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RO Purifier common Problems and their Solution.

RO Purifier common Problems

 

As the process of urbanization accelerates, demand for clean drinking water is on the rise. It is not safe to use unclean tap water for drinking purposes. Since civic bodies generally don’t undergo reverse osmosis (RO) in their supply, the burden shifts on individual consumers. Direct tap water might contain pathogens like bacteria and viruses. These pathogens can cause diseases like cholera, typhoid, and jaundice. Nowadays, there is a vital need to install RO purifier in homes because of polluted water.

How does the process of RO purifier works?

 

Reverse Osmosis or RO is a process of eliminating chemical contaminants from water to make it fit for use. When the RO process is combined with UV filtration in a purifier, it can also eliminate all biological pathogens. The marker to determine the purity of water is TDS or Total Dissolved Solids. TDS particles are ultra-minute salts or compounds that are dissolved in water. TDS particles are not eliminated through the process of simple filtration, hence RO is required. WHO mandated level of TDS for safe drinking water is 300mg/liter. If water from your tap supply is above the level of 900mg/L, then it is highly polluted. In that case, you need to urgently install an RO purifier at home.

There are a few things to keep in mind before you decide to buy an RO purifier or if you already have one. These are the most common RO problems and solutions in India:

 

1. Taste and smell of the RO purifier water

If you experience that water filtered from your RO purifier is foul in smell or bad in taste, it means you need to replace the filters. Biofilm is an organic layer of organic and inorganic compounds that accumulate on the filters after long usage. It can cause a rise in the level of contaminants in the purified water.

The solution to this problem is to get the filters replaced. Typically, you need to replace the filters every twelve months for the efficient functioning of the RO purifier.

 

2. Water flow or pressure

If your RO is releasing water slower than it normally does, it might be because of low water pressure. Mandated minimum pressure for RO purifies is 40-60 PSI ( pounds per square inch). If it is lower than that, you might not be able to operate it properly. It can be because of malfunctioning or leakage in the bladder. To resolve this issue, you would need to replace the clogged filters with the help of RO service providers.

 

3. Functioning of RO purifier’s faucet

Sometimes you may experience a constant water leakage from the RO purifier’s faucet. This can be because of an ill-fitted O-ring around the faucet. O-ring is a soft rubber ring that prevents leakage of the water and keeps it intact. In this case, you would need to call RO service to either get the O-ring replaced or fixed tightly.

 

4. RO water tank taking too long to fill up

This is another common problem for the users of RO water purifiers. In this case, the purifier’s tank either doesn’t get filled up at all or fills up too slowly. This is because of unusually low water pressure,i.e, below 40-60 PSI. This can also be caused by a damaged or clogged filter membrane, as discussed above. To ensure proper pressure in the membrane, it needs to be replaced once a year. Alternatively, you might need to get a pump installed if low pressure is because of any other reason.

 

5. Unusual vibrations and noises in RO Purifier.

RO pump is the most common cause of this problem. The pump ensures the required amount of pressure in the membrane. After constant use over the time, RO pump can become noisy. It is because one of its parts, bearings, vibrate at a very high speed to maintain a constant amount of pressure. These vibrations and friction can cause wear and tear in other parts of the RO purifier as well. To resolve this issue, you need to call the RO service provider to identify the exact problem and resolve it for you. Typically they might need to replace the RO pump if it has been a long time since the last servicing.

 

 

6.Wastewater volume is in excess

This common issue again causes clogged or damaged membranes in the filter. The rejected water from the RO purifier contains a high amount of TDS and contaminants. This forms an integral part of the functioning of a RO water purifier. The solution to this problem is regular maintenance and service of the RO purifier. In this case, also, you would need to get the filter membrane replaced for the efficient functioning of the RO water purifier.

 

What is key to know and understand is that your RO is the first line of protection when it comes to your daily water needs. Therefore, call for an RO service at regular intervals. OneDios app is a one-stop shop for all your RO service or AMC-related issues and queries, without having to call various people or seek phone numbers. We aim to offer a top-class professional facility for repair, fitting, and RO service work. OneDios app makes it simple for the consumer to avail of the post-sales services without any difficulties. It also keeps the track of your RO service in the past and if any part was replaced. At OneDios, you can also schedule the next RO service in advance. OneDios now covers over 1350+ cities in India.

 

 
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Different types of water purification methods

Waterborne diseases cause thousands of fatalities in India every year. While the government provides us with clean water for our daily needs, it is not suitable for drinking purposes. One needs to adopt water purification methods or RO to consume water without fear of diseases, chemicals, odors or noxious elements.

Simple methods such as where one uses a sieve at the valve are not sufficient to filter out clean drinking water.

Boiling water is cost-effective as compared to buying and installing water filters. Boiling water at a high temperature removes bacteria, virus and chemical additions from the water. However, dead micro-organisms and impurities settle at the bottom of the water. To remove these impurities, one must strain the water through a microporous sieve.

As boiling water is a labor and time-intensive process, there is a need to install a water filtration system in the house.

Many filters look similar but have different characteristics. Therefore, it is important to understand the differences to select a water filter most suitable for your needs:

  • There are significant differences in the filtration quality of the water depending on various types and brands of filters available.
  • NSF certification does not guarantee or imply the elimination of any particular contaminant.
  • Some filters use multiple technologies to eradicate contaminants, while others may use a single type of technology.

This blog’s purpose is to introduce the most common types of water filtration processes as detailed below:

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  1. Distillation

Distillation involves evaporating water by boiling it to extremely high temperatures. The water vapor that arises from this method is condensed back into filtered, liquid water.

Distillation removes minerals, bacteria, and chemicals that have a high boiling point. However, as the water boils at 100°C (212 °F), this method doesn’t remove the impurities that have a different heating point. Volatile organic chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, and many more may not be filtered via this process.

  1. Reverse osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis filters water through a semi-permeable membrane in order to stop larger impurities and more harmful molecules from entering. The membrane acts as an exceptional filter as the process involves pushing the impure water against its natural direction, which requires more energy. Therefore, the process needs power-driven pumps to function.

Reverse Osmosis can only block molecules that are bigger than water. It is suitable for removing chemical pollutants such as chloride, chromium, copper, sodium and lead. Reverse osmosis systems eliminate more contaminants than carbon, making them a prevalent choice for many consumers. However,  ROsystems do not eradicate dissolved gases like hydrogen sulfide, few insecticides, and herbicides. Carbon filters combined with RO purifier gives better result in cleaning impurities.

  1. Activated Carbon Filter

Activated carbon filtration is great at removing contaminants like chlorine-based compounds, few pesticides and industrial elements. Galvanized carbon used in this process is an absorbent form of carbon, based on charcoal. This process is normally used in many home water filtration systems. Carbon eliminates impurities by chemically bonding to the water that is discharged into the system. It includes using the active absorption aptitudes of carbon in reducing contaminations and also eliminates bad odors and tastes. It is significant to note that carbon filters do not have the ability to eliminate inorganic pollutants such as nitrates, fluoride, sodium and arsenic.

  1. Ion Exchange

Technology works to soften water by using a resin to replace detrimental ions with ones that are less damaging. Ion exchange is frequently used to soften water since it has the ability to exchange calcium and magnesium with sodium. In this process, the ion-exchange filter efficiently splits apart the composites around it.

There is still a need to go through an additional filtration to be able to consume this water. In order for this purification system to work for a prolonged period of time, the resin must be often “invigorated” with harmless replacement ions.

  1. Activated Alumina Water Filter

Activated alumina targets fluoride in drinking water. The filter is built of aluminum oxide (Al2O3), a similar element to sapphire and ruby without any of the coloring impurities. Activated alumina removes fluoride, arsenic, thallium and selenium from drinking water. With several pores on its surface, the alumina can condense up to 99% of fluoride absorptions in the normal fluoridated water.

It is important to acknowledge and understand that a good water filtration system is the first line of defense when it comes to your daily water requirements. Maintenance and service of RO on regular basis is mandotary for healthy drinking water.

Therefore, if your RO is due for maintenance, download the “OneDios” app and generate a RO service request in a few clicks. The OneDios app provides an end to end solution for all your RO service and repair related issues, without having to call various people or seek phone numbers. It also keeps a track of your previous RO service history. Open the One Dios app and schedule the subsequent service of your RO or warranty complaint on priority. We undertake AMCs of various brands like ACROMEC RO, AO SMITH RO, LIVPURE RO AQUA FRESH RO, AQUA GUARD RO, EUREKA FORBES RO, etc. OneDios now covers over 1350 cities in India.

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