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Fault finding

Low fresh-water output / high salinity

Watermaker · Schenker

Leisure & YachtMedium difficulty

Symptoms

Reduced production, TDS/salinity above the limit, unstable working pressure.

Probable causes

  • Clogged pre-filters
  • Exhausted or fouled RO membrane
  • High-pressure leaks
  • Regulating valve out of adjustment

Solution

Replace the pre-filters, flush or chemically clean the membrane or replace it, check the high-pressure seals and reset the back-pressure valve as per the manual.

The information on this page is general guidance. It does not replace the manufacturer’s manual or the work of a qualified technician: before any intervention, always check procedures, tightening torques and safety requirements in the official documentation of the machine.

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