What mistakes make a reverse osmosis system useless

The issue of purification of tap water remains relevant for all residents of large settlements. After all, the substances that enter the house with water, can adversely affect the general state of health, becomes the cause of ailments and allergic reactions.

One of the most effective water treatment systems is reverse osmosis. It allows you to absorb up to 90% of harmful substances and make tap water suitable for drinking and preparing drinks and dishes.

The most important thing is to correctly install this system. Incorrect installation can lead to failure to fulfill its functions and a waste of money.

Installation Rules

When installing a reverse osmosis system, it is mandatory to flush the unit responsible for preliminary cleaning of the liquid. If you ignore the requirements, the filter design will not fulfill the tasks in full.

Also, non-observance of installation rules can lead to system failure. After all, it is almost impossible to clean the reverse osmosis membrane from coal dust and small debris. Flushing the filter should be done after preliminary removal of the membrane.

Cartridge purchase

All consumers using reverse osmosis systems must purchase additional cartridges in advance. The manufacturer rarely supplies the filter with spare parts for water purification. If additional cartridges still come in the kit, the manufacturer indicates this in the annotation to the device or on its packaging.

How the flow rate of tap water affects filter performance

Ordinary filters require regulation and reduction of the water flow rate, which should not create strong pressure in the system. In the case of reverse osmosis, the opposite is true - the speed of the supplied fluid should be high enough, because otherwise the system will cease to cope with the tasks assigned to it.

Installing a filter yourself is recommended only if you have experience and certain skills. Any erroneous actions can lead to damage to the equipment or reduce its effectiveness.

Therefore, you should not save money and try to mount a water filtration system on your own. Such actions often lead to the need to purchase new equipment. It is better to immediately seek the help of specialists who can give a guarantee on the work performed and, if necessary, replace individual parts of the system, carry out its cleaning or dismantling.