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madmapler
03-22-2016, 02:56 PM
I spoke with the guy that took over for Joe at Atlantic RO the other day about some 8"xle's(440s). He said he thought I would need a special adaptor that Joe used to make in order to use them for maple. Is that true or will they replace a standard maple membrane without being adapted? Something about the center hole diameter. Thanks.
wiam
03-22-2016, 03:37 PM
He is correct. 8" xle membranes have a larger center hole and you will need an adapter. My seprotech had xle membranes in it when I got it and had plastic sleeves. That have o-rings just like the connector on your plug/connector. I bought new MES membranes this year which have the smaller diameter so I am not using the adapters....for now. I suggest you look at the MES membranes. Suppose to flow better than xle.
madmapler
03-22-2016, 04:24 PM
So it looks like the xles are going to be a thing of the past if someone else doesn't start fabricating the adaptors. The guy I spoke with said " the design died with him" referring to Joe at Atlantic.
asknupp
03-27-2016, 04:44 PM
So.... I was just starting to get things rounded up so I could start building an RO. And after reading a lot of past threads the xles were the best thing since sliced bread. But if they take a special adaptor, am I Sol. Or is there another membrane that is more universal? Not trying to steal this thread but I believe it fits well here. Any info appreciated.!
madmapler
03-27-2016, 05:07 PM
It depends on what you're using for a membrane vessel. If you call atlantic RO or American RO. They sell xle's and vessels. No adaptors needed. Prices are fair too.
markcasper
12-29-2016, 09:36 PM
Has there been anything heard of someone making adaptors? What are all the bigwigs going to do that bought dozens of membranes from atlantic?
PerryFamily
12-30-2016, 10:29 AM
Clayton at MES made adapters for me once for my old RO. Used solid pvc and a lathe. Took like 30 minutes. Definitely not a trade secret

I have used MES membranes for the last 3 years and love them. He sells tons and tons of them
wiam
12-30-2016, 11:07 AM
Clayton at MES made adapters for me once for my old RO. Used solid pvc and a lathe. Took like 30 minutes. Definitely not a trade secret

I have used MES membranes for the last 3 years and love them. He sells tons and tons of them

And you don't need adapters for mes membranes.
PerryFamily
12-30-2016, 03:33 PM
And you don't need adapters for mes membranes.


Correct

He made them for an older Waterloo machine I had.
wiam
12-30-2016, 07:59 PM
Correct

He made them for an older Waterloo machine I had.
That was not aimed at you. Just making sure everyone knows. I had to come up with adapters for my 4" xle's years ago.