RODI in an apartment?

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OpenOcean33 said:
Hey, guys im moving from a house to an apartment. I currently use my RODI on my outside hose, however, my apartment will no have this option. After looking back at my apartment im going to be living in it appears that the sinks will no be able to attack to the RODI system. Any suggestions on how I could use it? Im not good with plumbing at all and would probably cause a flood lol. Driving to the store would be to much to buy water ever two weeks.
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Not sure if you have a washer/dryer in the apartment, but the easiest way I've found is to just remove the hose connected to the cold water line and just attach your RO/DI unit to that. You could make a bunch of water at a time, then reconnect the washer hose when you're done. You could also buy a splitter so you don't have to always attach/reattach everything, but it's not really that much of a hassle. If the hose hasn't been removed in a while, you may need a pair of vice grips to loosen it up.
 
therealdealdc said:
Not sure if you have a washer/dryer in the apartment, but the easiest way I've found is to just remove the hose connected to the cold water line and just attach your RO/DI unit to that. You could make a bunch of water at a time, then reconnect the washer hose when you're done. You could also buy a splitter so you don't have to always attach/reattach everything, but it's not really that much of a hassle. If the hose hasn't been removed in a while, you may need a pair of vice grips to loosen it up.
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That actually never even popped in my head! No adapters necessary either.
 
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therealdealdc said:
Not sure if you have a washer/dryer in the apartment, but the easiest way I've found is to just remove the hose connected to the cold water line and just attach your RO/DI unit to that. You could make a bunch of water at a time, then reconnect the washer hose when you're done. You could also buy a splitter so you don't have to always attach/reattach everything, but it's not really that much of a hassle. If the hose hasn't been removed in a while, you may need a pair of vice grips to loosen it up.
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I really like this idea! I will look into it ! thanks !!!
 
lilgrounchuck said:
Most bathroom faucets still have the screw ends though. Also, most shower heads just unscrew and you can use an adapter on the pipe coming out of the wall the same way.
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Clever idea using the shower, I never really thought of that. Thanks for sharing!
 
I managed apartments for a bit..... I wouldn't do anything othere than removing an aerator or shower head. You might be able to do a John valve like mentioned above, but I would ask someone befor hand. Might be able to get the complex maintenance to install it. I would turn the valve off after use to be safe. Water damage is expensive! Run it only when your around also.

If you decide to remove the unit from the faucet after using, I would also put a shut off valve on both sides of your RODI unit. So the water is contained with in the unit without being exposed to air.

Just my 2 cents
 
BeMoto said:
I managed apartments for a bit..... I wouldn't do anything othere than removing an aerator or shower head. You might be able to do a John valve like mentioned above, but I would ask someone befor hand. Might be able to get the complex maintenance to install it. I would turn the valve off after use to be safe. Water damage is expensive! Run it only when your around also.

If you decide to remove the unit from the faucet after using, I would also put a shut off valve on both sides of your RODI unit. So the water is contained with in the unit without being exposed to air.

Just my 2 cents
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+1 to only running it when you're around. I forgot my unit on a few years ago and left the house. Came home to a few maintenance guys in my apartment. Caused some water damage to a couple of the units below mine, but luckily for me, my renter's insurance covered it all.
 
Might want to check and make sure there isn't any restrictions on tank size. Don't think you will be restricted, but it would be a bummer to find out later after signing.
 
I used one of these attached to the spigot for the washing machine and mounted our RO/DI there when I was in a similar situation. The waste water can run down the drain for the washing machine as well.
 
Yea i manage townhomes and apts also. I would buy a brass Y valve or know as single to dual hose valve that has shut off on the valve. Then connect ur washer to one side of the valve and ur R O to the other. I would recommend your maintenance team to install if they will as they will be sure it will not leak....as best they can. This way u have another quick shut off right at the valve for ur R O side. So u can shut it off there and also off by the RO somewhere. I use the shut off that connects to the small plastic line also. And like above its super easy to let the drain go right down with the washer drain right there.

Edit...my mistake...i did not look to see the post about me said same thing and even a pic of the valve!
 
I'm in the same boat, our house burnt down now were in a apartment. The problem I'm having is every sink has a shark bite fitting like the pic I attached. I think my only option is the shower head. Any thoughts?

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-Aquaman- said:
I'm in the same boat, our house burnt down now were in a apartment. The problem I'm having is every sink has a shark bite fitting like the pic I attached. I think my only option is the shower head. Any thoughts?

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Jus put the brass Y valve on that plastic end if possible to fit upside down at the toilet bowl..i would connect the r o line attachment first so u didnt have to fiddle wit it under the toilet...im guessing here but im pretty sure its the same size at the fill line in pic....usw some teflon tape on the brass Y connection..
Edit...you deff can make that toilet connection work somehow thou...go to lows or depot or who ever u like and pick up that toilet fill line, find a connection setup to for the Y. Then add a fill line from the Y to ur toilet. You will end up with some extra on the ground or whatev. But you can makebit happen.
 
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Hi All -

I thought about the shower idea, and I bought this to allow me to be able to easily switch from the shower to RODI.
Amazon:
Delta Shower Arm Diverter for Hand Shower, Chrome

And I installed one of these:
Amazon:
YZM Female Tube Quick Connector fittings Water Purifiers Filters Reverse Osmosis Systems accessories set of 5 (5, straight,1/2" female x 1/4" OD tube)

Now, for the big question, I was thinking of getting a piece of exterior plywood and mounting the RODI unit under the shower head. I have a Brut can on wheels with an Auto-shut off float. My plan is when I need RODI water, I put the Brut can into the Shower stall and make the water. Once I get my 20 gallons, transfer it to 5 gallon water Jugs for use as needed. Then rinse and repeat.... :p
 
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