Ro System

[alexlark]

Hi guys,

Does anyone know if it is ok to use a 1/4" ball valve (pic below) on a RO system instead of turning the main tap, that is connected to the copper pipe, on and off all the time?

My plan is to leave the main tap on permanently and have the ball valve installed between the main tap and the RO unit, if you know what I mean!

 

[rabbut]

Yes, it's fine, thats how we run the RO at my place of work

All the best
Rabbut

 

[BigC]

Thats exactly how I do it with my RO-Man system except I dont use the pierced pipe collar, I use a "Y" connector and threaded pipe reducer coupled to the washing machine cold tap.
Regards
BigC

 

[alexlark]

Thanks for your quick responses!!

I would have used a different method to connect the RO tube to the mains but the RO MAN system I bought came with a free pipe piercing collar but it's a bit of a stretch to the back of the kitchen cupboard to turn it on and off all the time!

Looks like I'll get a ball valve and fit it in-line then!!