BowieReefer84 September 18, 2012 September 18, 2012 I have the faucet adapter, but it doesn't fit... http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-reverse-osmosis-filters-systems/reverse-osmosis-fittings-valves/chrome-faucet-diverter-valve.html What is the best way to hook up rodi units? What do you like? Trying to hookup to bathroom sink. I am getting frustrated.
smallreef September 18, 2012 September 18, 2012 Youve already taken off the aerator off of the faucet? There should be 2 adapters with it..they should be 2 different sizes....screw where the aerator came off then screw on the rodi valve piece...
BowieReefer84 September 18, 2012 Author September 18, 2012 The adapter threads are on the "outside" and the threads need to be on the "inside." If that makes any sense... It needs to go around not in.
Viktoriia September 18, 2012 September 18, 2012 I set mine up in the laundry room. It was super easy I bought two pieces of hardware. One to split the cold water line. And the other to connect the RODI line to the split water line. The grey water I fed the line right into the waste line for the laundry. Next I purchased a large water bucket to hold the RODI water. The bucket is raised and has an auto shut off valve and drain valve to pour into my mixing bucket.
smallreef September 18, 2012 September 18, 2012 Ummm the threads need to be on the outside...you still need to take the aerator off of the faucet...
smallreef September 18, 2012 September 18, 2012 Both of the threads on the adapter will be outside facing because everything your screwing into has threads inside...if you have a very old faucet then you can go to HD or lowes and get a nother adapter piece..its a pain id just change the faucet...
BowieReefer84 September 18, 2012 Author September 18, 2012 I set mine up in the laundry room. It was super easy I bought two pieces of hardware. One to split the cold water line. And the other to connect the RODI line to the split water line. The grey water I fed the line right into the waste line for the laundry. Next I purchased a large water bucket to hold the RODI water. The bucket is raised and has an auto shut off valve and drain valve to pour into my mixing bucket. This is a good idea. I am right next to laundry machines. Have any pics or links to products/fittings you used?
Viktoriia September 18, 2012 September 18, 2012 The first pick shows the split with water line. Squeezed the iPad in there to get the shot.
Rosco's Reefs September 18, 2012 September 18, 2012 (edited) this is exactly what I did as well. Go to Home Depot, they sell a garden hose splitter for about $3, run the drain into the washer drain. Edited September 18, 2012 by Rosco's Reefs
mchunger September 18, 2012 September 18, 2012 i have the same faucet adapter from BRS and also had the same issues with the threads not being correct. Home D\Lowes also has an adapter i bought for few bucks that converted the threads to work with my faucet and the BRS adapter. It was a little trial an error as there are different adapters that look almost identical. I can shoot a pic of it tonight if that will help...
Ryan S September 18, 2012 September 18, 2012 (edited) Or, Mike, even better, hook it up under the sink. BRS includes the pieces you need to hook it up underneath. Input and waste output too. Plus you can hide your RO/DI unit under there too. here is a video on how to install all of the various fittings: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/view/how-to-install-an-ro-system/ Edited September 18, 2012 by Ryan S
BowieReefer84 September 18, 2012 Author September 18, 2012 I think I am going to split the coldwater line on washer and use hose adapter. Ryan, the sink is a pedestal type with no cabinetry underneath AND I crossthreaded the adapter you are talking about when trying to hook it up last night...
BowieReefer84 September 18, 2012 Author September 18, 2012 (edited) Actually my coldwater line already is split with a brass wye... There is a line to the dryer for "steam" dry cycle. Fancy front loader I guess. Since we don't use "steam" dry I will just disconnect that and use the hose fitting that came with the rodi unit. I shouldn't even need to buy anything! Can I just drill a small hole in the drain and run the waste through the washing machine drain? It won't backflow/overflow the washer will it? Thanks Edited September 18, 2012 by BowieReefer84
Big Country September 18, 2012 September 18, 2012 I've got this fitting http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulk-reverse-osmosis-filters-systems/reverse-osmosis-fittings-valves/mur-lok-garden-hose-utility-sink-adapter.html laying around if you want it to screw onto the wye to adapt it to RO tubing. I've also got a drain saddle clamp if you want, my RO is right next to my laundry sink so I just have the wastewater tube in the sink.
BowieReefer84 September 18, 2012 Author September 18, 2012 Charles, I have that fitting. For the waste line I am just going to shove it down with the washer drain line. I'll have the rodi unit ABOVE the drain for the washer so it will all flow the right direction. Thanks though
Chad September 18, 2012 September 18, 2012 Actually my coldwater line already is split with a brass wye... There is a line to the dryer for "steam" dry cycle. Fancy front loader I guess. Since we don't use "steam" dry I will just disconnect that and use the hose fitting that came with the rodi unit. I shouldn't even need to buy anything! Can I just drill a small hole in the drain and run the waste through the washing machine drain? It won't backflow/overflow the washer will it? Thanks Mike, I'm glad it works out for you! I figured this would be a good time to point out that you should ONLY use the brass wye fittings in-house... I had a garden hose wye fitting fail on me in the middle of the night a few years back and put ~2" of water throughout the lower floor of my house. When I tried to get an insurance claim, they denied it because I was using a part outside the manufacturer's recommendation (inside when the product said "outside use only" on it).
BowieReefer84 September 19, 2012 Author September 19, 2012 Thanks everyone for the input. Here is what I ended up with: 20120918_202605 by mteske1, on Flickr 20120918_202617 by mteske1, on Flickr 20120918_202324 by mteske1, on Flickr 20120918_202303 by mteske1, on Flickr 20120918_202351 by mteske1, on Flickr IS 50PSI OK??
Chad September 19, 2012 September 19, 2012 50 will make water just fine, but will have a higher rejection rate meaning more waste water and a bit less production. An improvement would be to add a booster pump, but I don't think it's vital.
STEVE September 19, 2012 September 19, 2012 I see in above pic, there is ahose end right there with a guage on it, what is that for?
BowieReefer84 September 19, 2012 Author September 19, 2012 I see in above pic, there is ahose end right there with a guage on it, what is that for? If you are talking the thick brass line with the large gauge and valve it has to do with the sprinkler system in my townhouse.
BowieReefer84 September 20, 2012 Author September 20, 2012 Getting to the making-water-phase: Nice! Yea, I ran the line straight to the tank and it's filling up now finally. Slow and steady.
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