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jasimek 07/13/2014 06:06 AM

Problem with brs ro di
 
I'm having an issue with my ro di system not dripping water into my top off container but lots is going down the drain. I have a flush kit installed and have tried flipping the switch both ways for the same result. I just changed my di resin as it was depleted. There are two filters, one soft that I put in the end cap and the other rigid one is at the top. Thinking this may be the issue. Also I just want to make sure that I have all the lines connected properly as I moved it recently from its original location. If someone has pictures of how it should be connected with all the lines going to each connection it would be appreciated. I have the 75 gpd unit with a flush kit. Thanks

rocsec1 07/13/2014 07:47 AM

Check on brs they have a lot of videos about their equipment

atrox 07/13/2014 12:05 PM

I get like 1 gallon to every 4 that goes down the drain. It takes about 1 1/2 hours to make 5 gallons. I've got the value plus 75gpd model.

jasimek 07/13/2014 12:25 PM

Mine was running for about sixteen hrs and I got about nothing. Going to have to break it down and see what the problem is

Da Maui life 07/13/2014 12:30 PM

My BRS 75 GPH puts out 5 gal. in about 40-45 min.@ 75-78 psi.
However water pressure the condition of the pre-filter [if you have one] sediment, carbon filters and water quality can contribute low output very quickly.

Da Maui life 07/13/2014 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jasimek (Post 22928392)
Mine was running for about sixteen hrs and I got about nothing. Going to have to break it down and see what the problem is


Try bypassing/removing the flush kit, check the valve as well. how old are the filters and membrane.

alan.reef 07/13/2014 01:04 PM

I also have problem with my RO-DI unit. Hopefully don't mind I ask here!!
my water pressure drop alots. everytime start at 75PSI after 1-2 hour it drop to 25PSI
even I use booster pump. do you guys know what the problem?
my is 150g BRS upgrade RO-DI

Da Maui life 07/13/2014 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan.reef (Post 22928474)
I also have problem with my RO-DI unit. Hopefully don't mind I ask here!!
my water pressure drop alots. everytime start at 75PSI after 1-2 hour it drop to 25PSI
even I use booster pump. do you guys know what the problem?
my is 150g BRS upgrade RO-DI

Do you have a 'Pressure Regulating Valve'on the home, well or municipal water ?

AcroporAddict 07/13/2014 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan.reef (Post 22928474)
I also have problem with my RO-DI unit. Hopefully don't mind I ask here!!
my water pressure drop alots. everytime start at 75PSI after 1-2 hour it drop to 25PSI
even I use booster pump. do you guys know what the problem?
my is 150g BRS upgrade RO-DI

I experienced the same thing, and my booster pump had gone bad. Replaced it and I was good to go.

jasimek 07/13/2014 07:24 PM

I changed the sediment filter to a 10 micron since the store didnt gave a five. I rinsed off the carbon blocks and at least it's dripping now. I ordered replacement cartridges for everything. Then it should work fine

Da Maui life 07/13/2014 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jasimek (Post 22929402)
I changed the sediment filter to a 10 micron since the store didnt gave a five. I rinsed off the carbon blocks and at least it's dripping now. I ordered replacement cartridges for everything. Then it should work fine


Rinsing it doesn't help once the carbon is full of particulate matter it’s pau. One thing I do to keep track of when it’s time for a change out, is write the date on a piece of transparent tape, stick on the canister. When it starts running slow you’ll know how many months you can typically get out each type of filter.

azjohnny 07/13/2014 09:42 PM

For water pressure issues plumb the booster pump between the carbon filter and the membrane. Booster pumps have close tolerances and it doesn't take much ( particulates) to ruin one

Jasimek- IMO 10 micron is way too big of a pore size for a sediment filter. I can understand wanting to get the filter to work. The sediment filter purpose is to protect the membrane from large particales.

I run a .2 micron sediment filter and change it out once a year and I have crappy water.

I strongly suggest using Spectrapure replacement filters and their page on RC has a lot of helpful info

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