Slow water production after filter change

[Rrb1399]

Hello I’m having an issue after changing my filters my production is slow . I’ve also noticed my booster pump only kicks on when I shut my water off ?? Strange any help appreciate

 

[blaxsun]

Is this for an RO system?

 

[Rrb1399]

Is this for an RO system?

Yes

 

[blaxsun]

Yes

Did you break-in the filters first? Usually they recommend running the carbon and sediment for 20-30 minutes, then flushing the RO membrane for x number of gallons - and then reconnecting whatever filters or add-ons after that.

 

[Reef.]

Where you you have your booster pump connected?

if just before the membrane, then sounds as if there is a blockage with the membrane.

 

[Rrb1399]

Where you you have your booster pump connected?

if just before the membrane, then sounds as if there is a blockage with the membrane.

It’s beflire the sediment file

 

[Rrb1399]

I was thinking a blockage I can remove the di and it’s a really slow drip

 

[Rrb1399]

I’m leaning towards membrane and it’s only about 6 months old ?

 

[Woodyman]

Did you break-in the filters first? Usually they recommend running the carbon and sediment for 20-30 minutes, then flushing the RO membrane for x number of gallons - and then reconnecting whatever filters or add-ons after that.

Do you flush your carbon filters after changing? Or do you just swap in new filters and send it straight to the RO membrane?

 

[blaxsun]

I disconnect my RO membrane, DI resin and flush the new filters. Then replace the RO membrane and DI resin canisters.

 

[Rrb1399]

I just tossed them in

 

[Woodyman]

I just tossed them in

If you just toss them in without flushing the fine particles of carbon that typically come out of new filters have more than likely clogged your membrane.

New carbon filters should be flushed for a period of time prior to allowing any of the water to flow into membrane housings.

Put in a new membrane and add a flush valve prior to your membrane housing so that you can flush your carbon in the future, this way it'll last longer then a couple months.

 

[Rrb1399]

There is a flush valve on there already I never thought to flush the carbon first . It makes sense . I’ll try that

 

[Woodyman]

There is a flush valve on there already I never thought to flush the carbon first . It makes sense . I’ll try that

Ideally you would use another flush valve instead of the membrane flush.