Drip system. Fool proof ?

[twentyleagues]

Would u run the 1/4 ro line from the panel or run pex then put the adapter at the sump ?

I'd run pex to the filter and from the filter I'd run your pressure regulator and to an adapter to go to ro line to emitter.

 

[JK47]

Would u run the 1/4 ro line from the panel or run pex then put the adapter at the sump ?

Water heater > tee > 1/2” PEX > 1/2” PEX male x male MPT fitting (pipe thread) > female MPT coupler to 1/4” John G quest push fittings. RO line from there to the emitters at the sump.

If you’re doing a heated drip, avoid long distances of PEX. Poor heat transfer properties and the water will not flow through the PEX as quickly as it will with 1/4” line. It is less efficient at retaining heat. The faster you can get hot water from the hot water tank to the sump/tank, the more efficient it will be.

 

[jaws7777]

Water heater > tee > PEX > PEX male x male MPT fitting (pipe thread) > MPT coupler to 1/4” John G quest push fittings. RO line from there to the emitters at the sump.

If doing a heated drip, avoid long distances of PEX. Poor heat transfer properties and the water will not flow through the pipe as quickly as with 1/4” line which is why it is less eddicient at retaining heat. The faster you can get hot water from the hot water tank to the sump/tank, the more efficient it will be.

Awesome bro thx.

I can avoid the water heater and just go from the pex manifold.

So you think im good without the regulator (well water) ?

 

[JK47]

Awesome bro thx.

I can avoid the water heater and just go from the pex manifold.

So you think im good without the regulator (well water) ?

You bet. I can’t say if you’re good without a regulator. If the pressure is low odds are good but I am not knowledgeable on wells. I don’t know if they fluctuate etc..

if you know your pressure and it’s under 55 PSI you should be fine they are just less accurate at those higher pressures.

 

[SwellyJelly]

1/2” PEX male x male MPT fitting (pipe thread) > female MPT coupler to 1/4” John G quest push fittings. RO line from there to the emitters at the sump.

Do you have any examples of these fittings? I found a few but just want to check if I have these right.

The first one would be something similar to this, right?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBi...x-Male-Pipe-Thread-Adapter-UC120LFA/202270581

For the Female coupler, something like this one?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DURA-1-2-in-Schedule-40-PVC-Threaded-Coupling-C430-005W/100344953

Then running one of these into the female coupler on the other end?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/John-Gu...sh-to-Connect-Male-Connector-803309/300753463

 

[JK47]

Do you have any examples of these fittings? I found a few but just want to check if I have these right.

The first one would be something similar to this, right?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBi...x-Male-Pipe-Thread-Adapter-UC120LFA/202270581

For the Female coupler, something like this one?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DURA-1-2-in-Schedule-40-PVC-Threaded-Coupling-C430-005W/100344953

Then running one of these into the female coupler on the other end?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/John-Gu...sh-to-Connect-Male-Connector-803309/300753463

Actually, yes.. exactly like those in the links (all three). I would post a pic of mine but 1) i'm not home and 2) you just linked similar parts to what I am running. The only difference being my john q guest push fittings are from bulk reef supply. They are much better than the HD ones.

 

[jaws7777]

Do you have any examples of these fittings? I found a few but just want to check if I have these right.

The first one would be something similar to this, right?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBi...x-Male-Pipe-Thread-Adapter-UC120LFA/202270581

For the Female coupler, something like this one?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DURA-1-2-in-Schedule-40-PVC-Threaded-Coupling-C430-005W/100344953

Then running one of these into the female coupler on the other end?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/John-Gu...sh-to-Connect-Male-Connector-803309/300753463

Lmaoo i was just looking at the same pieces except i couldnt fins the john guest valve. and was confused on the overall configuration. Thx man

Actually, yes.. exactly like those in the links (all three). I would post a pic of mine but 1) i'm not home and 2) you just linked similar parts to what I am running. The only difference being my john q guest push fittings are from bulk reef supply. They are much better than the HD ones.

Gonna check out brs now. Thx man.

So about the hot water a mixing valve wouldnt help right ? I was thinking of doing just doing 1gph hot water and another for cold

 

[jaws7777]

JK47 this is what came up

https://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/search?w=john guest

 

[Willyy]

Can anyone point me towards a good chloramine removal method? It comes in at 2.2ppm at my house and I’m currently using 2 of the 10 inch Pentek chloramine busters- they’re just expensive to keep replacing as chloramine eats up carbon.

 

[JK47]

JK47 this is what came up

https://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/search?w=john guest

Fittings:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk...smosis-fittings-valves-plumbing/fittings.html

General including valves:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk...reverse-osmosis-fittings-valves-plumbing.html

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