What is a ro membrane filter? Heres a simple way to understand this easily.

Okay, so the other day I had to mess with the RO membrane filter in my water system at home. I’m no plumber, but I figured, how hard could it be, right? Famous last words.

First off, I turned off the water supply to the system. I mean, I didn’t want to flood the kitchen. Then, I located the filter housing. It’s this cylindrical thing, usually tucked away under the sink. You can’t miss it, looks kinda like a big tube.

Next, I grabbed a wrench and unscrewed the housing. Water started dripping out, so I had a bucket ready. Note to self: make sure the bucket is BIG enough next time. Once I got the housing off, I pulled out the old membrane. It looked pretty nasty, all discolored and gunked up. No wonder the water was tasting a little funky.

Here’s where it got a little tricky.

I had the new RO membrane, which looks like a tightly wound roll of plastic. I rinsed it off a bit, just like the instructions said. Then, I had to get it into the housing. It was a snug fit, and I had to push it in there real good to make sure it was seated properly. It took me a couple of tries, honestly. Getting it straight into that housing is a pain in the butt!

Once the new membrane was in, I screwed the housing back on, nice and tight. Turned the water supply back on, and checked for leaks. Good news, no leaks! At least that’s one thing I did get right.

Lessons learned from the trenches:

• Make sure you have the right tools. A good wrench is your best friend in this situation.
• Expect some water spillage. I mean, it’s a water filter, after all.
• Don’t be afraid to use a little force when inserting the new membrane. It needs to be in there tight.
• Double-check for leaks after you’re done. It will save you a whole lot of headaches.

So yeah, that’s how I replaced my RO membrane filter. It wasn’t the easiest thing in the world, but I got it done. And now the water tastes great again! If you’re thinking of doing this yourself, just be prepared for a little bit of a challenge, but honestly, it is doable. It just a little bit of a pain in the butt, but in the end you get clean water. That is what counts.