Question: How much space does a Reverse Osmosis system require?
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Six Stage RO System
Answer:
Three or Four Stage RO System
The space required for a Reverse Osmosis system will vary with the type of model you will be purchasing. A 3 or 4 stage system will be approximately 14 inches wide, 7 inches deep and 14 to 17 inches tall. The height will vary depending upon the items you stack on top of the RO membrane housing. The storage tank is 16 inches tall and 11 inches in diameter. The RO system and the Storage Tank can be positioned in opposite corners of the under-sink area – they do not need to be placed side by side.
Five, Six or Seven Stage RO Systems
A 5, 6 or 7 stage RO system will be 17 inches wide, 7 inches deep and 17 to 19 inches tall. The number of options you add to the system will determine the height of the unit.The same comments about positioning the unit under the kitchen sink for the three and four stage systems will apply here.
Additional Information
Reverse Osmosis systems can be positioned in the basement or in an adjacent room provided the distance from the RO faucet or refrigerator is no more than 25 to 30 feet. Should your placement situation require greater than 25 to 30 feet, you should install 3/8″ tubing as well as considering a Booster pump and/or a Permeate pump. Both of these pumps will increase the RO systems efficiency as well as increasing the pressure to move the purified water a greater distance to your faucet or refrigerator.
