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

[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.

[mark]

If it's the threads can use plumber dope or there's thin teflon tape that's used on plastic parts. The hose make sure the ends aren't at an angle and pushed all the way in.

The gauge can just be tee'd between the source and the filter, would need to buy a tee fitting.

For the screw in filters, if the o-ring is in place, clean and the seats free of debris, there should be no reason is should leak after being tightened by hand. Give a good twist though.

Bladder, can be charged up with a bike pump.

You got the instructions?

[ElGuappo]

If you are going to use teflon tape make sure you apply in the opposite direction the threads are in so you dont take the tape off while trying to "screw together".

[sharuq1]

The gauge can just be tee'd between the source and the filter, would need to buy a tee fitting.

where could I find a t-fitting?


Thanks for the help. I am going to have my fiance try and fix it with your suggestions. (If I touch it, surely it will flood the entire house or something due to my ub3r l33t diy skillz *insert sarcasm here*)

Bladder, can be charged up with a bike pump.

A bike pump? I would never have thought of that in a million years. How much pressure should be in there? Thanks Mark!

I think the "instructions for dummies" should be dumbed down to "instructions for Homer Simpson's" maybe then I would understand them, lol