BRS RODI not working!

Dylan7huskies · Aug 26, 2020

Hey guys so I purchased a bulk reef supply RODI system and it’s not working at all. Yes I have the correct water pressure before someone asks lol. I noticed the 3rd cylinder is not getting any water to it and the elbow connecting the membrane to the good water is leaking. I spoke with BRS and they are sending me a new elbow piece. I’m hoping this will fix the issues. Please let me know if there’s anything other fixes I could try or if anyone else has had this issue!!

JumboShrimp · Aug 26, 2020

I thought the booklet I got with my 6-stage said it was not unusual for one or two of the last chamber(s) to not become full...

KStatefan · Aug 26, 2020

The DI chamber might not fill up.

You do not get any water out?
Is the flush valve in the correct position to make water if you have one?

Calm Blue Ocean · Aug 26, 2020

KStatefan said:
Is the flush valve in the correct position to make water if you have one?

I had this issue when I first hooked mine up. Couldn't figure out why it wasn't working and it turned out I had the flush valve in the wrong position. It needs to be closed.

Dylan7huskies · Aug 27, 2020

Calm Blue Ocean said:
I had this issue when I first hooked mine up. Couldn't figure out why it wasn't working and it turned out I had the flush valve in the wrong position. It needs to be closed.

Could you send a picture of what right looks like?

KStatefan · Aug 27, 2020

Dylan7huskies said:
Could you send a picture of what right looks like?

From looking at your pictures I am not sure you have one. If you do look at the FAQ in the manual.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/brsinstructions/brsRODI/4-Stage-RODI-Instructions-2018.pdf

Calm Blue Ocean · Aug 27, 2020

Dylan7huskies said:
Could you send a picture of what right looks like?

Sure thing! This is the valve in question:

Calm Blue Ocean · Aug 27, 2020

KStatefan said:
From looking at your pictures I am not sure you have one.

Hmm...now comparing the picture to mine it looks like you might be right. So much for an easy solution.

JumboShrimp · Aug 27, 2020

As shown in that photo-- with the black valve handle perpendicular to the tubing-- you would be making 'good' RODI water into you bucket (Blue tubing, on a BRS system). You would not be flushing out the filter canisters-- to get the 'yucky' water out to your drain (Black tubing, on a BRS system). To flush the canisters of sediment deposits, turn the valve handle until it is parallel to the unit/tubing lines.

KStatefan · Aug 27, 2020

JumboShrimp said:
As shown in that photo-- with the black valve handle perpendicular to the tubing-- you would not be making 'good' RODI water into you bucket (Blue tubing, on a BRS system). You would only be flushing out the filter canisters, and getting 'yucky' water out to your drain (Black tubing, on a BRS system). To make 'good' RODI water, turn the valve handle until it is parallel to the unit/tubing lines.

But at least now you know how to flush the canisters of sediment deposits, as well.

That is the opposite instructions from the BRS FAQ in the manual

Q: I know I have good pressure, but all of the water is rushing down the drain and I’m barely getting any product water; what’s going on?
A: It’s not uncommon to accidentally leave the flush valve in the open/flush position. For normal water production, the valve should be the closed/perpendicular position, as illustrated. Only during membrane flush should the valve be parallel with the line.

JumboShrimp · Aug 27, 2020

MY BAD. I don't drink coffee, but let's just blame it on 'I didn't have my coffee yet.'

I edited my reply, because I did in fact have it backwards-- the answer is now correct (as is the BRS booklet); I just went to my unit to be sure-- parallel to the tubing flushes, perpendicular makes RO/DI.

snorklr · Aug 27, 2020

at least you got a booklet....mine came with a little one for the tds meter and absolutely nothing for the ro/di itself...tried to e mail them and they never got back to me so i assumed there were no instructions....been watching their videos and taking notes to try to figure this thing out

JumboShrimp · Aug 27, 2020

It can be a little intimidating, especially if you have the booster pump, but if I can help (or this photo can), holler out.

Dylan7huskies · Aug 29, 2020

Mine did not come with that lever

Dylan7huskies · Aug 29, 2020

Dylan7huskies · Aug 29, 2020

JumboShrimp said:
MY BAD. I don't drink coffee, but let's just blame it on 'I didn't have my coffee yet.' I edited my reply, because I did in fact have it backwards-- the answer is now correct (as is the BRS booklet); I just went to my unit to be sure-- parallel to the tubing flushes, perpendicular makes RO/DI.

Mine doesn’t have that! I posted a picture!

Dylan7huskies · Aug 29, 2020

JumboShrimp said:
As shown in that photo-- with the black valve handle perpendicular to the tubing-- you would be making 'good' RODI water into you bucket (Blue tubing, on a BRS system). You would not be flushing out the filter canisters-- to get the 'yucky' water out to your drain (Black tubing, on a BRS system). To flush the canisters of sediment deposits, turn the valve handle until it is parallel to the unit/tubing lines.

I don’t have that ! I put a picture in