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Other factors like water temperature and source water TDS can also affect performance, but aren't so easy to control.<ref name=filmtec/> For example, water temperature is one of the most important factors affecting performance.<ref name=hbtguide/> Colder water and/or lower water pressure will result in slower production and lower recovery rate. Buckeye Hydro has a [https://www.buckeyehydro.com/calculator/ calculator] to help predict the effects of various water temperature and pressure combinations. If your source water has very high TDS (lots of calcium in particular), a water softener may be something to consider to help improve performance and prolong the life of the RO membrane.<ref>Freeman L. [https://www.espwaterproducts.com/blog/how-to-maintain-your-ro-system-for-best-performance/ How to maintain your RO system for best performance.] ESP Water Products website. 2015. Accessed 2020.</ref> | Other factors like water temperature and source water TDS can also affect performance, but aren't so easy to control.<ref name=filmtec/> For example, water temperature is one of the most important factors affecting performance.<ref name=hbtguide/> Colder water and/or lower water pressure will result in slower production and lower recovery rate. Buckeye Hydro has a [https://www.buckeyehydro.com/calculator/ calculator] to help predict the effects of various water temperature and pressure combinations. If your source water has very high TDS (lots of calcium in particular), a water softener may be something to consider to help improve performance and prolong the life of the RO membrane.<ref>Freeman L. [https://www.espwaterproducts.com/blog/how-to-maintain-your-ro-system-for-best-performance/ How to maintain your RO system for best performance.] ESP Water Products website. 2015. Accessed 2020.</ref> | ||
In commercial RO systems, the recovery rate is usually around 80–90%, but in some cases it can be increased up to 95%.<ref name=eumbam>Eumann M. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9781845690038500095 Chapter 9: Water in brewing.] In: Bamforth CW, ed. [[Library|''Brewing: New Technologies.'']] Woodhead Publishing; 2006:183–207.</ref> | |||
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