Which System is right for me?

Do you need a Reverse Osmosis system but unsure which is suitable for your requirements? Keep reading for a few points to consider.

What do you plan to use the water for?
Once you have established what you need the system for this will narrow down your options. Our RO-MAN systems can be used in a variety of applications including commercial and industrial, laboratories, fish-keeping, window cleaning, domestic and household as well as dental.

We have a wealth of experience in the water industry and have created a range of the perfect systems for any requirement. We also manufacture bespoke systems should you have specific requirements. Our bespoke systems will be made to meet your exact needs, should this be water pressure, certain contaminants within your water or height restrictions where the system will be located. More information on bespoke systems can be found here.   

How many stages of filtration should a Reverse Osmosis system should have?
No Reverse Osmosis filter media can remove all types of contaminants on their own and for this reason Reverse Osmosis systems are comprised of different stages. RO-MAN systems start with 3 stages and can have as many as 6 different stages.

Our 3 Stage systems typically contain a sediment filter, a carbon based filter and a reverse osmosis membrane. Our 4 stage systems have an additional filter – granulated active carbon filter or deionisation resin depending on which system you choose. Our drinking water systems have 6 stages which include a specific carbon for taste and odour as well as an enriching re-mineraliser.

How much water can a Reverse Osmosis system produce?
Once you have established what you need a system to do and have chosen a system to suit your needs, it is important to consider how much water you need this to produce. This will help you pick the correct size of system. The majority of systems will have a production rate of 50% to 75% of system size. For example: a customer wanting a system to produce pure drinking water may not need as much water produced as a customer needing pure water for their fish tank.

For fish keeping our most popular system size is 150 GPD and for producing drinking water our most popular systems is 50 GPD. It is important to note that the 50 GPD rating is the speed that an Reverse Osmosis system makes water. This size of system will produce a gallon of water per hour providing enough water for the most households.

Do Reverse Osmosis systems waste water? 
In the Reverse Osmosis process, water is used to wash impurities out of your water. In doing this, water will carry away the impurities and particles that are too small to be caught by the filters. This could be considered waste water. In general, Reverse Osmosis systems use approximately 4 gallons of water to produce 1 gallon of clean, pure, filtered water. This waste water is similar to most other household appliances, such as washing machines and dishwashers.

Do I need a tap?
RO-MAN Drinking Water and Dental systems come complete with a tap and storage tank as standard. Should you require a tap fitted to your system, we can do so as required. Our faucets and taps can be found here.   

What about water hardness? 
If the water flowing into a Reverse Osmosis system has a hardness level above 7 grains per gallon (GPG), the addition of a water softener pre-treatment may be beneficial. Reverse Osmosis systems will not soften water and by adding this pre-treatment it may help preserve the life the system and membrane. However, this is not essential.

Does water pressure matter?
Reverse Osmosis membranes require a minimum of about 40 PSI to operate efficiently and most water supplies meet this minimum requirement. Should you plan to use your Reverse Osmosis system where low water pressure is a problem, using a booster pump is something that you may consider. Even for applications with sufficient water pressure a booster pump can greatly benefit your Reverse Osmosis system. Booster pumps will increase pressure which in turn increases the efficiency of an Reverse Osmosis membrane. Booster pumps are cost effective through increased Reverse Osmosis performance. The result will be much faster production of filtered water and less wastewater.

We have a range of booster pumps to work along with our Reverse Osmosis systems to ensure they are working and producing water efficiently. Our booster pumps can be found here.

Can I install it myself?
Installation is a fairly simple and straight forward process. All systems come with a comprehensive installation guide with schematics and step by step processes. It should take approximately 30 minutes to install. If you are unfamiliar with Reverse Osmosis systems this could take approximately 45-60 minutes. Should you be unable to install this yourself, most plumbers should be able to install the system. Our installation guide can be found here.

Best Selling Systems

As explained previously, RO-Man have a wide range of systems to suit all requirements. Below we have briefly outlined our most popular systems.

Drinking Water System

Our most popular drinking water system is the Drinking Water 6 Stage Purification System. This complete system is a must for any person concerned for their family’s health. This excellent, high quality system produces fresh, pure, clean and great tasting water. More information on this system can be found here.

Fish Keeping

Our most popular system for fish keeping is our 4 Stage Professional Reverse Osmosis System. This system comes complete with sediment, carbon and deionisation resin to ensure your water is ultra pure for your marine life. This system can be found here.

Dental System

We have developed a high quality dental system with the industry in mind. We have created and manufactured an expert system that is suitable for use in both smaller and larger practices. This system will produce an ample supply of pure water for autoclaves, drills and other dental equipment. This system and further information can be found here.   

Window Cleaning

RO-Man have a number of systems and options suitable for window cleaning, both large and smaller scales can use. We have an excellent 4 Stage Professional System that can produce up to 150 GPD as well as an industrial 4040 system that will produce large volumes of water for larger scale companies. The 4 Stage Professional Reverse Osmosis system can be found here. The 4040 Twin membrane Reverse Osmosis system can be found here.

Industrial

We have created and manufactured a high performing, excellent quality industrial 4040 system. This commercial Reverse Osmosis system is suitable for window cleaners, aquatic applications and much more. This heavy duty system will produce up to 2000 gallons of water per day, removing an average of 97 – 99% of contaminants. This high quality Reverse Osmosis system can be found here.

Here at RO-Man we pride ourselves on expert advice and excellent sales care, both pre and post purchase. Should you have any questions after reading the above pointers or need a little more advice, please contact us. One of our expert team will be happy to talk you through our systems and which would suit your own personal requirements. We can be contact by telephone on 01823 698813, email at helpdesk@ro-man.com or online contact form.