RO filter change

Ehgemus · 10/27/2006, 04:36 PM

I have been using my ro filter for about 8 months and I am starting to get some readings on my tds meter, I like to keep them at 0
This is the filter I have http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUARIUM-2-110GP...QQcmdZViewItem

I already have di resin but have not change it yet, do i need to changed any of the filters?

AZDesertRat · 10/27/2006, 09:34 PM

You should have changed the prefilter and carbons at 6 months. Always change these every 6 months regardless of use or readings and remember to disinfect the filter housings at the same time to prevent bacterial and virus growth.
Change DI resin when you begin to see consistent readings over say 2 or 3.

Ehgemus · 10/27/2006, 10:12 PM

ok i will change those filters.
I get readings of 1-3 tds and I can turn the di canister filter over and mix the di resin up and it goes back to 0 is that ok?

Thanks for the help!

Ehgemus · 10/27/2006, 10:14 PM

Also can I disinfect the filter housings with vinegar and water!

AZDesertRat · 10/27/2006, 11:11 PM

If it were me I would toss those little horizontal housings and buy a real DI filter. PurelyH2O has an add on kit for less than $40 that will work much better and last much longer.
If not make sure you fill the tubes up completely and pack it tight so the resin does not move. Loose packing causes short circuiting and channeling which allows really poor treatment.
Always use regular unscented bleach to disinfect the housings, vinegar will not do the job, it is not a disinfectant.

Ehgemus · 10/27/2006, 11:34 PM

Thanks

10/27/2006, 04:36 PM	#1
Ehgemus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central City Ky Posts: 1,585	RO filter change I have been using my ro filter for about 8 months and I am starting to get some readings on my tds meter, I like to keep them at 0 This is the filter I have http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUARIUM-2-110GP...QQcmdZViewItem I already have di resin but have not change it yet, do i need to changed any of the filters?

10/27/2006, 09:34 PM	#2
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	You should have changed the prefilter and carbons at 6 months. Always change these every 6 months regardless of use or readings and remember to disinfect the filter housings at the same time to prevent bacterial and virus growth. Change DI resin when you begin to see consistent readings over say 2 or 3.

10/27/2006, 10:12 PM	#3
Ehgemus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central City Ky Posts: 1,585	ok i will change those filters. I get readings of 1-3 tds and I can turn the di canister filter over and mix the di resin up and it goes back to 0 is that ok? Thanks for the help!

10/27/2006, 10:14 PM	#4
Ehgemus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central City Ky Posts: 1,585	Also can I disinfect the filter housings with vinegar and water!

10/27/2006, 11:11 PM	#5
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	If it were me I would toss those little horizontal housings and buy a real DI filter. PurelyH2O has an add on kit for less than $40 that will work much better and last much longer. If not make sure you fill the tubes up completely and pack it tight so the resin does not move. Loose packing causes short circuiting and channeling which allows really poor treatment. Always use regular unscented bleach to disinfect the housings, vinegar will not do the job, it is not a disinfectant.

10/27/2006, 11:34 PM	#6
Ehgemus Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central City Ky Posts: 1,585	Thanks