It could be bad for some reason, but that would be unusual. It might not be well seated in the housing. I would take the membrane out and then reseat it in the housing. I think that's where I would start. If that isn't it, then I would give Russ a call at Buckeye.
When mine went nuts I tried everything. I wound up replacing it. Mine did the same thing, it was eating di resin like crazy. Never did figure it out.
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