What is a Reverse Osmosis Tank and How Does it Work?

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A reverse osmosis tank is a hydropneumatic pressure tank designed to fit beneath the sink and inline with your reverse osmosis system. The reverse osmosis tank is a storage tank, collecting the water being gradually purified by the reverse osmosis membrane. The reverse osmosis filtration process is a slow one. Water is pushed through the semipermeable membrane one drop at a time. The tank allows water to accumulate, so, when you go to pour yourself a glass of water you can have immediate access to plenty of water.
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@tomohatti5441
@tomohatti5441 8 ай бұрын
Need a video as good as this one about sanitizing the tank. He spoke about it but didn't elaborate.
@victorstandiford9724
@victorstandiford9724 Жыл бұрын
Something to think about. The bladder inside the tank is invisible to you. I mean you cannot monitor it for deterioration. When the bladder fails it is because it is compromised in some way. It could failo with a clean split ...OR, it could rot away.. To cut to the quik. I replaced a tank for a friend and proceeded to drill a whole in the bottom of the tank I removed ( after releasing most of the pressure) to see what the water would look like. coming out .. (BTW..It was obvious the tank bladder was bad because in trying to pressurize the tank (add air ) water came out of the air valve.) So... the water came out nearly jet black through the whole I drilled in the bottom. (Backing up a little: When I turned the tap ( with the original tank still installed ) the water did run clear, at least it seemed clear. But the truth was there was this junk lying ( hiding) on the bottom.) . I could not believe my eyes. So to me I learned two things. 1. Get a TDS meter and check the water at least monthly. micro pieces of rubber could have been coming out of that tap. 2. Replace the tank every five years, They are not that expensive and you should have seen what came out of a ten year old failed tank. I no longer trust the bladder material's integrity; who made it, what it 's REALLY made of , and where it really came from etc.???..
@JesseJames83
@JesseJames83 8 күн бұрын
This was fantastic. I'm shopping for RO systems, and I feel more prepared now.
@arturopiceno7192
@arturopiceno7192 2 жыл бұрын
Great video presentation, my system is about 10 years old, and thanks to your troubleshooting steps I now have to replace the tank due to a ruptured membrane.
@Texas1FlyBoy
@Texas1FlyBoy 3 жыл бұрын
My tank is over 20 years old and still working fine. I'll be installing a larger tank, just because I've outgrown the existing size. Best presentation I've seen yet about the tanks. Thanks!
@craigson153
@craigson153 Жыл бұрын
how often do you sanitize your tank?
@jamesbizs
@jamesbizs Жыл бұрын
@@craigson153 I bet he hasn’t even once lol.
@namaloompakistani1768
@namaloompakistani1768 9 күн бұрын
​@@jamesbizs He is still alive and commenting. What do you think?
@walidwithu
@walidwithu 2 ай бұрын
Very helpful and straightforward ,thanks
@rtmosgordon
@rtmosgordon 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the description of the tank in the RO system and tank pressure.
@joemcsorley1528
@joemcsorley1528 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation, I learned exactly what I needed to know. Thank you.
@Fordged
@Fordged 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video. Realized I had my PSI too high and was only getting a small amount of storage. Your video explained why! Thanks again!
@MJ-qt4dm
@MJ-qt4dm 3 жыл бұрын
You are a natural teacher! Thank you for the information so clearly presented.
@bobbender6060
@bobbender6060 3 жыл бұрын
At this point, I'm probably just echoing what others have rightly assessed: Very good video, and thorough information. Definitely someone who loves the job, and is glad to teach. I don't like logging in. I rarely do. But when I do, it's definitely worth the commenting.
@kieranpaxton2245
@kieranpaxton2245 2 жыл бұрын
i dont mean to be so offtopic but does anyone know of a way to get back into an instagram account? I was stupid lost my login password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me.
@jamesbizs
@jamesbizs Жыл бұрын
@@kieranpaxton2245 lol what a stupid comment
@rebeccaspratling2865
@rebeccaspratling2865 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the information. ❤️ I learned everything I was looking for.
@beatweezl
@beatweezl 4 жыл бұрын
So clearly explained. Clear as filtered water.
@macschultz2012
@macschultz2012 4 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful explanation. Thanks!
@evelyncallu3088
@evelyncallu3088 10 ай бұрын
So informative information, detailed and simple THANK YOU
@mijlaid
@mijlaid 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and well explained. Thank you sir!
@yesmanhk
@yesmanhk 3 жыл бұрын
thank you all detail, love your tone and explain
@kindredhawk
@kindredhawk 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. The more you know :). Well explained! Essentially an accumulator.
@garythompson2517
@garythompson2517 3 жыл бұрын
Good video in explanation and description. Thx
@AZWorm41
@AZWorm41 2 жыл бұрын
Well explained, thank you.👍
@chase3796
@chase3796 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, sir. Thank you
@Djcirrussr22
@Djcirrussr22 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very informative
@charlesmondo7972
@charlesmondo7972 10 ай бұрын
Good Demonstration ! Thanks alot! please upload more videos
@tolgacanerr
@tolgacanerr 3 жыл бұрын
Very clear explanation. This was the best method for keeping purified water but still rubber and petrolium-based material inside. We corrected this mistake then invented glass tank for reverse osmosis systems. From now on it is better use miato glass tank
@julianmunoz7836
@julianmunoz7836 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have some link?
@tolgacanerr
@tolgacanerr 3 жыл бұрын
@@julianmunoz7836 you can google miato glass tank
@believingskeptic
@believingskeptic 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you.
@julianmunoz7836
@julianmunoz7836 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your vídeo, cheers from Chile.
@shortythefrenchie
@shortythefrenchie Жыл бұрын
Sir you did an excellent video!
@TheJharryT
@TheJharryT Жыл бұрын
Great video. Super helpful
@emergentform1188
@emergentform1188 10 ай бұрын
Great info, thanks!
@robertcarpenter2472
@robertcarpenter2472 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I learned a lot.
@MrWilram
@MrWilram 3 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@longcanadianwinter
@longcanadianwinter 4 жыл бұрын
Learned a lot here - thank you!
@abdulkhaligalghamdi5453
@abdulkhaligalghamdi5453 3 жыл бұрын
Great.Thanks
@danieldempsey4531
@danieldempsey4531 Жыл бұрын
really helpful thank you
@johnfleig1481
@johnfleig1481 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome great job/ Thanks!
@joec.1906
@joec.1906 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and well done so we can fully understand. However did you mean keep pumping until you get all the water out of the tank? Because you said keep pumping until all the air is out.
@amitkumarmahto6082
@amitkumarmahto6082 4 жыл бұрын
love this video
@spekky9012
@spekky9012 2 жыл бұрын
I still have water in the tank after emptying out at the top. I'm guessing the bladder has a hole in it? Needs replaced? I needed to watch the whole video. Thanks for your info. Much appreciated. God bless you throughout 2022. 🙏
@fairfooted
@fairfooted Жыл бұрын
Great video. How do you recommend sanitizing the tank?
@MegaYounglover
@MegaYounglover 3 жыл бұрын
You’re the expert 🙏🏼. Thank you
@featherlite7873
@featherlite7873 3 жыл бұрын
excellent
@lewismohr1
@lewismohr1 3 жыл бұрын
u r an excellent technical trainer. Thank you so much for explaining how the diaphragm shut off works for stopping the fill system. That gave me the clue that I could quick and dirty turn on the faucet, run out all the water by pumping air up to about 65 pounds which would also shut off the fill side, wait for all the water to be pumped out by adding a little extra air as needed, and then quickly back down the air pressure to about 9 pounds. Which is what I did. Why 9? Because I assumed that by the time I could get the air pressure regulated to 7 there was going to be water back in the tank that was increasing the air pressure to 9. System works like brand new. And with whatever caused the leak down, and maybe 2 pounds of extra pressure if I did indeed get ahead of the fill, the tank may go to an extra year past the 5 years it took to leak down the first time. Here is a thought for you. When I started checking the system I had a full tank of water and only about 20 pounds of air pressure, and I could only get about 16 ounces of water out of the faucet. If the gas theory is linear, constant, I dont know what to call it,,, I played sports,,, I am thinking that I could have pressurized the tank as I found it to about 70 to 72 pounds, and everything would have been just fine, and when the tank was empty of water the tank would have indicted about 7 to 9 pounds of air pressure. And then all that arduous extra work of turning off the water at a cheaply made valve that was/is probably galled up with 5 years of scale and corrosion along with compressed packing that has probably taken a set and will start leaking when the water is turned back on, breaking couplings, pumping out the water, pumping the tank to exactly 7 pounds, re-taping the threads, hoping for no leaks,,, all that stuff could have been avoided. What think you?
@sheepseven7588
@sheepseven7588 Жыл бұрын
hi good video can I use any filter or do I need special filters thank you
@GranTigerGaming
@GranTigerGaming 8 ай бұрын
Great video, how is the tank sanitized as mentioned in the last part of the video?
@brucemattingly6476
@brucemattingly6476 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video..! One error, at 8:37 you say keep pumping air in until you get all the air out... I think you meant until you get all the water out... Then with empty tank set tank pressure to 5-7 psi. Thanks again..!
@moebullcorporation5983
@moebullcorporation5983 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video :) -
@paulorlando2718
@paulorlando2718 Ай бұрын
Great video. LUV this review! The guy who installed mine said that it takes 5 gals of water to make 1 gal of RO water; however, after the initial startup, I never hear or see any waste water drain through the drain tube. Is something wrong?
@eddieandronisantos9707
@eddieandronisantos9707 3 жыл бұрын
I have a refrigerator about 35 feet away from my RO system. Would I have enough pressure properly feed the ice maker in the fridge?
@robertowens9979
@robertowens9979 Жыл бұрын
How do you hook up and run tandem tanks? Can I install tandem tanks of different capacity, for instance a 5 gallon I currently have and the blue the gallon in your presentation.
@dmifranco
@dmifranco 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I fixed mine😀
@TechwithRen-Z
@TechwithRen-Z 2 жыл бұрын
Will my undersink RO still work even if I don't connect it to utility tap? I'm planning to install it somewhere far-flung without tap water.
@TheWorldwideruler
@TheWorldwideruler 3 жыл бұрын
So the reverse osmosis water is in contact with the metal sides of the tank? That won't create any tds values?
@roberttomsiii3728
@roberttomsiii3728 Жыл бұрын
9:08 As a diy enthusiast my gut reaction is don't tell me what I can't fix, then when my mind immediately pictured the RO tank and cut into it I had to check myself.
@mildteodoro600
@mildteodoro600 2 жыл бұрын
I don't have any faucet at home,we just have pump well,so what can I do to removed pesticide from the water?ty.
@mousa9437
@mousa9437 3 жыл бұрын
hi man just question why when I use 2 class water my drain line doesn't stop about 40 mint do you think it's low air in tank because my shutoff valve it's working because soon I close the tank the drain stop so I'm thinking it's the low air in tank so any tips for that thanks
@mikemm03
@mikemm03 4 ай бұрын
Is it a good idea to draw all the water off of the tank occasionally to make sure there's no standing water in the tank not being drawn off during normal use.
@akosbernath8732
@akosbernath8732 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, Great video, thanks. Have an RO system, and checked the incoming pressure into the membrane which is 48psi, since I have an automatic shut-off valve at the tank I have only 60% as it should, my question would be what you suggest to increase the water capacity and pressure. Should I add a booster pump or a demand pump? Thanks in advance
@gk9417
@gk9417 2 жыл бұрын
Where do you place the booster pump if you want more pressure and volume to fridge water/ice system ✌️🇨🇦
@robertedwardruth5578
@robertedwardruth5578 3 жыл бұрын
My faucet keeps leaking out of pressure release on the faucet. I seen a video where I left out the restrictor in the line ?? What can I use ? Because it was thrown out with the box ! I think ?
@JuanCoolDad
@JuanCoolDad Жыл бұрын
I have a rain soft tank, but i can't find a pressure valve. How do i pressurize it if the flow of water is slow?
@VinnyAGil
@VinnyAGil 8 ай бұрын
forgot to mention how do you clean the tank
@expensivetechnology9963
@expensivetechnology9963 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. Oh boy did I learn a few things on my first whole-home filtration system (e.g. Aquasana). Pressure loss so bad that my family had to MANUALLY bypass our salt-less softener and filtration wherever we showered or washed clothes/dishes!! When we wanted drinking water we MANUALLY went off bypass. Shoot me! I want an Ecowater premium system, with water-softener that uses salt and a RO cartriidge that creates alkaline drinking water. I want to avoid the pressure issues you mentioned. Would you recommend (2) 2-gallon RO tanks in tandem or a single 5-gallon tank as the best solution?
@ETSecm
@ETSecm 4 жыл бұрын
I have a flexwave FWRO120 purchased by another person from you but it is disassembled from the RO system. It has one inlet, what is connected to that inlet to get the water in and out? I also have the pump but I’m not sure whether the pump pumps the water into the tank or out from the tank to the house. Can you please advise?
@bustard1234
@bustard1234 3 жыл бұрын
Is it acceptable if I install on a vacation house and only use it every 2 months? Or its not safe to have stored water for that long?
@strongspear4988
@strongspear4988 7 ай бұрын
I have a tank that doesn't appear to have a valve. I turned it around to see if I could see a valve. Is it possible that my tank's valve is located at the bottom of the tank or is there another possible reason that the tank doesn't have a valve on the side?
@MD-hd1cp
@MD-hd1cp 4 ай бұрын
My RO system makes a loud noise when I initially get water. It sounds like loud vibration from pressure flow or lack of. What can it be?
@shoppersplace
@shoppersplace 5 ай бұрын
what about these tankless ro systems?
@wendyrobinson6566
@wendyrobinson6566 Жыл бұрын
John, thank you for the video. Very helpful. I do have a question for you. My dad gave us a used "Amtrol" filter system. The manual I found online is not exactly like ours. Our tank has two hoses connect to it but the manual we found only has one hose connected to it. Do you have a manual or installation instructions for our unit: Watts Premier RIL 10 by Amtrol. If you can help us to get this one installed, that will be wonderful. Thank you.
@guidedbygreen1480
@guidedbygreen1480 5 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure Watts and amtrol are two separate brands.
@ManishSingh2k
@ManishSingh2k 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million!! You have amazing teaching skills. I learnt a lot today.
@user-dy7ee4rk3c
@user-dy7ee4rk3c 8 ай бұрын
My tank model no TP-19P ..I try to re pressure but something block in valve not going air inside tank how can fix it
@nicholasheiendgemshei3949
@nicholasheiendgemshei3949 3 жыл бұрын
What if the tank Is empty, when pick it up, no or little flow at the faucet
@RUSGrus
@RUSGrus Жыл бұрын
спасибо
@fcbock4069
@fcbock4069 5 ай бұрын
With only one line to the tank how does it both fill and discharge water?
@terryseiber970
@terryseiber970 4 жыл бұрын
Couldn't there also be something wrong with the polishing filter as you called it?
@Medrod2
@Medrod2 3 жыл бұрын
Does the R/O process remove dueterium from the water?
@gulfbreezeproper
@gulfbreezeproper 2 жыл бұрын
when I fill a 1 gallon pitcher with my RO water, I thought the system was supposed to start making new water to replace the gallon I removed at the RO faucet. My new system from Costco is not doing that, instead, I have to take out about 2 gallons of water before it will start making water to replace what I removed from the tank. Is this normal for a RO system? My old Kenmore system always made fresh water after I took water out of the system but my new system from Costco is not until I take out about 2 gallons. So, I can take out 1 gallon today, it will not reproduce that gallon. Three days go by and I want more water, there's only a gallon left in the tank so once I take that gallon, it will make more and refill the tank. If I want two gallons on day three, I'll have to wait couple of hours for it to make more water. This doesn't seem like its working correctly.
@holdinweight
@holdinweight Жыл бұрын
Can I bypass a storage tank and still get water? No matter the flow rate, will I still get water?
@raulpasillas7549
@raulpasillas7549 3 жыл бұрын
hi you explained about tank been full and heavy but what about if you are not filling up the tank and its light or it fills like a cup or 2 of water and the pressure is 8 to 10 psi?
@kierancasey1135
@kierancasey1135 Жыл бұрын
I have the same problem did you get a solution
@AM2PMReviews
@AM2PMReviews 3 жыл бұрын
So mine is full of water but when I pump it, no more water comes out so I must have a bad bladder? I can’t seem to pressurize it now. It is probably 10 years old.
@sheepseven7588
@sheepseven7588 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice I will call you.
@pedecia
@pedecia 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 12 LT tank that is disconnected from the reverse osmosis tubes as I wanted to clean the system. When I pump air from the bottom is escaping from the top opening. Does it mean the tank must be replaced as the bladder could be broken or it is normal? Thanks.
@pedecia
@pedecia 3 жыл бұрын
@Jeremy Mettler Hi Jeremy. I brought the tank to be checked and needed to be replaced. Bought a new one and plugged it in. Problem solved but yeah... It was pretty expensive.
@UnrealApe
@UnrealApe 3 жыл бұрын
I understand how the water gets pushed out. But how do i get water into the tank, and then back out through a different tube? So in from a reservoir via a pump then out to mist nozzles. do i need a separate connector?
@povrtsux1
@povrtsux1 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video! We have a American Plumber WRO-3500 system and a 5 Gal. Tank. The tank was about empty in the morning after filling all night. Checked the water going into it and it's drops and not a flow or stream of water. What is the normal flow into the tank coming from the system? we just changed all filter, so they're all brand new. Is there another issue or blockage causing this? If so, where? Thanks!
@beatweezl
@beatweezl 4 жыл бұрын
UGH!! This is exactly my problem!!
@satpalsinghgrewal8498
@satpalsinghgrewal8498 2 жыл бұрын
Which country in your city sir pls reply
@lilskie2010
@lilskie2010 Жыл бұрын
This may be a dumb question but if the filtration of the water is what we're looking to achieve in a off grid situation. Why couldn't one add a booster pump from a water tank pump that through the filters and into storage tanks Then have a booster pump from storage tanks to plumbing?
@TrancerideR6
@TrancerideR6 Жыл бұрын
One pic frame is Not lined up exactly in the middle!! Pls fix it ASAP!!😆
@rexvectum
@rexvectum 22 күн бұрын
These things are supposed to be at seven psi?
@klg200
@klg200 22 күн бұрын
Doesn't the bladder reintroduce microplastic into the water?
@grammyvickie7140
@grammyvickie7140 Ай бұрын
I'm still wondering how it works with only one water line. Why doesn't it need an in and out line?
@miguelmendoza1969
@miguelmendoza1969 3 жыл бұрын
purifies really well, however conventional RO systems can send 3-25 gallons of water to drain ("wasted") per 1 gallon of RO water produced. : /
@RamsEnterprises-SatheeshK
@RamsEnterprises-SatheeshK 2 ай бұрын
Can Boil RO-UV 💦?
@featherlite7873
@featherlite7873 3 жыл бұрын
do u add a 2nd tank in parallel or in series??
@Volcker1929
@Volcker1929 2 жыл бұрын
Ther is no parallel or series. It is one outlet in and out. Just put a tee between you faucet and existing tank then put your second tank off that tee.
@houshar
@houshar 2 жыл бұрын
Hi I re pressurized my tank to 6psi but now after two hours the tank is no filling up. I was hoping you can help with trouble shooting my osmosis system. I can hear the water stops flowing through the system.
@kierancasey1135
@kierancasey1135 Жыл бұрын
I have the same problem did you get a solution?
@codexTu
@codexTu 3 жыл бұрын
How I clean the tank. My tank is 11 year old and never cleaned. Which product is the best to clean it?
@mramcreative
@mramcreative 3 жыл бұрын
Replaced
@gabrielsanchez2304
@gabrielsanchez2304 3 жыл бұрын
Why is water coming out of my R.O tank air valve(bike tire value)? Thank you
@gaildougmacgregor411
@gaildougmacgregor411 3 жыл бұрын
I suspect that you have a slight leak in the internal bladder inside the tank. You should probably replace the tank. I've had an RO system for 10 years.
@sergiodallagiovanna124
@sergiodallagiovanna124 Жыл бұрын
Hi friends è possibile seguire video interessante con scritte in italiano? Grazie
@avinashkumar-ls2sx
@avinashkumar-ls2sx 4 жыл бұрын
How much air pressure in the tank
@RockStar-ev9fv
@RockStar-ev9fv 4 жыл бұрын
5-7 for 3 gallon tank
@AnthonyBrinkhuis
@AnthonyBrinkhuis 3 жыл бұрын
it should be whatever your water pressure is.
@mohamedalhashimi2424
@mohamedalhashimi2424 4 жыл бұрын
The problem is with diaphragm which directly have s contact with the water over a period of time the
@luket6405
@luket6405 3 жыл бұрын
Aha moment! I completely misunderstood how the tank works. Thank you!!
@tuliobarrantes1184
@tuliobarrantes1184 Жыл бұрын
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