Ro problem

[ptreef]

Just changed the membrane on the ro filter and when I turn it back on, the waste water line has all the water pressure! Way more than before. The product water has no flow.

Any advice/experience?

 

[joseayes]

When placing a new membrane in the housing you must to push the new membrane really hard all the way in to it, to aloud the internal gasket to function properly and the internal fittings to secure the water traveling throug the membrane, seems like that's the problemo, remember to discard the first water batch, this wáter will contain the chemical preservatives added to the membrane, hope it helps .

 

[ptreef]

I've been trying to get it all the way into the housing, but a little bit of the top still sticks out. Water run through it, but only to the waste line still.

I can't seem to get it down any further for some reason

 

[ptreef]

Am I the only only one who's had this problem? I've tried pushing it as hard as I can, even trying to hammer it but it doesnt go any further.

 

[wannabeeareefkeeper]

thenewpufferintown;881287 wrote: Am I the only only one who's had this problem? I've tried pushing it as hard as I can, even trying to hammer it but it doesnt go any further.

Not sure of your exact setup. Is it possible that the membrane slides in only on one side and you have it installed backwards. I have a habit of trying to install something backwards all the time.

Wannabee

 

[ptreef]

I just read the user manual online, and it says that the end of the membrane should actually stick out a little so Im pretty sure I have it in all the way, still no luck.

 

[wannabeeareefkeeper]

thenewpufferintown;881298 wrote: I just read the user manual online, and it says that the end of the membrane should actually stick out a little so Im pretty sure I have it in all the way, still no luck.


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Is anybody located near "thenewpufferintown" whom could lend a helping hand? Does anyone have this model of RO that had a similar problem. Please help if you can!


Wannabee

Edit: Is the o-ring in membrane installation [2.1] front view damaged or pinched when cap is installed? I would remove the water line coming into the membrane section to see if water is getting to that point. This would eliminate a problem prior to water getting to the membrane area. That portion would be un-obstructed.

Can you take off the water lines and reconnect them? Maybe there is a malfunction with the vacuum within the system, i.e. water routing through the system setup.

Also, check to make sure that the water line going into the membrane has a smooth straight edge that connects to the membrane in. Also, make sure the membrane water line is not kinked. Sometimes you can make a clean small cut at the end of the water line that attaches to the membrane if you have any extra length to the water line.

How old is your system? Maybe the paragraph above can help if you have an older or used RO system that you are having the problem with.

Wannabee

 

[rdnelson]

I am guessing it is with the flow restricted.


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