THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT REVERSE OSMOSIS.
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Assume a semi-permiable membrane is placed between two compartments in a container. One compartment is filled
with water and the other with dissolved salt water. Now, a fundamental scientific principle comes into place as different
concentration of liquids within the same system will try to reach equilibrium (i.e. the same concentration of contaminants)
on both sides of the membrane. Of course, the only way for this to happen is for pure water to pass through the membrane to
the salt water side in an attempt to reach equilibrium. This process is called OSMOSIS.
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Reverse Osmosis is the reversal of the natural flow of Osmosis. In a water purification system, the goal is
not to remove the salt solution, but to seperate the pure water from the salt and other contaminants. When the natural osmosis
is reversed, water is forced through the semi-permiable membrane under high presure in the opposite direction. This is called
REVERSE OSMOSIS.
This membrane attracts water molecules and repels dissolved impurities, virtually straining out all particle
matter, turbidity, micro-organisms, nitrates, asbestos, even a single molecule of the heavier organic compounds and those
smaller than the water molecules themselves.
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The MEMBRANE consists of several thin layers or sheets of film that are bonded together and rolled in a special
configuration around a plastic tub (this is also known as a thin film composite or TFC membrane). The membrane is semi-permiable;
that is, it allows water molecules to pass through while acting as a barrier to dissolved mineral chemical caontaminants).
When the feed water stream passes across the surface of the membrane pure water molecules penetrate the membrane surface,
while the contaminants are concentrated and washed from the surface of the membrane down the drain pipe.
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For pure, great-tasting water, the system utilizes the most advanced reverse osmosis, initially filters the
incoming raw water of suspended and settleable solids.
Water then passes over and through a semi-permeable membrane. The membrane then filters out impurities allowing
only the water molecules to pass through.
Treated water is then processed through an activated carbon absorption filter. The carbon filter removes unpleasant
substances that cause unwanted tastes. The final product is clean, clear, fresh, good-tasting and safe drinking water for
your entire family.
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How does Reverse Osmosis differ from Filtered water?
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Ordinary water filters use a screen to seperate only particles of dirt sediment from water. Reverse Osmosis
use a semi-permeable membrane that removes not only dirt particles, but also an extremely high percentage of dissolved contaminants
(molecule by molecule) from raw tap water.
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Benefits of REVERSE OSMOSIS Water.
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- Produces clearer/harder ice cubes
- Brings out the original flavour of your cooked food
- Enhances the taste of your coffee, tea and other mixed beverages
- Provides refreshing and healthier drinking water for home and office
- Serves as a perfect water source for your pets
- Enables plant to thrive well
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