Another RO thread

Pescador · #1 08-27-2008, 05:19 PM

Does it look like the elbow in the middle of the picture?
If it does there should be a small tapered plastic collar that goes over the hose after you put it through the cap, then thread it onto the elbow.

Myka · #2 08-27-2008, 05:31 PM

Hose clamp? You should post a pic though...

banditpowdercoat · #3 08-27-2008, 10:40 PM

Im willing to bet the Ferule, The little plastic collar that goes on the hose, and gets crimped by the thread on nut, is missing.

Look here, Nut is not allways brass like they show

sharuq1 · #4 08-28-2008, 03:05 PM

Yep you're right, it didn't come with that little crimper piece. Guess I am off to Home depot to see if I can find something. Thanks for your help!

banditpowdercoat · #5 08-28-2008, 03:12 PM

Ya, BTW, there is 2 types of ferrules, copper and plastic. Plastic can be used on copperand plastic lines, But Copper ferrules only for copper pipe. THey damage plastic pipe

slakker · #6 08-28-2008, 04:18 PM

also, shouldn't use copper for any lines carrying the "made" water...

sharuq1 · #7 08-28-2008, 04:34 PM

Anyone know who carries these? Can't seem to find them.

Also: Is there another way to connect my RO unit to the water supply? I find the saddle valves unreliable.