Power Washing and Roof Cleaning Forum

Michael Wedge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

RO/DI unit recommendations?

SprayWash · Approved Exterior Cleaner

i got the portable one from RHG....seems to work great.

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

Here is what we use RO/DI

Jeff Thompson · Approved Exterior Cleaner

What's the ballpark $$ for getting into this?

SprayWash · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Eric and Lisa always have the coolest toys!!!!

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

It was 2500 from the power wash store

Doug Rucker · Vender

I got something from Jracenstein for about 900$ i think it was. Haven't used it much but it works great.

mistersqueegee · Approved Window Cleaner

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · PWS Vender

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Approved Window Cleaner

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Approved Window Cleaner

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 · Aprovered Exterior Cleaner

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

ginty · Aprovered Exterior Cleaner

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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 · Approved Window Cleaner

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I have a barely used H2pro for sale if your interested Mike (or anyone else)

Michael Wedge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Sent you a PM Eric

Fred W · Guru

What are all of the benefits of an RO/DI system?

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

Michael Wedge wrote:
Sent you a PM Eric

I got it. Give till this weekend and I will box it up.

Eric Schnaible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Huh, now I'm confused. Am I not the Eric that got the pm?

Michael Wedge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Yes, you are that Eric

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

Now I am confused!

Dan · Veteran Member

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 · Approved Exterior Cleaner

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.