Due to R.O. water being very pure, it is what is known as “hungry water.” R.O. water can leach the minerals out of the copper tubing and may cause a metallic taste in the ice cubes and over a period of time, the copper tubing can develop pinhole leaks.
Approximately 20-25 feet with ¼” POLY tubing. For runs longer than that, use 3/8″ POLY tubing. Tubing that runs from the R.O. system to the icemaker should always be POLY tubing, not copper.
The module part of the R.O. system measures: 15 ¾” Tall x 14″ Wide x 5 ¼” Deep on the Model #4SV and 15 ¾” Tall x 16 ¼” Wide x 5 ¼” Deep on the Model #5SV. The storage tank measures: 11″ Diameter x 16″ Tall.
No. The R.O. system can be mounted in a cabinet to either side of the kitchen sink or even mounted remotely in a garage or basement.