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Reverse Osmosis Pre Filter

The document describes the main components of a reverse osmosis water filtration system. It explains that untreated water first passes through pre-filters to remove sediments and chlorine before reaching the reverse osmosis membrane, which filters out dissolved impurities. The filtered water is then stored in a tank before passing through a post-filter and being dispensed from a faucet, while the drain line removes contaminants flushed from the membrane. Key components include pre and post filters, a reverse osmosis membrane, an automatic shutoff valve, check valve, flow restrictor, storage tank, faucet, and drain line.

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Reverse Osmosis Pre Filter

The document describes the main components of a reverse osmosis water filtration system. It explains that untreated water first passes through pre-filters to remove sediments and chlorine before reaching the reverse osmosis membrane, which filters out dissolved impurities. The filtered water is then stored in a tank before passing through a post-filter and being dispensed from a faucet, while the drain line removes contaminants flushed from the membrane. Key components include pre and post filters, a reverse osmosis membrane, an automatic shutoff valve, check valve, flow restrictor, storage tank, faucet, and drain line.

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1. Cold Water Line Valve: Valve that fits onto the cold water supply line.

. The valve has a tube that attaches to


the inlet side of the RO pre filter. This is the water source for the RO system.
2. Pre-Filter (s): Water from the cold water supply line enters the Reverse Osmosis Pre Filter first. There may
be more than one pre-filter used in a Reverse Osmosis system. The most commonly used pre-filters are
sediment filters. These are used to remove sand silt, dirt and other sediment. Additionally, carbon filters may
be used to remove chlorine, which can have a negative effect on TFC (thin film composite) & TFM (thin film
material) membranes. Carbon pre filters are not used if the RO system contains a CTA (cellulose tri-acetate)
membrane.
3. Reverse Osmosis Membrane: The Reverse Osmosis Membrane is the heart of the system. The most
commonly used is a spiral wound of which there are two options: the CTA (cellulose tri-acetate), which is
chlorine tolerant, and the TFC/TFM (thin film composite/material), which is not chlorine tolerant.
4. Post filter (s): After the water leaves the RO storage tank, but before going to the RO faucet, the product
water goes through the post filter (s). The post filter (s) is generally carbon (either in granular or carbon block
form). Any remaining tastes and odors are removed from the product water by post filtration.
5. Automatic Shut Off Valve (SOV): To conserve water, the RO system has an automatic shutoff valve.
When the storage tank is full (this may vary based upon the incoming water pressure) this valve stops any
further water from entering the membrane, thereby stopping water production. By shutting off the flow this
valve also stops water from flowing to the drain. Once water is drawn from the RO drinking water faucet, the
pressure in the tank drops and the shut off valves opens, allowing water to flow to the membrane and waste-
water (water containing contaminants) to flow down the drain.
6. Check Valve: A check valve is located in the outlet end of the RO membrane housing. The check valve
prevents the backward flow or product water from the RO storage tank. A backward flow could rupture the
RO membrane.
7. Flow Restrictor: Water flow through the RO membrane is regulated by a flow control. There are many
different styles of flow controls. This device maintains the flow rate required to obtain the highest quality
drinking water (based on the gallon capacity of the membrane). It also helps maintain pressure on the inlet
side of the membrane. Without the flow control very little drinking water would be produced because all the
incoming tap water would take the path of least resistance and simply flow down the drain line. The flow
control is located in the RO drain line tubing.
8. Storage Tank: The standard RO storage tank holds up to 2.5 gallons of water. A bladder inside the tank
keeps water pressurized in the tank when it is full.
9. Faucet: The RO unit uses its own faucet, which is usually installed on the kitchen sink. In areas where
required by plumbing codes an air-gap faucet is generally used.
10. Drain line: This line runs from the outlet end of the Reverse Osmosis membrane housing to the drain. This
line is used to dispose of the impurities and contaminants found in the incoming water source (tap water).
The flow control is also installed in this line.

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