Resolved RO/DI install

i went to install my bulk reef supply 5 stage plus, and have run into a big problem

i broke my sink.......

started turning the cutoff valves on/off so i could figure out which side is the cold line.

now i have no water pressure in the faucet. hot or cold.
i havent even started taking anything apart. i swear....(my girlfriend doesnt belive me)

please help

 

Are you sure you turned them all the way back on?? Sometimes they feel like they are done turning, and with a little more force they will turn more.

 

just went and checked. they are definitly all the way open. also noticed some water "spits" when turning it.

 

im agreeing with robman on this. if not, i think your shutoffs are faulty and need replacing. your girl friend wouldnt have messed with you, and shut the water off at the supply?

 

ha, no...that would be hilarious though. i feel like i am putting alot or torque on the valve so i think its all the way open. im not superman or anything but im not small and am an automotive mechanic so do have pretty good twisting power

 

now the big question. how do i shut off the water to a condo???? i would think there would have to be main shut off to my unit, but i am not sure were it is.

 

ok, got it fixed. the shut off valves were bad. after removing them there was a bunch of black gunk in the valve.

fiqured out how to shut the water off in the front of the condo.


installation was actually very easy after i fixed the plumbing.

 

You will want to pull the screen out of your faucet and clean it too.

 

ha, im an idiot......i just went to do that. unscrewed the end of the faucet. then proceded to turn the faucet on without the tip on it. sprayed water all over the place.


it was dirty though......thanks

 

Years ago I had an old drinking water RO system with a post RO granular carbon taste and odor filter. I didn't realize it but the carbon filter burst inside and all the carbon got stuck in my faucets. What a PITA to get it all flushed and cleaned out!