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Title: Is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: heath verrall on July 01, 2013, 08:32:38 pm
I have had my van systen for 4 years now , ive always changed the pr filters and now the tds into the tank has gone up from 012 to 023, over tha past few days,does the RO need changing??.

ive never changed one before, how much are they ?? ive heard gaps is the best place to get one from.

Title: Re: is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: home6442 on July 01, 2013, 08:54:00 pm
Try flushing it for a few hours to see if that makes a difference.
Title: Re: is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: home6442 on July 01, 2013, 08:55:02 pm
Then try running more water to waste.
Title: Re: is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: CleanClear on July 01, 2013, 08:57:25 pm
I have had my van systen for 4 years now , ive always changed the pr filters and now the tds into the tank has gone up from 012 to 023, over tha past few days,does the RO need changing??.

ive never changed one before, how much are they ?? ive heard gaps is the best place to get one from.



Its impossible to give an accurate answer without knowing your input TDS, this should be checked and measured otherwise you've nothing to equate your rise in TDS against.
Title: Re: is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: heath verrall on July 01, 2013, 09:12:27 pm
how do i change one , arnt they high presure.?
Title: Re: is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: dave0123 on July 01, 2013, 09:19:02 pm
You need to remove the end cap and take the old one out and put a new one in.
Title: Re: is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: CleanClear on July 01, 2013, 09:20:54 pm
how do i change one , arnt they high presure.?

Hard hat, eye protection and high viz. Not forgetting protective gloves. First of all make sure your waste is open to release all the pressure, this is very important. Also make sure the water supply is closed off and that there are no pets or children in the immediate vicinity. Also, if neccesary inform the neighbours of the activity you are about to carry out. Then on the end of the membrane housing locate the white collar insert,it looks like a giant white split ring. Remove this. Then you will be free to pull out the endcap. You will need to get molegrips or pliers on the fins of the endcap and turn and pull at the same time until it comes off. You can pull out the membrane when its off.
Title: Re: is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: Smudger on July 02, 2013, 07:50:31 am
No they are amazingly simple to change takes all of 10 mins.
They are only under pressure when in use

 vyair and Wrekin water supplies do membranes for around £200

Darran
Title: Re: is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: heath verrall on July 02, 2013, 09:13:46 am
thank you
Title: Re: is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: rg1 on July 02, 2013, 11:07:26 am
how do i change one , arnt they high presure.?

Hard hat, eye protection and high viz. Not forgetting protective gloves. First of all make sure your waste is open to release all the pressure, this is very important. Also make sure the water supply is closed off and that there are no pets or children in the immediate vicinity. Also, if neccesary inform the neighbours of the activity you are about to carry out. Then on the end of the membrane housing locate the white collar insert,it looks like a giant white split ring. Remove this. Then you will be free to pull out the endcap. You will need to get molegrips or pliers on the fins of the endcap and turn and pull at the same time until it comes off. You can pull out the membrane when its off.

I live near an airport, should I notify them as well?
Title: Re: is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: Ian Lancaster on July 02, 2013, 04:00:54 pm
how do i change one , arnt they high presure.?

Hard hat, eye protection and high viz. Not forgetting protective gloves. First of all make sure your waste is open to release all the pressure, this is very important. Also make sure the water supply is closed off and that there are no pets or children in the immediate vicinity. Also, if neccesary inform the neighbours of the activity you are about to carry out. Then on the end of the membrane housing locate the white collar insert,it looks like a giant white split ring. Remove this. Then you will be free to pull out the endcap. You will need to get molegrips or pliers on the fins of the endcap and turn and pull at the same time until it comes off. You can pull out the membrane when its off.

DON'T FORGET TO CORDON OFF THE AREA ;D
Title: Re: Is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: heath verrall on July 02, 2013, 04:04:50 pm
 ;D
Title: Re: is my RO 40 40 breaking down
Post by: ben M on July 02, 2013, 04:14:19 pm
how do i change one , arnt they high presure.?

Hard hat, eye protection and high viz. Not forgetting protective gloves. First of all make sure your waste is open to release all the pressure, this is very important. Also make sure the water supply is closed off and that there are no pets or children in the immediate vicinity. Also, if neccesary inform the neighbours of the activity you are about to carry out. Then on the end of the membrane housing locate the white collar insert,it looks like a giant white split ring. Remove this. Then you will be free to pull out the endcap. You will need to get molegrips or pliers on the fins of the endcap and turn and pull at the same time until it comes off. You can pull out the membrane when its off.

DON'T FORGET TO CORDON OFF THE AREA ;D
ok Andrew  ;D ;D