Blog Layout

Why are Reverse Osmosis Systems so popular

Scott • Jun 17, 2019

Today Reverse osmosis systems have become a great choice and are highly in demand. It is one of the perfect choices for a water filtration system. But before you buy one for your home, you must know what does this actually mean. What is Reverse osmosis systems? RO is the process of producing water that […] The post Why are Reverse Osmosis Systems so popular appeared first on Aspen Plumbing and Rooter.

Today Reverse osmosis systems have become a great choice and are highly in demand. It is one of the perfect choices for a water filtration system. But before you buy one for your home, you must know what does this actually mean.

What is Reverse osmosis systems?

RO is the process of producing water that is free from any minerals or ions. This is achieved when the water is pushed with pressure along a semipermeable RO Membrane.

In the process of Osmosis, molecules of a solvent are passed from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one through a semipermeable membrane. To be more simple in words, it is the migration of a weak saline solution to a high saline solution. This is similar to how the roots of a plant take up water from the soil.

Semipermeable membrane

A semipermeable membrane will allow some molecules or atoms to pass through it with the help of diffusion.  For example, let us consider a screen door. It allows tiny particles such as air molecules to pass from it, but bigger insects can pass through it. As another example, we can take a Goretex synthetic fabric . The fabric contains a very fine film of plastic in which millions and billions of tiny pores are cut. These pores are big enough to allow water vapor to pass through it but small enough to allow water through them.

What are the benefits of having a reverse osmosis system?

A better taste of water

Reverse osmosis system removes any contaminants such as salt, particles, colloids, and others. When you install a reverse osmosis system at your home, you get water that tastes good and smells good as well.

Water free from contaminants

Reverse osmosis systems are capable of removing any contaminants from water such as pesticides, nitrates, fluoride, bacteria, sulfates, arsenic, pharmaceuticals, and others of similar way. If you have an RO system that has a carbon filter, then you get water that is free from chloramines and chlorine as well.

It is easy to maintain RO systems

There are very few moveable and replaceable parts in a reverse osmosis system for water filtration. This makes the cleaning and repair service of an RO system very smooth and hassle-free. Also, if proper care is taken of your RO system such as cleaning at regular intervals and changing filters, your RO system will last long. If maintained properly, your reverse osmosis system can last for as long as 15 years.

Save money

Now you do not have to invest a heavy sum of money in water delivery services to get safe drinking water. Install RO systems at your home and save money!

You might also like

By Scott 27 Sep, 2019
As a homeowner or business owner, there’s a lot on your plate when it comes to maintaining the building. You never know when a problem could arise, and that’s why it’s so important to keep things under control at all times. One problem that’s more common than you think is tree roots in sewer line […] The post How to Stop Tree Roots in Sewer Line from Wreaking Havoc appeared first on Aspen Plumbing and Rooter.
By Scott 27 Sep, 2019
Imagine the scene: you’re ready to start your day and you hop in the shower, and suddenly nothing but ice-cold water is coming out. It’s an all-too-common problem with homeowners when they discover they have no hot water to do the things they need to. If you’ve discovered you have no hot water, there’s no need to […] The post Help! I Have No Hot Water! appeared first on Aspen Plumbing and Rooter.
By Scott 24 Sep, 2019
A home with one faucet that leaks one drip per minute already wastes 34 gallons of water every year. Make that a leak rate of one drip per second, and in one year, it would’ve wasted almost 2,100 gallons of water! Now, consider that an average shower uses 17.2 gallons of water. That means you could have taken […] The post 5 Essential Tips for Diagnosing Water Faucet Problems appeared first on Aspen Plumbing and Rooter.
More Posts

Get a Free Quote

Share by: