Increasing water pressure on a Reverse Osmosis water tank

Demonstrating how to increase or decrease the water pressure by adjusting the pressure on the air side of the tank. Using an APEC RO system.
#diy #plumbing #kitchen #apec #reverseosmosis

[@ramsfanfromthebay]

You just saved me $350. Thanks for all your help

[@FreeAsABirdSydneyAustralia]

I was wondering if I could do it while all hooked up with water in it, some other people say turn off disconnect, drain water from tank first… thanks mate 👍

[@realhouseDIY]

You will notice the pressure will be higher so it will be harder to pump. Opening the beverage faucet will help if you want and it will push some water out.
I think the point of disconnecting and draining first:
1) To clear out old water
2) For accurate measure of the pressure to get what the manufacturer recommends

[@speckles3012]

How long will it stay re-pressurized ?

[@realhouseDIY]

@@speckles3012 hard to tell but I adjust it each year when I replace filters

[@juliocr000187]

​@@realhouseDIYIs that a regular bike pump?

[@realhouseDIY]

@@juliocr000187 yes it is. With the standard Schrader valve connection. Reminder that it is easier to pump if you open the beverage faucet and it will push some water out as you pump air in.