I am really considering springing for a reverse osmosis setup for my bog. I have had my bog for 3 years, but those have been long hot, dry summers in Oklahoma. For Oklahoma my bog is too large, 10 x 16 but I love it and have struggled to water it thru the years. I just did a search here and have learned some important information but still have questions. I essentially want to hook my unit up to the outside faucet and leave the hose in the bog. That is ideal but I can't really fathom the mechicec of it, I know there is suppose to be a large amount of waste water but don't know how or where to handle it. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it and maybe suggest a specific product. I have checked ebay but get totally lost with all the choices. Thanks, Paul
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One issue that comes to mind when thinking about your bog arrangement, is the finite amount of water most RO units produce on a daily basis. The one I had for several years produced about five gallons a day; the "waste" water produced by the units during filtration can be between five and ten times the amount stored in a given tank. That itself can become costly in some markets.
The "mineralized" waste water is harmless to most other plants and can simply be dumped or diverted -- through a second hose -- into a garden. There are a number of simple set-ups available for outside use. I would plan on using purchasing a model with a pre-filter to remove chlorine in the water -- in order to extend the life of the filter "membrane."
Forget searching eBay. Most home supply places now offer a number of different RO models . . .
