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Best system tutorial on CZcams after all this time. My tank pressure was low and even lowered it further in ignorance as I was clueless. Put in 7 psi and voila, back to normal. I like the way every part is explained in detail and the why is also offered to the viewer. I now have more confidence in dealing with reverse osmosis and can explain to my other half the intricacies that beset the operation of this aquatic filtration apparatus.
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This is a phenomenal video! You did maybe the best job of describing a RO system that I've ever seen. I am still baffled as to why my water flow is low/non-existent, but you gave me a few things to look at, and to think about. Really appreciate you posting this!
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Fantasic explanation of the system. Mine wasnt working after a filter change, and i overlooked the flow restrictor, which was clogged by a tiny piece of debris. Cleaned it out, system works like a champ again. Thanks for the video!
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Very clear explanation of how RO unit work and excellent tips on some of the troubles may face you when you use RO unit. The speaker has excellent skills in education and must be educationalist. This Video all what you need for RO unit use.
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This video was very helpful to understand the breakdown of the components in an RO system, their functions and how they are interconnected. All I could find earlier was how to install an existing configured system that was not helping me understand or fix my problem. The most helpful for me was the explanation of the auto shutoff valve. Thanks...
Great explanations. Helped me solve my problem. I spent a good hour looking around before I found your explanation. What I needed was to reconnect my hoses because someone took them all off and I had no idea where they went.
I have the same exact system. It toppled over and one of the elbow connectors cracked. I ordered replacements and I just replaced all five cartridges and membranes. It's been a good system. Good for aquarium water..
Here you go, lessons I learned the hard way (my ASO value would not operate correctly): 1) Make SURE you understand the IN & OUT ports and hook up the lines correctly to ASO valve. 2) Use ONLY hard lines to interconnect (dont use clear lines from home depot, they are too soft and value wont shutoff correctly). 3) Keep all hard tube lengths to ASO value as short as possible. 4) On all connections make sure the tubes push all the way down 5) On all post carbon filters, post filters, etc...dont plug directly into these filters, first always use a push in connector then push your tube into those connectors. I did all above and fixed my ASO value RO system operation.
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Omg thank you!!!!!!! I was wasting so much water. Long story short a gold fish installed this RO and I had to fix it. The tank was hooked up to the second filter.... Just one example of my night mare you helped me fix. Haha thanks again for this video!!!!
Very nice video sir. I’m just starting to look into RO Systems and this was a great video with enough detail to get an understanding of their operation and troubleshooting. Thank you
Great video! Clear instructions excellent pace and video display of components. One thing I wish you had included is when the system stops working. I re-pressurized the tank to 7PSI. but I don't know how long it will take for the system to work. I'm not hearing the normal system noise when it's filtering the water.
Great explicit video! I know have a better working knowledge of how the system works. I had hoped to find the reason my system is filling the holding tank but no water is coming out of the tap after i changed all 5 filters, the check valve, and the automatic shut-off valve.
Excellent video -- super detailed explanations -- thank you !! Have been trying to find the problem with our RO system "leaking down" out the drain tube -- I now know what to look for and/or replace!! THANKS !!
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Great video, Really appreciate you taking the time to explain in such depth. I was surprised there were not many videos out there. Thanks for taking the time!
Good video. Bout to move into a place w/ well water(w/ high sulfuric smell) and want to add a reverse osmosis system. This points me in the right direction.
@@electronicsNmore Thanks for the heads up. I do HVAC work, so I know my way around plumbing a enough to install this myself from working on boilers(and have access to wholesale pricing). I've never specifically done "plumbing" work like RO though.
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Wonder if I should upgrade my RO system to a better one, my TDS reading is 80 versus your 16 reading... THIS IS a great instructional video BTW. THANK YOU!
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Great video, and clear explanation of the the system's function. Thank you. Question: I replaced all 5 components and drained my tank, when I turn on the water back on to flush it, should I leave the valve tank shut off before allowing it to fill? And how long should I let the system flush?
Glock Runner Remove the line from the last filter before the ro membrane and allow the new filters to be flushed until the water runs clear, then reconnect the line. Throw away the first tank of water.
Great video! I have a unit that after replacing all 5 filters it started making a rattling sound….how do we clear this problem? If it’s air, besides emptying the tank how else do I clear possible air pockets?
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Excellent video. We put in a much simpler system, and the tank is not filling? A shut off was not on this tank, just a Tank inlet fitting. The tank should fill without having the faucet running, correct?
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Thanks for making a great video, you taught me so much. I can now tackle my own RO issue of low water output. Had just one question for you. I noticed you haven't any calcite filter between the final stage taste and odor filter and your sink faucet. I was always told that you need a calcite filter there to put back into your water some healthy minerals which also enhance the RO water taste. RO water taste is very bland normally because the system removes so much of the good minerals along with the bad. Love to hear any thoughts you have on this. Thanks again.
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I think that mineral 'filter' also prevents the water from being too ionically 'hungry'. Like they say, never buy distilled water in a plastic container because it will leach plastic. I don't have one because i'm afraid it'd fill up my Keurig with calcium...but maybe i should anyway.
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Glad you enjoyed the video! All you need to do is compare the TDS of the incoming water to the purified water. A good working membrane should drop the TDS by at least 80%. Check out the online calculator below. Scroll 1/2 way down the page: www.waterfiltersonline.com/tds-sources.asp
How do I buy you a beer!?! My RO system has been non stop running down the drain. Trying to figure it out and trouble shoot, changing the ASO to watch your video and find that the 90 degree elbows were mixed up coming off of the membrane. I just switched them so wish me luck that it's fixed.
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THANK YOU!!! I ordered a cheap RO system (under $100). It came with little to no instructions highlighting that it should be installed by a professional. It came with a roll of white tube, not the pretty color coded ones like other systems. I watched many RO installation videos, but knowing the why makes all the difference. Now that I know what does what, I can confidently install this puppy. It didnt come with a tap for the dirty water so off the I go to the hardware store. I have a plant room in the back of the house. I was thinking of splitting the RO feed, running a line through the attic (insulated no doubt) and into the back room to my reservior tank. Distance of about 50 feet. What are your thoughts. Will normal water pressure make the run?
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At 13:05, when you blow through the check valve, should you get a smooth air coming out the other end? I blow through my check valve and I do feel air coming out the other end, but not strong air coming out comparing to the pressure that I'm blowing. When I blow from the other end where the pink ring is, no air is coming out the other end, so the check valve is working. I'm having very low water rate coming out of the check valve and I'm trying to figure out the problem.
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great video, thank you. I recently purchased a Davis and Shirtliff 6 stage under sink RO apparatus and I have just recently replaced the three filters. Straight after replacing the system I restarted the system instead of working normally it starts, stutters non-stop and pushes through a few drops of water with every stutter. Any idea what the problem might be?
Very clear video - thank you. I have a problem still. My 5 stage RO system passes water directly to the drain. I have tested the auto shut-off valve as 'working'. The check valve once passes a slight amount of air in the correct directing. The tank fills with water - and water comes out the faucet. Water still goes to the drain. Do you have an an idea what could be wrong ? I have 5.1 Bar of mains water pressure.
You have any advice or information on how to retrofit a permeate pump into an existing system? Do you recommend their use to improve the efficiency and reduce water usage? Does the pressure shut off valve still get used when a permeate pump is installed? Thanks!
Hello from Argentina. I have an RO filter with pump (6 step, mineralizer). I d like to know if i can install the equipment horizontally. I dont have the space under the sink to install it vertically. Can i have it layed down. Could it affect the operation? Thanks , great video!!
Hello. Thanks for the video. Need help. When installing my system, when I turn the water began to flow from the drain pipe. This is normal, or have any harm on the tube, or even a broken part? Is this is normal to spend 2 to 4 hours of filling the tank?
my ASO valve makes a high pitch metal grinding noise when running and stops when tank is full.is my ASO valve gone bad that need to be replaced.what causing it? pls. help.
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My RO system was hissing for a few hours and then suddenly it's constantly draining water now. Tank is empty and not filling up. The drain tube has condensation so it's high pressure water constantly flowing. As soon as I shut off the water, the drain stops. Once I turn on the water, it seems like the water goes straight to the drain. What could be causing this?
Low out put volume of water. How do I know it’s my pressure tank or membrane? First was thinking it was a bad tank. Left sink Faucet open till no water. Tank was heavy as if full of water. Took tank outside and opened the valve. Water came out for many minutes as if no issues. Picked tank up and shook. Felt empty and light. So now I am thinking it’s the membrane. Please educate me.
For the pressure tank, just drain out all the water and make sure the pressure is correct(6 to 8 psi). If you have low water production, then either your filter stages before the RO are clogged(especially the first filter connected to the water supply), or you need a new membrane. You can also try to backflush the RO membrane.
Hi there, I have a problem with my RO water system. I have changed all the filters. There seems to be a problem with my pump, it makes a clicking sound. And no water is coming through... can you help? thanks
Today the ASO (auto shut off) valve is outdated. Its inefficient in dealing with wasted water. If your household water pressure is sufficient - get "permeat pump" instead of ASO, it will hydraulically boost both membrane filter speed and reduce wasted water. If your household has low pressure or you want big membrane+no tank aka "direct flow"- get booster pump with ASO instead.
Nice video. I just had a system similar to yours with only four states. I hear sound coming from the port of the faucet. Curious to know if this is normal like when I fill my coffee machine and the water supply drops in the system and then refills.
how much pressure should you have to use to blow through the check valve in the direction of water flow? I have a new ISpring RCC7, which I have had nothing but problems with. I was sent two new check valves. One of which, I could barely blow through in the direction it should be open. On the other, I could blow through it if I used very quick, short bursts that actually made my head hurt, and made my cheeks hurt like I was blowing into a trumpet or something. I don't know how hard you should have to blow through these check valves, but I think if I "tested" them too much, I might give myself an aneurysm.... I think this system I installed is pretty cheaply made....
+The Suburban Hippie Experimentalist Some valves can require some pressure to allow the flow. Just make sure it only works in one direction. You can also do what I did in the video when my check valve failed causing the water to run all the time.
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If the water pressure into your RO System is too low, then you'll need to purchase a "Boost Pump". If a flow restrictor is blocked, then your RO membrane will become clogged more easily and you'll also notice INCREASED TDS readings.
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Best system tutorial on CZcams after all this time. My tank pressure was low and even lowered it further in ignorance as I was clueless. Put in 7 psi and voila, back to normal. I like the way every part is explained in detail and the why is also offered to the viewer. I now have more confidence in dealing with reverse osmosis and can explain to my other half the intricacies that beset the operation of this aquatic filtration apparatus.
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Great video! Best I've seen on YT - I have to admit I will be replaying to improve my understanding!
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This is the most comprehensive video explaining all the parts and tube routing i've seen. Well done and thank you!
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This is a phenomenal video! You did maybe the best job of describing a RO system that I've ever seen. I am still baffled as to why my water flow is low/non-existent, but you gave me a few things to look at, and to think about. Really appreciate you posting this!
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Will do, thanks!
Best video I’ve seen explaining my RO system! Many thanks.
Excellent information video. You have done obviously a very useful and comprehensive video. Thank you from the year 2021.
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Fantasic explanation of the system. Mine wasnt working after a filter change, and i overlooked the flow restrictor, which was clogged by a tiny piece of debris. Cleaned it out, system works like a champ again. Thanks for the video!
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Finally someone who explains an R/O system in plain language, and CLEARLY.
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Very clear explanation of how RO unit work and excellent tips on some of the troubles may face you when you use RO unit. The speaker has excellent skills in education and must be educationalist. This Video all what you need for RO unit use.
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This video was very helpful to understand the breakdown of the components in an RO system, their functions and how they are interconnected. All I could find earlier was how to install an existing configured system that was not helping me understand or fix my problem. The most helpful for me was the explanation of the auto shutoff valve. Thanks...
This video was top notch. Easy to understand and very useful to assist in RO maintenance.
Thanks so much. Just bought a house with an old RO and had no clue. This video is my RO Bible
Thanks John!
Great explanations. Helped me solve my problem. I spent a good hour looking around before I found your explanation. What I needed was to reconnect my hoses because someone took them all off and I had no idea where they went.
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Thanks a lot from Turkey. I've found your video at last.. Step by step telling. I solved all my problems.. Thanks bro.
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I have the same exact system. It toppled over and one of the elbow connectors cracked. I ordered replacements and I just replaced all five cartridges and membranes. It's been a good system. Good for aquarium water..
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Very well explained. Sometimes have had a problem with leaks through the T-piece fitting attachments but probably one of the downsides of the system.
Here you go, lessons I learned the hard way (my ASO value would not operate correctly):
1) Make SURE you understand the IN & OUT ports and hook up the lines correctly to ASO valve.
2) Use ONLY hard lines to interconnect (dont use clear lines from home depot, they are too soft and value wont shutoff correctly).
3) Keep all hard tube lengths to ASO value as short as possible.
4) On all connections make sure the tubes push all the way down
5) On all post carbon filters, post filters, etc...dont plug directly into these filters, first always use a push in connector then push your tube into those connectors.
I did all above and fixed my ASO value RO system operation.
This is the most concise and informative video I've seen so far. The others are practically rambling and incoherent.
DrStrange347 Great to hear!
Nice detailed explanation of how and why. Thank you.
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Tks. Very clear illustration. Now I know how often to change each filters so I do not change every thing at the same time.
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Omg thank you!!!!!!! I was wasting so much water. Long story short a gold fish installed this RO and I had to fix it. The tank was hooked up to the second filter.... Just one example of my night mare you helped me fix. Haha thanks again for this video!!!!
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Very nice video sir. I’m just starting to look into RO Systems and this was a great video with enough detail to get an understanding of their operation and troubleshooting. Thank you
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This video is extremely helpful thanks
Glad it helped
This is the best detailed video that I have seen on the subject! Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Great video! Clear instructions excellent pace and video display of components. One thing I wish you had included is when the system stops working. I re-pressurized the tank to 7PSI. but I don't know how long it will take for the system to work. I'm not hearing the normal system noise when it's filtering the water.
After 10-15 minutes, there should be some water coming out of the spout when the lever is pressed.
Great explicit video! I know have a better working knowledge of how the system works. I had hoped to find the reason my system is filling the holding tank but no water is coming out of the tap after i changed all 5 filters, the check valve, and the automatic shut-off valve.
Sounds like no pressure inside the tank.
Excellent video -- super detailed explanations -- thank you !!
Have been trying to find the problem with our RO system "leaking down" out the drain tube -- I now know what to look for and/or replace!!
THANKS !!
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Thank you so much for this video it has been so troublesome trying to fix my leaky faucet for the RO, but you have explained it so well thanks
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Great video, Really appreciate you taking the time to explain in such depth. I was surprised there were not many videos out there. Thanks for taking the time!
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Fantastic video it's solved my problem after changing out all 5 water filters on my ro system. cheers martin in Spain
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Great tutorial. Thankyou.
Very informative! Answered many questions I had about the basic principles of how the system works.
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very useful idea and tutorial. thanks a lot for sharing your idea. my RO has 001 TDS. and the supply from our faucet is 100 TDS.
Must be brand new, or a faulty TDS meter. 😀 That's a great reduction!
Good video. Bout to move into a place w/ well water(w/ high sulfuric smell) and want to add a reverse osmosis system. This points me in the right direction.
You better install a potassium permanganate sand filter for the sulfur issue before using the RO system.
@@electronicsNmore Thanks for the heads up. I do HVAC work, so I know my way around plumbing a enough to install this myself from working on boilers(and have access to wholesale pricing). I've never specifically done "plumbing" work like RO though.
Superb explanation. Enjoyed the video.
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Good vedio for us Thank you .
saved my arse. took things apart to change filters and mixed them up on the way back. great vid.
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Wonder if I should upgrade my RO system to a better one, my TDS reading is 80 versus your 16 reading... THIS IS a great instructional video BTW. THANK YOU!
What is the TDS reading of the water entering the system? A good RO membrane should reduce the TDS by around 90%. Try back-flushing the system.
excellent video for trouble shoot. Thanks
Excellent video! Have never owned or worked on one of these - but great information to have. Thank you!
The unit you saw in this video is my RO unit. I have installed several systems over the years.
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Thank you very much Sr. Perfect explanation.
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That's Bunch.. I learned a lot about my system
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Great video, and clear explanation of the the system's function. Thank you.
Question:
I replaced all 5 components and drained my tank, when I turn on the water back on to flush it, should I leave the valve tank shut off before allowing it to fill?
And how long should I let the system flush?
Glock Runner Remove the line from the last filter before the ro membrane and allow the new filters to be flushed until the water runs clear, then reconnect the line. Throw away the first tank of water.
Great video! I have a unit that after replacing all 5 filters it started making a rattling sound….how do we clear this problem? If it’s air, besides emptying the tank how else do I clear possible air pockets?
Wonderful... Thank you very much for taking your time doing it....
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Thank you very much for your marvelous explanation, really was very helpful to me.
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Excellent video. We put in a much simpler system, and the tank is not filling? A shut off was not on this tank, just a Tank inlet fitting. The tank should fill without having the faucet running, correct?
Hi Catherine. Post a link to the system you installed. Thanks
What an excellent and though explanation of the vid! Thank you.
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Very useful video my friend 👍 I was able to solve my problem
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Thanks for making a great video, you taught me so much. I can now tackle my own RO issue of low water output. Had just one question for you. I noticed you haven't any calcite filter between the final stage taste and odor filter and your sink faucet. I was always told that you need a calcite filter there to put back into your water some healthy minerals which also enhance the RO water taste. RO water taste is very bland normally because the system removes so much of the good minerals along with the bad. Love to hear any thoughts you have on this. Thanks again.
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I think that mineral 'filter' also prevents the water from being too ionically 'hungry'. Like they say, never buy distilled water in a plastic container because it will leach plastic. I don't have one because i'm afraid it'd fill up my Keurig with calcium...but maybe i should anyway.
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Very good explanation
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Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much. If possible, can you show us how to use the formula to test for membrane efficiency? Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed the video! All you need to do is compare the TDS of the incoming water to the purified water. A good working membrane should drop the TDS by at least 80%. Check out the online calculator below.
Scroll 1/2 way down the page:
www.waterfiltersonline.com/tds-sources.asp
Fantastic..... Thanks a million!!!
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How do I buy you a beer!?! My RO system has been non stop running down the drain. Trying to figure it out and trouble shoot, changing the ASO to watch your video and find that the 90 degree elbows were mixed up coming off of the membrane. I just switched them so wish me luck that it's fixed.
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THANK YOU!!! I ordered a cheap RO system (under $100). It came with little to no instructions highlighting that it should be installed by a professional. It came with a roll of white tube, not the pretty color coded ones like other systems. I watched many RO installation videos, but knowing the why makes all the difference. Now that I know what does what, I can confidently install this puppy. It didnt come with a tap for the dirty water so off the I go to the hardware store. I have a plant room in the back of the house. I was thinking of splitting the RO feed, running a line through the attic (insulated no doubt) and into the back room to my reservior tank. Distance of about 50 feet. What are your thoughts. Will normal water pressure make the run?
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At 13:05, when you blow through the check valve, should you get a smooth air coming out the other end? I blow through my check valve and I do feel air coming out the other end, but not strong air coming out comparing to the pressure that I'm blowing. When I blow from the other end where the pink ring is, no air is coming out the other end, so the check valve is working. I'm having very low water rate coming out of the check valve and I'm trying to figure out the problem.
12:52 check valve, I can't understand why pressure would not build up anyway , if not running would it not build up pressure and close the shut off?
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really good video. thank you.
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valuable information, thank you...
Very well done video, thank you.
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great video, thank you. I recently purchased a Davis and Shirtliff 6 stage under sink RO apparatus and I have just recently replaced the three filters. Straight after replacing the system I restarted the system instead of working normally it starts, stutters non-stop and pushes through a few drops of water with every stutter. Any idea what the problem might be?
Sounds like a lot of air in the line.
Very clear video - thank you. I have a problem still. My 5 stage RO system passes water directly to the drain. I have tested the auto shut-off valve as 'working'. The check valve once passes a slight amount of air in the correct directing. The tank fills with water - and water comes out the faucet. Water still goes to the drain. Do you have an an idea what could be wrong ? I have 5.1 Bar of mains water pressure.
buddybeetle Either the auto shut off valve or check elbow needs to be replaced IF the system was correctly installed. Thanks for watching!
You have any advice or information on how to retrofit a permeate pump into an existing system? Do you recommend their use to improve the efficiency and reduce water usage?
Does the pressure shut off valve still get used when a permeate pump is installed?
Thanks!
I've never used one before.
Thank you very much I'm very much interested to purchased this machine for commercial used for Dell well in Philippines
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Top notch explanations! Thanks
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how come the top of my tank ball valve keeps leaking when water comes in or out of the tank? Thanks.
Hello from Argentina. I have an RO filter with pump (6 step, mineralizer). I d like to know if i can install the equipment horizontally. I dont have the space under the sink to install it vertically. Can i have it layed down. Could it affect the operation? Thanks , great video!!
+Andres Garcia
Hi Andres. Installing the RO system horizontally is not a good idea. They are designed to be mounted vertically.
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Hello. Thanks for the video.
Need help. When installing my system, when I turn the water began to flow from the drain pipe. This is normal, or have any harm on the tube, or even a broken part? Is this is normal to spend 2 to 4 hours of filling the tank?
Very good video. What are your views on adding an Alkaline filter? I have heard very positive things about doing this.
Ty Smith I drink alkaline water. :-)
my ASO valve makes a high pitch metal grinding noise when running and stops when tank is full.is my ASO valve gone bad that need to be replaced.what causing it? pls. help.
freewateradvice.com/why-is-my-reverse-osmosis-system-making-noise/
Another great informative video. What part of the world are you located in?
Caribbean. Thanks for watching!
Very helpful, thanks.
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Thanks for the video :) my only question is, does this system filter out good minerals too ?
Yes, almost everything is removed from the water. You're better off using an RO system and eating healthy, or just add some minerals from a health food store to the RO water. I have a lot of excellent videos on my channel that cover many different subjects, so be sure to check out my extensive video playlists for other videos of interest to you, rate thumbs up, and share my channel with others. Thank You
so how long have u drinked that water and do you feel sick or tired? Some claims that ro water are bad for us? please share your toughts.
Can I add a normal T connection between the storage tank and odor filter ,I dont have the one that screws on to the odor filter
That should be fine. Sorry for the delay.
My RO system was hissing for a few hours and then suddenly it's constantly draining water now. Tank is empty and not filling up. The drain tube has condensation so it's high pressure water constantly flowing. As soon as I shut off the water, the drain stops. Once I turn on the water, it seems like the water goes straight to the drain. What could be causing this?
Low out put volume of water. How do I know it’s my pressure tank or membrane? First was thinking it was a bad tank. Left sink Faucet open till no water. Tank was heavy as if full of water. Took tank outside and opened the valve. Water came out for many minutes as if no issues. Picked tank up and shook. Felt empty and light. So now I am thinking it’s the membrane. Please educate me.
For the pressure tank, just drain out all the water and make sure the pressure is correct(6 to 8 psi). If you have low water production, then either your filter stages before the RO are clogged(especially the first filter connected to the water supply), or you need a new membrane. You can also try to backflush the RO membrane.
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Just changed the regular filters day before yesterday
Thank you sir.
Thank u very much
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Hi there, I have a problem with my RO water system. I have changed all the filters. There seems to be a problem with my pump, it makes a clicking sound. And no water is coming through... can you help? thanks
Hello Sir! Where do you buy your filters ? Thanks
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Today the ASO (auto shut off) valve is outdated. Its inefficient in dealing with wasted water. If your household water pressure is sufficient - get "permeat pump" instead of ASO, it will hydraulically boost both membrane filter speed and reduce wasted water. If your household has low pressure or you want big membrane+no tank aka "direct flow"- get booster pump with ASO instead.
Nice video. I just had a system similar to yours with only four states. I hear sound coming from the port of the faucet. Curious to know if this is normal like when I fill my coffee machine and the water supply drops in the system and then refills.
Once water has been taken out of the storage tank, the system will turn on to fill it back up. Thanks for watching!
Can you connect this to your refrigerator and have demineralized ice and drinking water?
Yes, but there's no guarantee that the ice will be perfectly clear. Thanks for watching!
I need your help and to walk me though trouble shooting with my RO systme here in kuwait. Im so sad it is not producing my water.
how much pressure should you have to use to blow through the check valve in the direction of water flow?
I have a new ISpring RCC7, which I have had nothing but problems with.
I was sent two new check valves. One of which, I could barely blow through in the direction it should be open.
On the other, I could blow through it if I used very quick, short bursts that actually made my head hurt, and made my cheeks hurt like I was blowing into a trumpet or something.
I don't know how hard you should have to blow through these check valves, but I think if I "tested" them too much, I might give myself an aneurysm....
I think this system I installed is pretty cheaply made....
+The Suburban Hippie Experimentalist
Some valves can require some pressure to allow the flow. Just make sure it only works in one direction. You can also do what I did in the video when my check valve failed causing the water to run all the time.
Does this system work?? Pp>gac>cto>uv///pp>gac>cto>RO>water tap(final water)......already it has 9TDS....
thank you so much
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we have our RO unit running into our fridge that dispenses ice and water :D
our ice cubes are crystal clear :D
Mine is new and when running it, there is no water going through the pipe to the memberane