How To Replace Your Reverse Osmosis Filters and Membrane - APEC Water Installation Part 6
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- Watch a step by step tutorial on how to replace your five stage reverse osmosis water filters and membrane. Typically the bottom three filters need to be replaced every year and the top two filters can last anywhere from three to five years. Use your TDS water testing meter to get a better understanding of when to change your RO membrane.
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Here are my tips after I watched the video twice and replaced all 5 filters:
1. Remove the system from the wall if mounted. Its much easier to replace if you don't have to squeeze in under the cabinet
2. Have a towel and or bucket ready under the filter you're opening to catch the water
3. Use the provided separate tool to remove the RO membrane twist cap. Its very tight. This separate tool is different then the tool used to unscrew the sediment and carbon pre-filters.
4. Leave the system out when purging to check for leaks
do you need to remove the tape from the new membrane
Got taught from someone who has been doing it for years. I'll tell you what he told me. After changing the first 3 filters disconnect the first pipe out the 3rd filter. Turn water back on and let fill 2 buckets with it. The water will be black from the carbon filter. If you skip this step all that black water goes through the romembrane. Your welcome
Hello Customer,
Thank you for that information and feedback. The membrane filter will also flush the carbon fines out the drain tubing so either way should be fine. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Water Support Team
@@FreeDrinkingWater But it would still reduce the life of the membrane right? Isn't it better to flush the prefilters first just incase.
@@FreeDrinkingWater hey do you need to remove the tape from the new membrane, before installing it in the housing
Very good video. Thanks. I called Apec because I was concerned about holding the end of the membrane filter with my needle nose pliers, which are certainly NOT sanitized. He said that the outer blue layer on the membrane filter is the part that you want to be sure and not touch with your hands. He said the end fitting is ok to handle with pliers. I just swapped out all five filters, and everything went fine. No leaks. We really enjoy the taste of the RO filtered water, and feel that it is healthier as well.
Wonderful video, really helped. Changed all 4 filters myself. Do put towels under the unit as water does comes out of the filters being removed. Us non-plumbers need the reminder.
Blogs like healthykitchen101, reviews, … just don’t have such clear and understandable instructions like yours. I’ve been struggling with the water filter and you just helped me a lot. Thanks!
This was very helpful. There are many videos about this but yours is the best. Perfect for a new DIY homeowner.
Hey FreeDrinkingWater, thank you for the thorough tutorial. Really helped out! Cheers.
This 5 stage osmosis filtration system is great, but changing the filters are a pain. Thank you for the helpful video. It is easier with help.
This video had helped me so many times. Thank you for making and uploading it. Really appreciate it.
A great step by step instructional video. Thank you.
Thank you APEC , the best tutorial out on replacement filters , simple and anyone can follow....🤝
Very helpful Video!!! Thank you Very Much!! I did the 4 filters and the membrane myself in about 45 minutes and had never done it before. Thanks again.
very useful video
An excellent easy to follow guide, thank you!
Thanks for the video! The guy that used to change my filters got too annoying by calling me constantly before it was time to change them, so I decided to start changing it myself. This video and eBay was just what I needed
Oscar Fernandez I had the same problem. Doing it yourself is more satisfying, and I got rid of the filter guy. 👌👍👊👊👊👊
How much would he charge you guys?
jonton $100 exactly which included the filters... but he wanted to change them every 2 months 🤣
@@oscarfernandez6961 oh gosh. Aren't the filters usually good for up to a year??
jonton yes! Replacing them yearly is a sound tule of thumb; however, this guy wanted to make as much money as posible off of me! He’d even give me some bull crap story about the membrane filter getting easily damaged... I blocked his number and learned to do it myself instead
Good instructions. Short and to the point. Thanks.
It would be great if the RO Membrane canister didn’t require the combined strength of all the Greek Gods to unscrew. Jesus Christ.
Ha!!!! Omg that is so true I thought I was break it lol
Any tips on how to unscrew the membrane canister?
@@sagarch Eat a ribeye steak 15 minutes before operation.
Get to the gym. Use the small wrench that comes with the system.
@@bradstudio didn't think I'd need to be able to bench 445lbs to unscrew. Also, that's with the screw.
Thank you for your video. I thought I was never gonna get that filter off. You showed me what I was doing wrong.
What were you doing wrong, turning the wrong direction?
Very precise and informative video! I replaced all 5 filters. Just make sure that you don't kink any of the lines🤪 Thank you!
Great video. I’m going in tomorrow morning. Wish me luck
Wow... Someone who actual speaks English. Clear and concise video. I finally got my answers.
Thank you very much for this short and easy to understand video. I couldn't believe it was so simple. When I got to the end I realized I installed the housings in reverse order.! I was too excited to pay attention to where I was putting them. Make sure you put the carbon filter housings in #s 2 and 3. If I can do it anyone can.
I can't get the I'm membraine housing open
Thanks. It is nice tutorial about replace the filter.Very useful.
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Thanks so much for the video. Very useful.
Super Helpful video! Thank you for uploading!
GREAT to-the-point video! THANK YOU! I have a system that i built for a friend, but it never got to be reinstalled and has sat for about 2 years. Do you think the system would be ok if I just gave it a good flush? or do you think i should replace the R/O membrane. It only had about a month or two of use before being plugged up and sat for 2 years....
Thank you for this tutorial. You save us a lot of money. It has been 2 years since that guy came, change filter, fixed leaks & charge us $600.00. New subscriber here.
you can buy new machin with that money
DIY can save lots of money. My friend
Thanks for this useful video.
I keep using this video! Thank you.
i came back for a quick rundown thanks! simple and to the point!
Perfect knowledge for us thanks 👍
Thank's for the video it's very helpful!!!!!,
Long nose needle pliers will not remove the RO membrane from the plastic housing on my 3-stage filter unit. It takes a brute force manual pull method of steel wire attached to the membrane handle, and the other end to an outdoor pipe. It just happens that the membrane on my filter unit is too strongly stuck in place for simply using pliers.
I would like a video that explains how to do disinfection. When you have an antibacterial cartridge. To disinfect from the first tube to the tank.
My 3-stage RO filter unit is positioned within the laundry water tub. This is useful just in case the filtered water dispenser container accidentally overflows. No damage will result because any filtered water overflow goes down the laundry tub drain.
Great Video! Very thorough! Thank you!
This was perfect and made it much simpler thank you
Hi
Elderly lady here. Stage 4 filter was a pain! I had done it before, so wasn't expecting it to be a problem. Back in the day, APEC had awesome customer service. The tech would stay on the phone with me until I resolved whatever issue I was having. Those days are gone. Today they emailed me a photo of how to remove the cap with a plastic wrench which was smaller than the one you use for Stages 1, 2 & 3 and did not come with my unit. The rep opened a ticket for me, said someone would call me back, but nope -- nothing yet. I eventually took the housing to a neighbor, who easily removed the end cap. After that, I had to deal with several leaks and lots of water everywhere. And again, leaks were not an issue last time, so I feel like the connections are wearing out or something. Phooey.
Sorry for the confusion. We strive to provide exceptional service to all of our customers. With all of our systems we provide 2 wrenches one smaller one for your membrane and a half wrench for your pre-filters. It is easier to open the membrane when you remove it from the system and open it countertop shown in the instructions that was emailed to you.
Sorry to hear of your leaks. Our team will reach out to you directly so that we can obtain pictures of your leaks. We are happy to resolve the issue you are having.
@@FreeDrinkingWater The smaller wrench did not come with my unit, so the emailed photo did not help at all. Only a neighbor with very strong hands could open the cap. If you read the comments here, you will see that it's a serious problem. The leaks stopped when I realized things just didn't fit together easily like the last time I changed #4 and #5. My big complaint is that you used to have awesome techs who were available by phone immediately, stayed on the line, and walked me through any issues I was having. They were very supportive, courteous, easy to understand, and never had to email or text me anything. Even ordering filters from you guys isn't the good experience it used to be.
excellent way to present such helpful video
Thank you.. This is much easier to understand.
Excellent video! Thanks
Sure glad I watched this video. Thanks saved a lot of heartache. Took less than 15 minutes
It was very helpful.
Very nice, easy guide.
Just changed all filters for first time. found the 2 carbon filters in #1 and #2 the other filter was in #1. I put them in the right order. wondering if the water I have been drinking for the last year was bad for me?
If yall are having trouble with the RO membrane cap, I disconnected it completely, and propped the wrench against the floor and used my hands just to hold and twist the canister/tune.
can one use this system for alcohol removal in wine?
THANKS. GREAT VIDEO
WELL EXPLAINED.
Very nice and simple.
Agh, I remembered why I hate changing these filters today! Tips for future self:
- Need to not just turn pin valve but bigger water valve under sink as well
- 1st membrane is hardest to get off. Put on side, use grippy shelf liner on wrench for better leverage
- Use large roasting pan when unscrewing to catch water that will spill out
- canisters will need to be cleaned out
- ***Important** Make sure filters are well screwed on (yes, this is why they are so tough to get off!) otherwise water will come squirting out the top edge!
Perfect video.
where will I get open type RO housing holder and fitting (stand)?
Can I use my hands with latex gloves to install the new membrane instead of using my dirty plier?
Great instructional video --very helpful. How often on average does each stage need to be changed ?
Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. I'm happy to help! The life of the filters will vary depending on the model. Typically the bottom 3 would be replaced about every 6-12 months and the top filters would be replaced about every 2-4 years.
To be of the best assistance, please contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:30 pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Support Team
@@FreeDrinkingWater very professional
We use a water softener and whole house filter system. Usually the apex system needs to be done every year or so. I would recommend every year for the bottom 3 and every 3-5 years for the top 2
Very very helpful video.
RO Water Support one year
I feel less intimidated doing this now. Thanks.
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Regarding the problem with the water not coming out very strong from the tap after replacing the pre filters. My wife was determined to tell me that I had been turning the valve from the red tube the wrong way. I argued with her but finally let her have a turn. She turned it clockwise and the tank filled up with in two hours. Problem solved. Feeling pretty stupid.
Hey, thanks for the great video! Do you have a tip on where in Germany I can buy replacement parts (double check valve, to be specific)? Best, Michael
Hello Michael,
We currently do not have any dealers in Germany. We sell most of our items and products through our website and sellers such as Amazon, Lowes, and Home Depot.
If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:30 pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Support Team
Thank you!
Helpful video 👍🏻👍🏻
Best video ,great job!!!!!!!!
perfect instructions
thank you so much
Much better than iSprings video!
I just replaced all 5 of my filters but i have a small leak on the 4th stage membrane. The leak is coming from the housing itself (the part that screws open) and not the tubes or connections. I have tightened as much as I possibly could and there is still a small leak. I'm not sure what to do?
Dear Valued Customer, so sorry for the inconvenience. This would indicate the membrane housing o-ring there are 2 is not properly seating inside the inner cap neatly or at the outer thread on the housing. Please unscrew the cap with the cold water turned off to the RO system to double check inside the cap first should resolve the issue.
If the issue persists, replacing the o-rings should take care of this under our factory website parts page below. Thanks.
www.freedrinkingwater.com/apec-residential-ro-systems-replacement-parts
wonderful thanks!!!
Any guides for Bennet Read? We can’t seem to change the UF filter, the object seems to be jammed halfway into it and it’s impossible to get out…
I just did this. No problems. Little air in the line. Letting the RO fill up then I’ll bleed off. 🥇
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Filter hers became him two days what comes out of it net Water runs and out of the water non-potable and all but net of any water in the bottle so it does not drop
Possible reason or holidays .... Greetings dear brother
I couldn’t remove the canisters and also when I tried to turn the water back on. The water didn’t come out how long does it take ??
thank you soooo much I am a single woman and have to fix alot by myself due to money....also Ebay has all the filters new for under $50 ...
I am singal man.
@@liyakatalirupani1957 Hehehehehehe. OMG this is funny.
hey Janessa you have a crush. Maybe you won't be single anymore.
Hahahahaha! I’m soooo glad someone mentioned that only the left speaker works on this video! I was wondering how a mute video got so many likes ! 🤣🤣
Is turning off the main source of water assumed? I started with the pin turn off valve and the half turn for the valve in the tank... lo and behold I also needed the main water to the sink area off. 😬😬😬
After we stopped the fountain of water, most other parts were straight forward, except the instructions for flushing the remineralization filter. I am hoping flushing the talk itself will have that covered.
Thanks for the video it was all in all very helpful!
Hello Customer,
As long as you have the needle valve turned clockwise until it comes to a complete stop and tank is close, then open the drinking water faucet to release any pressure build up there should be no water going through the system and main cold water valve would not need to be turned off. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Customer Service
Stages 1, 2, 3, 5 were not hard to replace. Stage 4 RO membrane was a *****. I had to use a husky strap wrench to counter torque in order to remove the housing. Also, one of the tubings wouldn't come off - a snip with a pair of scissors was a easy solution for that one.
Quick tip, if you have leaks sometimes the tubing is damaged and has bite marks in it from the quick disconnect fittings. cut a piece of the tubing off past where the bite marks are and reinsert and your leak will go away.
Thank you! Good tip!
Where did you get your wrench from? Mines is circular so I have to lift up the thing just to slide the circular wrench in.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your inquiry and I am happy to help! You may find the half wrench for our pre-filters on our website here www.freedrinkingwater.com/wrench-half.htm.
Best Regards,
APEC Customer Service
Video is okay, but it obviously shows a system that actually wasn't in use. There will be lots of water in the filter canisters, so advise you to have towels on the floor to collect the spillage. As for clockwise and counterclockwise, it's all relative and depends on which direction you are using as a reference. Thanks for the advice on running 2 full tankfuls through if you replace the membrane.
Good instructions... However, would have been nice to be warned that these canisters are full of water lol.
You must be kidding!
Is a canister is standing upright.
I thought they were full of rocks
Travis O'Dierno Warned about water? Did you expect to see Jack Daniel’s in there? LOL
Hahaha. Hahaha. Hahaha. Who would’ve thought??!!
Agreed, it's not unreasonable to mention this. Also placing a towel below the filters. It only takes a second to mention and can save some folks a mess.
saster parts in delhi video pls
For the stage 5 filter T-fitting, does it matter if the yellow tube goes into one side of the T or the other?
Hello Ken,
Thank you for your inquiry. I'm happy to help!
The tee is universal, so the yellow tube could go into either port of the tee.
If you need assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:30pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Customer Service
Thank you very much
thank you
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO.. HOW OFTEN SHOULD THE 1/4 OPENING FILTER ON THE TOP BE CHANGED? I THINK WATTS ONLY SENT ME ONE FOR TWO SETS OF FILTERS!! IT'S THE NUMBER 5 FILTER!
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your inquiry. I'm happy to help! The filter change time is going to vary depending on what system you have. On our systems its typically about every 2-4 years. If you have a Watts system, please contact Watts for their recommendation on when to change the filters.
If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:30 pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Support Team
Can we replace the 4th and 5th at one time, or do we need to discard several tanks full of water in between the 4th and 5th filter.
Thank you for your inquiry. Stage 4 and 5 can be changed at the same time. After changing both filters, you can then proceed flush out the tank a couple of times.
Are all membrane and filters like this universal? My RO system is like this but seems to have another filter on top. Is it possible to have 6 filters and two tanks also?
Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry, I'm happy to help!
Our systems are industry standard and our filters can be used with under standard designed systems. However, some units may require the use of proprietary filters. Yes, you can use 6 cartridges and two tanks with a system.
To be of best assistance, please contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:30pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Support Team
5 filters & 1 big ball . Need another filter for fluoride . 20 different steps to clean too many lines to count . Simply amazing people still buy this .
Hello Customer,
The reverse osmosis system is designed to remove fluoride from the water so no additional filter is needed for that. Our systems are user friendly so anyone that is a little handy can install and maintain the unit as many of our customers have. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Customer Service
Thank you for your instructions. Please can you help? I have 2 questions please.
On first flush, I got a lot leak from the membrane (black water), I fixed this & left it running for 5 minutes, but only 30 seconds of black water & then all clear water came out.
Q1: On 2nd flush, I get a few dribbles of water & then nothing comes out. Water pressure is saying zero ? I cannot use this without doing a 2nd flush, right?
Q2: how long to leave the tank fill up to make sure it's 100% full before emptying it? (Obviously I'll leave it running till there's no more water). Also , which taps to close/open at this stage, please? ie. I think only Mains on, tank on.
Thank you
Hello,
after replacing all the filters on the unit, you would turn the feed water back on and open the tank valve. Then you would open the drinking water faucet and flush out one tank of water (which takes about 6-8 minutes) until the water comes out in a tiny continuous stream. You would then close the faucet. There only needs to be one flush done.
It will take approximately 2-3 hours for the tank to fill depending on water pressure. At this point the main feedwater valve should be open all the way, the tank valve should be open and the drinking water faucet should be closed.
If when it dribbles you lift the tank to see if it feels light or heavy after it dribbles out. If the tank feels heavy then the bladder inside may have worn out.
If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:30 pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Support Team
@@FreeDrinkingWater hi... I apologise 😬 I posted the question to wrong video ☺️
@@akakonoha so the issue was not with the apec water system?
@@aaronbaraiya3692 hi. I don't know sorry 😬 its fixed now anyhow.
Great video, does anybody knows how to change the whole house carbon bacteriostatic?
u ever figure it out?
How often do the filters need to be changed? First time user here! Thanks!
Hello,
you would change out stages 1,2,3 anywhere between 6-12 months and the 4,5 anywhere between 2-5 years on average depending on the model number of the system you own.
If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:30pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Support Team
"All five filters on your under-the-counter RO system" does not apply to my six-stage RO-PH90 system. Have any resources been made available covering replacement of the stage 6 pH+ inline filter?
Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. I'm happy to help! The 6th stage filter is changed the same way that the 5th stage is, by removing the tubing from the old filter and pushing the tubing into the new filter. If you need assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com.
We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Support Team
My system has four tubing on the bottom instead of three. I have not been successful finding the filter replacements. Any recommendations are appreciated on where they can be bought. Thank you!
Hello, if you can help us email some pictures of your unit for review to see if we have any filters that are compatible with your unit. Please send it over to info@apecwater.com. Also you can contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808. Thank you!
Hi I have a small dout
We used ro uv uf used continued 6months after that one year gap not used , so now we start again used ,so any service required?
Pls give a replay,. And thank u.
Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. I'm happy to help!
Other than changing the filters, there is no regular maintenance that needs to be done with this system.
If you need assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Support Team
how long does it take for the tank to release pressure? It's still running water with the valve and blue thing on top closed.
If you are referring to releasing the built up pressure in the system, once you completely shut off the inlet, close the tank then open up the drinking water faucet there should be no more water within a few seconds or so. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm PST. Best Regards, APEC Customer Service
Just changed the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th stage. The water is tested as variety like 90 to 200, before replacing them, it was 70. How much water to flush in order to get below 70?
Dear Greg Liu,
Thank you for your inquiry, I'm happy to help!
Typically after changing the stage 5 filter, we recommend flushing out the first tank of water. However, the TDS is removed by the stage 4 membrane. It is possible that it might be time to change the membrane.
To be of best assistance, please contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:30pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Support Team
good video..please tell me where I can buy the wrench?..Have checked Lowes..where they sell Krystal Pure..my unit..have checked amazon...cannot find wrench I see in video..help
a lot of water filter manufacturers sell them. Try Watts Premier, they sell it.
+Seanet McKamy Home depo, its called a crescent wrench.
I replaced the first three filters and now the flow rate of the RO system is down to a trickle and water is constantly draining from the unit via a separate tube. Any ideas?
Should have been an easy 5 min swap of filters and now I’m thinking I’m going to have spend $$$ to pay someone to come look at it….
To speed up the process of draining the tank, I put slightly some more air pressure into it. Drains much faster.
Hello,
Thank you for your comment. We recommend having the pressure in the tank be no more than about 5-7psi. If there is too much air pressure in the tank, it will not be able to hold as much water. Draining the tank typically takes about 4-5 minutes.
If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:30 pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Support Team
Thank you
After viewing the video I changed the 1, 2, 3 pre filters on my APEC RO system. The water is not coming out as strong as before. I checked both water valves and they are both turned on fully. Any ideas?
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your comment. I'm sorry to hear about this issue, but I'm happy to help!
To be of best assistance, please contact us directly by calling us at 800-880-4808 or by e-mailing us at info@freedrinkingwater.com. Our office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:30pm PST. Our support team will be happy to assist you!
Best Regards,
APEC Customer Service
the tank takes about 2-4 hours to refill, did the problem ever get fixed?
How in the world do I prevent water from gushing everywhere? Anything I try to take apart makes an absolute mess...I feel like it shouldn't be this hard.
how can you tell when the tank is full in order to discard 1-2 tanks before using ?
Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry. We're happy to help !
It normally takes 3-4 hours for the storage tank to fill the first time after installation or the filters being changed. When the tank is full, the drain water will stop running, and the tank will feel very heavy. After 3-4 hours, it would be safe to flush the first tank of water.
If you need assistance, feel free to contact us directly by calling 1-800-880-4808 or e-mailing us at info@apecwater.com. We are in the office from Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:30pm PST.
Best Regards,
APEC Customer Service