Aloha Guys wondering who has a recommendation for a low foot print truck mount or portable RO/DI unit. We have been strictly DI and are looking to upgrade as our solar panel cleaning services are taking off. Also is it better to pull from a tank with a float.
SprayWash said
Nov 10, 2014
i got the portable one from RHG....seems to work great.
I got something from Jracenstein for about 900$ i think it was. Haven't used it much but it works great.
mistersqueegee said
Nov 12, 2014
The RHG line of products can't be beat. I love my H2Pro and the EZ Fill model that Eric and Lisa use is awesome too! In my opinion anything else is just trying to catch up to RHG.
Michael Wedge said
Nov 14, 2014
Sorry for the late response gang. Thanks for the help! I was leaning towards a portable as I have no more room in the van for a tank. Curious Eric, does that unit require a tank.
Liberty SoftWash said
Nov 14, 2014
No garden hose right to the machine. I have a portable I could send you for FREE you pay shipping. It's a RHG.
Jeff Thompson said
Nov 15, 2014
I understand the reason for using RO/DI water for window washing....but is there a benefit for using RO/DI water in your house washing or roof washing solutions?
mistersqueegee said
Nov 15, 2014
Jeff what I've found in general is that the less minerals in the water the less soap and cleaners that are needed.
Eric Schnaible said
Nov 15, 2014
I have theH2pro from RHG. I like it for its intended purpose. I have to say that we have been liking using straight commercial DI tanks. I get two large tanks at a time. I probably get 6,000 gallons plus from each tank ( just guessing). It's nice to just plug you WFP in and go. I get the tanks from GE water. $66 to exchange and $6 a month rental for each tank. We do big commercial exteriors now and then and they can be pretty convenient for a number of applications.
mistersqueegee said
Nov 16, 2014
Realistically only California (because DI is cheap there) or areas of low TDS (100 or less) are cost effective uses of DI tanks. Otherwise you are money ahead to have a RO/DI unit.
ginty said
Nov 16, 2014
i have a RO portable works great on windows plus the pvc frames and it also works on pvc gutters makes them look like new again no chems needed. Got it from capital power clean 1400
-- Edited by ginty on Sunday 16th of November 2014 05:38:08 AM
this unit is 30 years old it has been a small bus company s garage and is covered in exhaust fumes stains any advice on cleaning this carbon stain of would be helpful.thanks guys
Eric Schnaible said
Nov 18, 2014
I'm glad to hear that makes sense for California Tony. Another plus is that we don't have the run off from the RO filter. ANY waste of water here is a big deal.
mistersqueegee said
Nov 18, 2014
I hear that Eric. One way to combat the RO bypass water is to direct it to your pressure washing water tank. You can then use it and not waste it.
Eric Schnaible said
Apr 28, 2015
I have a barely used H2pro for sale if your interested Mike (or anyone else)
Michael Wedge said
Apr 28, 2015
Sent you a PM Eric
Fred W said
Apr 30, 2015
What are all of the benefits of an RO/DI system?
Liberty SoftWash said
Apr 30, 2015
Michael Wedge wrote:
Sent you a PM Eric
I got it. Give till this weekend and I will box it up.
Eric Schnaible said
May 1, 2015
Huh, now I'm confused. Am I not the Eric that got the pm?
Michael Wedge said
May 1, 2015
Yes, you are that Eric
Liberty SoftWash said
May 1, 2015
Now I am confused!
Dan said
May 4, 2015
Baton Rouge Roof Cleaner wrote:
What are all of the benefits of an RO/DI system?
When the tds is typically into the 100's and higher, you will eventually save money by investing in such a system. Reverse osmosis cleans a vast majority of the impurities in the water and deionization finishes the process. DI resin will need to be replaced or in certain types can be regenerated when it becomes 'spent'. RO extends the life of DI. DI is not particularly cheap most places.
I understand that in some areas, such as parts of the southeast the tds is well under 100. My area is usually around 100, give or take. I do pretty well with just a DI tank and sediment prefilter.
I recently purchased an Unger Hydropower that holds 2 DI resin bags, easily serviceable and portable. So far, so good.
Eric Schnaible said
May 4, 2015
The average TDS in my service area is 278. With the drought its 300+. I use large DI cylinders from A commercial water filtration company. Im small potatoes to them. It can be a hassle but in the end it works for me.
Aloha Guys wondering who has a recommendation for a low foot print truck mount or portable RO/DI unit. We have been strictly DI and are looking to upgrade as our solar panel cleaning services are taking off. Also is it better to pull from a tank with a float.
Here is what we use RO/DI
Sorry for the late response gang. Thanks for the help! I was leaning towards a portable as I have no more room in the van for a tank. Curious Eric, does that unit require a tank.
i have a RO portable works great on windows plus the pvc frames and it also works on pvc gutters makes them look like new again no chems needed. Got it from capital power clean 1400
-- Edited by ginty on Sunday 16th of November 2014 05:38:08 AM
Sent you a PM Eric
I got it. Give till this weekend and I will box it up.
Yes, you are that Eric
When the tds is typically into the 100's and higher, you will eventually save money by investing in such a system. Reverse osmosis cleans a vast majority of the impurities in the water and deionization finishes the process. DI resin will need to be replaced or in certain types can be regenerated when it becomes 'spent'. RO extends the life of DI. DI is not particularly cheap most places.
I understand that in some areas, such as parts of the southeast the tds is well under 100. My area is usually around 100, give or take. I do pretty well with just a DI tank and sediment prefilter.
I recently purchased an Unger Hydropower that holds 2 DI resin bags, easily serviceable and portable. So far, so good.