Purpose: The RO takes 4-5 gallons of waste water to make 1 gallon pure water. So the "Waste Ratio" should be 4:1 to 5:1.
If waste water is less than this ratio, the TDS will be high. See Figure 1 for reference point.
Test waste ratio as follows:
- Close the tank valve.
- Remove the BLACK drain line from the drain saddle. Put line in a bucket to catch the waste water.
- Remove the clear line from the Perm in on the Permeate Pump. Pure water will flow out of the line in a small stream.
- Fill up an 8oz cup from this line ---> this is the PURE water from the membrane.
- Measure the amount of WASTE water in the bucket ---> Are you getting about 4 - 5 cups?
- Record the amount of waste water in bucket. Let us know the "Waste Ratio".