How to maintain your ro system membrane? Follow these simple steps for best performance!

Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this RO system lately, specifically the membrane part, and let me tell you, it’s been quite a journey. I thought I’d share my experience, since I’ve learned a ton along the way.

First off, I had no clue how often you’re supposed to actually maintain these things. Turns out, those pre-filters need to be swapped out regularly, like every few months or so. I was way overdue, which was probably why my water started tasting a bit off. I started by shutting off the water supply to the system, a crucial first step to avoid a potential mess.

Then, I grabbed my tools and started to disassemble the pre-filter housing. It was pretty straightforward, just a few twists and turns. I removed the old, gunky filters, and let me tell you, they were in desperate need of replacement. I popped in the new ones, making sure they were snug and secure.

• Shut off the water.
• Disassemble the filter housings.
• Remove the old filters.
• Install the new filters.
• Reassemble everything.

Now, about the RO membrane itself – I learned that these guys can last a good two to five years if you take care of them. Who knew? I decided to give mine a good cleaning since I was already in maintenance mode. I found some cleaning solutions designed for RO membranes, and I followed the instructions to the letter, not wanting to mess up anything.

The process involved running the cleaning solution through the system, letting it sit for a bit, and then flushing it all out with fresh water. It took some time, but I figured it was worth it to keep the membrane in top shape and my water tasting great.

Flushing the System

After cleaning, I reconnected everything and slowly turned the water supply back on. I let the system run for a while, discarding the first few gallons of water, just to make sure everything was flushed out properly. It’s kind of like giving the whole system a fresh start.

Honestly, the whole process wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. It just took some patience and a bit of elbow grease. I feel pretty good about extending the life of my RO system and keeping my water quality high. Plus, it’s kind of satisfying to do these things yourself, you know? From now on I will do the maintenance on a regular basis for sure!