Reverse osmosis is a process that removes pollutants from water molecules and flushes them down the toilet. Improper installation or a constraint preventing water from going to the drain might cause water to leak from an air gap in a RO system. Because gravity is the sole force that transports water from the air gap to the drain, any resistance causes the water to back up and spill from the hole in the air gap. Contaminants are reintroduced into filtered water due to a leaking air gap.
The current feed water conditions may be causing an air gap leak. The more pollutants and dissolved solids in the input water, the more debris will collect. When water flow is obstructed, air spaces close again.Debris may collect in the air gap of your RO system due to a slow-running sink drain.
Where is it possible that a blockage will occur?
1- The drain saddle is where the drain tube joins, and the drain tube is connected to the saddle.
2- In the case of a clogged drain pipe
3- When a drain saddle clamp is rotated away from the drilled hole,
4- In an obstructed air gap
Reverse osmosis systems include a lot of moving elements that all work together to provide you with clean, safe drinking water. A problem with any component can wreak havoc on the overall system's efficiency. Fortunately, reverse osmosis troubleshooting can swiftly resolve any issue with your RO system.Reverse osmosis systems have a 10-15 year lifespan. That isn't to say that your RO system isn't susceptible to failure. Most common problem that is occurred in RO systems is the problem of leaking.
CAUSES AND SOLUTION
In most reverse osmosis systems, leaks are a prevalent issue. The good news is that by analyzing your system's connections, you may rapidly locate leakage sites. Here are some of the most common connecting points that leak.
1-LEAKING FAUCETS
Some pieces of your reverse osmosis system are loosely attached if water is dripping from the faucet. The "air gap leak" is a typical leakage problem in most taps. When water seeps through the opening in an air gap faucet, this happens.
PROBLEM: A reverse osmosis system would not be complete without an air gap. It prevents water from flowing back into the reverse osmosis system. Instead, the excess water is sent down the drain pipes by the air gap.When a large amount of debris builds up in the drain line, it clogs, causing back pressure to force water out through the air gap. Unfortunately, backflow can cause your countertop to flood.
SOLUTION: To resolve this issue, clear all debris from your drain line to allow water to flow freely. Starting at the end connected to the system's drain saddle, clean up the drain line with a wire brush or a pipe cleaner.Clean the drain saddle on the system and make sure it's properly aligned with the drain line. Because the drain saddles can occasionally shift away from the drain lines, this is the case.Treat the drain line with a natural cleaning that may dissolve the sediments clogging it on a regular basis to entirely avoid air gap leaks. Also, flushing large bits of food down the drain is not a good idea.
2-O-RING LEAKS
in the filter/membrane housing are common. If the O-ring rubber is worn out or misplaced, the housing will most likely leak. Reused O-rings, in particular, might extend when the casings are removed to replace filters. And this could result in leaks.
To keep the filter housing from leaking, check the quality of the O-ring and see whether it's cracked or misplaced. However, you must first close the system's feed valve to prevent further water from entering the system. Close the RO tank valve as well.
After closing the valves, gently detach the filter housing to inspect the O-rings for damage and proper placement. Before screwing back, the case, double-check that the O-rings are securely in place.Close the feed water valve and reassemble the housing. If the leak persists after replacing the O-rings, the casing is most likely damaged. To halt the leakage, you must replace it with a new one.