So I replaced my sediment filter and both carbon blocks. I did not rinse the carbon blocks (not sure if you are supposed to). When I turned on the flow there was a small amount of black powder seen loose in both carbon blocks. I ran the system on bypass for 5 minutes. When I turned to normal flow, the pressure was low and TDS high even with the booster pump on. I took apart the 2 carbon blocks and rinsed them out. I also took apart both my membranes (water saver system with 2 membranes) and noticed the 1st membrane after the carbon blocks had black residue in it. I rinsed them out. When I restarted the system, my pressure was better but my TDS was still quite high. I normally have TDS 7-8. It was 18-20 even after 20 minutes.
Any thoughts?
Are you supposed to rinse the carbon blocks before installing them?
Did the black powder ruin my 1st membrane? Even if it did, the 2nd membrane should make up for it right?
Any other reason my TDS is now so high?
Thx.
Any thoughts?
Are you supposed to rinse the carbon blocks before installing them?
Did the black powder ruin my 1st membrane? Even if it did, the 2nd membrane should make up for it right?
Any other reason my TDS is now so high?
Thx.