Install a Reverse Osmosis Water System

Installing a reverse osmosis system doesn’t require any specific plumbing skills"But if you do not know anything about this call a plumber. As in Australia potable water is certified by plumbers as it is a licensed trade." If you decide to do it by yourself, you will save time and money. "But if you flood the room or anything goes wrong insurance's will not cover your home." You have decided on the reverse osmosis water system that will best suit your needs as well fit the area that you are intending to install in. You have decided you would like to install the system yourself, understanding that your may not be insured for damages. The advantages to doing it yourself are: You may save up to 75% by installing the system yourself. Make sure you first have a good understanding of the system you are about to install. As well it would be a good idea to know how it works to make it easier when it comes to servicing the unit. You will be able to maintain the system yourself, saving money on service calls. You can install the system in a few hours if you know what you are doing and at the time of your choosing. Not having to wait for the Plumber to show up.

Steps

    • Purchase the Reverse Osmosis System. 
 *You will also need a 1/2" drill bit for mounting the faucet and a smaller drill bit for installing the waste water line. 
*Teflon tape for sealing the connections.
* Some shifters to tighten any nut that come with the system.
  1. *Read the installation instructions all the way through at least once so that you are familiar with the procedure and confirm that you have all items needed before you begin.
    • Gather together everything you will need for the install and have these items close to where you will be working, usually under the kitchen sink. 
 *It is not a bad idea to go over the instructions again before you begin. 
 *Here are some tools you can use : 3/8 electric drill, Concrete drills, 10 inch Wrench with protected jaws to secure and retain, fluorescent hand lamp, Safety goggles, Cutter 1¼, drill bit of 5/8 inch, 1/8 and ½ inch for the pilot holes, Phillips screwdriver and flat blade.
  1. *Remove the R/O system from the packaging and check for any missing parts.
  * Assemble the filters in the proper order.  Most systems will come with the filters already assembled into a bank of filters.  The only filter not already installed will be the actual reverse osmosis membrane. 
 * This filter will be in a sealed package and should not be opened until you are ready to install the system.
  1. *Remove all items from under the sink and put them aside or in a safe place if children can get to them. 
    *This will better expose the plumbing and give you room to work.  This is a good time to line the bottom of the sink cabinet with cabinet shelf liner, or something similar, to keep moisture from damaging the cabinet.
    • Choose a location for the R/O faucet. This can be on either side of the sink fixture.
 *Be sure to check for enough clearance on the underside of the sink before you drill your hole.
    • Drill the hole for the R/O faucet at the location chosen then insert the faucet, there many be a rubber seal on ether sides of the faucet pipe when installing. 
*This can be a little cramped and a light or flashlight is a must.
* Now screw the nut that has come provided with the faucet to the shaft that has gone in the hole you have drilled.
*Now tighten the nut until the the faucet is tight.  
*Install a length of the plastic water line to the R/O faucet and tighten. 
* Be sure the faucet is secured before you move on because when filters and tank are installed you will not have much room to access the faucet.
  1. Turn off the cold water supply valve"there may not be one there so you will have to turn the main tap outside at the front."
  • Attach the saddle valve, per instructions, to the cold water line.
  • This line goes to the inlet of the R/O system
    • Attach the waste water line and valve by drilling a hole in the drain pipe and install valve over the hole. 
*Insert a length of the plastic drain line into the fitting on the valve and tighten.
    • Assemble any tee or elbow fittings to the system filters and tank per instructions.
    • Pick a location under the sink for the bank of filters and the {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} storage tank, which is part of the system. 
*The bank of filters are usually placed along one side of the cabinet, close to the front for easy access.
    • Place the bank of filters and the storage tank under the sink and attach the lines, per instructions. (Make sure that the R/O water storage tank pressure when it is empty is between 5-7 psi)

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    • After a quick check of the system slowly turn on the cold water supply to about halfway open. 
*The filters will start to fill.  As they do look for leaks. Also, open the R/O faucet to allow the air to purge from the system.
  • Leaks from the lines are very common at this stage so be ready with towels or a sponge. *Turn off the water to the R/O system and reset the lines that leak and try again, until the leaks have stopped.
  1. *Close the R/O faucet when the filters have filled with water. 
  * You can tell by the sound they make.  
  *The reserve tank will begin to fill.
    • The first tank of water made will need to be flushed due to any impurities in the filters and tank.



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