How to change an RODI Filter?

[Drinkmorewater]

I have a 5 canister Bulk Reef Supply RODI and I need to change the first stage. I'm having a tough time simply unscrewing the canister. Does anyone know if there is a trick or am I just doing it all wrong?

Thanks!

 

[rkaragozler]

release the pressure of water from the di side, and use the supplied wrench,

 

[Wesley]

Without that wrench, it would be quite difficult. Since he is asking, I think he forgot it came with one.

 

[Og Drogon]

Without that wrench, it would be quite difficult..

+1
and even with one it's hard, I broke one already :-/ my friend lent me his and it worked.
It should be counter clockwise to open and clockwise to close....


Fix Your Fin Or Get Your Fin Fixed!

 

[rebelson]

It should be counter clockwise to open and clockwise to open....

Huh?

 

[Wesley]

I think what he's trying to say is that normally it would be counter clockwise to open but his was clockwise to open. I can't remember mine was that way though.

 

[Og Drogon]

Huh?

Lolz didn't notice lol . Thanks to this darn iPhone :-/


Fix Your Fin Or Get Your Fin Fixed!

 

[rebelson]

Lolz didn't notice lol . Thanks to this darn iPhone :-/


Fix Your Fin Or Get Your Fin Fixed!

Happens to the best of us lol.

 

[Buckeye Field Supply]

If you are having trouble unscrewing a housing, make sure to lube the oring when you put the housing back on.

Russ

 

[Imbarrie]

Do not use a petroleum product on that Oring. Use a silicone based lubricant. The petroleum will degrade the rubber seal and cause it to fail.

 

[Buckeye Field Supply]

Good point. Use food grade silicone grease. A little tube of it will last you for years.

 

[NewfiDog]

Most likley it has pressure still on it, you will have a very hard time opening it with any pressure on it. The less costly units usually have no button to releive the pressere you will need to do it yourself, most likley having to disconnect the feed and outlet. And yes lube the o ring it makes it easier to get a good seal when you put it back on, you can get a small tube of plumbers faucet grease from a hardware store. They should all open counter clockwise, but thats looking from the bottom up.