Can I use this system without the storage tank if I'm simply using it for fridge water and ice? My home water pressure is between 50-60 psi, thanks
1622584
You do not need the storage tank for the ice maker. And you maybe okay w/o it for fridge water, but water will be coming out very slow and you will need to wait between refills. Keep in mind, home pressure has little to do with the pressure you're getting from the Reverse Osmosis filter. The tank provides storage and residual pressure on the outlet side of the filter.
1622585
I don't believe so because the tank acts as a back-pressure buffer as well as storage. The whole system is designed to work together, so if space is an issue it comes with really long plastic piping so you can place the tank further away if that helps. I have it connected to my ice maker and the tap it comes with as well, in case you were wondering.
134667
I pretty sure you need to check the ice maker minimum psi supply required. This filter will not provide the required psi for today's modern fridge.
384493
I have a 60 gallon and from what I have seen as long as you can maintain 80psi you should be fine. Hope this helps.
2197691
It will work, but DON'T do it. You will lose the efficiency of your tankless system, and most manufacturers will void or reduce your warrantee if you configure their product with a recirculation pump. If you are still in need of a remedy for the so-called "Cold water Sandwich", you will need to get a flow sensor, a 30 second timer and a high velocity pump appropriate for your configuration. When there is a call for hot water, the pump kicks on for 20-40 seconds and then shuts off. This approach returns the cold water in your pipes to your tankless, and then shuts off until the next call. It does not force your unit to cycle 24 x 7. It will work, but DON'T do it. You will lose the efficiency of your tankless system, and most manufacturers will void or reduce your warrantee if you configure their product with a recirculation pump. If you are still in need of a remedy for the so-called "Cold water Sandwich", you will need to get a flow sensor, a 30 second timer and a high velocity pump appropriate for your configuration. When there is a call for hot water, the pump kicks on for 20-40 seconds and then shuts off. This approach returns the cold water in your pipes to your tankless, and then shuts off until the... » Read More It will work, but DON'T do it. You will lose the efficiency of your tankless system, and most manufacturers will void or reduce your warrantee if you configure their product with a recirculation pump. If you are still in need of a remedy for the so-called "Cold water Sandwich", you will need to get a flow sensor, a 30 second timer and a high velocity pump appropriate for your configuration. When there is a call for hot water, the pump kicks on for 20-40 seconds and then shuts off. This approach returns the cold water in your pipes to your tankless, and then shuts off until the next call. It does not force your unit to cycle 24 x 7. « Show Less
892723
Not sure - our water pressure was approximately 70 psi and it works great. I believe the specs state that you must have, at a minimum, 50 psi. 35 psi sounds a little on the low side and would probably not work (of if it did, it probably wouldn't work very well).
134664
Yes, I will recommend pump in the system. I bought one system from iSping without pump and returned it because the very slow in producing water. If you want to split some water to refrigerator, a system with pump will be better.
43371
ask orbit my system is about 50 psi and i think it needs the source pressure to operate the valve
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yes, this is a direct pump, you will need the pressure tank along with a pressure switch, how a system works is that when the pump is running and all the pipes are off, pressure builds up in the line and the pressure tank together, at about 50 or 60 psi (off pressure) the pressure switch turns off the pump. The pressure tank then maintains a little pressure to supply the house pipes while the pump is off, so when you turn on the pipes and the pressure goes back down to 30 or 40 psi, the pressure switch turns on the pump again to supply the house...... if there is no pressure tank or switch the pump will run constantly damaging your plumbing and may burn up the pump... yes, this is a direct pump, you will need the pressure tank along with a pressure switch, how a system works is that when the pump is running and all the pipes are off, pressure builds up in the line and the pressure tank together, at about 50 or 60 psi (off pressure) the pressure switch turns off the pump. The pressure tank then maintains a little pressure to supply the house pipes while the pump is off, so when you turn on the pipes and the pressure goes back down to 30 or 40 psi, the pressure switch turns on the pump again to supply the house...... if there is no pressure tank or switch... » Read More yes, this is a direct pump, you will need the pressure tank along with a pressure switch, how a system works is that when the pump is running and all the pipes are off, pressure builds up in the line and the pressure tank together, at about 50 or 60 psi (off pressure) the pressure switch turns off the pump. The pressure tank then maintains a little pressure to supply the house pipes while the pump is off, so when you turn on the pipes and the pressure goes back down to 30 or 40 psi, the pressure switch turns on the pump again to supply the house...... if there is no pressure tank or switch the pump will run constantly damaging your plumbing and may burn up the pump... « Show Less
1040336
I wouldn't recommend the alkaline system for that, but yes you can. I'm fact I emailed their costumer service with a similar request and they sent me the exact little valve and tee kit required to run to fridge and faucet at once. Nice system, can't beat the price or the customer service, that's for sure.
1796636
you can purchase components from this seller but an ro system only produces droplets at a time so you need a storage tank to accumulate any volume of water and to create pressure. i needed a greater voume for all of my needs so I connected two 75 gallon per day systems together. Bear in mind that the amount of water that you can use at any one time is limited by your storage system not the Gallon per day rating.
134665
I would definitely get the booster. I did the same thing with a splitter and it works great. The refrigerator doesn't have a problem making ice. The water seems to dispense a little slower, but that may be because of the extra filter in the refrigerator. Either way, it's not really enough to notice and we are very happy with the system.
741065
This is NOT food grade tubing. The description states "Not for use with ice makers" which actually indicates it can't handle pressures over about 30 psi. But if it was food grade tubing it would specifically say so. Clear food grade tubing will be made of a denser material which helps prevent bacteria from attaching to the sidewalls. For this reason food grade tubing is usually significantly more expensive. And you need to be careful because there are sellers here at Amazon claiming their tubing is food grade which is not actually food grade. If you see in the description that the tubing conforms to FDA, USDA and 3-A milk handling standards it's a safe bet it's true food grade. Anyone making that claim falsely is subject to prosecution and being buried in lawsuits. If you're looking for water line, as most people are, do a search for "Pex Ice Maker" and you'll find kits with various lengths of line as well as the ends you need to attach to ice makers. Pex line is for use with potable water and can handle the pressure of a water line. You can also use copper which will last nigh forever but it requires a double flaring tool to install.
1044148
Absolutely. At 40psi and above, the system works very well. If you have more prefilter system(s) before the Hydrologic , then you would need a higher psi.
739857
as long as the water tank is higher than your highest shelf, it should work. The system uses gravity to supply the water, so the tank needs to be a couple of feet higher than your highest shelf.
814118
Our water tanks cannot be plumbed in with domestic water systems. Our tanks are for stand alone water storage. Multiple water tanks may be plumbed together in an independent system but they cannot be plumbed into a pressurized system. Thank you and let us know if you have any further questions.
739858
Yes you can; providing the water tank (which is VERY heavy when full of water) is placed on something higher than the highest shelf. It's a gravity feed system- there are no "pumps".
1789004
The Valterra will work great for a tank installation. It does not appear to be designed to work in a pressurized setting, so use a regular faucet for your pressure system. Alternatively, you could purchase a suitable diaphragm pump and create your own source of pressure from the tank, then a regular faucet could be used on each system - but it would be more complicated and more costly...