used ro/di system

[wbwoodworks]

Tonight I am going to go look at and hopefully buy an ro/di system from a guy for $20.....what should I look for to tell if it is still good or worn out?



Thanks in advance

[envy]

I bought mine used a couple years back and turned out fine. It was hooked up wrong when I got it but that was no problem. Be sure not leaking from any place like were membrane is located or cracked containers etc. Hose can be replaced with no problem. Might have to change cartridges but only way to tell is testing water. Ask how long in use so you know weather you have to buy replacement cartridges.

[wbwoodworks]

I'm not good at asking for help, im a very DIY or not at all kinda guy....I got my RO thingy set up last night came with a never used membrane....I bought a new carbon and precarbon filter a few plumbing odds and ends the guy at home depot said I needed.....I got everything hooked up.....the supply line n leaked at the connection so I put water weld around the new nut and bolt connector thingy and that stopped that leak. Now when I turn the water on yo that part of the "Y" I have watet leaking from behind the plastic insert that the faucets stick out of on my wall (hot and cold connections to my washer) down my wall....can some one give me advice or even come by after I get off work...5 or 6 if not earlier because of rain.

[jrossjr79]

One thing that comes to mind is wondering if you got the bushing in there and if you do if you have it in right. Also if you used teflon tape, or some other type of sealer, RTV Silicone, etc? You will also want to make sure that the connection is not on to tight or not tight enough, when it comes to water pressure this can be finicky. You might also want to check your nut to make sure it is not cracked. One otehr thing I have noticed the last time I did some plumbing at my in-laws house is that a 5/8 would fit around a 1/2 inch and seem to work or rather tighten on like it should, however since it is really not he same size it leaves room for water to spray out of, so do make sure you have the right fittings.

[envy]

I have mine hooked up where my washer is also and I bought the same Y. Be sure you put some type of sealer(I used silicon tape) on it. Mine leaked at first but then put some tape and opened the water slowly and it stopped. Pictures might help to see if anyone has advice on hook up.

[Big_Pun]

Tonight I am going to go look at and hopefully buy an ro/di system from a guy for $20.....what should I look for to tell if it is still good or worn out?



Thanks in advance

is this a home system like from hd or culligan ? pic?

[BuckeyeHydro]

One thing that comes to mind is wondering if you got the bushing in there and if you do if you have it in right. Also if you used teflon tape, or some other type of sealer, RTV Silicone, etc? You will also want to make sure that the connection is not on to tight or not tight enough, when it comes to water pressure this can be finicky. You might also want to check your nut to make sure it is not cracked. One otehr thing I have noticed the last time I did some plumbing at my in-laws house is that a 5/8 would fit around a 1/2 inch and seem to work or rather tighten on like it should, however since it is really not he same size it leaves room for water to spray out of, so do make sure you have the right fittings.

Feel free to give us a call when you are in front of the system if you still need help getting it squared away!
Russ
513-312-2343

[BuckeyeHydro]

Ithe supply line n leaked at the connection so I put water weld around the new nut and bolt connector thingy and that stopped that leak. Now when I turn the water on yo that part of the "Y" I have watet leaking from behind the plastic insert that the faucets stick out of on my wall (hot and cold connections to my washer) down my wall....can some one give me advice


In general, seals on these systems happen
1. at o-rings (e.g., the housings below the bracket)
2. at gaskets (e.g., at a hose bib adapter)
3. at taped threads (e.g., where fittings screw into your system).

Using anything like water weld should be avoided - it tells me you have a leak that's not been resolved, and you have probably just temporarily covered it up.

I'd have to know more about your leak to give you a specific fix.

Russ