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[StatelineReefer]

Adam, successful methods are NEVER boring!

This is a lie. I am bored to death with maintenance, but I still do it.

 

[Big E]

good question. I get all of 3 comfortable years out of my 400gpd membrane and thats with 500-600 tds from tap water, softened. Making about 75-100 gallons every day. I think the part of the key is pre filtration. And a proper waste ratio.

3:1 or 4:1 should get you at least a few years out of a decent membrane. Squash that ratio and your membrane will not last as long. if you think your TFC is clogging at all, then id definitely recommend exploring your waste ratio and adjusting if necessary. I have a boring but detailed mini write up for the process I use. Let me know if you'd like to read it.

also I change out my carbons more than I need to im sure but I feel better about it. doing so.

And I am a big fan of the Spectrapure zetta zorb pleated sediment filter.

I get about 3-4 years out of my membrane. Yes, I'd like to read your detailed process. Pass it along however you like......here or in a pm is fine.