I already broke my new RODI filtration unit.

nibes · Nov 8, 2023

Hello all,
I just got a new 75 gpd 6 stage RODI unit from BRS last week. I thought it would be good for me to learn about how to assemble the unit the other day. Long story short I need a new carbon filter, canister and several of the 1/4 inch threaded male to male nipples. I have no clue which ones to buy from BRS, does anyone have any experience with this? I’ve included some photos for reference, if someone can point me in the right direction for what to buy It would be much appreciated.

Derrick0580 · Nov 8, 2023

What’s wrong with the actual canister? To me it looks like you just need the male to male pieces. You can pick those up at menards, just take the broken one with you and match them up.

Lbrdsoxfan · Nov 8, 2023

Search, Amazon and the like are you friend. You need a 10" filter housing and fittings. You don't have to buy from brs.

P.S. I bet the canister is fine if you just broke a 1/4 male fitting into the top. Just use a bolt extractor or right hand bit and take it slow, it will come out.

nibes · Nov 8, 2023

So the reason I need a new canister is I put it together without the o-ring and I cannot get the dang thing to unscrew. We don’t have a Menards in San Diego I’ll see if Home Depot will have it. Thanks a million!

ryanjohn1 · Nov 8, 2023

Run it under hot water along where the threads are for a bit. It should expand the plastic a tiny amount and you should be able to un screw it

RedoubtReef · Nov 8, 2023

Are you using a filter wrench to try and get it apart?

ryanjohn1 · Nov 8, 2023

As hot of water as your sink makes.

fishyjoes · Nov 8, 2023

I'd email BRS with exactly what you said in the first post, including the picture and see what they say

Derrick0580 · Nov 8, 2023

Get a rubber band style oil filter wrench to hold the lid while you use the canister wrench on the body and have someone help!

Devisissy · Dec 5, 2023

I love BRS don't get me wrong. But the best decision I have made in this hobby 14 years ago was buying Spectrapure RODI system. I bought it, took it out of the box, hooked it up to water, and for the last 14 years, (filter changes of course) it just works. I didn't have to Frankenstein anything, add anything, just filter changes. I highly suggest them.