Old RO Unit

[theFISH18]

I've been out of the hobby for nearly 6 years. This RO unit has been hooked up to a water source the entire time, but has not had any water ran out of it in 6 years. As you can see the filter on the right has some gunk seeping out of it..

What do I need to do to get this up and running? Or is it a lost cause? Obviously don't want to buy a new one if I don't have to.

Thanks!

 

[jsker]

Toss all the filer media, replace the RO filter and run some water through the unit for and 15 minutes to clean up any residue. Add new filters/media and test the TDS and you should be in business

 

[flooddc]

Clean it up and replace all filters including the membrane and should be good as new.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Agreed with above, likely from sitting all the filters are bad. Replace your pre filters, new RO membrane, and new DI resin. I would also give the exterior of the unit a good cleaning. Also something to think about, the auto shut off valve, wouldn't be a bad idea to split it and make sure its all good and cleaned up

 

[theFISH18]

I wonder what the cost of replacing everything will be? Seems like it might get close to the cost of a new $160 unit.

 

[jsker]

I wonder what the cost of replacing everything will be? Seems like it might get close to the cost of a new $160 unit.

That would be a good option if you have the funds since it looks as though you have some of the fitting leaking and would have to re-seat them with Teflon tape. Another plus with a newer unit is having a larger di chamber under the RO filter.

 

[DaneGer21]

I wonder what the cost of replacing everything will be? Seems like it might get close to the cost of a new $160 unit.

Which unit?

 

[theFISH18]

Which unit?

 

[DesertReefT4r]

My Spectrapure is from 1997 and its still rocking. Just replace the filters, membrane and di and you will be good to go.

 

[CC13]

Toss all the filer media, replace the RO filter and run some water through the unit for and 15 minutes to clean up any residue. Add new filters/media and test the TDS and you should be in business

I agree with this. Also might want to replace the check valve and flow restrictor just for safe measure. They cost a couple dollars so why not for good measure.

 

[jsker]

I agree with this. Also might want to replace the check and flow restrictor just for safe measure.

Good point!!

 

[redfishbluefish]

Agree with simply replacing the filters. Not sure were you come up with $160, but using BRS....

75 GPD Membrane......$35
4 stage filter kit............$28

Now I'd also bypass/remove that top polishing filter. That's for a drinking system RO unit and not needed for fish tank water.

You'll also need to add a DI canister and again, BRS has them, with resin, for $40....HERE's an example.

 

[theFISH18]

Agree with simply replacing the filters. Not sure were you come up with $160, but using BRS....

75 GPD Membrane......$35
4 stage filter kit............$28

Now I'd also bypass/remove that top polishing filter. That's for a drinking system RO unit and not needed for fish tank water.

You'll also need to add a DI canister and again, BRS has them, with resin, for $40....HERE's an example.

Thank you for the detailed response! Very helpful, appreciate it.