend to use faucets
other than the original one.
Q: Why does the water flow from the faucet briefly start strong, then stop
for a few seconds before returning to normal?
A: Please be assured that the situation you described is a normal phenomenon.
After the booster pump is started, the pressure cannot be transmitted to the
faucet in time, resulting in insufficient water outlet pressure. If you mind,
you can solve this problem by purchasing the PMT pressure tank.
Q: What is the surface material of the faucet? Brushed nickel or chrome?
A: Our faucet is made of food-grade SUS304 stainless steel, lead-free .
Q: Is it normal that the indicator light of the filter element is not on?
A: Please note that when not dispensing water, the indicators on the front
panel will go out after a while to save power. When dispensing water, the
indicators and the LED on faucet should be on.
Q: Does this do water softening ? Does it neutralize pH?
A: The RO system can reduce calcium and magnesium effectively (ca. 90%), so it
can soften the water in a certain degree. Regarding the pH, please note that
our RO system is not designed to adjust pH, so the pH will mainly depend on
the pH of the source water.
Q: Will this unit still work during a power outage ?
A: It is a powered system, and it needs a power source. This unit requires a
120V outlet! If you have any issues with your electricity, be aware that this
unit won’ t function during your down times .
Q: Is the RO system certified by the water quality association (wqa) as an
ro unit (nsf/ansif58)?
A: Our water filtration unit is certified by SGS, against NSF/ANSI 58, EPA 537
Standard. and the RO membrane inside has been separately tested and certified
by NSF/ANSI 58. The TDS removal rate of 600 GPD is 90%, and the TDS removal
rate of 1000 GPD is 95%. Using 7-stage filtration system with a filtration
accuracy of 0. 0001 µ m, to remove 99.99% of contaminants from tap water,
including viruses, bacteria, chemicals (PFOA/PFOS, Pharmaceuticals), chromium,
per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), fluoride, arsenic salt, iron,
radium nitrate, calcium, particles, chloride, chlorine, lime scale, and heavy
metals (Lead, Arsenic, etc).
How often do filters need to be replaced?
A: The lifetime of the filters in our RO system depends on 2 aspects: the
total service time and the amount of filtered water. As long as one of these
two limits has been reached, then the filter needs to be replaced. Detailed
information as follows:
F2 600GPD RO system:
- RO: 24 months I 1902 gal
- PCF: 12 months I 95lgal
F3 l000GPD RO system:
- RO: 36 months I 2853 gal
- GAC: 12 months I 95lgal
- PP+CB: 12 months I 95lgal
Note: Actual lifetime and condition of a filter may vary due to different quality of water supply or different water usage. You can check the indicators on the front panel for filter lifetime status. Also the indicator lights of faucet make it easy to know when it’s time to buy and change filters, helping to avoid a last-minute stress.
Truth About Reverse Osmosis Waste Water
Note: all reverse osmosis systems produce “wastewater” to discharge impurities.
About Pure to Drain Ratio?
The pure to drain ratio is a problem that needs to be viewed objectively. The
ratio is not only affected by water source, water quality, temperature and
pressure, but also closely related to the use of RO reverse osmosis membrane.
All RO ratios are theoretical laboratory data and are calculated when the
system is running at its optimum rate.
How The Reverse Osmosis Filtration Process Works?
RO water filtration system work in a complex manner. It use several filter
cartridges, but the star of the show is the RO membrane. This membrane has
tiny pores – much smaller than the pores on a standard cartridge filter –
usually about 0.0001 microns. Water is forced through this RO membrane. The
composition of the tiny water particles enables them to pass through the
membrane, but the larger particles (contaminants like heavy metals, sediment,
etc) in water, and are rejected by the membrane. Without “waste wate”, these
contaminants would build up and up inside the RO chamber as water flowed
through the system. With nowhere to go, the contaminants would simply bash
against the membrane again and again. Over time, the excessive number of
contaminants trapped in the chamber would end up damaging the RO membrane. How
can this be prevented? When the contaminants reverberate back into the RO
chamber, they’re washed away down a drainpipe with a small amount of water,
much like showering and cleaning your dishes. This happens at an ongoing rate
during the RO process. This is a good way to look at water filtration systems.
They don’t waste water, they use it.
How Can We Minimize It?
Getting The Best Out Of “Wastewater”
Some filters recirculate discharge water, continually using it in the
filtration process. This can lead to increased wear and tear on the filter,
however, so it’s not necessarily the best option. You can use reverse osmosis
waste water to water their plants, mop floors, clean dishes, flush toilets,
and pre-rinse laundry. As long as you ‘re not drinking the water afterwards
(since it typically has a higher percentage of contaminants compared to
purified water), you’re good to go.
Ensure Proper Water Pressure Level
Reverse osmosis systems require a good water pressure to force water through
the semi-permeable membrane. If your water pressure isn’t strong enough, there
won’t be enough force to push water through the membrane quickly. The longer
it takes to filter water, the more water is used in the process. Therefore,
running at a household water pressure lower than the ideal 35-40 psi range can
be counterproductive. If your pressure valve is okay and you are still running
at low pressure, kindly check with your local water authority for possible
pressure issues.
Perform Regular Maintenance
The only way to get the best out of reverse osmosis filters is to check on
them regularly. Most reverse osmosis water filter systems come with a three or
five-stage filter cartridge setup. The filter in each stage is different and
made specifically for a group of contaminants. Thus, the service life of each
filter is different. The average service life of a reverse osmosis filter is
between a year and two years, but it may be shorter or longer. Actual lifetime
and condition of a filter may vary due to different quality of water supply or
different water usage.It is best to replace your filter once it expires. This,
alongside other maintenance activities, can ensure you get the best filtration
results and higher efficiency.
Fill Larger Containers to Optimize RO to Pure to Drain Ratio.
You will use more water if you primarily use the system to fill a small
drinking glass. When you tum off the faucet a small amount of water flushes
the system and flows through the waste tube. However, you can still achieve a
very good RO to waste ratio if you simply fill a larger water containers. Like
any good tool, it works best when used correctly.
The Frequently Asked Questions About Reverse Osmosis Waste Water
1. What do you do with waste water from reverse osmosis?
Some people use reverse osmosis waste water to water their plants, mop floors,
clean dishes, flush toilets, and pre-rinse laundry. As long as you’re not
drinking the water afterwards (since it typically has a higher percentage of
contaminants compared to purified water), you’re good to go.
2. Why is there waste water in reverse osmosis?
The water isn’t being “wasted” per se; rather, it’s being used to create the
high pressure required for the reverse osmosis process. Much like you wouldn’t
say taking a bath is “wasting water,” it’s not completely accurate to describe
reverse osmosis runoff as “waste.”
3. Can RO waste water be used for cooking?
Because of the higher-than-normal levels of contaminants in reverse osmosis
waste water, it’s not generally recommended that you use it for cooking.
4. Is RO waste water good for bathing?
The high concentration of contaminants make RO waste water unsuitable for
bathing as well. You should really only use it for watering plants or
cleaning.
What Are TDS?
TDS stands for total dissolved solids, and represents the total concentration
of dissolved substances in water, primarily inorganic salts and minerals. Most
hobbyists endeavor to ensure that the lower the TDS, the better. However, a
very low concentration of TDS has been found to give water a flat taste, which
is undesirable to many people. That’s why you often see re-mineralizing
filters on a lot of under-sink RO systems because the water tastes bland.
What Is TDS Creep?
This happens most often within 30 to 60 seconds of first turning on the faucet
after an RO system sits idle and there is no active pressure being applied to
the raw water side of the membrane, you’ll notice TDS rises briefly before
dropping back down. This is known as TDS creep.
How to Explain This Occurrence?
This was a natural occurrence in the RO system for tankless designs. While the
system is producing pure water, the pump provides the necessary pressure for
the source water to go through the RO membrane. But after turning off the
faucet, with the pump stopping, the internal pressure returns to normal. In
that status, a natural phenomenon called “osmosis” takes place in the RO
filter, until a dynamic balance of concentration is established on both sides
of the RO membrane. As a result, the TDS of the remaining filtered water will
go up gradually, the longer, the higher.
What’s the Solution?
A dramatic reduction in TDS can typically be seen after letting the faucet run
for 30 seconds.