My first ro/di..I STILL need help =/

[sharuq1]

Ok I bought an aquasafe ro/di unit recently and I think it is put together right. Problem is most of the fittings seem to be leaking because I really don't know what I am doing. I am not handy especially not when it comes to anything even resembling plumbing or tubes with water in them

Can anyone pretty please give me a clue here?

[mark]

Where's the leaks.

If it's from where the tube goes into the fittings, is the end cut at 90 and inserted all the way in?

From where the JG fittings screw into the membrane etc, are the fittings tight, Teflon tape or plumbers dope used?

From the canister chambers, o-ring and seat free fr debris, screwed down tight?

[Matt]

Also, if you bought the kit, you'll have a pressure meter as part of it. What are the pressure readings coming out of the first supply line, and the last output line? If it is above 75, you may have the devil's own time stopping leaks -- I know I did.

[christyf5]

Teflon tape on the threads and push those hoses all the way in

[sharuq1]

Hmmm....mine is leaking both from the threads and the place the hose goes in. Tried silicone on one screw-in place but of course that did not work.

On top of that my fiance thought it would be a good idea to depressurize the tank a bit even though it says in the instructions in bold to NOT mess with it *insert exasperation here*

The pressure meter....I have no idea how to use it. There does not seem to be any place to put it on the unit. Do I unhook the orange hose and stick it on there a moment and then try and get it off again whilst water sprays in my face or what? lol... If someone could post a pic of how and where to use it that would be great.

The screw in fittings--can I use epoxy or something very permanent on them or will I then be unable to change my filters?

[Myka]

You likely haven't pushed the tubing into the JG (John Guest) fittings far enough. Sometimes it takes a fair push.