RO isn’t one step; it’s a process. Think of it as a water purification assembly line.
Step 1: Pre-Filtration. The water first hits a sediment filter. This catches sand, rust, and gross floating junk. It’s like a doorman who checks for mud on your boots.
Step 2: The Main Event. The pre-cleaned water hits the RO membrane. Here, the magic (science) happens. The water gets split: beautiful clean water goes one way, and the concentrated “bad water” goes down the drain.
Step 3: The Polish. After the membrane, the water passes through a carbon filter. This removes any leftover weird taste or smell. Now it’s so pure, it’s almost boring.
That “Whoosh” Sound? That’s the Flush
You know that gurgle sound under your sink? That’s the auto flush valve. Every few minutes, it sends a blast of water across the membrane to clean it.
It prevents the membrane from getting clogged with salt slime. Without it, your RO system would die in a week. It’s like a tiny janitor with a pressure washer.
