Cannot unscrew RO canister!!! - Page 2

Donw · 05/17/2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcrone

Don't bother explaining. The clerk won't believe you anyhow. Aside from which would you really want to explain to the cute 19 year old clerk that you're buying KY because you're not strong enough to unscrew a container?

Seriously it works. Same theory as putting oil on a cars oil filter oring before installing.
As far as the drug store is concerned, leave it to their imagination.

Don

tkeracer619 · 05/17/2011, 07:24 PM

If they are so tight you cannot get it off its best to replace the canister anyways. Pretty much every container I have seen that broke was overtightened.

on the spot · 05/17/2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mighunter

Do you mean I have to go to the drug store and explain to the clerk that I'm buying KY for my unit?

No, you get to. big difference.

dublo8 · 05/17/2011, 10:30 PM

Plumbers silicon grease from lowes or home depot is what I put on my brs unit. It will come in handy later with other plumbing jobs too. It's cheaper than KY and doesn't taste like strawberry's and sadly no tingle sensation.

Maivortex · 05/18/2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by t4zalews

Easier said than done. I just replaced my filters today and looking down on the canister you have to turn it to the RIGHT not the left. I had to put my RODI unit between my ankles and turn so that the plastic housing wouldnt crack or bend. They really are a PITA

Huh? Did you go clockwise to loosen?

05/17/2011, 07:24 PM	#27
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	If they are so tight you cannot get it off its best to replace the canister anyways. Pretty much every container I have seen that broke was overtightened. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

05/17/2011, 10:30 PM	#29
dublo8 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 3,225	Plumbers silicon grease from lowes or home depot is what I put on my brs unit. It will come in handy later with other plumbing jobs too. It's cheaper than KY and doesn't taste like strawberry's and sadly no tingle sensation. __________________ 10g IM fusion. Zoa and SPS dominant, Apex monitored, Ai Prime, MP10, sicce return.

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