RO/DI 5 Stage Red Hose

[LunaReef]

Has anyone else had this issue and if so how did you solve it: Red line WILL NOT stay connected to the diverter that comes with the RO/DI setup. I had an email chat with BRS & shared a photo with customer service and Rep thought I was missing something so they sent me a new diverter. It's exactly the same as the one that I have and I'm still having the same problem. The hose shoots off and sprays everything. I know, the obvious suggestion would be to ease off the sink flow but it's barely at 50% and the hose just won't stay on. Even slightest amount of pressure and it comes off. Any suggestions will help. Need to do a water change on two tanks ASAP

 

[I never finish anythi]

You have a nice clean cut in the tubing?

 

[edd59]

You have a nice clean cut in the tubing?

^this, cut a 1/4" off push it all the way in and pull back. make sure the locking collar is back.

 

[LunaReef]

You have a nice clean cut in the tubing?

3 times

 

[LunaReef]

^this, cut a 1/4" off push it all the way in and pull back. make sure the locking collar is back.

Ok, going in for the 4th attempt. How can I be the only one? lol. I swear I'm not the typical damsel in distress.

 

[LunaReef]

If the hose is supposed to slide over this little notch, it won't go over it. And if I try to force it, it feels like the faucet connection will break off.

 

[edd59]

thats a compression fitting. you have to push the tubing over that ferrel. put the end in a cup of hot water it should go on, then tighten the nut.

 

[LunaReef]

Ok, will try again. Just came back from Home Depot with this a few couplings and it still doesn't seal the flow.

 

[Ransom]

Stick the tubing in hot water to get it soft, it will push over the barb, then thread the cap on until its snug.

 

[LunaReef]

@edd59 You're my hero! What should my pressure be at? I'm afraid to go over 40%

 

[edd59]

i run a booster pump. 75-80 psi

 

[LunaReef]

i run a booster pump. 75-80 psi

Yikes. Ok, I'll get it. Thanks for your help!

 

[edd59]

Yikes. Ok, I'll get it. Thanks for your help!

you might not need the booster but im on a well. i think they recommend a minimum of around 50-80 depending on your unit

 

[LunaReef]

you might not need the booster but im on a well. i think they recommend a minimum of around 50-80 depending on your unit

I've got the 100 gpd on City water. Pushed it to 60%. I'm just afraid of the hose popping off again, lol