The RO Bucket!!

[Gord]

Good idea ecolbeck! I did the same on my cooler.
In da bush, I don't have to turn it on and off while it's running. Plus I only run 75 gallons or less through it. It's set up at my shop, so I'm there the whole time while it's running. It's the getting going, transfering sap, and shutting down cycles where the switch would come in handy.

[marlmucker]

Did you just start it up to start the season, or is there a flush you have to do? I just went through the manual and I don’t see anything. I cleaned mine at the end of last season, but I’m not sure about what to do to start this year.

[Gord]

Here are the instructions for flushing an "improperly" maintained RO Bucket.
Since you stored yours properly, I would think you can't go wrong following these. Maybe even eliminating some of the steps.

https://www.therobucket.com/wp-conte...-RO-Bucket.pdf

[tapdrinker]

What brix do you get with ro bucket?

[ecolbeck]

I believe that you can expect to get up to 8% with two passes through the membranes.

[therealtreehugger]

One thing I'd like to have is a switch to turn it on and off.

I plugged mine into a power strip, then just turn the strip on and off.

This is my second year with my RO10 kit. It significantly reduced the amount of wood and time needed!! I ran clean (store bought spring) water through it at the beginning of the season, did a chemical wash at the end of the season (I know, the word "chemical" sounds harsh) but followed the instructions, and rinsed very well after every use, and it was fine. Carl has the proper "RO soap" to use, with good instructions, so you don't have to worry about what the pH is and how to adjust it. And you can use the RO-ed permeate water as rinse water at the end of the day, or drinking water! I fill up all my drinking water bottles!

[Gord]

Another good idea! Thanks treehugger!

[beninboston]

How does the electric wheelbarrow work in the snow. I collect into 5 gal jugs on a sled. Works fine until now when the snow turns to slush. Just thinking cuz it would definitely anger my sweetie.

Works pretty well in the snow, I purchased some aggressive tires and chains if needed. Very light snowpack in southern Maine this season so not much of an issue. I have a 35 gallon tank on it so if snow is deep I can only fill 75% to avoid the full 300# payload.

[BAP]

For everyone that has the RO Bucket, are you still pleased with your purchase? Those that have had it more than 1 season, is it still performing well? Does anyone have the the RO25?

[ecolbeck]

I have had the RB15 for 4 years now and it has performed flawlessly on the original membranes. I tune it to keep up with my evaporator so I am not pushing it hard. If you are using a 2x8 (as your signature states), I would guess that RO Buckets would only be useful for crunching sap ahead of time.