Reverse osmosis, or RO, is the method of water purification that we utilize the most frequently. RO helps filter out impurities from unfiltered water. Water is deionized using this type of filtration technology, by pushing it through a semi-permeable membrane under pressure.
In order to provide clean and safe drinking water, the water subsequently flows from a more concentrated side (with more contaminants), to a less concentrated side (with fewer impurities). The processed water is called permeate, while the water that is left over is called brine or reject water.
RO membranes need to be updated frequently since they are so crucial to the procedure. Thus, to get the most out of your Commercial RO Plant, their regular maintenance is required, which involves certain cost and amount.
How much does maintenance for a small RO water system cost?
A small unit for RO can be maintained between 2,000 and 6,000 rupees per year, which covers the cost of labour, pre and post-filter replacement, the RO membrane, and other accessories.
A RO water purifier's maintenance includes the sediment filter, carbon filter, RO membrane, UV light (if present), and labour charge. Every six months, the sediment and carbon filters need to be replaced. Depending on the model and daily water usage, the RO membrane should be replaced once or twice a year.
How to maintain commercial RO Plants?
· Reverse osmosis filters need to be changed frequently
Pay close attention to the RO system owner's manual filter replacement schedule. Make sure you are familiar with the filters at each stage of your RO plant, because it could have three, four, or five. By removing dangerous waste from your drinking water and ensuring that only the purest, safest water reaches you, a filter serves as the lungs of your water purification system.
Over time, wreckages or shards could jam the filter's interior, irreparably harming the filter (or perhaps the RO). Additionally, because the filters are carbon-based, they need to be updated frequently because they lose their ability, to absorb over time. As a result, it's crucial to monitor RO and change your RO filter frequently.
· For sediment filtering
Every 12 months, the sediment filter should be updated. This pre-filter stage's goal is to remove dirt, silt, and sediment. This is especially important since the sediment filter stops, particles from getting to the delicate RO membranes.
If you don't replace this filter frequently, dirt and silt may enter the RO membranes, blocking and contaminating them. The RO membrane filter, which costs the most in the RO system, needs to be protected.
· Intake of carbon
Lead, pesticides, chlorine, and several other pollutants that affect the RO membrane's efficiency and lifetime, as well as the flavour and odour of your water are removed by the carbon filter. Your RO system might have a carbon block filter and a granular activated carbon (GAC) filter.
High adsorption capacities are shared by both types of carbon. Both the carbon block filter and the polishing filter (GAC filter), should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. The lifespan of a carbon filter can be influenced by usage, humidity, and carbon quality.
· Membrane for Reverse Osmosis
The semi-permeable RO membrane in a RO system is made to let water pass, while removing almost all other contaminants. If the sediment and carbon filters are replaced earlier than necessary, the RO membrane shouldn't need to be replaced more frequently, than every two to three years.
Of course, the timing will change based on the quality of your water, and how much water your household uses.
How can we assist?
Water softeners, wastewater treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, water treatment plants, and RO Plants, are some of the high-tech solutions that Netsol Water provide, for a variety of commercial and industrial settings.
Additionally, we provide our clients with information on how to prevent water pollution, by using a long-term strategy and cutting-edge water treatment techniques.