The reverse osmosis filters have become very prominent in use ever since their establishment. One of the factors that made it popular among the most number of people has been the fact that these filters don’t require much maintenance. A significant task of the filters is to replace the filter cartridges after a prescribed period. Apart from that, the system plays along quite well; however, some minor problems can still arise with the system for obvious reasons. The good thing is that these issues could be quickly resolved, even at home, with essential tools.

Here is a small rundown of all the common issues that arise with RO systems, and we mention its potential causes and some of the best possible solutions it has.

Water flowing out in a trickle

Water from the mineral water plants doesn’t spurt out as it does in the case of tap water. The water filtration process usually involves various stages that make it flow slowly out the faucet. To check if the water oozes out faster than it should, try filling a jug, bottle or container for precisely 60 seconds; it should tell you the correct flow rate of the system.

Note down the number of gallons poured out in that one minute and compare it to GPM (gallons per minute) figure from the manufacturer. When you don’t have this information from the client, compare your figure to that of other customers check reviews and comments on the product you are testing.

If you notice an abnormal flow of water, then you might have to look for solutions. There could be a couple of reasons behind the slow flow, such as your home’s water pressure being low. The problem here could be with the pressurised tank, or the tank bladder loses pressure because of the leak, or some such problem will keep the system from pushing out water with the pressure. An electric booster pump does an excellent job of resolving this issue.

Noisy faucet or drain

A noisy faucet or drain is one of the most common problems of an RO system. Usually, there is no such problem with the bottling water plants like RO filters, but the air gets pushed out when you install a new system or change the filter cartridges, which causes the noise. However, there is nothing to worry about, as the noise should gradually reduce in a week. If you face the issue for a longer time, reach out to Bottling India, your neighbourhood Mineral water plant manufacturer, for the periodic check-up of your water filtration systems and their service.

However, there is an immediate solution for the noise that must be bothering you, you could set the tubes of the RO system straight, and then you can check again if there are gaps in the system and see if the noise still persists as it could be caused due to an obstruction in the drain pipe.

Water tastes bad and consists of a foul smell.

Water filtered from an RO water purifier usually has no detectable odours or taste. The water may have a slight earthiness in the taste at the remineralisation stage when the minerals are added back into the water, which is entirely normal. You should start getting concerned when the water begins having an unusual chemical or chlorine smell this would indicate that the filters are not working at their best.

What should you do about it?

Replace the filters immediately when the odour and taste of the water are affected and it is inevitable after a certain period. The RO pre-filters are designed to last for upto 6-12 months; leaving them untouched for too long can cause them to get clogged, and eventually, they stop filtering water as effectively. The clogged filters could also damage the chlorine membrane due to exposure to chlorine and other chemicals.

Observe the taste of the water once you have replaced the pre-filters; if the water still tastes and smells bad, there must be a problem with the membrane. Buy a new membrane; it might improve the water quality significantly.

Water tasting sour or metallic

Sour tasting water indicates a low pH level in the water. Typically, RO water is slightly acidic as it lacks mineral ions. But when your tap water is already sour, it passes through an RO system lowering the pH leaving the metallic taste in the water.

The solution to this issue is getting an RO system that comes with a remineralisation stage. Such mineral water plants have filters to add back the removed minerals back into the water, restoring pH and taste.

In Summary

So these are some of the most common problems with the RO system that can be fixed easily; however, you always have a backup option of calling the field experts onboard to help you out. We, at bottling India, are dedicated to providing our customers with top-notch installation and maintenance service for the plant. Hand over the issues you face with your mineral water plants to the trusted people, reach out to us for any servicing and maintenance related concerns.

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