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SpectraPure
Problem
1.
Low production rate.
2.
Zero production rate.
3.
Extremely high production
rate.
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Cause
a.
plugged pre-fi lters.
b.
low water temperature.
c.
low water pressure (<
40 psi).
d.
high TDS content (<
1000 ppm).
e.
fouled membrane.
f.
plugged fl ow restrictor.
g.
tank bladder lost air
charge.
h.
too much pressure in
bladder tank.
i.
ruptured bladder.
j.
back pressure exerted
by the pressurized
bladder tank causes a
reduction in production
rate.
a.
Missing fl ow restrictor.
b.
Dried out membrane.
c.
Plugged fl ow restrictor.
d.
bladder lost air charge.
e.
ruptured bladder.
a.
Ruptured membrane.
b.
Very high line pressure
(over 90 psi).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Corrective Action
i.
Replace pre-fi lters.
ii.
Use higher GPD membrane.
iii.
Use booster pump OR use
higher GPD membrane.
iv.
Use booster pump OR use
higher GPD membrane.
v.
Replace membrane.
vi.
Replace fl ow restrictor &
membrane.
vii.
Repressurize bladder to 6 psi
(when empty).
viii.
Repressure bladder to 6 psi
(when empty).
ix.
Replace tank.
x.
Use of permeate pump
retro-fi t kit (PPRFK-
DW) eliminates the back
pressure.
i.
Put fl ow restrictor in the
yellow brine line.
ii.
Replace membrane.
iii.
Replace fl ow restrictor and
membrane.
iv.
Repressurize bladder to 6 psi
(when empty).
v.
Replace tank.
i.
Replace it.
ii.
Use a pressure reducing
regulator.
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