Need help installing RO/DI

kmacartney · 12/13/2009, 08:26 AM

I am installing my filter system and I am trying to get the self-piercing feed valve on my galvanized plumbing. Do I need to drill first?

hilltopfarms · 12/13/2009, 08:29 AM

Shouldn't have to, no.

CaptainMorgan · 12/13/2009, 08:30 AM

Would not recommend attaching to galvanized pipe. Would have to drill(with water off) exact size as hole for valve or it won't close (depending on valve, some will). Find a better location for attaching or drill the hole if it closes properly. Still not recommended, but not a plumber.

kmacartney · 12/13/2009, 08:36 AM

Galvanized is all I have, unfortunately.

kmacartney · 12/13/2009, 09:04 AM

Any other opinions?

CaptainMorgan · 12/13/2009, 09:06 AM

Talked to friend and he said it will work but must be drilled. Be sure to drain pipe, of course shut off water.

kmacartney · 12/13/2009, 09:14 AM

Thanks. Instead of doing that, I just may run the supply directly from the faucet since it is in the basement.

CaptainMorgan · 12/13/2009, 09:22 AM

Better idea and removable later without trouble.

12/13/2009, 08:26 AM	#1
kmacartney Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Athens, OH Posts: 1,444	Need help installing RO/DI I am installing my filter system and I am trying to get the self-piercing feed valve on my galvanized plumbing. Do I need to drill first? __________________ <--That's my boy! To see my tank, click the...Oh wait! Where did it go? Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 20 gallon sump/refugium, 6X54W T5, ASM G2, Mag 9.5 return, 2X Gulf Stream II Maxi-Jet Mods

12/13/2009, 08:36 AM	#4
kmacartney Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Athens, OH Posts: 1,444	Galvanized is all I have, unfortunately. __________________ <--That's my boy! To see my tank, click the...Oh wait! Where did it go? Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 20 gallon sump/refugium, 6X54W T5, ASM G2, Mag 9.5 return, 2X Gulf Stream II Maxi-Jet Mods

12/13/2009, 09:04 AM	#5
kmacartney Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Athens, OH Posts: 1,444	Any other opinions? __________________ <--That's my boy! To see my tank, click the...Oh wait! Where did it go? Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 20 gallon sump/refugium, 6X54W T5, ASM G2, Mag 9.5 return, 2X Gulf Stream II Maxi-Jet Mods

12/13/2009, 09:14 AM	#7
kmacartney Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Athens, OH Posts: 1,444	Thanks. Instead of doing that, I just may run the supply directly from the faucet since it is in the basement. __________________ <--That's my boy! To see my tank, click the...Oh wait! Where did it go? Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 20 gallon sump/refugium, 6X54W T5, ASM G2, Mag 9.5 return, 2X Gulf Stream II Maxi-Jet Mods

12/13/2009, 08:29 AM	#2
hilltopfarms Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 41	Shouldn't have to, no.

12/13/2009, 08:30 AM	#3
CaptainMorgan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 34	Would not recommend attaching to galvanized pipe. Would have to drill(with water off) exact size as hole for valve or it won't close (depending on valve, some will). Find a better location for attaching or drill the hole if it closes properly. Still not recommended, but not a plumber.

12/13/2009, 09:06 AM	#6
CaptainMorgan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 34	Talked to friend and he said it will work but must be drilled. Be sure to drain pipe, of course shut off water.

12/13/2009, 09:22 AM	#8
CaptainMorgan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 34	Better idea and removable later without trouble.