This was perfect to follow step-by-step installing my new system this weekend! Waiting through the fill/drain x2 right now so I can finally taste my new water :)
This has to be the most perfect, easy to follow and actually enjoyable how to video I’ve ever seen! I watched as part of my research on which system I would buy. The ease of installation helped me decide to buy this one. Thanks so much for the amazing video!!
Half way through the vid so far so good. One recommendation: Tell your viewers to apply the Teflon tape to the threads before installing the sink faucet. It would have been a lot easier that way.
If you did that then how could you tighten over the Teflon tape with the plastic white wing nut to secure the faucet? It would disturb the Teflon before your adapter install. I see why they did this sequence.
We experimented with that, as it would be a lot easier, but it didn't work correctly 100% of the time. You see that when you fit on the wing nut to secure the faucet to the countertop, it would run over the teflon tape, and thus you would need to reapply the tape to that spot anyway to ensure a good seal. We're actually introducing a new luxury standard faucet that has the faucet adapter built in, so no more teflon tape. Watch this space.
Well done & very informative ! I was wondering if this can be directly connected to a 1/4 inch drip water float valve tube instead of connecting it to the faucet, as I am going to be feeding the RO water to a humidification system. Thanks !
Why would you connect an RO system to a humidification system? When the water vaporizes in the humidification system, it is literally the same thing as RO...
@@michaeltamillow9722 Most inexpensive, commonly used humidifiers skip the distillation step, which is what would purify the water, instead they just atomize the water, which is a fancy way of saying that they push the water through a fine nozzle to create a mist or fog. Unfortunately, the water will carry some, to all, of the original contaminants into the air you breathe. It's a very good idea to use water purified by a Home Master RO or whole house filter in one of these commonly used humidifiers.
Yes, absolutely. Float valves are sold as an upgrade with our HydroGardener Pro system, which is designed to work with a drip system, or large atmospheric (open, not pressurized) tank. If your humidifier is very large such as one designed for a whole house, you might consider this, or using one of our membrane upgrades would get you there too. The float valve can be bought separately here: www.theperfectwater.com/garden-and-hydroponic-filters
@@edtan2861 Not necessarily. Distilled water has a 0 TDS. Water produced by any of our Home Master RO systems, without the Full Contact remineralization upgrade, will produce water with TDS in the single digits or teens, when used as directed. Even with the Full Contact remineralization, the TDS levels won't bother the humidifier or deposit meaningful amounts of calcium minerals in the tank. The winter air in AZ is very dry and so, personally, I have 3 basic humidifiers in my home. Our water works perfectly in them, smelling fresh and pure in the air. Plus, its much less expensive and much more convenient than buying distilled water or a countertop distiller.
i got the loaded system came with fridge install kit, my tds went from 132 to 23 ph from 7.3 to 8.3(i am on a well) for the most part everything seems smooth, however i installed the fridge line that came with the kit and I have significantly slower fill rate on water dispenser is there anyway to improve that, would switching from the included 1/4 line to a 3/8 line improve things?
Please ensure your well is set to 40-60psi. Also, if your fridge has a built-in filter, then remove it and replace it with a blank/bypass. Its drawing down the water pressure, and not providing any additional filtration. If not, please reach out to our support team 8977-693-7873, as we will need some additional details on your water supply and install. Rest assured we will do whatever it takes to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Just ordered the regular product. It appears that it does not include a brushed nickel tap. Is that true? I may need to order an upgrade. How do I do that? Thanks
Thank you for the great video! How do I connect this system with my regular extra faucet? Got a faucet with 2 outlets and 3 lines. Hot, cold, filtered. One outlet for hot/cold and one for filtered water. The adapter won't fit on a normal water line tho
We can 100% make this work, but we'll need to get some additional details from you. Please call support 877-693-7873 M-F 9am to 5pm MST or make an appointment for after hours, weekends or holidays.
@@ThePerfectWater what do I do AFTER i've filled it and drained it two times? Keep the water tank valve and and the water line valve both open from then on?
@@andrewdoss Yes. Leaving the feed valve open will allow the system to process the water. Leaving the tank valve open will allow the tank to fill & discharge the water out of the faucet and into your waiting container so as to perfectly quench your thirst, water your thirsty pet, or provide clean water for cooking. Notice that if you have the feed water valve open, but the tank valve closed, then you will see only the production rate at the RO Faucet - a trickle. The strong flow comes from the reserve tank.
There are a whole bunch of "if, then" with the fridge installation. If you have contiguous cabinetry between your sink setup and the fridge, then it's pretty straightforward. In any case our support team is here to walk you through it every step of the way. Call us M-F 9am to 5pm MST or anytime upon request. If those times don't work, we will arrive early, stay late, work weekends or holidays to ensure you get the support you need. 877-693-7873.
@@ThePerfectWater thanks for the reply! Once i actually looked at the kit it was pretty straight forward lol. My fridge is across from the cabinet so i just had to drill a hole in the floor of the cabinet and behind the fridge and ran the line through the exposed basement ceiling. Just heard the first ice cubes drop a few minutes before my reply :)
@@shaggysparx9122 That's great news! Please note - If you followed the instruction to close the shut off valve to the fridge kit a head of the fill and drain procedure, then you should be good to dump 1 batch of ice and fill and drain the fridge's water dispenser once. Otherwise, you may need to dump a couple/few batches of ice and run the water dispenser as needed. Please know that we are here for you if you need us.
@@ThePerfectWater I've actually had the system for almost a year now (filter changes are due in about 2 months). Since I've had it set up do i still need to do a drain and fill or is that just for the new system/filters? Thanks again
@@shaggysparx9122 Run the water out of your fridge's water center until it pours room temp. This should probably be only a couple quarts. Listen to your fridge to ensure it has stopped refilling its internal reservoir - Then, dump any old ice, wait for it to fill up with new ice, then dump that. Enjoy!
The RO membrane lives inside the blue housing. It should be replaced every 3-5 years depending on your water quality, usage and regular filter changes being performed. We offer the blue canister and membrane fully assembled with the filters with new tubing for your convenience here: www.theperfectwater.com/membrane-housing-with-50gpd-membrane-stainless-steel-check-valve-flow-restrictor-and-fittings-pre-assembled.html
@@DaddyDFL If you choose to review the link I provided, and you will see that there are a lot of options, and free tubing and fittings, that we can include when we deal directly with one another. This way makes things super easy and convenient for you. Please know that we are here for you.
After filling and emptying the tank two times, do I always have to fill the tank for RO water or do I just leave the tank adapter open and the ez adapter open when wanting RO water?
Can I have full diagram of all pipes connection because plumber disconnected all pipes and installed wrongly. Now I want to fix and connect all pipes at its place.
Yes absolutely. The schematics for our 2 most popular systems are found in the owner's manual and we have the rest available upon request. theperfectwater.com/s3/PDF/TM-OwnersManual-PWTv15.pdf ***We would like to be part of the solution*** Please call us as at 877-693-7873.
Why is it said the tank can be upright or sideways, but is preferred to be upright? what happens when on the side that makes it less preferred, but you still say is OK? Thx… i’m forced to put it on the side, so this is why I would like to know.
It pulls on the bladder a bit differently causing it to wear out a bit faster. Please note that its covered by the standard Home Master 5-year limited warranty.
Yes, you can do that, but you may need to perform additional flushing, as hydrogen peroxide tastes worse and is more prominent/detectable than chlorine.
No, you to not need to plug-in the UV power supply if you do not wish to use the UV. Nothing else in the system uses electricity. The permeate pump runs on water pressure, not electricity.
It depends on your goals and your expectations. If on city water or potable well water with >40PSI, then the system will work without a permeate pump. It's actually available standard that way. Without a tank is another matter. The system will produce ~50gpd which is a trickle of water. If you are using it for gardening and are ok with a thin steady trickle, then you can use it without a tank. Please look at model HydroGardener as its available this way standard, but with a higher flow membrane 150 gpd. www.theperfectwater.com/garden-and-hydroponic-filters
@@ThePerfectWater no pump and no expansion tank it takes 32 mins for 5 gallons! Awesom!! Just installed it. Only thing is my ph from tap was7.65 now it’s ph 9 is this normal? Everything says it should be 7 ppm went from tap 68 to 10 ppm.
@@offswitch1 Firstly, make sure you are using a properly calibrated digital pH meter. I suspect you are, but it bears mentioning. Secondly, pH adjustment can be highly variable depending on the source water. Very thin, light source water will pH shift more than heavier more contaminated source water. Water has a limited ability to buffer against changes in pH - add a little acid or a little base and you can see significant changes in the pH. Acids taste sour. Add a few drops at a time of lemon juice to a big glass of pure water. Stir and taste the change generated by a few drops - a tiny fraction of the total volume. Finally, the pH might settle at a lower amount within the 7-8 pH range once the system breaks in.
No, you will not. Firstly, please follow the following instruction to shake out the bleach. At that point there should be very little remaining. Any remaining will be removed by carbon filter. If you have an elevated concern, you may use a sterile gauze pad to mop up the stainless steel nipple.
Good video. These RO systems look a lot worse than they are. If installing a garbage disposal is a 9 on the DIY scale, this was about a 4. It's the difference between changing brake pads and replacing an alternator.
22:20 - "most important step, the leak check." Ok, so I found a leak, now what? You said it was an important step but how do we resolve it if the leak check fails...?
Same here. Mine is leaking from the fitting at the bottom of the faucet -- not where I tightened it, but where the blue tube plugs in. It's seated as far in as it will go.
@@rotary_13b78 I had pushed mine in as far as it could go and did that multiple times (the instructions said to do it twice). I also pulled back on it to make sure it was snug. After removal, I checked for a pinched, flattened or poorly cut tube but mine looked pretty perfect. However, I realized that in order to remove the tube you pull back on the collar on the bottom of the fitting and I think when I was pulling back to test it the first time this collar pulled back a bit with it, probably causing the tube to unseat a bit. To fix it I removed the tube, sanded the edge to make sure it was perfectly flat and reinserted it, making sure the collar on the bottom of the fitting was all the way inserted into the fitting. This fixed my leak.
The ads are placed by TH-cam, not us. If you know of a way to get rid of them - please tell us. Please call us, and we will gladly talk you through the print instructions - phone 877-693-7873 M-F 9am to 5pm MST. I promise we'll take great care of you.
Not enough tape for installing the RO system? Please call our support team at your earliest convenience. We would like to review the installation with you, as there should have been more than enough tape, and we want to ensure that you are receiving the perfect water. Please call 877-693-7873 ask for Will.
These comments.....pff. This video only help someone who received the unit pre-connected. What about a visual for those who have it in pieces and need to know which line or tube goes to which filter and the correct order....?
Hi Seth, please contact us directly. Our new systems ship assembled, with only the installation tubes needing connection - as shown in the video. There's a schematic on the installation instructions PDF if for some reason you really don't want to talk to us, but we are really very nice 877-693-7873.
@@ThePerfectWater I was able to use a pdf schematic on your website. Thank you. A tad frustrating but got through it. The guy in the video is great honestly
We are here for you if you need us - we'll stay late, arrive early, work weekends or holidays if that is what's needed to ensure you have the perfect water.@@sethmarshallactor
This is how all How-To videos should be. Step by step, not skipping anything. Well done and thank you.
One of the most precise and understandable instructional videos ever created. Nice job guys and great attention to detail.
This was perfect to follow step-by-step installing my new system this weekend! Waiting through the fill/drain x2 right now so I can finally taste my new water :)
This has to be the most perfect, easy to follow and actually enjoyable how to video I’ve ever seen! I watched as part of my research on which system I would buy. The ease of installation helped me decide to buy this one. Thanks so much for the amazing video!!
Best tutorial. Got so lucky I decided to buy local. Best customer service as well via email.
Awesome video. I would have struggled with just the manual.
Thank You this was very helpful
Just installed my system. Steps are perfect. Thank you!
very clear directions, thank you
Do you have a video showing the refrigerator hookup process?
Best step by step video ever.
Half way through the vid so far so good. One recommendation: Tell your viewers to apply the Teflon tape to the threads before installing the sink faucet. It would have been a lot easier that way.
@@ThePerfectWater mic drop
If you did that then how could you tighten over the Teflon tape with the plastic white wing nut to secure the faucet? It would disturb the Teflon before your adapter install. I see why they did this sequence.
We experimented with that, as it would be a lot easier, but it didn't work correctly 100% of the time. You see that when you fit on the wing nut to secure the faucet to the countertop, it would run over the teflon tape, and thus you would need to reapply the tape to that spot anyway to ensure a good seal. We're actually introducing a new luxury standard faucet that has the faucet adapter built in, so no more teflon tape. Watch this space.
@@ThePerfectWater thanks for the explanation. Been over a year and the unit is still holding up well.
The way he says faucet, tho.
Super easy to follow, and very clear! Thank you!
Well done & very informative ! I was wondering if this can be directly connected to a 1/4 inch drip water float valve tube instead of connecting it to the faucet, as I am going to be feeding the RO water to a humidification system. Thanks !
Why would you connect an RO system to a humidification system? When the water vaporizes in the humidification system, it is literally the same thing as RO...
@@trapperjohn8508 then what you need is distilled water
@@michaeltamillow9722 Most inexpensive, commonly used humidifiers skip the distillation step, which is what would purify the water, instead they just atomize the water, which is a fancy way of saying that they push the water through a fine nozzle to create a mist or fog. Unfortunately, the water will carry some, to all, of the original contaminants into the air you breathe. It's a very good idea to use water purified by a Home Master RO or whole house filter in one of these commonly used humidifiers.
Yes, absolutely. Float valves are sold as an upgrade with our HydroGardener Pro system, which is designed to work with a drip system, or large atmospheric (open, not pressurized) tank. If your humidifier is very large such as one designed for a whole house, you might consider this, or using one of our membrane upgrades would get you there too. The float valve can be bought separately here: www.theperfectwater.com/garden-and-hydroponic-filters
@@edtan2861 Not necessarily. Distilled water has a 0 TDS. Water produced by any of our Home Master RO systems, without the Full Contact remineralization upgrade, will produce water with TDS in the single digits or teens, when used as directed. Even with the Full Contact remineralization, the TDS levels won't bother the humidifier or deposit meaningful amounts of calcium minerals in the tank. The winter air in AZ is very dry and so, personally, I have 3 basic humidifiers in my home. Our water works perfectly in them, smelling fresh and pure in the air. Plus, its much less expensive and much more convenient than buying distilled water or a countertop distiller.
i got the loaded system came with fridge install kit, my tds went from 132 to 23 ph from 7.3 to 8.3(i am on a well) for the most part everything seems smooth, however i installed the fridge line that came with the kit and I have significantly slower fill rate on water dispenser is there anyway to improve that, would switching from the included 1/4 line to a 3/8 line improve things?
Please ensure your well is set to 40-60psi.
Also, if your fridge has a built-in filter, then remove it and replace it with a blank/bypass. Its drawing down the water pressure, and not providing any additional filtration. If not, please reach out to our support team 8977-693-7873, as we will need some additional details on your water supply and install. Rest assured we will do whatever it takes to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Just ordered the regular product. It appears that it does not include a brushed nickel tap. Is that true?
I may need to order an upgrade. How do I do that?
Thanks
Thank you for the great video!
How do I connect this system with my regular extra faucet? Got a faucet with 2 outlets and 3 lines. Hot, cold, filtered. One outlet for hot/cold and one for filtered water. The adapter won't fit on a normal water line tho
We can 100% make this work, but we'll need to get some additional details from you. Please call support 877-693-7873 M-F 9am to 5pm MST or make an appointment for after hours, weekends or holidays.
How much time does it take the second time to fill up? After you drain the first time....
@@ThePerfectWater what do I do AFTER i've filled it and drained it two times? Keep the water tank valve and and the water line valve both open from then on?
@@andrewdoss Yes. Leaving the feed valve open will allow the system to process the water. Leaving the tank valve open will allow the tank to fill & discharge the water out of the faucet and into your waiting container so as to perfectly quench your thirst, water your thirsty pet, or provide clean water for cooking. Notice that if you have the feed water valve open, but the tank valve closed, then you will see only the production rate at the RO Faucet - a trickle. The strong flow comes from the reserve tank.
Is there a video or tutorial showing the uninstallation? I'm moving and need to bring it with me
Please reach out to support as uninstallation would be slightly different than installation; please call 877-693-7873.
Sooo helpful.....thank you.
Great video but do you have one on the fridge setup?
There are a whole bunch of "if, then" with the fridge installation. If you have contiguous cabinetry between your sink setup and the fridge, then it's pretty straightforward. In any case our support team is here to walk you through it every step of the way. Call us M-F 9am to 5pm MST or anytime upon request. If those times don't work, we will arrive early, stay late, work weekends or holidays to ensure you get the support you need. 877-693-7873.
@@ThePerfectWater thanks for the reply! Once i actually looked at the kit it was pretty straight forward lol. My fridge is across from the cabinet so i just had to drill a hole in the floor of the cabinet and behind the fridge and ran the line through the exposed basement ceiling. Just heard the first ice cubes drop a few minutes before my reply :)
@@shaggysparx9122 That's great news!
Please note - If you followed the instruction to close the shut off valve to the fridge kit a head of the fill and drain procedure, then you should be good to dump 1 batch of ice and fill and drain the fridge's water dispenser once. Otherwise, you may need to dump a couple/few batches of ice and run the water dispenser as needed. Please know that we are here for you if you need us.
@@ThePerfectWater I've actually had the system for almost a year now (filter changes are due in about 2 months). Since I've had it set up do i still need to do a drain and fill or is that just for the new system/filters? Thanks again
@@shaggysparx9122 Run the water out of your fridge's water center until it pours room temp. This should probably be only a couple quarts. Listen to your fridge to ensure it has stopped refilling its internal reservoir - Then, dump any old ice, wait for it to fill up with new ice, then dump that. Enjoy!
Replaced my filters. But what is the blue cannister? Does that need to be replaced?
The RO membrane lives inside the blue housing. It should be replaced every 3-5 years depending on your water quality, usage and regular filter changes being performed. We offer the blue canister and membrane fully assembled with the filters with new tubing for your convenience here: www.theperfectwater.com/membrane-housing-with-50gpd-membrane-stainless-steel-check-valve-flow-restrictor-and-fittings-pre-assembled.html
@@ThePerfectWater thanks. I didn't easily find it on Amazon.
@@DaddyDFL If you choose to review the link I provided, and you will see that there are a lot of options, and free tubing and fittings, that we can include when we deal directly with one another. This way makes things super easy and convenient for you. Please know that we are here for you.
After filling and emptying the tank two times, do I always have to fill the tank for RO water or do I just leave the tank adapter open and the ez adapter open when wanting RO water?
Can I have full diagram of all pipes connection because plumber disconnected all pipes and installed wrongly. Now I want to fix and connect all pipes at its place.
Yes absolutely. The schematics for our 2 most popular systems are found in the owner's manual and we have the rest available upon request. theperfectwater.com/s3/PDF/TM-OwnersManual-PWTv15.pdf ***We would like to be part of the solution*** Please call us as at 877-693-7873.
Why is it said the tank can be upright or sideways, but is preferred to be upright? what happens when on the side that makes it less preferred, but you still say is OK? Thx… i’m forced to put it on the side, so this is why I would like to know.
It pulls on the bladder a bit differently causing it to wear out a bit faster. Please note that its covered by the standard Home Master 5-year limited warranty.
At 11:47, Tank Sanitation, is the unscented regular bleach same as the Clorox brand used for laundry etc? Thanks in advance.
Yes Clorox will work provided it's regular strength unscented.
Can use food grade hydrogen peroxide for tank sanitation instead of unscented bleach?
Yes, you can do that, but you may need to perform additional flushing, as hydrogen peroxide tastes worse and is more prominent/detectable than chlorine.
Does the tank hold the stated amount of water?
Yes, the tank will hold 3.2 gallons of water when the system is installed and maintained as directed.
saved me 600 bucks thanks
Can anyone clarify if this needs to be plugged in to the outlet if I am not using the UV system? The permeate pump says it does not need electricity
No, you to not need to plug-in the UV power supply if you do not wish to use the UV. Nothing else in the system uses electricity. The permeate pump runs on water pressure, not electricity.
Will this system work with out pump and storage tank?
It depends on your goals and your expectations. If on city water or potable well water with >40PSI, then the system will work without a permeate pump. It's actually available standard that way. Without a tank is another matter. The system will produce ~50gpd which is a trickle of water. If you are using it for gardening and are ok with a thin steady trickle, then you can use it without a tank. Please look at model HydroGardener as its available this way standard, but with a higher flow membrane 150 gpd. www.theperfectwater.com/garden-and-hydroponic-filters
@@ThePerfectWater no pump and no expansion tank it takes 32 mins for 5 gallons! Awesom!! Just installed it. Only thing is my ph from tap was7.65 now it’s ph 9 is this normal? Everything says it should be 7 ppm went from tap 68 to 10 ppm.
@@offswitch1 Firstly, make sure you are using a properly calibrated digital pH meter. I suspect you are, but it bears mentioning. Secondly, pH adjustment can be highly variable depending on the source water. Very thin, light source water will pH shift more than heavier more contaminated source water. Water has a limited ability to buffer against changes in pH - add a little acid or a little base and you can see significant changes in the pH. Acids taste sour. Add a few drops at a time of lemon juice to a big glass of pure water. Stir and taste the change generated by a few drops - a tiny fraction of the total volume. Finally, the pH might settle at a lower amount within the 7-8 pH range once the system breaks in.
Mine was shipped with only blue and red hoses..No orange or black. It caused some confusion.
Do we consume the two drop of bleach later on ? i’m confused
No, you will not. Firstly, please follow the following instruction to shake out the bleach. At that point there should be very little remaining. Any remaining will be removed by carbon filter. If you have an elevated concern, you may use a sterile gauze pad to mop up the stainless steel nipple.
Good video. These RO systems look a lot worse than they are. If installing a garbage disposal is a 9 on the DIY scale, this was about a 4. It's the difference between changing brake pads and replacing an alternator.
22:20 - "most important step, the leak check."
Ok, so I found a leak, now what? You said it was an important step but how do we resolve it if the leak check fails...?
Same here. Mine is leaking from the fitting at the bottom of the faucet -- not where I tightened it, but where the blue tube plugs in. It's seated as far in as it will go.
@@nelnotheamoeba9221 same thing I had. Turned out the tube has an extra click to seat. Plus the oring inside the fitting was pinched.
@@rotary_13b78 I had pushed mine in as far as it could go and did that multiple times (the instructions said to do it twice). I also pulled back on it to make sure it was snug.
After removal, I checked for a pinched, flattened or poorly cut tube but mine looked pretty perfect.
However, I realized that in order to remove the tube you pull back on the collar on the bottom of the fitting and I think when I was pulling back to test it the first time this collar pulled back a bit with it, probably causing the tube to unseat a bit.
To fix it I removed the tube, sanded the edge to make sure it was perfectly flat and reinserted it, making sure the collar on the bottom of the fitting was all the way inserted into the fitting. This fixed my leak.
Don't place annoying ads. I paid for the product, and want to see the instruction without being interrupted by the ads.
The ads are placed by TH-cam, not us. If you know of a way to get rid of them - please tell us.
Please call us, and we will gladly talk you through the print instructions - phone 877-693-7873 M-F 9am to 5pm MST. I promise we'll take great care of you.
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Home Master did not give nearly enough tape. FYI. But, thank you for the instruction
Not enough tape for installing the RO system? Please call our support team at your earliest convenience. We would like to review the installation with you, as there should have been more than enough tape, and we want to ensure that you are receiving the perfect water. Please call 877-693-7873 ask for Will.
These comments.....pff. This video only help someone who received the unit pre-connected. What about a visual for those who have it in pieces and need to know which line or tube goes to which filter and the correct order....?
Hi Seth, please contact us directly. Our new systems ship assembled, with only the installation tubes needing connection - as shown in the video. There's a schematic on the installation instructions PDF if for some reason you really don't want to talk to us, but we are really very nice 877-693-7873.
@@ThePerfectWater I was able to use a pdf schematic on your website. Thank you. A tad frustrating but got through it. The guy in the video is great honestly
We are here for you if you need us - we'll stay late, arrive early, work weekends or holidays if that is what's needed to ensure you have the perfect water.@@sethmarshallactor
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