Kit Needed for Flushing RO Membrane?

[stacksoner]

Can I just remove the flow restrictor to flush the RO membrane or do I need to buy the kit?

 

[Hybrid Ken]

Can I just remove the flow restrictor to flush the RO membrane or do I need to buy the kit?

For the cost (under $15 bucks for just the valve) I would say get a upgrade kit (the flush valve has the flow restrictor in it) from BRS just to keep it simple. Their site has a video on how to install it and it is way easy and eliminates doing multiple connections
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/membrane-flush-valve.html

 

[Brad Miller]

Removing the restrictor and flushing this way would not "clean" the ro membrane very well....
The restrictor for bypass and cleaning is a different diameter and needs to be installed so backpressure is created on the membrane in order to properly do a flush.

 

[Buckeye Hydro Verified Sponsor]

For the time and effort it would save you, the kit is a no-brainer:
http://www.buckeyehydro.com/membrane-flush-kit/

Russ