Plumbing an Aquasafe Maximus RO DI

[DanG]

When you buy the unit from ebay, you can ask the aquasafe guys to include a faucet adapter, it's about 5 bucks. I am using one, and it works like a charm.

[fkshiu]

There's an in-between option that's also available from the company when you order. I forget what it's called, but it's an adapter that screws in just under your sink's cold-water tap.

With this adapter, you don't have to deal with the inconvenience of having to constantly switch a faucet adapter around, but you don't make any "permanent" changes to your plumbing as with the saddle valve.

When you move out, you simply shut the water supply, unscrew the adapter, replace the original connections and turn the water back on - no one will ever know you had an RO/DI unit there!

I'll try to get a pic tomorrow.

[fishface]

Originally Posted by fkshiu

There's an in-between option that's also available from the company when you order. I forget what it's called, but it's an adapter that screws in just under your sink's cold-water tap.

With this adapter, you don't have to deal with the inconvenience of having to constantly switch a faucet adapter around, but you don't make any "permanent" changes to your plumbing as with the saddle valve.

When you move out, you simply shut the water supply, unscrew the adapter, replace the original connections and turn the water back on - no one will ever know you had an RO/DI unit there!

I'll try to get a pic tomorrow.

that's what i've also done and it works great and not permanent. it's just a "t" junction that goes between your fawcet and the turn-off valve under the sink. musta cost maybe $5 at any hardware store.

[Todd]

I see that they have those available for an extra 5$, looks like a good solution! What do you do with the wastewater line, or did you plumb this in?

[fishface]

Originally Posted by Todd

I see that they have those available for an extra 5$, looks like a good solution! What do you do with the wastewater line, or did you plumb this in?

i plumbed it in to the drain but it's super easy to repair when you leave. just take some plmbers puddy or that puddy you use for fragging and make a plug...hardens nicely then i just put a wrap of electrical tape over it and you couldn't even tell it was there.

[Todd]

Sweet. That sounds like the way to go. Water changes will be alot nicer (and cheaper) once I eliminate the run to the water store!

[fkshiu]

Here's a photo of the t-adapter. I had Aquasafe include it in my order for another $5 or so. It screws right into your cold water connection.

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/sho...o=5188&cat=507

BTW, I officially got wierd look #3214 since I started this hobby from my wife as I was stooped very awkwardly under the sink taking this picture. =)