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Unread 05/01/2015, 08:20 PM   #1
Clownfish Chris
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RO Buddie Upside Down

Id there an issue with using an RO Buddie upside down? All of the filters have water-flow direction correctly, but because of the way it is mounted, all of the labels are simply upside down. Is there an issue od do I need to correct it?


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Unread 05/01/2015, 09:13 PM   #2
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Unread 05/01/2015, 09:47 PM   #3
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Why can't you mount it right side up?


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Unread 05/01/2015, 10:11 PM   #4
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Why can't you mount it right side up?
I have it plumed into the toilet supply with about a 3" hose. If I turn it over, I have to go buy more hose. I used every last inch running the outlet to my ATO.


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I have it plumed into the toilet supply with about a 3" hose. If I turn it over, I have to go buy more hose. I used every last inch running the outlet to my ATO.
All this over 2 bucks worth of hose?


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Unread 05/02/2015, 02:59 AM   #6
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The issue is it will make a huge mess when you change filters.


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The issue is it will make a huge mess when you change filters.
That's about the only problem I can think of as well., but like mentioned above - all this for a couple bucks of plastic tubing?


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That's about the only problem I can think of as well., but like mentioned above - all this for a couple bucks of plastic tubing?



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I'm not trying to put down the OP - it just seems like, from the description, that it will be difficult to get to, messy to service, and generally a PIA to work with. HD/Lowes sells 10' rolls of tubing for just a few dollars - why not just do it right the first time?


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Unread 05/02/2015, 10:25 AM   #10
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Leave it upside down. RO buddie isn't a typical setup and the membrane can't vent any air built up in the system if it's right side up. It's gonna make a mess regardless. But yeah, a 20 foot roll is like $2. Even upside down I would still have more than 3" of tube running to it




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