Boost your pressure and increase your RODI performance with the Smart Buddie Booster Pump! ➡ Aquatic Life Smart Buddie RODI Booster Pump : brs.li/SmartBuddie
I’ve been using the Smart Buddie for several years now. I have it hooked up to my BRS 5 stage RODI unit. The instructions aren’t real clear and I have watched several videos on proper hookup, only to be confused. I think I had it hooked up well enough that I had zero tds, but, this video cleared everything up and now it’s hooked up correctly. I’m glad to see BRS is carrying this product now. It’s a great product.
I installed this a couple weeks ago when I added an RO drinking water tank. I split the output to feed the drinking water tank and my DI canister separately. Works great!!!
I ordered this last Thursday for my used RODI system I just set up. I am on a well and have up to 50psi. This seems like an obvious item to purchase with so many features it would cost much more to buy a pump and add in the same feature set. This was purchased on your reccomendation Thomas. Thanks for the spotlight on this item, I would not have purchased it if you had not made the video.
I just got this today. It was pretty easy to set up and I'm filling my second 5 gallon jug now. Pressure went from 22-24 psi to over 80 with this! Went from no water produced to 5 gallons in maybe 2 hours.
Everybody just note that even though they showed a picture of the double membrane water saver system twice the RO buddie system cannot be used with that because it can only handle a maximum of 100 gallons per day which I understand they said I just wish they would have pointed that out more before I bought it because now I can't upgrade to their double membrane system which is one of their most advertised upgrades they have I think and yet this really cool Ro buddy system cannot be used with it
If you run the membranes in parallel instead of in series, it can do it. They won't work like a water saver system, but it will produce more water than a single membrane, like running two RODI units but with a single set of pre-filter and DI chambers. I believe if you were to get two 50gpd membranes and run them in series it will work as a water saver system.
Is there a reason you guys won't carry the aquatic life twist in stuff? You just prefer to have people buy your own? I use that system because of space constraints. I wish I could buy cartridges from you guys
My booster pump just 8800 price 90 on brs.. crashed.. was looking to grab a new one and saw this. However I have the 150 gallon per day spectra pure 5 stage system .. Which has the auto flus. dont really need the 150 so i use the 50 gallon per day membranes... I am fine with 100 per day even less... will this work with a dual membrane system. ?
I watched the video numerous times and triple checked everything and from what I can see everything is 100% correct . yet no water past my third canister in my 5 stage rodi system . Any ideas as to why ?
Feel free to reach out to our customer service team. It may be easier to troubleshoot via email where you can send us some photos of the setup. BRS Customer Service Phone: 763-432-9691 Email: support@bulkreefsupply.com Live Chat: BRS website
On the BRS investigates ro water pressure video it is recommended to run your system at 50psi. Is the output pressure of this adjustable? Has recommended pressure changed after more findings?
Actually, 50 psi is our minimum recommended water pressure. If you can run your RODI system's pressure closer to 70 or even 80 psi, you'll get much better performance. The pressure from this system will ultimately depend on the pressure you're starting with.
Thanks for the spotlight, I bought one, but NOW would you show how you could plumb it in conjunction with a permeate pump, because thats what I'd like to do and don't have a clue.Thanks again BRS. you guys make me smarter after each video.
Having or not having a booster pump doesn't really change how you'd plumb the permeate pump. Just plumb the waste line and product line through it. That said, we don't have a video on this...yet, so I can see the value. Just keep in mind that the permeate pump has little to no value if you're not running a pressure tank.
@@BRStv I saw a huge gain in output after installing the permeate pump and a huge reduction on waste water. Would I have even more gain by installing a pressure tank.
@@BRStv I just installed mine today, I read that short cycling the booster was bad for it, and once hooked up to my permeate pump, the booster cycles every time the Permeate pump changes pump cycles.. Is there a better solution? I didn't read the pressure but my pressure tank was about half empty and without the Permeate pump the booster was cutting off and not filling my tank up to pressure.. Thanks!!!!
Hey Sam, Sorry to hear that you're having issues. Feel free to shoot our support team an email with a couple of photos of how you've got everything plumbed. We'd be happy to help you get your system up and running properly. Support@bulkreefsupply.com
Pretty sure the 50-100 GPD is on the waste water flow restrictor. A 200 GPD upgrade kit is still using the 100 GPD membrane and the same flow restrictor. So it will work just fine.
The pressure switch is a bit sensitive to be used with a drinking water system that has a pressurized tank. It won't allow it to fill up completely, so keep that in mind.
A booster pump will help.. prob easier to get a more simple unit that does that job. It takes me 8 min to get 1.5L without a booster. I just fill teo bottles and drink them room temp. Cause the water is pure it tastes great unlike tap water
The Prefilter stage is your micron and carbon, which should be removing chlorine/chloramines provided you're using the appropriate carbon type. DI is a final polishing stage and should be last as shown otherwise you'll burn through it in a matter of gallons.
@@foxyrollouts I'm not complaining about the booster pump just the way everything has to be connected up to this system it's been completely over thought considering there are models of R.O.D.I systems that have one built in
My freind has a booster pump on his rainwater tank. I am just saying you could run a much simpler system. This is obv set and forget with a brain. A pressure switch is prob all you need as a minimum if that at all. I used to work in a lab with a simple booster pump.
Boost your pressure and increase your RODI performance with the Smart Buddie Booster Pump!
➡ Aquatic Life Smart Buddie RODI Booster Pump : brs.li/SmartBuddie
I’ve been using the Smart Buddie for several years now. I have it hooked up to my BRS 5 stage RODI unit. The instructions aren’t real clear and I have watched several videos on proper hookup, only to be confused. I think I had it hooked up well enough that I had zero tds, but, this video cleared everything up and now it’s hooked up correctly. I’m glad to see BRS is carrying this product now. It’s a great product.
I installed this a couple weeks ago when I added an RO drinking water tank. I split the output to feed the drinking water tank and my DI canister separately. Works great!!!
Didn't even know this device existed. Thanks, something to consider 👍
I ordered this last Thursday for my used RODI system I just set up. I am on a well and have up to 50psi. This seems like an obvious item to purchase with so many features it would cost much more to buy a pump and add in the same feature set. This was purchased on your reccomendation Thomas. Thanks for the spotlight on this item, I would not have purchased it if you had not made the video.
I just got this today. It was pretty easy to set up and I'm filling my second 5 gallon jug now. Pressure went from 22-24 psi to over 80 with this! Went from no water produced to 5 gallons in maybe 2 hours.
Love the diagram starting 3:37, really helpful thank you
i love my smart buddie !
good video. I like Thomas :) Thank you Thomas.
Nice
Merci pour ta vidéo !!!👍👍👍
Man I just put something together like this that’s more expensive and uglier and a little less capable. Wished I saw this a few months ago!
Everybody just note that even though they showed a picture of the double membrane water saver system twice the RO buddie system cannot be used with that because it can only handle a maximum of 100 gallons per day which I understand they said I just wish they would have pointed that out more before I bought it because now I can't upgrade to their double membrane system which is one of their most advertised upgrades they have I think and yet this really cool Ro buddy system cannot be used with it
If you run the membranes in parallel instead of in series, it can do it. They won't work like a water saver system, but it will produce more water than a single membrane, like running two RODI units but with a single set of pre-filter and DI chambers.
I believe if you were to get two 50gpd membranes and run them in series it will work as a water saver system.
Is there a reason you guys won't carry the aquatic life twist in stuff? You just prefer to have people buy your own? I use that system because of space constraints. I wish I could buy cartridges from you guys
My booster pump just 8800 price 90 on brs.. crashed.. was looking to grab a new one and saw this. However I have the 150 gallon per day spectra pure 5 stage system .. Which has the auto flus. dont really need the 150 so i use the 50 gallon per day membranes... I am fine with 100 per day even less... will this work with a dual membrane system. ?
i dont follow, "doesnt help prevent tds creep" ..? i thought flushing the ro membrane reduce the tds creep?
I watched the video numerous times and triple checked everything and from what I can see everything is 100% correct . yet no water past my third canister in my 5 stage rodi system . Any ideas as to why ?
Feel free to reach out to our customer service team. It may be easier to troubleshoot via email where you can send us some photos of the setup.
BRS Customer Service
Phone: 763-432-9691
Email: support@bulkreefsupply.com
Live Chat: BRS website
My sediment filters also say they have a required pressure, doesn’t the pump connect between the tap and sediment filter?
The pump will still draw water with that higher pressure through the sediment and carbon filters as well.
On the BRS investigates ro water pressure video it is recommended to run your system at 50psi. Is the output pressure of this adjustable? Has recommended pressure changed after more findings?
Actually, 50 psi is our minimum recommended water pressure. If you can run your RODI system's pressure closer to 70 or even 80 psi, you'll get much better performance. The pressure from this system will ultimately depend on the pressure you're starting with.
How do you calibrate the ratio of waste to product water?
Thanks for the spotlight, I bought one, but NOW would you show how you could plumb it in conjunction with a permeate pump, because thats what I'd like to do and don't have a clue.Thanks again BRS. you guys make me smarter after each video.
Having or not having a booster pump doesn't really change how you'd plumb the permeate pump. Just plumb the waste line and product line through it. That said, we don't have a video on this...yet, so I can see the value. Just keep in mind that the permeate pump has little to no value if you're not running a pressure tank.
@@BRStv I saw a huge gain in output after installing the permeate pump and a huge reduction on waste water. Would I have even more gain by installing a pressure tank.
@@BRStv I just installed mine today, I read that short cycling the booster was bad for it, and once hooked up to my permeate pump, the booster cycles every time the Permeate pump changes pump cycles.. Is there a better solution? I didn't read the pressure but my pressure tank was about half empty and without the Permeate pump the booster was cutting off and not filling my tank up to pressure.. Thanks!!!!
Where can I get a faucet with this t connector for my ro tubing? Do you guys sell this on brs? Ty!
I think this is the one you're looking for 🙂
www.bulkreefsupply.com/chrome-faucet-diverter-valve.html
I don't get what I've done wrong . I've hooked everything up and it's producing water at a much slower rate.. it's worse
Hey Sam,
Sorry to hear that you're having issues. Feel free to shoot our support team an email with a couple of photos of how you've got everything plumbed. We'd be happy to help you get your system up and running properly.
Support@bulkreefsupply.com
I'm very certain my is correct yet I don't get any water at all past my third canister .
Any way this can easily be wall mounted?
A small shelf is probably your best bet. Otherwise, there is always the Aquatec 8800 booster pump that can be wall mounted.
So if i uograde to the 200gpd set up on my 7 stage could i still use this set up or should i get the auto flush and other booster pump kit ?
See that's where bulkreefsupply continues to screw up and so did I because this buddy system can only handle a maximum of a hundred gallons per day
Pretty sure the 50-100 GPD is on the waste water flow restrictor. A 200 GPD upgrade kit is still using the 100 GPD membrane and the same flow restrictor. So it will work just fine.
Does DI have to go before it, or it can go after it as well?
You hook your somewhat clean water out of your membrane into your D I so basically afterward I guess
DI should go before membrane and after sludge filter.
Chlorine can damage your RO membrane
@@foxyrollouts No. DI goes after membrane. A high quality carbon block filter goes before the membrane and removes chlorine.
Thanks.. i thought it was a activated carbon the DI... either way Cl has to be removed b4 membrane
So thats a DI resin I presume. Im not familiar with the sysytem but I am an industrial chemist
How noisy is it?
Not any more than a regular booster pump.
@@ThomasBReef How noisy is a regular booster pump? Would I hear it in the house if it's running in the garage?
Can you use it with a pressure tank for drinking water?
Yes
The pump will recognize the buildup of pressure in the tank and then shut off which if I remember right is the very far left function of the machine
The pressure switch is a bit sensitive to be used with a drinking water system that has a pressurized tank. It won't allow it to fill up completely, so keep that in mind.
A booster pump will help.. prob easier to get a more simple unit that does that job. It takes me 8 min to get 1.5L without a booster. I just fill teo bottles and drink them room temp. Cause the water is pure it tastes great unlike tap water
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DI should go before membrane and after sludge filter.
Chlorine can damage your RO membrane
The Prefilter stage is your micron and carbon, which should be removing chlorine/chloramines provided you're using the appropriate carbon type.
DI is a final polishing stage and should be last as shown otherwise you'll burn through it in a matter of gallons.
@@ThomasBReef My god man Kill the fox lol
OMG talk about overthinking everything
Chaz a booster pump is handy if you dont want to wait 12 hours for 30 gallon
@@foxyrollouts I'm not complaining about the booster pump just the way everything has to be connected up to this system it's been completely over thought considering there are models of R.O.D.I systems that have one built in
My freind has a booster pump on his rainwater tank. I am just saying you could run a much simpler system. This is obv set and forget with a brain. A pressure switch is prob all you need as a minimum if that at all. I used to work in a lab with a simple booster pump.
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Would this work if I upgraded my 75gpd to the 150gpd