40 RO membrane maintenance: Easy tips to keep it working like new.

Okay, so today I’m gonna share my experience with this 40 RO membrane thing. Let me tell you, it’s been a journey, a real learning curve.

It all started when I noticed my water was tasting kinda funky. Not bad, just… off. And my plants, they weren’t looking too hot either. So, I figured it was time to take a look at my RO system. I mean, it had been a while since I did anything with it.

First thing I did was a bit of digging online, you know, just to refresh my memory. Found out that these RO membrane things, they don’t last forever. Apparently, you’re supposed to swap them out every 2 to 5 years. Who knew, right? And it’s not just the membrane. There are these pre-filter things that need regular changing too. I definitely hadn’t been doing that often enough. My bad.

So, I rolled up my sleeves and got to work. I shut off the water supply – that’s important, don’t want any surprise showers! Then, I took apart the whole system. It’s not as scary as it sounds, just a bunch of tubes and filters. I made sure I marked all the tubes so I know what tubes go where. If you ever do this yourself, don’t forget this part. Trust me!

Once I got to the old membrane, I could see why my water was tasting weird. It was all gunked up. Definitely time for a new one.

Putting the new membrane in was pretty straightforward. It just slides into this housing thingy. But then came the tricky part – putting everything back together. Good thing I marked all the tubes before. Otherwise, I would have been lost.

• Step 1: Shut off the water supply.
• Step 2: Take everything apart. (Mark all the tubes)
• Step 3: Replace the old membrane.
• Step 4: Put everything back together. (Thank goodness I marked all the tubes!)
• Step 5: Turn the water back on and check for leaks. (Fingers crossed!)

After I got it all hooked up again, I turned the water back on and held my breath. No leaks! Success! I ran the water for a while, just to flush out the system. And you know what? The water tasted so much better! Even my plants started perking up after a few days.

While I was at it, I also checked the pressure in the storage tank. Turns out, it was a little low. I found out that you should check that at least once a year when the tank is empty. Good to know. And you can add more storage tanks to have more water, which is something I might do in the future.

One thing I was wondering about was whether you need to run the RO system every day to keep the membrane healthy. Turns out, you don’t. That’s a relief!

What I Learned

So, yeah, it was a bit of a hassle, but I’m glad I did it. I saved some money by doing it myself, and I learned a ton about how these RO systems work. Plus, now I have delicious, clean water again. And my plants are happy. It’s a win-win!

I found a way to keep my RO membrane working. I need to change the pre-filters regularly, and then clean the whole system maybe once or twice a year. I also need to check the pressure in the storage tank when it is empty. I can also add more tanks or get a bigger one to have more water and better water flow. And if I want, I can get a bigger membrane, but I need a matching flow restrictor thingy.

Anyway, that’s my RO membrane story. Hope it helps someone out there. If I can do it, you can too! Just remember to shut off the water first. And mark those tubes! Don’t say I didn’t warn you!