Axeon N-16000 Reverse Osmosis System | 220V 16,000 GPD

The N-16000 adds two membrane vessels to the N-12000's 2:2:2 array, stepping up to a 2:2:2:2 eight-vessel configuration and delivering 16,000 GPD at 11.11 GPM — a 33% output increase. Recovery also improves from 58% on the N-12000 to 65% on the N-16000, meaning more purified water per gallon fed. Both models share the same 2 HP pump, 11.0A electrical draw, frame dimensions, 6 GPM minimum concentrate flow requirement, and 1" FNPT connections.

Yes — the AXEON XE1-Series membrane elements have a maximum free chlorine tolerance of 0 ppm. Chlorinated municipal tap water will degrade the membranes if fed directly into the system. A carbon block or catalytic carbon pre-filter stage must be installed upstream before the N-16000.

The N-16000 requires a minimum concentrate (drain) flow of 6 GPM — the same as the N-12000 and double the 3 GPM minimum of the N-2000 through N-8000 models. Verify your facility's drain capacity can sustain this flow rate continuously before installation. Insufficient drain capacity can cause concentrate backpressure that degrades membrane performance and shortens service life.

The N-16000 runs on 220V single-phase power at 11.0A and 60 Hz — the same electrical draw as the N-6000 through N-12000 models. All three ports use 1" FNPT connections. Have a licensed electrician confirm your panel supports a dedicated 220V/11A circuit. The system ships pre-plumbed, pre-wired, and fully assembled with no field work required beyond making connections.

The 5-micron SDF-Series sediment pre-filter should be inspected monthly and replaced every 3–6 months depending on source water quality. The eight XE1-Series membrane elements typically last 2–3 years under normal commercial use. Monitor permeate TDS via the AX-8000 controller — a sustained upward trend in TDS output is the primary indicator that membrane replacement is due across one or more vessels.

The N-Series spans 2,000 to 16,000 GPD across six models — N-2000, N-4000, N-6000, N-8000, N-12000, and N-16000. Size your system by calculating your facility's peak daily water demand and adding 20–30% headroom for growth. Note that the N-12000 and N-16000 require a 6 GPM minimum drain flow, while the N-2000 through N-8000 require only 3 GPM — factor in your drain infrastructure when selecting a model.