RO System Bad Water Taste

[Joe.S]

So I installed and used my RO buddie for the first time today. Did a water change with it and all went well. I read that drinking RO water is fine to drink just not the DI resin. I don’t have the DI attachment anyways so I tried it. It tasted quite bad and left a weird feeling in my throat. Is this normal because it’s a brand new unit? Or should I disregard drinking it again? Thanks :)

Joey S

 

[|Frank|]

I had an ro buddy as well and you have to let it run water through it for a certain amount of time before the filters are useable. I think more than a few hours.

 

[Joe.S]

I had an ro buddy as well and you have to let it run water through it for a certain amount of time before the filters are useable. I think more than a few hours.

Ohh okay great, good to know that now lol. Was is it a mistake doing the water change?

 

[MichaelReefer]

You're supposed to run it for like 50 gallons and not use that water

 

[|Frank|]

Ohh okay great, good to know that now lol. Was is it a mistake doing the water change?

Lol probably. Just run it through today and do another water change? That one I'm not to sure on but probably your best bet.

 

[cds333]

Most all RO systems for human consumption have an additional carbon filter after the membrane to remove the chemical taste the membrane imbues into the water.