How to install iSpring 6-Stage RCC7AK Under Sink Reverse Osmosis RO Drinking Water Filter System?
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- This is an how to installation video of RCC7AK iSpring 6 Stage Under the Sink Reverse Osmosis (RO) System for drinking water. It's a great system that I bought for my parents and installed at their home. Very easy to use and everything is very well labeled. Comes with clear instructions. You can read them here: bit.ly/2D1Nlqm
Here is where you can find one: amzn.to/2C4AvbE
Find a used on ebay: bit.ly/RCC7AKis...
Unboxing Video: • iSpring 6-Stage RCC7AK...
**Replacement Filters & Filter Kits**
6 Stage Replacement Filters Kit: amzn.to/2IKNMaw
3 Filters Kit (Sediment, Carbon Block, GAC): amzn.to/2S7hzi2
Inline Carbon Filter Only: amzn.to/2CsWrxb
Carbon Block Filter: amzn.to/2S271As
5 Micron Filter (20 pack): amzn.to/2RV0k3n
RO membrane: amzn.to/2Cv8gDg
Here is my article on how to do this: daddicated.com/...
Here is a the same video in Spanish: • Cómo instalar el siste...
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**Learn More about Under the Sink RO**
RO System Overview
• How under the sink RO ...
Here is a link to the Replacement Filter Overview
• Reverse Osmosis RO sy...
Under the sink Inline Carbon Filter Replacement
• how to replace under t...
RCC7 series RO systems include the following models: RCC7, RCC7D, RCC7U, RCC7AK, and RCC7AK-UV
Daddicated Espanol: bit.ly/37FGeTo
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I haven't bought this yet but am looking into it and this video definitely helps to understand the steps involved with installation. Thanks for putting this out and for those that have nothing else to do but criticize your video I have this for them 💩
Lol, thank you for the support. We are all learning here. I’m not an expert I just try it myself and share the experience with my subscribers. 😊 and most times learn from the mistakes.
Important correction: At 3:20 the O-Ring should be on the housing NOT the cap. iSpring has said "If the o-ring for the membrane housing is installed inside the membrane cap the o-ring will tear or break when the cap is tightened and the o-ring crosses over the threads of the membrane cap. The O-ring needs to be installed on the edge or lip of the membrane housing to avoid this." Cheers.
Thanks for the clarification.
@@Daddicated ok then, put some subtitles there to warn the others about it. dont be a moron.
@@haralbi sounds good
@@Daddicated No it doesn't. I was too harsh mentioning the word moron. But, jokes aside, you were aware of that 10 months ago, and honestly you had to warn the others bcs it is important thing for the whole system.
Here is where you can find one: amzn.to/2C4AvbE
Find a used on ebay: bit.ly/RCC7AKisprings
***Replacement Filters & Filter Kits***
6 Stage Replacement Filters Kit: amzn.to/2IKNMaw
3 Filters Kit (Sediment, Carbon Block, GAC): amzn.to/2S7hzi2
Inline Carbon Filter Only: amzn.to/2CsWrxb
Carbon Block Filter: amzn.to/2S271As
5 Micron Filter (20 pack): amzn.to/2RV0k3n
RO membrane: amzn.to/2Cv8gDg
Thanks for taking the time to video this, installing ours this weekend and it was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful. Let me know how it goes
You skipped a step. Flushing the black charcoal out the first time is necessary, and the tank valve should be closed.
Yes you are correct. Thank you for the clarification.
i actually tried this with my first 3 stages, and perfectly clear water came out... not sure if they fixed the charcoal filter or pre purge it, but there was zero colored water coming out...
Great video! VERY HELPFUL! Thank you!!
Awesome. You’re welcome.
Any suggestions on drilling the drain hole into a stainless steel pipe? I do not have PVC drain pipes.
Use a drill bit and dip it in oil every so often when you are drilling the hole so that it cools it off. Otherwise it’s the same process just takes a bit longer to drill it.
These instructions didn't include the steps to flush the carbon filters nor to empty the first tank fill.
Yes you are correct. I completely forgot to mention that. Thanks for pointing that out.
if i didn't scroll down and read this, would I have totally messed up my system? @@Daddicated
@@Erik-tc6pg No, your system would of been fine. It's just your very first batch of water wouldn't of been the best especially for drinking. But eventually while using the system the flushing would of occurred naturally. I personally don't always flush it when I replace my filters. I might let it run for like 2-5 minutes and that's it. On a new system it just ensures you flush out any debris in the line if there were any.
Thank you .❤
You’re welcome.
THANK YOU! Very helpful.
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
My black pipe keeps trickling while filling the tank the first time. Is it supposed to?
Yes that’s a normal process of the RO. I recommend making sure it’s pushed all the way down touching the pipe wall so when it trickles it goes against inside of the pipe wall and you don’t hear it as much. It’s also the reason why you install it in the horizontal pipe section that connects the two sink drains.
@@Daddicated so after filling the tank a second time, will it stop trickling? Or is it going to always do that?
It's always going to do that. But if it's done right you shouldn't be hearing the trickling. Like on mine I don't hear it at all.
I rent I’m not sure I can drill into the piping. Is there a way to install this seamlessly without destructive modifications?
You could get a new drain pipe and replace it before moving out. Here is a drain kit you can buy:
amzn.to/3haQ9o2
I have a video on how to do a drain:
ruclips.net/video/FnUv0-NNZS0/видео.html
Otherwise, these units are designed to be under the sink as a permanent solution. You may also find some sort of plug to plug the hole. Since it's a drainpipe there is no pressure there so that could work too.
Thank you for the video!
No problem. Glad it was helpful
Does the drinking water faucet have to be installed?.. I’d rather everything just come out of the kitchen faucet
I believe you can buy a fancy faucet that will allow you have two streams from one faucet but typically you need a separate facet.
The issue there is that the faucet handles both cold and hot,depending on the faucet. This RO system only filters cold. To get both you’d need a whole house system which filters all water at the point it comes into the house, before it’s “divided” between hot and cold. Although as Dadicated said, if it’s a special faucet.. if the faucet had two separate handles, one hot and one cold, I suppose the output of system could go to just the cold output(?). I’d call ISpring and ask.
These systems are too small for what you trying to attempt to do. They can only generate so much water at a time in the holding tank, it is not an infinite supply of water from the tap. Hence this is why the supplied faucet is much smaller, it's only intended for low volume drinking purposes.
Thanks, this is a life saver
Awesome. Glad I was able to help.
Hey. Just want to mention that you're not supposed to touch the wet blue membrane when you insert it. It seems you did when you pulled it out of the bag.
Why not? I've never heard of that before. The main filtration happens inside of the membrane and not on the outside so I don't see why you can't touch it.
What about backflow or cross connection? If the sewer backs up will the sewage travel into the drinking water?
No, there is a check valve that prevents that from happening.
Thanks for taking the time and explaining. I have a question should I pump air into the storage tank? Bc it says maximum pressure should be 100 psi so if my water source have about 35 to 45 psi. How can I get 100 psi. Should I add air from the bottom .thanks
No that’s just a max rating meaning it can’t exceed 100 psi. It should be factory set properly to where u should have to do anything to it.
@@Daddicated Thank you for the speedy response!
@@saadahdiab6945 Anytime. 😁
Nice video - thanks
Anytime. Thanks for stopping by
What would be nice is a 6-stage system like this that filters both hot and cold water. Perhaps that isn't possible?
Well you can have two systems under the sink and have your feed water for one cold and for other hot. The only problem then is how long will the pressure tank keep the hot water hot. Cuz usually the water is stored in the pressure tank and when you open the valve it comes from the tank and then the tank is being refilled when the faucet valve is closed. Plus why would you need it for hot water?
You could get a whole house RO system then you would have both hot and cold water. Those systems are a ton more money though.
Hey man! Was everything provided or did u have to buy any extra parts yourself?
Hey, everything was provided. Apart from the tools.
What size is the drill bit for the tubing?!? And what is the black gasket tape called?
Not sure. I just took a drill bit that was slightly larger then the outside diameter of the tubing. Don’t know about the gasket it’s some kind of foam material.
1/4"
On the side of the water tank near the bottom, there's something that looks like a valve and is covered by a blue cap. Do I need to do anything with it or just leave it alone? Thx!
No just leave it alone. It’s probably the air valve for the air bladder that’s in the tank.
Would I need to use the faucet they have in the kit or can I hook it up to my existing faucets cold water?
Yes u need to install a separate faucet for the clean RO water.
Se puede adapter a ice maker?
I was a water line that is teed off into my fridge after the RO and my fridge has an ice maker. So yes it can.
How long they stay good? How many gallons can I get of clean water
Typically 3-6 months for all the filters except for RO membrane. RO membrane needs to be replaced about every 2-3 years. Really depends on your usage too.
Can the water tank be located a couple feet below the water system?
Yes. I don’t see why not.
For some reason the water coming out from the faucet is very weak, I wonder what’s wrong with it?
Give some time for the pressure tank to fill and build pressure. Than try again and see.
and did you try it again? what happened? moron.
We are having a problem. The drain (black tubing) continues to run when the tap is on or off. The drain system is on continuously. Any thoughts?
Every time you use it you are using the water from the pressure tank. Then when you turn it off the ro refills the pressure tank and while it’s running some of it goes into the drain. So I’m pretty sure it’s normal. Eventually it should stop once the pressure tank is full.
Can this system be used if water source is from borehole?
You mean like on a well system? As long as you have at least 50-60 psi coming into this system and you have a good pre-filter then I don’t see why not.
Do you need to pump the osmosis to get it to work
What do you mean pump? Typically after installation and after the tank fills up you would need to flush it for at least 10-15 minutes. Sometimes it's a good idea to flush the entire tank.
My nephew is a plumber and he said flush the tank fully out 3 times?
How wide is the base of the faucet?!
I honestly don't remember anymore. I did this at my parents old house. You are talking about the faucet cover flange right? Maybe about 2" wide in diameter.
The faucet is cavitating and I don't feel the tank filling but still getting water. What could be wrong?
what pressure is your source? Could the 4 way valve be damaged? I'm not really sure it could be multiple different things. I never had those kinds of issues before. Try troubleshooting one thing at a time. Hopefully it's an easy fix.
I want to add the Smart Buddie booster pump to this system but am a little confused. please help
I'm not sure, I never used smart buddie booster before. You may want to contact iSprings directly.
Can’t able to find water inlet I see only hot water inlet
Strange. There should be one since you get cold water in your sink don’t you?
How much is does the tank take
I believe it’s 3 gallons.
An alarm is sounding and its not the water detector. Detector not installed.
Umm not sure then. Other then the detector the unit didn’t have any alarms on mine. Strange.
After installing, our alkaline readings are almost 11. Is there any way to lower alkaline level?
Add more acid. But ph level of 11 seems really high are u sure your meter is reading right?
@@Daddicated yes, it is a new digital reader and I checked it with 8.8 alkaline water I purchased at the store. It read exactly 8.8. My tap water is 7.4, and I read that the system I have is supposed to raise the ph level by 1.0, not sure why ours is so high. I emailed the company, hoping to get a response back. I have been putting drops of lemon juice in the water to lower alkaline ph, but it’s a hassle.
Yeah, I’m not sure why. Hope u find a solution. Sorry I wasn’t much help.
@@kimdiers3923 and did you find out why? can you share?
@@haralbi I emailed the manufacturer, they sent me a replacement alkaline filter, and told me that if it was still high, to bypass the alkaline filter, which we did. The alkaline levels without the alkaline filter are in the 8 range.
Mine didn't come with the water leak alarm.
They probably got rid of it cuz it’s kinda a useless device in my opinion.
@@Daddicated my brand new kit still came with one, so maybe only more expensive kits come with this additional $3 device?
@@Nords555 sure if it is 3 usd more expensive also the kit is more expensive. genious.
@@haralbi lmao why you such a butthurt little fukboi.
@@Nords555 because you were stating the obvious, genious.
The saddle should be on top of the pipe NOT on the side of the pipe...
as with Johnson...you did not include flushing the carbon filters
Why can’t it be on the side?
@Daddicated Perhaps you want it on top to minimize the chance that drain water flowing in the pipe would try to make its way out through the hole drilled for the saddle.
@@Daddicated I think it’s just that you’d rather the hole be above where normal drain water flows so it wouldn’t eventually leak.
@@victoryak86 I think it will be fine. That drain pressure in the tube is pretty high so i doubt the main drain will create back flow. What flows to the path or least resistance. So I’m not worried about a couple of drops.
@@Daddicated I completely agree. Not a problem. I was just trying to figure out the other comment and that was all I could think of. I’m sure it’s a complete non issue. Plus that line is waste water anyway.
Plastic ring....
What about it?