Hi HouseBarons! My dad and I were able to install this so quickly from your video and haven’t had any issues! Thanks so much for the informative and thorough install, we really appreciate it!
I just installed mine with a lot of help from this video and everything went well. I had to switch around the drain saddle as the way you had it in the video, but everything went well. Thank you so much for the time you put to make this very useful tutorial. I appreciate it.
Hi have same system you have shown but I have question about that small in and out auto shut Valve. Could show which hose go and where is connected, please show picture or explain, because my system is not working. Thanks.
i installed mine last year and this video helped a lot! system was flawless for a year (i got this in two of my homes) However one started acting up for no apparent reason, i replaced my 1 year filter and water is barely coming out…..i did all of the trouble shooting i checked pressure in the tank (completely empty) 6.5-7 psi…..then i saw where it said filters are maybe clogged, i went to the store got “green” filter one u replace every 2 yrs ($86) i remove blue hose from the tank and water is just dripping. Then i took old “yellow” filter and plugged it in the place where “Green” filter is goin water started to come out perfectly, i put “Green” filter back in and nothing its back to dripping …..im at lost i don't have a clue whats going on or what to look for, id appreciate if you have any suggestions or tips before i go out and buy new system 🤦🏻♂️ Thank you!!
Hey scudetia.., With it dripping, seems like a clog stopping the flow or like a thumb on the end of a straw which keeps water from flowing out a straw. I’d probably remove all hoses and make sure everything is clear. I’m not sure I fully understand the science behind them - maybe look for a troubleshooting FAQ the brand web site… Don’t for get to check the drain hose as well. Let us know once you figure it out. Thx for watching.
When i turn on the water, the black tube constantly spills out water into the drain pipe. Is it normal? that's like wasting water. Also my system, which looks exactly the same as yours, but has an extra red tubes on the filter with a sticker says Drain. I just connected to the faucet's red tube. it's very confusing.
Hey whoever…, Yes. The black tube is a drain. In my general knowledge of reverse osmosis, the water in the black tube draining is normal IF it eventually stops. If it doesn’t stop, water pressure in the tank may be too low. See if you can find a troubleshooting tool or reach out to the company, I do remember that in setting up the system, it initially ran for and hour or two(???) and then got quiet. Then after using it a lot, water will run quite a few minutes as it refills the tank but much less than at initial set-up. Hope that helps. Thx for watching!
@@Housebarons Thanks, for the faucet, you can press down or up to turn on the water. Is UP just simply hand free purpose? My mothers-in-law says there might be one for draining water.
My tank is filled and I’m at the step where it have the faucet off. But the red line is still draining. Is this a normal part of the start up or I’m i having a problem?
Hey Justin, If you system is like ours, I believe that continual draining sound is part of the tank refilling with the pure water got on demand use and the draining sound is waste water ( draining away.) The tank is used to hold pure water which takes a lot of time to accumulate. W/o the storage tank, it would take something like 5 minutes to push the water through the membrane and fill a glass of water. RO is a SLOW process. While it is accumulating, you hear the sound of waste water draining. Depending on how much water you use, you can hear that sound for an hour or more...? And when you first fill the tank, it takes a LONG TIME. So yes - I think that draining is normal.
@@Housebarons okay thank you. I got a little nervous because the manual didn’t say anything about the red brine line flushing during the first fill. And yes it is the same model you guys are installing in the video. Thanks!!!!
I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one. Got everything hooked up and leaks fixed, but the constant draining had me worried. So long as this draining only happens while the reservoir is refilling I think I’ll be okay considering the pure water coming from the faucet.
I am wondering if you can place the tap water spicket into the same hole that had a sprayer hose. Also, if I only have the two supply lines, does the system hook into the cold water line? I assume it does, but your video had three supply lines. Thanks for a great video! It was super helpful.
Hey Amanda, Sure. You can replace the sprayer with the new spigot if it will fit. W/ only two supply lines, you connect to the COLD supply. Glad it helped! And thx for watching!
Question? How much PSI should be in the tank? The manual for this product in video states, 5-7 lbs. Manual read's, How to check Tank PSI. Shut-off water supply and completely drain the tank. Then check PSI to 5-7 PSI. If I'm correct it's page 10 or 13 in the Watt's installation manual. But, when I search other CZcams videos. They say, PSI should be between 35- 40 PSI. My system is the same as in this video. My system is draining water all the time. They say, this system has a 35-40 PSI automatic shut-off valve. Question is, When Tank is empty PSI should be 5-7 PSI and when Tank is full PSI should be reading 35-40 PSI? I'm thinking I don't have enough PSI in the system for the automatic shut-off to work. Thanks Dan from Indiana.
Hey Dan, 1st - Hi neighbor! Thx for letting us know where you are from. We always like to hear that! 2nd - you say your auto shut off doesn’t work. Are you referring to a gurgling sound after significant use? From my understanding, the gurgling is normal. It is the sound of the waste water running to drain when your RO system is making water. 5-7 lbs psi is what the manual says. I’m not sure I would pay too much attention to RO info that is other than WATTS as each system can be different. I have never tested the psi in the “full” tank. If your system is never stops draining, the you have some issue. Mine usually stops after 10 min or so. I’ve read where it can drain more as it is filling after a new install… so I’d try giving it an hour. If it is still draining, try WATTS-customer service and see if they can pin point the issue. Hope that helps. Thx for watching!
Hey Carlos, Yes. We’ve had it nearly a year. I hated buying the plastic bottled water ( wasteful) and love the on demand pure water! We had one leak, because I hadn’t tightened the drain hose enough to the existing kitchen drain. ( czcams.com/video/3L9ZNprDEvE/video.html ) Also, at times , I’ve heard that the drain hose can clog but is easily cleaned out. Have not had that issue yet. Also, when the holding tank refills, it gurgles. But we’ve gotten used to that. All in all - if it broke and couldn’t be fixed, I would immediately replace it. Total fan. Thx for the question and for watching. Enjoy the pure water!
Hi HouseBarons, I installed mine the same way as you did in this video. But my Red Drain pipe keeps draining water. Did I miss something? Is the ASO not doing what it is supposed to do? Thanks.
Hey yunk…, After first set-up it does run for a significant length of time as the tank fills up. But eventually ( less than 3? Hours - just a guess ) the tank is full and it only runs when refilling the tank. Double check that everything is connected exactly like the directions. All else fails, get in touch with the manufacturer. Thx for watching!
Hi I was able to install mine easily thanks to this video but mine is leaking coming from under the tap I believe it is the blue tube, is it appropriate to put teflon tape where you hand screw the blue tube in or would it be better to buy an quick connect fitting and just screw that on?
I just installed this system tonight. I did the whole “hand tighten” they recommend and had a leak myself. I just took the crescent wrench and snugged it up a bit. So far, so good.
Hey @brucewilson6657, We don't. But Im guessing you'd have to insert a plastic "t" into the line which supplies the faucet. That way you can have 2 outputs to choose from. hope that helps. thx for watching!
What is the red hose for ? I am looking to hook my ice maker up to this. Can I just “T” the blue line coming into the water dispenser ? Confused what red line does as it’s also hooked to a filter.
Hey Clay, Those RO systems can be confusing. Seems like the “t” idea makes sense. But you may want to check with manufacturer to be safe. Thx for watching!
Hey Lon, When you tank is recharging ( slowly filling ) after use, you hear it. That’s normal. My wife hated it when we first got it, but after a while it fades to background and it ceases to become noticeable. Thx for watching.
Great video, thanks. I'm trying to install mine but can't remove the insulating sheet over the battery on the display part of the faucet. No information about it on the manual, and the company hasn't responded to my email or phone message. Any advice? Thanks.
Hey Helen, Are you using the same make/model as our video? We have 6 batteries in a case the size of a tv remote. Squeeze two tabs at the top / one end and you have access to the 6 batteries. Those are the only batteries I’m familiar with. Thx for watching.
Hey BK, My experience is that even hooked to the provided thin faucet takes significant time to replenish the reservoir. It would also be a waste of the filters to run the filtered water through the main faucet and then use cold water for anything other than drinking. We use our main cold water for rinsing a dish, getting water for plants, rinsing a sponge, etc. None of those require filtered water. BUT let’s say you didn’t want an extra hole in your sink/counter. Maybe you could run it through you main faucet, but you’d have to be very selective when using the cold side- or else be willing fork out the bucks to replace filters much more often. Good question. Thx for watching!
Was the tank filling noise loud? Your video was super helpful, just finished installing mine and waiting for the tank to fill, but its little, if any noise. Currently just waiting to see if the weight of the tank increases or if I can hear water in it.
Hey Jack, I don’t remember recalling that the tank filling made any sound. Yes. By picking it up you’ll know. But what was surprising was that it was a bit noisy/ noticeable after we used it a few times and then it went to replenish. Hope that helps. Thx for the kind words and for watching!!
@@Housebarons It does! My tank is indeed filling, just very quitely, save for a few gurgles from the drain. Our third and final flush finishes at noon today, and then we will see if it continues to make noise even after the tank is allowed to fill completely and not be flushed. Thanks for the quick response! Building a fence this weekend, and going to be watching your fence post setting video for a refresher.
Hey Jack, sounds like you are on the right track. Once it’s finished you are going to love the clean water! Way to take on a fence too! Sounds like a productive weekend. Hope you get to enjoy some of it. Thanks for watching our videos and commenting! Peace
Hi, i recently moved in a new house and this system was already installed, 2 weeks ago i noticed the faucet was leaking from this little hole, i used a compressed air can to clean it up through the same hole and cleaned up the sink drainer as well but the issue continues. Any idea what's wrong? Thanks in advance.
Hey Edwar, Mine has a black hose that leads to the sink drain. They get periodically clogged and have to be blown out. That’s the only issue I’m aware of. Thx for watching!
Hey Bruce, No need to add air at the beginning - usually. But it is a maintenance item like tires. Follow the directions as to the pressure range for your tank. But out of the box, you should be good - unless you read otherwise. Thx for watching.
Hi HouseBarons! My dad and I were able to install this so quickly from your video and haven’t had any issues! Thanks so much for the informative and thorough install, we really appreciate it!
This video saved me Hrs of arguments with my dad! The instructs and pictures were a little confusing and my dad literally reads things backwards!
Hey Roger,
Great to know! This would could use a little more peace. 😃
Glad you found us!
Thx for watching.
I just installed mine with a lot of help from this video and everything went well. I had to switch around the drain saddle as the way you had it in the video, but everything went well. Thank you so much for the time you put to make this very useful tutorial. I appreciate it.
Hey Juan,
Glad it helped!! We can love to hear success stories. Thx for letting us know and for watching!
Hi have same system you have shown but I have question about that small in and out auto shut Valve. Could show which hose go and where is connected, please show picture or explain, because my system is not working. Thanks.
remember, we have to put air into the water tank. about 5 to 7 PSI.
Thx Abby. That is an important thing to check!
Good video, thank you. But what is the purpose of the red line? The "brine" hose. I don't understand what that is doing.
What happened with the air pressure inside the tank already come with
Thanks for the instructions. The book was confusing hahaha.
Hey Terry,
Thx for watching!
@@Housebarons NP friend, thanks again! John 3:16
Great vid! Thanks 👍
Hey @proteinshakes924,
Thx for watching!
Thank you for your help.
Hey Kory,
Thx for watching!
i installed mine last year and this video helped a lot!
system was flawless for a year (i got this in two of my homes) However one started acting up for no apparent reason, i replaced my 1 year filter and water is barely coming out…..i did all of the trouble shooting i checked pressure in the tank (completely empty) 6.5-7 psi…..then i saw where it said filters are maybe clogged, i went to the store got “green” filter one u replace every 2 yrs ($86) i remove blue hose from the tank and water is just dripping. Then i took old “yellow” filter and plugged it in the place where “Green” filter is goin water started to come out perfectly, i put “Green” filter back in and nothing its back to dripping …..im at lost i don't have a clue whats going on or what to look for, id appreciate if you have any suggestions or tips before i go out and buy new system 🤦🏻♂️
Thank you!!
Hey scudetia..,
With it dripping, seems like a clog stopping the flow or like a thumb on the end of a straw which keeps water from flowing out a straw.
I’d probably remove all hoses and make sure everything is clear.
I’m not sure I fully understand the science behind them - maybe look for a troubleshooting FAQ the brand web site…
Don’t for get to check the drain hose as well.
Let us know once you figure it out.
Thx for watching.
Thanks this helped
Hey Matt,
Thx for watching!
When i turn on the water, the black tube constantly spills out water into the drain pipe. Is it normal? that's like wasting water. Also my system, which looks exactly the same as yours, but has an extra red tubes on the filter with a sticker says Drain. I just connected to the faucet's red tube. it's very confusing.
Hey whoever…,
Yes. The black tube is a drain. In my general knowledge of reverse osmosis, the water in the black tube draining is normal IF it eventually stops.
If it doesn’t stop, water pressure in the tank may be too low.
See if you can find a troubleshooting tool or reach out to the company,
I do remember that in setting up the system, it initially ran for and hour or two(???) and then got quiet.
Then after using it a lot, water will run quite a few minutes as it refills the tank but much less than at initial set-up.
Hope that helps.
Thx for watching!
@@Housebarons Thanks, for the faucet, you can press down or up to turn on the water. Is UP just simply hand free purpose? My mothers-in-law says there might be one for draining water.
My tank is filled and I’m at the step where it have the faucet off. But the red line is still draining. Is this a normal part of the start up or I’m i having a problem?
Hey Justin,
If you system is like ours, I believe that continual draining sound is part of the tank refilling with the pure water got on demand use and the draining sound is waste water ( draining away.)
The tank is used to hold pure water which takes a lot of time to accumulate.
W/o the storage tank, it would take something like 5 minutes to push the water through the membrane and fill a glass of water.
RO is a SLOW process.
While it is accumulating, you hear the sound of waste water draining.
Depending on how much water you use, you can hear that sound for an hour or more...?
And when you first fill the tank, it takes a LONG TIME.
So yes - I think that draining is normal.
@@Housebarons okay thank you. I got a little nervous because the manual didn’t say anything about the red brine line flushing during the first fill. And yes it is the same model you guys are installing in the video. Thanks!!!!
I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one. Got everything hooked up and leaks fixed, but the constant draining had me worried. So long as this draining only happens while the reservoir is refilling I think I’ll be okay considering the pure water coming from the faucet.
I am wondering if you can place the tap water spicket into the same hole that had a sprayer hose. Also, if I only have the two supply lines, does the system hook into the cold water line? I assume it does, but your video had three supply lines. Thanks for a great video! It was super helpful.
Hey Amanda,
Sure. You can replace the sprayer with the new spigot if it will fit.
W/ only two supply lines, you connect to the COLD supply.
Glad it helped! And thx for watching!
Question? How much PSI should be in the tank? The manual for this product in video states, 5-7 lbs. Manual read's, How to check Tank PSI. Shut-off water supply and completely drain the tank. Then check PSI to 5-7 PSI. If I'm correct it's page 10 or 13 in the Watt's installation manual. But, when I search other CZcams videos. They say, PSI should be between 35- 40 PSI. My system is the same as in this video. My system is draining water all the time. They say, this system has a 35-40 PSI automatic shut-off valve. Question is, When Tank is empty PSI should be 5-7 PSI and when Tank is full PSI should be reading 35-40 PSI? I'm thinking I don't have enough PSI in the system for the automatic shut-off to work. Thanks Dan from Indiana.
Hey Dan,
1st - Hi neighbor! Thx for letting us know where you are from. We always like to hear that!
2nd - you say your auto shut off doesn’t work.
Are you referring to a gurgling sound after significant use?
From my understanding, the gurgling is normal. It is the sound of the waste water running to drain when your RO system is making water.
5-7 lbs psi is what the manual says. I’m not sure I would pay too much attention to RO info that is other than WATTS as each system can be different.
I have never tested the psi in the “full” tank.
If your system is never stops draining, the you have some issue. Mine usually stops after 10 min or so.
I’ve read where it can drain more as it is filling after a new install… so I’d try giving it an hour. If it is still draining, try WATTS-customer service and see if they can pin point the issue.
Hope that helps.
Thx for watching!
Hi thanks for this helpful video I'm about to install mine. Quick question are you still satisfied with this product after having it for awhile?
Hey Carlos,
Yes. We’ve had it nearly a year. I hated buying the plastic bottled water ( wasteful) and love the on demand pure water!
We had one leak, because I hadn’t tightened the drain hose enough to the existing kitchen drain. ( czcams.com/video/3L9ZNprDEvE/video.html )
Also, at times , I’ve heard that the drain hose can clog but is easily cleaned out. Have not had that issue yet.
Also, when the holding tank refills, it gurgles. But we’ve gotten used to that.
All in all - if it broke and couldn’t be fixed, I would immediately replace it. Total fan.
Thx for the question and for watching.
Enjoy the pure water!
Hi HouseBarons, I installed mine the same way as you did in this video. But my Red Drain pipe keeps draining water. Did I miss something? Is the ASO not doing what it is supposed to do?
Thanks.
Hey yunk…,
After first set-up it does run for a significant length of time as the tank fills up. But eventually ( less than 3? Hours - just a guess ) the tank is full and it only runs when refilling the tank.
Double check that everything is connected exactly like the directions.
All else fails, get in touch with the manufacturer.
Thx for watching!
Hi I was able to install mine easily thanks to this video but mine is leaking coming from under the tap I believe it is the blue tube, is it appropriate to put teflon tape where you hand screw the blue tube in or would it be better to buy an quick connect fitting and just screw that on?
I just installed this system tonight. I did the whole “hand tighten” they recommend and had a leak myself. I just took the crescent wrench and snugged it up a bit. So far, so good.
?? What’s is the reason the black line goes connected to the sink drainer ?
Hey Rosalino,
That drain line is part of the function - it drains off the impurities that the system filters out. Hope that helps. Thx for watching!
Thanks again. The blue line come from the filter to the storage tank it doesn’t look really tide. It’s just holding by it self.!!
Where in this do you hook up line for ice maker
Hey @brucewilson6657,
We don't. But Im guessing you'd have to insert a plastic "t" into the line which supplies the faucet. That way you can have 2 outputs to choose from.
hope that helps.
thx for watching!
I am also using a separate cold water supply. What kind of cap goes on top of the "Adapt-a-Valve"? I didnt see one on your final reveal.
Nevermind, found a cap at the hardware store. I dont know why they decided not to supply one.
What is the red hose for ? I am looking to hook my ice maker up to this. Can I just “T” the blue line coming into the water dispenser ? Confused what red line does as it’s also hooked to a filter.
Hey Clay,
Those RO systems can be confusing. Seems like the “t” idea makes sense. But you may want to check with manufacturer to be safe.
Thx for watching!
How long do you hear the air from the RO faucet. Is it normal to hear that occasionally
Hey Lon,
When you tank is recharging ( slowly filling ) after use, you hear it. That’s normal. My wife hated it when we first got it, but after a while it fades to background and it ceases to become noticeable.
Thx for watching.
Great video, thanks. I'm trying to install mine but can't remove the insulating sheet over the battery on the display part of the faucet. No information about it on the manual, and the company hasn't responded to my email or phone message. Any advice? Thanks.
Hey Helen,
Are you using the same make/model as our video? We have 6 batteries in a case the size of a tv remote. Squeeze two tabs at the top / one end and you have access to the 6 batteries.
Those are the only batteries I’m familiar with.
Thx for watching.
I just bought this system. I would like to hook the filter water directly to my cold water dispenser. Do I need to use the faucet?
Hey BK,
My experience is that even hooked to the provided thin faucet takes significant time to replenish the reservoir. It would also be a waste of the filters to run the filtered water through the main faucet and then use cold water for anything other than drinking. We use our main cold water for rinsing a dish, getting water for plants, rinsing a sponge, etc. None of those require filtered water.
BUT let’s say you didn’t want an extra hole in your sink/counter.
Maybe you could run it through you main faucet, but you’d have to be very selective when using the cold side- or else be willing fork out the bucks to replace filters much more often.
Good question.
Thx for watching!
how can you know if the tank is filling with water?
Hey Ross, you hey water gurgling. If you lift the tank, you can feel the weight of the water.
Thx for watching
Was the tank filling noise loud? Your video was super helpful, just finished installing mine and waiting for the tank to fill, but its little, if any noise. Currently just waiting to see if the weight of the tank increases or if I can hear water in it.
Hey Jack,
I don’t remember recalling that the tank filling made any sound. Yes. By picking it up you’ll know. But what was surprising was that it was a bit noisy/ noticeable after we used it a few times and then it went to replenish.
Hope that helps.
Thx for the kind words and for watching!!
@@Housebarons It does! My tank is indeed filling, just very quitely, save for a few gurgles from the drain. Our third and final flush finishes at noon today, and then we will see if it continues to make noise even after the tank is allowed to fill completely and not be flushed. Thanks for the quick response! Building a fence this weekend, and going to be watching your fence post setting video for a refresher.
Hey Jack, sounds like you are on the right track. Once it’s finished you are going to love the clean water! Way to take on a fence too! Sounds like a productive weekend. Hope you get to enjoy some of it. Thanks for watching our videos and commenting! Peace
Hi, i recently moved in a new house and this system was already installed, 2 weeks ago i noticed the faucet was leaking from this little hole, i used a compressed air can to clean it up through the same hole and cleaned up the sink drainer as well but the issue continues. Any idea what's wrong? Thanks in advance.
Hey Edwar,
Mine has a black hose that leads to the sink drain. They get periodically clogged and have to be blown out.
That’s the only issue I’m aware of.
Thx for watching!
How do you purge the tank?
Just let it fill normally, then dump the water with the new faucet valve, 3 times.
how long does it take for the tank to fully fill?
Do you have to add air to tank prior to use?
Hey Bruce,
No need to add air at the beginning - usually. But it is a maintenance item like tires. Follow the directions as to the pressure range for your tank. But out of the box, you should be good - unless you read otherwise.
Thx for watching.