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11) How to Test Your Water Pressure:
Get a water pressure gauge that adapts onto your sink or garden faucet (from hardware store),
attach gauge onto faucet, turn water on to FULL, then take a reading.
For some areas, water pressure is lower during the day and higher at night when less people are
using water. So to get an accurate average, take several measurements at different times of the day
and average them out.
12) Premature Membrane Failure:
There are 4 common causes that lead to premature membrane failure:
1. Failing to replace the 3 pre-filters as frequently as needed:
If you’re on city water: The over-depleted carbon pre-filters allow the chlorine to get through
and damage the membrane.
If you’re on private well water: The overloaded pre-filters allow excessive sediments and
particles to get through and clog up the membrane surface.
2. Your water source may contain certain organic or chemical compounds that form a slimy film
which covers up the membrane’s surface. This will disable the membrane prematurely. In this
case, adding a UV light could help extend the membrane’s life.
3. Your water source is extremely hard. This will clog up the membrane with heavy calcification.
Adding a water softener will help greatly.
4. If the waste water flow is somehow restricted or blocked, the membrane will be damaged
prematurely. So please check to make sure the waste water is draining off unhindered.
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