About to throw my rodi off the roof!!

[hejjo]

I'm so frustrated to the point I'm ready to chuck my RODI of the roof!!

So this is where it all started. My rodi water started to taste n smell of tap water. I changed my carbon and sediment filter as well as DI. It still smelled like tap water as well as tasted like it. I figured maybe it was time to change the RO membrane.

While waiting for the membrane to be delivered I figured now would be a good time disinfect the unit. I took it apart and soaked it in bleach water for about 30 min.

Fast forward and my membrane arrives today. Good thing cuz the tank is blowing bubbles.

Rodi unit is operational and ready for water. Cue the water and... leaks everywhere!!!!!!

First thought was hmmm maybe soaking the quick connects in a bleach water solution was a bad idea and they have become dried out which is why they are leaking.

$30 dollars later in quick connects and they're all still leaking... what the heck!!!

My RODI has bested me and I'm at my wits end.


All new filters

All new quick connects ( it's the quick connects leaking not the canisters )

Same flush kit but I can blow through the flow restrictor so it's not clogged.

Brand is AquaFX barracuda RODI

Booster is AquaFX but leaks even when not installed.

Finally how can I even run a 150 gal but im apparently clueless when it comes to my RODI that's been running for 2 years. OMG lol.

 

[hejjo]

Lol.. now that I think about it I have a 100 GPD membrane.. my flow restrictor might be for 75 GPD.

I really hope that's my issue cuz my fingers hurt from quick connecting n disconnecting.

 

[cgdcinc]

Is it the threads on the quick connect fittings to the canisters? If so you need to put new teflon tape on the threaded ends before installing them on the canisters. If it's just the quick connect slip fittings, be sure they are pushed all the way home in the fitting. If they are still leaking I would try new tubing. Sorry if any of this is stuff you already tried. It does get frustrating at times.

 

[hejjo]

Wow jus checked the restrictor and its for a 75 GPD.. That's what I get for assuming. It's been 2 years and I thought I had a 100gpd unit, not a 75 lol.

I hope that is indeed my issue. Not something I've encountered in my reefing career

Lesson learned.

 

[hejjo]

Is it the threads on the quick connect fittings to the canisters? If so you need to put new teflon tape on the threaded ends before installing them on the canisters. If it's just the quick connect slip fittings, be sure they are pushed all the way home in the fitting. If they are still leaking I would try new tubing. Sorry if any of this is stuff you already tried. It does get frustrating at times.

Thank you for the response! Yeah I tried literally everything until I realized in bought a 100 GPD membrane for a 75 GPD restrictor [emoji23]

Ugh! I wish I had realized sooner. I feel like such a dummy. I got so frustrated that I over looked the numbers on the restrictor in my hands several times. I was so focused on getting up and running that something so simple was over looked.

Luckily this lesson only cost me $30 bucks.

Wish I could remove this post to save my pride but maybe it might help someone one day.

 

[bif24701]

Once to remove tube from quick connections it will scratch the surface of the tubes. Cut the ends for a clean seal on the tubes.

 

[hejjo]

Once to remove tube from quick connections it will scratch the surface of the tubes. Cut the ends for a clean seal on the tubes.

Good thinking! I'll try that when I get my 100 GPD restrictor. Hopefully that'll put an end to it.

 

[bobman]

You didnt need a new restrictor unless you wanted 100 gpd. It would make the ro membrane a little less efficient but it would not cause a leak. To determine the "tap water smell" issue I am going to assume you are smelling chlorine. Test your tds going in and tds going out of the membrane. To deal with the chlorine it would be a good idea to test who much chlorine is in your system and consider adding a second carbon block.

 

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[hejjo]

You didnt need a new restrictor unless you wanted 100 gpd. It would make the ro membrane a little less efficient but it would not cause a leak. To determine the "tap water smell" issue I am going to assume you are smelling chlorine. Test your tds going in and tds going out of the membrane. To deal with the chlorine it would be a good idea to test who much chlorine is in your system and consider adding a second carbon block.

Yea that makes sense. Being so frustrated I needed something to blame so I could walk away lol.

I'm on a well so no chlorine.

I haven't touched the rodi since I've been to busy but I'm hoping to get it up and running tomorrow.

 

[yellojello]

Where is it leaking? Sometimes if you overtighten the canisters, it can crack. Putting teflon tape on the threads help fixed my crack... after I kept buying new orings thinking it was those.

 

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[bobman]

Yea that makes sense. Being so frustrated I needed something to blame so I could walk away lol.

I'm on a well so no chlorine.

I haven't touched the rodi since I've been to busy but I'm hoping to get it up and running tomorrow.

Ok I am on a well to. Odd you would be getting a smell. That is most likely hydrogen sulfide gas or just anerobic bacteria. Do a quick search on google it is a common problem with wells and rodi and many solutions are offered to solve the issue. I cant really help there as my tap has sulfide gas but the rodi seems to take care of it without any problems. Another common issue with rodi systems and well water is co2 which can eat di resin very very quickly. I tend to have that issue but it lasts long enough and I can get resin cheap locally so it is not a concern for me. There is options to correct that issue as well just search as there are many options that very in price and looks. Basically to main idea is to run the ro water into a container and aerate it to release the co2 gas then run the water to the di. It works well from my research I have done. I just didnt bother with it as I can replace my di resin for pretty cheap and it last long enough for me to be happy