rodi booster pump?

Dtackett · Sep 10, 2015

so im only getting about 35 psi at my house, only 20 where I would like to hook up the rodi unit (35 is outside) so I need a booster pump... but I don't really know anything about them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Booster-Wat...c-8800-6800-/221845903458?hash=item33a70bd862

that's the cheapest ive found (haven't done much searching yet) question is, is this enough to more than double the psi? any suggestions?

saltyphish · Sep 11, 2015

@AZDesertRat . He could answer better than I . Fortunately, my unit always runs about 65 psi no matter where I hook it up. I do believe they can though.

redfishbluefish · Sep 11, 2015

The ad says it's the same as Aquatec 8800, and that's the one that works for me. I think what you'll hear is the quality of the Aquatec is better. I don't know if that's true, and would really like to see someone "test" these off-brand pumps.

Other considerations if you purchase this pump.....it comes for 3/8 tubing connections....and I'm pretty sure the more common tubing is 1/4 inch.....so check the size tubing you have. The other thing is that I saw no mention of the transformer that is needed to run this pump. Does it come with the transformer? If not, the transformer will run you around $20.

jgraz · Sep 11, 2015

I bought this a couple of years ago and it works perfectly. Shuts down the filter automatically if you pair it with a float valve.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Boost...ressure-Use-/350525717596?hash=item519cf5fc5c

Dtackett · Sep 11, 2015

thank you for your responses. I am thinking I may just go with the name brand aquatic 8800 as its less than 100 bucks and prefer name brand when I can afford it. just wanted to make sure it would be strong enough to add that much pressure.

azjohnny · Sep 12, 2015

Dtackett said:
thank you for your responses. I am thinking I may just go with the name brand aquatic 8800 as its less than 100 bucks and prefer name brand when I can afford it. just wanted to make sure it would be strong enough to add that much pressure.

Good choice. When you plumb the booster pump install between the carbon filter and membrane