Nano Second Artist
Aquatic Adventure!
UPGRADES (modification sub-variant 2)
Slightly re-configured unit, after one year of use.
Fit pre-flush lines on CCB. and HMA.
The CCB needs carbon fines flushing before use and the HMA resin needs rinsing before use, these lines will save disconnecting plumbing.
(Yeah I know, but I finally got annoyed with it!)
Splitting the CCB and HMA will make the filter change and rinse process easier, last year it was a bit of a muddle having all three in one unit.
(I still need to install the HMA flush line but it isn't needed until next year, so I will add the parts to the filter replacement order)
Increase HMA bed to 950ml (you get 1 litre with the filter pack).
(This is the old no3 filter housing and the original 250ml resin bed)
Increase DI resin bed to 2100ml.
(This is the old pre filter line, 3x10" canisters)
(Currently 1400ml, 700ml refillable canister will be bought at next filter replacement)
No-3 filter, this didn't last very long! I got approx 1000 litres, not very cost effective.
Stopped using this and switched to remineralised RO, using GH/Kh powders.
While the filter was very effective, it lacked the capacity for my needs.
(See note)
HMA use. This seems to improve waste ratio from 4:1 to 2:1 (approx ratios)
So for 85,000 litres (approx) the system is very resourceful, once the resin is exhausted the RO membrane will pick up the slack. In theory it should increase membrane lifespan.
NOTE,
HMA effects mineral balance, the "proposed" blueprint, in use, made it necessary to reconstitute the first few hundred litres of water after the no3 filter, this in itself made the no3 filter basically redundant as RO water is also nitrate free!
(It is MUCH easier to remineralise the final product than to keep testing HMA water.)
Annual cost approx £60-70
(inc. filters, resins, powders. excl. water rates)
(Currently runs 6 systems + 3 offsite, approx 1500litres)
Aquatic Adventure!
UPGRADES (modification sub-variant 2)
Slightly re-configured unit, after one year of use.
Fit pre-flush lines on CCB. and HMA.
The CCB needs carbon fines flushing before use and the HMA resin needs rinsing before use, these lines will save disconnecting plumbing.
(Yeah I know, but I finally got annoyed with it!)
Splitting the CCB and HMA will make the filter change and rinse process easier, last year it was a bit of a muddle having all three in one unit.
(I still need to install the HMA flush line but it isn't needed until next year, so I will add the parts to the filter replacement order)
Increase HMA bed to 950ml (you get 1 litre with the filter pack).
(This is the old no3 filter housing and the original 250ml resin bed)
Increase DI resin bed to 2100ml.
(This is the old pre filter line, 3x10" canisters)
(Currently 1400ml, 700ml refillable canister will be bought at next filter replacement)
No-3 filter, this didn't last very long! I got approx 1000 litres, not very cost effective.
Stopped using this and switched to remineralised RO, using GH/Kh powders.
While the filter was very effective, it lacked the capacity for my needs.
(See note)
HMA use. This seems to improve waste ratio from 4:1 to 2:1 (approx ratios)
So for 85,000 litres (approx) the system is very resourceful, once the resin is exhausted the RO membrane will pick up the slack. In theory it should increase membrane lifespan.
NOTE,
HMA effects mineral balance, the "proposed" blueprint, in use, made it necessary to reconstitute the first few hundred litres of water after the no3 filter, this in itself made the no3 filter basically redundant as RO water is also nitrate free!
(It is MUCH easier to remineralise the final product than to keep testing HMA water.)
Annual cost approx £60-70
(inc. filters, resins, powders. excl. water rates)
(Currently runs 6 systems + 3 offsite, approx 1500litres)