Help setting up an RODI Unit

[ErjiaG]

Hi everyone,

Per everyone's recommendation, I have gone and bought a used RODI unit for my tank. I'm a little confused on how to attach the input pipe onto my faucet. I went to Home Depot and the people there were no help. Which type of adapter should I buy based on my faucet?

Thanks

 

[Stephen8169301]

I have a similar one is that the only faucet in your home?

 

[spectral_ranger]

For the adapters I've seen and used way in the past you need to be able to unscrew the aerator to attach the adaptor. Doesn't look like it's possible with that faucet...

 

[ErjiaG]

I have a similar one is that the only faucet in your home?

I'm a university student so I live with other people. This is the only faucet I'd have access to

 

[ErjiaG]

For the adapters I've seen and used way in the past you need to be able to unscrew the aerator to attach the adaptor. Doesn't look like it's possible with that faucet...

Is there another option? Maybe a funnel or some sort?

 

[Stephen8169301]

Is there another option? Maybe a funnel or some sort?

Take a pic of under the sink where the braided lines are

 

[ErjiaG]

Take a pic of under the sink where the braided lines are

 

[Stephen8169301]

Okay cool i think we can make this work
One moment

 

[Stephen8169301]

 

[Stephen8169301]

@ErjiaG what do you think?

 

[ErjiaG]

@ErjiaG what do you think?

It looks really good - sorry I'm absolutely stupid when it comes to this stuff. I'm sure your diagram is helpful enough for most people but I'm having a little trouble understanding it haha. Where do I attach the valves? All of the undersink tubing is closed off

 

[Stephen8169301]

It looks really good - sorry I'm absolutely stupid when it comes to this stuff. I'm sure your diagram is helpful enough for most people but I'm having a little trouble understanding it haha. Where do I attach the valves? All of the undersink tubing is closed off

Picture this as your ball valve it’s just a push connection only tool needed is a cutter that’s the inline valve

This is where the 1/4 tubing will go after the inline valve tools needed is an adjustable wrench

****make sure to turn off water at that valve before installing

 

[Stephen8169301]

@ErjiaG if you take these pics to homedepot ask for someone in the plumbing and show them this and even your photo under faucet they should be able to help you or even a local hardware store

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Following.

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Okay cool i think we can make this work
One moment

I'm no expert but could/would you be able to remove shower head.. and use nozzle from shower hose, .
I fear this student flat is soon going to be flooded, unless op is studying plumbing ?

 

[Stephen8169301]

I'm no expert but could/would you be able to remove shower head.. and use nozzle from shower hose, .
I fear this student flat is soon going to be flooded, unless op is studying plumbing ?

Honestly the shower head is perfect!

 

[Stephen8169301]

Honestly the shower head is perfect!

@ErjiaG take a photo of shower head

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Or this little nut/bolt obviously mains need to be off also determine which is hot/cold feed

 

[ErjiaG]

@ErjiaG take a photo of shower head

Thanks for the help everyone

 

[ErjiaG]

I'm no expert but could/would you be able to remove shower head.. and use nozzle from shower hose, .
I fear this student flat is soon going to be flooded, unless op is studying plumbing ?

not plumbing hahahah, I'm actually a medical student so I'd be/I am useless in this regard.