Reverse Osmosis: Collecting Water (continued)
Assembly
- Hook up the RO intake, then place the unit on the floor or on a shelf.
- Wash out the new container with plain water and a clean cloth.
- Assemble the shut-off valve and float switch as per the manufacturer's directions.
- Attach the waste water line to the sink or drain. Then you are ready to make RO water.
- Cover the container with the lid to protect it against contaminants. It will automatically shut off, so you can run it while you are sleeping or away.
The final steps
- After enough water is gathered, set the submersible pump and heater into the container of water and plug them in. This will automatically mix water and bring it up to the same temperature as your aquarium.
- Then, add a product like R/O Right to correctly remineralize the water for fresh water aquariums, or slowly add marine salt for saltwater aquariums.
- When correct parameters are met, turn off the pump and heater and attach tubing to the pump.
- Put the other end of the tubing in the aquarium to be filled, and turn on the pump.
- Just turn the pump off when the correct water level is achieved and you are done.
