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Originally Posted by ScottT1980 ...A solenoid valve works through electricity right? In other words, I would have some sort of float in the sump that would trigger the solenoid to turn on via electricity? It might be feasible, although I might do some damage to the cabnitry in the kitchen.
A question to those with a knack for carpentry, how easy would it be to patch up a 1/2" hole in wooden cabinents. I could probably rig it so that it is not noticable, but just in case... |
Yes, solenoid valves do work on electricity. That's why you usually need a float switch of some sort.
If you knew how much water you lost, you could try using a timer on the solenoid valve, but that tends to get a little out of sync, since the exact amunt of water lost can vary.
Depending upon where your tank is, you might be able to mount your RO/DI unit near the tank. You would have to plumb a supply and drain pipe to the area. Also, it may be possible to mount the RO/DI unit in the basement, rather than kitchen.
If you do have to drill kitchen cabnets, try to come through a bottom corner, or a place where it can be covered with moulding. That way you can completly cover the hole up. Also, make any hold just large enough to get the wire or tube through them, no larger. One last thought here, water comming out of an RO/DI unit is at almost water line preasure, so you can have a very long run of pipe or tubeing to get to the sump.