Air, Water & Ice RO/DI is leaking

[Ratpack]

I just received my compact reefkeeper and installed it today. I put it in and noticed it was leaking a little around the top of the vertical containers. I tightened them down but the third one is still leaking. I haven't "cranked down" on them, not sure that is a good idea. When I first hooked it up, I had it on the hot water as I thought someone had said that was the thing to do. I only ran it that way for about an hour, so I don't think I messed the seals up or anything. Anyone have any idea what to try? If I can't get it to stop, I will have to call them Monday I guess.

[SouthBayPhoto]

So I'm guessing I should consider another brand?

Please let us know what's up with this when you find out something. I'm on the search for an RO/DI, but don't want any issues (not that you did either, but I think you know what I mean).

I wish I could help.

[Ratpack]

I don't think it has anything to do with brand as I have heard real good feedback on them, that is one reason I went with them. I'll keep you updated.

[charlie]

The only thing you may have messed up with the hot water is the RO membrane. I would give them a call and see what they say.
I think the ideal temp for making water is about 70 degrees, that way it doesn't hurt the membrane, and it should increase the production of clean water. JMHO

[Samper]

Take the vertical canisters off and make sure each filter has the rubber fittings on each end. I turn them until I can't turn them any more....they get pretty snug with the unit. You can use that filter wrench if you need to but I usually hand tighten them.

[Ratpack]

Thanks for the advice. I think it is OK since I didn't run too much hot water through it, seems to still read zero on TDS. I took one canister off and put it back on. Seemed to help. I then noticed that the fitting was leaking above it. So what may be happening is that the fitting above each end canister is leaking and running down. Once I finish making this batch of water, I think I will pull it down and apply new teflon tape to the fittings.

[charlie]

There ya go, it is good to have your ducks all in a row before you get like me, and make the phone call only to find out that something is hooked up backwards.

[Samper]

Another note on cutting 1/4" od tubing for fittings. The cleaner the cut through it the better off you are. If it's not even or jagged in any way it has a tendency to leak. I think a razor knife is the best route to take with them.