How to get the filter apart? (1 Viewer)

[Mutu]

So what sort of giants over at BRS assemble these RO units?

I cannot for the life of me seem to get the DI canister to unscrew... so I cannot replace my failing medium.

Any suggestions? I am trying to avoid anything that will crack the canister.

 

[Chris88]

bring it in to their warehouse and have them do it, or call them and let them know whats going on

 

[Merkurfan]

do you have the tool? If the unit is mounted to the wall a sharp tap of the tool sometimes knocks them loose. Otherwise give them a call and see. I know they stand behind their products.

 

[mike30g]

ya my di canister was like that too. had to have someone help hold on to break it loose.

 

[Mutu]

It is not attached to the wall, and I have the white "wrench" that came with the RO Unit.

And I was kinda hoping to get the medium changed out today, so taking it over to them is not really an option. I will try some sharp taps and see if that helps. Otherwise, maybe I will be attaching it to the wall

 

[David Grigor]

Be sure your twisting the right direction. If your looking at it from the top you actually go clockwise becuase the threads are upside down.

 

[Mutu]

Yup I was going clockwise when viewed from the top. I did check that quite a few times

 

[David Grigor]

If you can mount it, the always makes it easier. I know I've had lot more trouble when not mounted to hold it still enough to apply the pressure.

Lastly, what about finding a pipe around the house to put the end of the wrench in to get a bit more leverage.....just like with stubborn bolts on a car.

 

[acharpenter]

I have seen more than a couple threads out there noting this very same issue

I had the same trouble with mine - throw some more torque on it with a pipe or something like Dave noted or trying some light tapping with a hammer?

 

[Mutu]

Oh I finally got it. I just accepted that I was not about to break it and pushed!