How to control my RODI unit

[Danny]

Danny, could you provide a link for this “data buss cable” that would be around 50 feet? Will that cable negate the requirement for the Controller 2 to need internet since it’s connected to the Controller 4?

I think that’ll be my path of least resistance: buy a Controller 2, get the cable and connect it between the new Controller 2 and my current controller, and then I’ll be set.

The X2 would still need to be connected to your wifi. None of the Hydros controllers have a hardwired network connection. It is via wifi only. They do have to have the control buss connection if they are going to be in a collective with each other.

 

[Trev1whittaker]

Perfect! I’ll get this and the Controller 2 ordered today.

 

[Trev1whittaker]

$200 controller
$40 50ft buss cable
$50 wifi extender
$50 2 solenoids
$150 booster pump
$80 2 water sensors

That’s a lot of money just to move water 30 feet automatically. :-(

Am I missing anything?

 

[Danny]

$200 controller
$40 50ft buss cable
$50 wifi extender
$50 2 solenoids
$150 booster pump
$80 2 water sensors

That’s a lot of money just to move water 30 feet automatically. :-(

Am I missing anything?

Do you need a booster pump?

 

[Trev1whittaker]

Do you need a booster pump?

Idk. I usually get around 40psi. That’s all I’ve ever known though so I assumed I needed the booster pumps to work with this setup.

If I thought about creating a mixing station near the RODI unit, is there a more appropriate controller than the x2 that I should likely purchase?

 

[Danny]

Idk. I usually get around 40psi. That’s all I’ve ever known though so I assumed I needed the booster pumps to work with this setup.

If I thought about creating a mixing station near the RODI unit, is there a more appropriate controller than the x2 that I should likely purchase?

Mine does not have a booster pump. I have had it for over 10 years without using one. You can alway add more controllers to expand whatever you have. I have 5 controllers in my garage with my DI, fresh salt water and mixing tank. My RODI is also in the garage along with 4 dosing pumps they control. I started with an X4 and added the others over time.

 

[Trev1whittaker]

Yeah, for a 60 gallon tank, I can’t imagine why I’d need a booster pump. However, it seemed like I needed one to work with this solenoid setup so that’s why I bought it.

 

[Danny]

I do not use one and I use the RODI Filter output type. I leave that output setting at none for the booster and the flush output device. Those are there if your RODI has them or you want to add them. It has nothing to do with the size of the tank but with your home water line pressure. I think mine is around 40psi though.

 

[thom_smith]

Yeah, for a 60 gallon tank, I can’t imagine why I’d need a booster pump. However, it seemed like I needed one to work with this solenoid setup so that’s why I bought it.

Booster pump requirement isn't determined by tank volume but rather input water pressure to your RODI. Many systems are designed to operate at 60-80psi and at 77*F. Most of use don't get the rated output of our RODI because we don't meet these requirements. Increasing your pressure above 40psi will improve your output and membrane life. Check the specifications on your unit to confirm.