Simulate Sap for testing?

[wmick]

If I wanted to test a RO system without Sap.... could I just dissolve sugar into water at 2% (by weight) ?
Would this be a realistic test?

If so, would deep-well-water be OK to use?

Thanks

[raptorfan85]

If you have any syrup you could add that to water too. I would think that would be a more accurate comparison than just table sugar.

[jrgagne99]

I have tested setups with well water and table sugar at 2% by weight. Works fine. Avoid using city water (chlorine)

[wmick]

Thanks Folks..... Hadn't thought about using syrup.... Seems like a shame to turn it back into sap after all that work... :o
I think i will try the sugar first and see what happens.

But with my track record, I wont be ready to test it, until after the sap's running anyway.:)