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JSellars
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November 16, 2019, 14:50:56 »
Finally got my 7 stage setup, runs 50psi without booster, but it will max out the gauge with the booster on. Too much pressure? Do I just valve down the output from the booster pump?
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Wall_Tank
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November 16, 2019, 16:53:20 »
The higher the better (especially when the water gets cold this winter) But check the pressure rating on the downstream housings. Some are often only rated for 75psi.
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Gary
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November 17, 2019, 12:28:18 »
BRS recommends 50-80Psi. Pressure over 90 PSI may cause damage to the RO/DI units filters and components. FYI.
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JSellars
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November 17, 2019, 18:37:07 »
I tried to adjust the booster pump pressure down, I could only get it to go to 90psi before the adjustment screw started leaking.
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Gary
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November 17, 2019, 19:32:30 »
Should be fine.
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