RODI unit question

[jimmypencil]

used RODI unit for second time ever today and my DI resin canister already looks super brown/rust colored. Tds in to di is 5 and tds out is still zero. Is this an issu

I have a BRS 6 stage 150gpd. I’ve used it once. Flushed water for an hour before first use and for a few minutes after. This was 3 weeks ago.

 

[gbroadbridge]

I'm not sure but that looks like it is half empty of water.

FYI, The membrane and the resin should remain full of water at all times.

 

[jimmypencil]

I'm not sure but that looks like it is half empty of water.

FYI, The membrane and the resin should remain full of water at all times.

Water is running through the whole canister. It does look like that in the pic. So this abnormal tho?

 

[dlsorensen]

Is your water treated with chloramines? If so, that will burn through the DI resin quickly.

 

[jimmypencil]

Is your water treated with chloramines? If so, that will burn through the DI resin quickly.

Not sure but I’ll look into it. I’m living with my parents on the lake and we have well water and septic.

 

[KStatefan]

CO2 will burn through DI resin quickly and is common in well water.

 

[jimmypencil]

CO2 will burn through DI resin quickly and is common in well water.

After one use though?

 

[jimmypencil]

After one use though?

I gotta make sure I have this plumber correctly I guess

 

[Rp8]

This is caused by air in the system. When you set up the RODI it needs to be empty. Then when filling the water will push the air out. If water is in the system when started it will look like this. Easy fix, dump all water out and refill.

 

[Rp8]

Water is running through the whole canister. It does look like that in the pic. So this abnormal tho?

This is caused by air in the system. When you set up the RODI it needs to be empty. Then when filling the water will push the air out. If water is in the system when started it will look like this. Easy fix, dump all water out and refill.

 

[jimmypencil]

This is caused by air in the system. When you set up the RODI it needs to be empty. Then when filling the water will push the air out. If water is in the system when started it will look like this. Easy fix, dump all water out and refill.

What do you mean dump all the water out? Like unscrew the containers? I used the flush valve for 5 minutes before filling my container is that what you mean?

 

[Rp8]

Were they empty when you started it? Sometimes air gets trapped in line like that. When it does, I empty it out and refill it.

 

[Rp8]

Yes. That is what I am saying.

 

[jimmypencil]

Were they empty when you started it? Sometimes air gets trapped in line like that. When it does, I empty it out and refill it.

When I used it a month ago it was brand new so yea it was empty. All I did when I was done filling the container is turn the flush valve on and let water run through for a few minutes then shut off the faucet. Is there something else I should have done? Not sure how I would empty it.

 

[Rp8]

Open the canister. Dump it. Make sure when they are closed well. Refill. If it still doesn’t fill all the way up air is somehow getting it. Check to make sure all the tubes are pushed in all the way. Shouldn’t be air in the tubes when making water either. That’s a sign of air getting in also