I am installing a reverse osmosis system (50-gal model at www.diyreverseosmosis.com). I cannot spare space near the sink so I have to have it in my laundry room which is approximately 17' away, as the hose lies. All connections are 1/4" OD hose compression fittings. I have public water not a well.
The instructions state that runs longer than 10' from the pressure tank to the faucet require 3/8" OD hose to prevent a pressure drop. As I said above, the distance is 17' and I will add that the tank is 3' higher than the faucet. Does this increase in hose size make sense?
If you agree with increasing the hose size, I am still stuck with 1/4" fittings on both ends. Do these "bottle necks" negate the benefit of the larger hose?
I appreciate anything you can add to help me through this job.
Thank you in advance!
Jax
The instructions state that runs longer than 10' from the pressure tank to the faucet require 3/8" OD hose to prevent a pressure drop. As I said above, the distance is 17' and I will add that the tank is 3' higher than the faucet. Does this increase in hose size make sense?
If you agree with increasing the hose size, I am still stuck with 1/4" fittings on both ends. Do these "bottle necks" negate the benefit of the larger hose?
I appreciate anything you can add to help me through this job.
Thank you in advance!
Jax