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Youll be happy with one of the CR Systems. Just make sure your GPM are right. I regulate mine with my pressure washer which puts out 2.5 GPM. If you dont have a pressure washer, then you can use a smaller diameter hose, nozzle, and regulators if needed. Then test your GPM before buying one of the systems.

 

Right. If you get the 4 GPM unit and you're at 2 GPM the filters will just last longer.

 

They are very similar. The only thing with the DF model is that it is closer to the DIC10 from CR. The water flow rate will be WAY too low for my useage. Even the 4gpm is already kinda low.

Also the CR comes with a TDS meter as you filter. I also like the rollaway feature of the CR.
The restrictor that comes with the CR system will regulate the flow of water so you dont have to worry about it.

I was looking at the DF system last time during the sale but the SHIPPING killed it.

 

If you're putting 4 GPM through the filter then you've got more water going through it compared to only 2 GPM. That means more water needs to be filtered, thus using up the filter more. The more GPM the harder the filters work.

 

it measures AFTER the filter, so then you will know when the filters need changing!

the 4gpm flows like piss. The 4gpm is a little better but the water doesnt shoot out like a normal hose does. But it does it job.

 

I dont even understand what you just said. But dont you have a pressure washer Phil? Thats what limits your GPM. You dont need to put in anything that came with the CR system. Just hook the system up, turn the water on and wait for a minute while the filters fill up, then turn your pressure washer on and you're good.

 

Yea I do, but I switch it off with a regular hose nozzle to flood. I think the restrictor needs to be BEFORE the filter. Dont quote me on that.

 

Because I am not that smart

Really? explain!

 

Wicked information being share here. Here is what I've done and have used so far. To connect the water from my house to the CR System I use a 1/2 hose, then from the filster I connect a 3/4 size hose and it seems to work well...I've been meaning to try to connect a 1/2 hose instead of the 3/4 one but I keep forgetting to do that.

To be honest I haven't had much problems with this set up, I'm still getting reasonable water flow but like FMINUS said there is hardly any pressure on the output of the water...but it does it's job.

Keep the info coming though because I'm sure there are things I may be forgetting here which could improve the CR System :thumb:

 

:cheers::computer::reading: RIght, and not many people have these systems so its hard to know the "best" way to set these suckers up!

 

very good to know. Its dictated by the SLOWEST flow rate no matter the restrictor is located in the flow line?

So just like DD said a PW at the END of the hose would work also?

 

I just left the water in the machine, I hate openening and closing the tubes, they are pretty heavy. And since I had the leaking problem, Im not one to want to open those suckers again..

But Im def going to order the tub of resins. CRSpotless :applause:

 

This is just me but I think it's the best bang for your $$$ heck if I could get in larger containers I'd order it :wicked:

 

Exactly. The water can only flow as fast as whatever is on the end will let it.

HOWEVER, if you werent using a pressure washer and you were just using a some kind of nozzle on the end of your hose. And you were still getting more then 4 GPM, THEN Id put the restrictor on there. But it can still go before or after the filter.

 

Good example, heres another one for car people.

Lets say your stock mass air meter (MAF) is 75mm, stock inlet tube is 75mm, stock throttle body is 75mm. Well for some reason a lot of people will upgrade to a larger MAF without upgrading to a larger inlet tube or throttle body. So by upgrading to a larger MAF, are they allowing more air to get into the engine? No, because the inlet tube and throttle body are smaller, thus restricting the flow.

Then you could switch it around and only upgrade to a larger throttle body, but the MAF and inlet tube are still restricting flow.

Hopefully this make sense.

 

Thats for sure!

 

wow great post, fminus, glad it worked out.

 

5 cars in, 3 weeks out. Meter Still READS 0!!!!

And I do not empty the resins out after each use. :chest:

 

Heres an alternative to ordering if you are in a pinch.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...c=BC-EC12231-ProdID11201522&pos=0F&lang=en-US

 

Yup, that sounds about right if you break it all down the unit should pay for it's self shortly including the charging resins :applause: can't beat that :woot: :chest:

Heck five vehicles man it may have paid for it's self already