Aqua-safe ro/di users

[Richer]

I'm thinking about buying the aqua-safe ro/di unit off of ebay, but have a couple of concerns.

I realize that I will need to flush the filter every few weeks, does this unit come with a membrane flusher?
I don't want to pierce my cold water line to feed the unit. What can I do instead?

Thanks
-Rich

[christyf5]

I bought one in October of 2003. It should have a membrane flush valve on it, I just leave mine open for about 5 mins every week or two. Also I didn't want to pierce my cold water pipe either so I bought one of these: http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/sh...ogno=ro-kpfaus

Works like a charm!

Christy

[Richer]

Perfect, thanks for the quick reply Christy

-Rich

[Nemo]

I just recieved mine yesterday. Yes it does come with a flush for the RO filter, and the above post is perfect way to avoid drilling the line.

I had 2 problems with mine.

1. The auto shut off valve was installed backwards.

2. I was missing 2 fittings

Neither one was a big deal, I do alot of plumbing and was able to get it going without any issues. but the instructions kinda suck, so read them over a few times and you will need to use the pic they send to figure out the lines.


Robert

[G1GY]

Hey Richer,

If you want the whole installation and user guide for the Aquasafe home plus unit, just PM me your email addy and I'll send it to you now!

BTW, piercing the cold water line is not a big deal at all.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by G1GY

BTW, piercing the cold water line is not a big deal at all.

nope not until you go to get rid of it for 3 or 4 bucks you can get a in-line fitting that has a 1/4" compression fitting "T" on the side. you undo your line from the water shut off valve to the sink and put this on and then reconnect it to the end. when you move you just take that part out and hoke everything back up normal.

Steve

[G1GY]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

nope not until you go to get rid of it for 3 or 4 bucks you can get a in-line fitting that has a 1/4" compression fitting "T" on the side. you undo your line from the water shut off valve to the sink and put this on and then reconnect it to the end. when you move you just take that part out and hoke everything back up normal.

Steve

The tap that you peirce the cold water line has a needle valve for shut off!

Have you ever seen how a humidifer is tied in? Or many ice makers?

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by G1GY

The tap that you peirce the cold water line has a needle valve for shut off!

Have you ever seen how a humidifer is tied in? Or many ice makers?

ya but you have to leave it there when you move your RO because that other spot would be so much better

[G1GY]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

ya but you have to leave it there when you move your RO because that other spot would be so much better

The pipe tap with a needle valve is worth around 3 or 4 bucks.

And My RO/DI is piped right to my tank!

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by G1GY

The pipe tap with a needle valve is worth around 3 or 4 bucks.

you just sit here and wait for a reply

My point was you can spend the same amount of money and move it all you want and not have to buy a additional mounting point. also the pricing valves can crimp the line a bit if you mess up putting them on, not often but I have had to fix a couple mistakes from people trying to hook tap water units up.

Steve