i16 Manual Page 41 - Revision: 2-09-2023
o When using a bladder, this is much more susceptible to manifesting itself as a
problem.
▪ As the bladder pressure pushes back on the filter, lower pressure will
reduce recovery even beyond the above stated levels and will be unable
to properly fill the bladder.
▪ This will also result in burning through pre filters as it will take much
more water to make little product water.
o Signs of this issue in gravity fed tanks will be manifested mostly through form of
taste complaints, in this system it will manifest itself as no ice or running out of
water prematurely.
Solutions for Low Water Pressure:
o Add a Booster Pump
o Use Carbon Filtration (be sure to remove the mineral add back filter)
Bladder Tanks:
o It is important that the right size bladder tank be used in conjunction with
sufficient flow.
o It is ALSO important that the bladder tank be set to the correct pressure.
Bladder tanks have fluctuating water pressure as they empty. This may impact the flow rate
going to the ice system as the tank is depleted.
o The amount of bladder tanks, filter banks feeding the bladder, pressure, and if a booster
pump are needed must all be considered for install requirements. No two accounts are
the same and usage will greatly impact the decision. If you have a large bladder tank
installed and you have reports of no ice, please revert to the above section on how to
check to see if water flow is an issue.
o For large usage account with larger bladders, it may be necessary to have additional
filter banks to improve the recovery time.
o Please note that when doing this a booster pump may become necessary even if
there a tap pressure of 60psi.
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