Low Water Pressure. What Booster Pump should I get?

[albertski]

I purchased the 5 Stage Premium Plus 150 GPD Water Saver RO/DI System. I measured my water pressure before I got it and it showed 60 and the minimum is 65. I figured I would get away with it but it isn't working well. I believe I was doing 1:10 (if not worst). The water pressure on the RODI unit shows 30 so I'm going to get a booster pump. Does anyone have a recommendation of which booster pump to go with?

I'm looking at these but not sure which one to get:
- Smart Buddie RO/DI Booster (BRS)
- Adjustable Water Booster Pump (Home Depot)
- 1/4" 8800 Booster Pump Kit - Aquatec (BRS)

 

[Woodyman]

My vote is the 8800, I use the same one.

 

[pitbullguy]

I’ve had great luck with aquatec.

 

[jrill]

I've got the smart buddie and really like it

 

[vtecintegra]

I've used the aquatec fr a long time.

 

[brmc1985]

I've got the smart buddie and really like it

Smart Buddie for the win. Connect it to a high and low sensor for solenoid control and it does everything for you

 

[Gtinnel]

I've never used the smart buddie, but on the BRS site it says for 50-100gpd filters and you said yours is 150gpd. I'm not sure how much it matters but just something you should consider before making your decision.

 

[scrappy35]

I’ve got the brs 150 and the brs booster set at 70 psi and it works great with my well. My well pressure fluctuates from 40-60 psi and I am getting right about a 1:1 ratio. I have the 8800. I go through a lot of water with 15 FW tanks (50%rodi and 50% well) and 2SW tanks.

 

[FMF0331]

I got the 8800 booster pump kit about a month ago. Very easy to set up, one tube in one tube out . My psi went from 40 to 70 psi. I thought about buying the Smart Buddie but didn't need multiple lines coming in and out of the unit. Wanted to keep things simple.

 

[Gtinnel]

I've read about the smart buddie, although I've never used it, and it has some pretty nice advantages. It is a booster pump, auto shutoff valve, restrictor, and it automatically flushes the membrane. Just from watching a video it seems incredibly simple to hook up, although not quite 2 lines simple.
My system is automated with solenoids and a micro controller but if not I would probably consider the smart buddie if I knew what made it only rated for up to 100gpd.

 

[albertski]

I got the 8800 booster pump kit about a month ago. Very easy to set up, one tube in one tube out . My psi went from 40 to 70 psi. I thought about buying the Smart Buddie but didn't need multiple lines coming in and out of the unit. Wanted to keep things simple.

Does it make a lot of noise or shake a lot? I wanted to mount it on the same wall as the RODI unit but worried it will shake too much.

 

[Woodyman]

Does it make a lot of noise or shake a lot? I wanted to mount it on the same wall as the RODI unit but worried it will shake too much.

I don't experience any shaking, it makes noise, but it's a pump so they aren't silent. It's not anything extremely loud or noisy though. It's a gentle 'hum'

 

[albertski]

I don't experience any shaking, it makes noise, but it's a pump so they aren't silent. It's not anything extremely loud or noisy though. It's a gentle 'hum'

Thanks. Do you have it hung on the wall right next to the RODI unit?

 

[JumboShrimp]

The 8800 from BRS. Boosts me all the way to 87 PSI and makes RO/DI water so fast it’s incredible.

 

[TL1]

I've got the smart buddie and really like it

Same here!

 

[MichaelReefer]

I have the smart buddie, took me from 30 to 80 psi.

 

[Woodyman]

Thanks. Do you have it hung on the wall right next to the RODI unit?

Yes, it's just to the left of my unit. I don't have a picture on hand.

 

[snorklr]

the 8800 kit was 25 bucks cheaper on amazon than brs...

 

[FMF0331]

Does it make a lot of noise or shake a lot? I wanted to mount it on the same wall as the RODI unit but worried it will shake too much.

I mounted the booster on the wall next to the RO/DI unit, no problem at all on the shake. The noise level was not as bad as i thought it would be. I just wish it has a ( ON/ OFF ) switch, instead of pulling and plugging in the plug. Might add a toggle switch in the future.

 

[Biglew11]

I'm using the aquatec 8800 went from about 55-60 to around 90 psi. It does vibrate the tubing some but if you mount the tubing solid or rout it so there is no contact with anything it's fairly quiet.