RODI in garage

[sg1.025]

I live in Arizona where it’s extremely hot about 4 months out of the year. I’d like to install my RODI in the garage as that’s the only place available to me. I’m sure the garage temps can get to about 130°, what are the drawbacks of setting it up in the garage?

My goal isn’t to mix the salt water in the garage and store it there, only the RODI would be stored in the garage until I’m ready to mix and then bring the mixed salt water into the house where the temp can be raised to the required temperature.

 

[AetherealKnight]

I think it should be fine. Though it is possible your RODI system may have increased wear and tear due to hot temperatures. But other than that, yeah I think it'll be fine.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I live in Arizona where it’s extremely hot about 4 months out of the year. I’d like to install my RODI in the garage as that’s the only place available to me. I’m sure the garage temps can get to about 130°, what are the drawbacks of setting it up in the garage?

My goal isn’t to mix the salt water in the garage and store it there, only the RODI would be stored in the garage until I’m ready to mix and then bring the mixed salt water into the house where the temp can be raised to the required temperature.

I'm in Houston and have similar concerns.
In particular, I would think the membrane would be ruined if you put water that hot through it...

@Buckeye Hydro might have more info.

 

[AetherealKnight]

Actually on second thought, EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal may have made a good point. Temperatures like that could melt the membrane (though I'm not sure how hot your tap water can get in Arizona), so maybe it's be best to leave it inside your home.

 

[sg1.025]

Thank you both!!! I think plan B is to build out a small 5x5 room fully insulated that should help lower the temps…

 

[Jekyl]

Just make sure what ever it is stored in is food safe material.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Thank you both!!! I think plan B is to build out a small 5x5 room fully insulated that should help lower the temps…

I don't know if this applies to you, but on a hot day, my "cold" tap water is hot enough to be uncomfortable on my hands (the water that's been sitting in the pipes...) Those days, I make sure I run the water until it's cold (well, luke warm is as good as it gets) before hooking up the RODI.

 

[sg1.025]

I don't know if this applies to you, but on a hot day, my "cold" tap water is hot enough to be uncomfortable on my hands (the water that's been sitting in the pipes...) Those days, I make sure I run the water until it's cold (well, luke warm is as good as it gets) before hooking up the RODI.

My water is super hot in summer time. It bet at least 120°

 

[AetherealKnight]

My water is super hot in summer time. It bet at least 120°

If it's 120 Degrees, I would recommend that you set your RODI system in the house then.

 

[sg1.025]

If it's 120 Degrees, I would recommend that you set your RODI system in the house then.

Actually!!! I could have the RODI in the house and have it drained into the container in the garage thereby extending the life of the membrane

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

If it's 120 Degrees, I would recommend that you set your RODI system in the house then.

The water coming out of the pipes will be the same temp whether you run it from an inside faucet or an outside one...

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Actually!!! I could have the RODI in the house and have it drained into the container in the garage thereby extending the life of the membrane

You'll still need a way to "flush" the pipes (or only run it early in the morning...)

 

[Buckeye Hydro]

Temperatures of 113F will damage the membrane and void the warranty. If your RO system is garage-mounted and even with no water running through it, remember the membrane housing will be full or nearly full of water and that water will be at the temperature of the garage. Best to have the system in a conditioned space, and do not subject it to "hot" water coming out of even a cold water pipe. There are lots of ways to accomplish this - give us a call if you want to talk though your specific situation.

Russ

 

[Bruttall]

One thing that concerns me about storing water in hot temps like that, higher temps increase bacteria activity. it multiplies faster at warmer temps. something to keep in mind.

 

[Buckeye Hydro]

yes indeed

 

[sg1.025]

Just make sure what ever it is stored in is food safe material.

Jekyl… that was top of list

 

[BrianneG]

One thing that concerns me about storing water in hot temps like that, higher temps increase bacteria activity. it multiplies faster at warmer temps. something to keep in mind.

In reading this thread. I wouldn't have even considered this. Good point

 

[KochergenJ]

Living in the central valley of CA. Cheap rodi off Amazon. Keep it outside in 115 degrees. Everything has run fine. Only issue is getting it cool enough to enter the tank. Just measure the tds, and if you have to buy new filters, buy them.

 

[PharmrJohn]

Well, I've heard of mold actually growing in RODI water. Don't know how they live, but there you go. THAT being said. Mold grows best between 60 and 80 degrees. Most are killed at 140 to 160. 130 sounds pretty safe to me!

 

[Koby]

I live in Arizona where it’s extremely hot about 4 months out of the year. I’d like to install my RODI in the garage as that’s the only place available to me. I’m sure the garage temps can get to about 130°, what are the drawbacks of setting it up in the garage?

My goal isn’t to mix the salt water in the garage and store it there, only the RODI would be stored in the garage until I’m ready to mix and then bring the mixed salt water into the house where the temp can be raised to the required temperature.

If you got room too squeeze it in your laundry room I highly recommend it. Get a splitter for your washing machine cold water faucet and run the dirty drain water line down your washer machine drain line. Super easy process I promise