Reverse-osmosis Setup
Reverse-osmosis Setup | Water Purification | Plumbing | Luttrell
Imagine turning on the tap in your Luttrell home and seeing crystal-clear water that tastes as fresh as a mountain spring. HEP’s reverse-osmosis setup plumbing makes that moment possible, stripping away sediments, chlorine, hard-water minerals, and microscopic contaminants in a single, streamlined process. With a compact under-sink system installed by our certified technicians, you get healthier hydration, better-tasting coffee, and spotless glassware—every time you pour.
Because water purification happens right at the source, maintenance is minimal and efficiency is maximized. Each membrane is pressure-tested, each connection leak-checked, and our smart monitors alert you the instant a filter needs changing. It’s cutting-edge engineering paired with friendly hometown service, ensuring that every drop in your kitchen, bathroom, or break room meets the highest standard for safety and flavor.
FAQs
Why should I add a reverse-osmosis (RO) system to my Luttrell home’s plumbing?
Luttrell and Union County tap-water sources generally meet state safety standards, but they still contain dissolved salts, chlorine by-products, low levels of pesticides, and occasional hardness or iron. An under-sink RO unit forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that removes 95–99 % of total dissolved solids, greatly improving taste, odor, and clarity while protecting coffee makers, ice machines, and humidifiers from scale build-up.
Does an RO setup require a licensed Tennessee plumber?
Although some homeowners choose DIY kits, Tennessee plumbing codes (including the International Plumbing Code adopted by Luttrell) require any alteration to potable-water lines to be performed by a licensed plumber or under the direct supervision of one. Using a professional ensures: • correct saddle-valve or T-fitting installation on the cold-water supply • an air-gap faucet that meets local backflow requirements • vented drain connection sized per code • no leaks that might void homeowners-insurance coverage.
How much water does a reverse-osmosis system waste, and can that be reduced?
Traditional RO units produce 3–4 gallons of reject (brine) water for every gallon of purified water. Newer ‘150 % recovery’ membranes, permeate pumps, or zero-waste kits (which route the brine to a hot-water line) can cut waste by up to 80 %. Many Luttrell residents route the brine to garden barrels or livestock troughs; the rejected water is mineral-rich and safe for most outdoor uses.
What maintenance schedule should I expect?
1. Sediment pre-filter: replace every 6–12 months; Luttrell’s moderate turbidity may shorten this to 6 months. 2. Carbon block(s): swap annually to keep chlorine from damaging the membrane. 3. RO membrane: lasts 3–5 years; test with a TDS meter—when post-filter TDS rises above 20 % of feed-water TDS, it’s time. 4. Polishing carbon filter: replace yearly for taste. 5. Sanitizing: disinfect the storage tank and lines with food-grade peroxide once a year during filter changes.
Will an RO system lower my water pressure or flow rate?
The membrane processes water slowly (30–100 GPD), so purified water is stored in a 2–4 gallon pressurized tank under the sink. At the faucet you’ll see 35–60 psi—plenty for filling pots or coffee makers, but notably less flow than a standard kitchen tap. Large households, aquariums, or fridge dispensers can add a booster pump or a larger 11-gallon tank to maintain higher flow.
Which common Luttrell water problems are NOT solved by reverse osmosis?
RO excels at dissolved salts, nitrates, lead, arsenic, and micro-plastics, but it is not a disinfectant on its own. If your home uses a private well with coliform bacteria, you’ll still need UV or chlorination ahead of the RO unit. Likewise, high sulfur (rotten-egg odor) or iron above 2 ppm can foul the membrane quickly; a pre-treatment iron/sulfur filter is recommended in those situations.