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Fix RO Water Pressure Issues

How to Fix Water Pressure Issues From Your RO Water Tank

RO Water Tank Loses Pressure After Releasing Only A Few Cups Of Water

We've been using a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System in our home for many years now, and its slowly been losing it's ability to release the entirety of the 3 gallon tank to no more than a few cups of water from the water spigot, tonight. I didn't install the filtration system, so I don't know how it works, but I have been changing out the filters on a somewhat regular basis. I have also heard from a water representative at a water filtration store that you need to change the water tank out every few years, or clean it or something. Not sure about that.

Nonetheless, I really know nothing about installing or maintaining an RO water filtration system, other than changing out the filters. And again, the problem is that, we've slowly been losing the ability to release water some fair expectation of water from a 3 gallon water tank (I don't even know it's 3 gallons.. just taking a wild guess). So tonight, fed up enough to look up how to fix it, and found this article that pointed me in some direction that got me somewhere: Troubleshooting Slow Reverse Osmosis Water Flow: Causes and Solutions

 

  • Circled Location Showing Capped Air Valve on Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Tank

    Circled Location Showing Capped Air Valve on Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Tank

    Circled Location Showing Capped Air Valve on Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Tank

  • Circled Location Showing Uncapped Air Valve on Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Tank

    Location Showing Air Valve on Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Tank

    Location Showing Air Valve on Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Tank

Notes on How to Check and Fix Water Pressure in RO Water Tank Filter System

  • Locate Reverse Osmosis Water Tank
  • Turn off all water to the system, and drain / release the water in the system
  • Disconnect all the water lines that you need to, in order to remove the water tank from its location
  • Remove the reverse osmosis water tank from its location and drain all the water from the tank

  • Use a tire pressure gauge to check the PSI in the water tank. It should be around 7-8 Pounds Per Square Inch, according to this article.

  • If pressure is low, carefully fill the tank to about 7-8 PSI. Also according to the article, there is a bladded in the tank that can rupture if too much pressure is added.
  • Once pressure is achieved, I assume, connect everything back, and see if it worked!

Estimated Cost

$0 - $30 USD
If you are only checking air pressure and adding air, you may already have all the tools.

Estimated Time

10-60 Minutes
Depending on water tank accessibility and knowledge on maneuvering around all the plumbing

Estimated People

1 Person
This task can be completed by a single individual.

Some Tools and Materials Needed for Repairing a Sagging Fence Gate Door

Materials and Supplies

Hand Tools and Other Equipment

Temporary Conclusion to Fixing Water Pressure Issue In RO Water Tank

Due to the P Trap blocking my ability to fully remove the RO water tank, I was unable to fully remove and drain all the water from the tank. However, I was able to maneuver the tank around to find the air valve, which I never knew existed until tonight.

I bumbled it a bit, releasing water and pumping in air, with the water in it.. it appeared to be able to release water in a more steady and stable stream. I figured I wouldn't be able to remove the tank unless I undid our sink drainage P-trap, and I wasn't looking forward to that. On the other hand, upon further thought as I write this, I think I could likely keep pumping in air to help push out all the water, if needed.

Nonetheless, I got the pressure to be around 7-8 PSI with water tonight, I'll see how it goes in the next day or so to see how it lasts. I may need to completely drain it, but I'll update here on that soon.

UPDATE: After a day or two monitoring the water pressure from the water spigot, it seems steady - and I suppose looking up a cut away diagram should help you / me understand the way the air pressure works to push water up through the spigot.

reverse osmosis water tank cutaway

Repair Sagging Fence Gate Door

How to Repair a Sagging Fence Gate Door

Fence Gate Door Sags and Drags on the Ground When Opened

A fence gate door drags on the ground when opened. The first thing checked was to see the condition of the fence gate door from the outside, then the inside, along with determining how far out the gate latch is from the hole it's suppose to sit in. Finally, the post that the door is connected to is checked for plumb.

The problem is that the wood that makes up the fence gate door is old and semi deteriorating already, and the weak wood is sagging. The best fix would be to rebuild and replace the door with all new wood.

  • Exterior View of Fence Gate Door that Sags and Drags on Ground When Opened

    Exterior View of Fence Gate Door that Sags and Drags on Ground When Opened

    Exterior View of Fence Gate Door that Sags and Drags on Ground When Opened

  • Interior View of Fence Gate Door that Sags and Drags on Ground When Opened

    Interior View of Fence Gate Door that Sags and Drags on Ground When Opened

    Interior View of Fence Gate Door that Sags and Drags on Ground When Opened

  • Close Up of Fence Gate Latch That is Far From Hole it is Suppose to Sit In

    Close Up of Fence Gate Latch That is Far From Hole it is Suppose to Sit In

    Close Up of Fence Gate Latch That is Far From Hole it is Suppose to Sit In

  • Fence Gate Post That the Fence Gate Door Is Connected To, Is Plumb

    Fence Gate Post That the Fence Gate Door Is Connected To, Is Plumb

    Fence Gate Post That the Fence Gate Door Is Connected To, Is Plumb

However as a quick temporary fix, to use an anti-sag gate kit is going to be attempted.

Installing an Anti-Sag Gate Kit to Keep Fence Gate Door from Dragging on the Ground Video Tutorial

This video shows a quick installation of an Anti-Sag Gate Kit Installation. Through the updates in the description of the video, it appears that the Anti-Sag Gate Kit only worked for a short time before other issues began to arise, which lead to a followup video.

Notes on How to Repair a Fence Gate Door That Drags on the Ground

  • Assess the Fence Gate Door
  • Solidify the door by attaching screws to tighten up the boards into the fence gate door framing, as much as possible.
  • Install an Anti-Sage Gate Kit

Estimated Cost

$10-20 USD
Depending on need for screws and what Anti-Sag Gate Kit you purchase.

Estimated Time

15-45 Minutes
Depending on understanding the process and personal skill level.

Estimated People

1-2 People
This task can be completed by a single individual, however it's always nice to have some help.

Some Tools and Materials Needed for Repairing a Sagging Fence Gate Door

Personal Protection Equipment

Materials and Supplies

Hand Tools and Other Equipment

Power Tools

Temporary Conclusion to Fixing a Sagging Fence Gate Door

  • Interior View of Fence Gate Door that No Longer Drags on the Ground

    Interior View of Fence Gate Door that No Longer Drags on the Ground

    Interior View of Fence Gate Door that No Longer Drags on the Ground

  • Close Up of Fence Gate Latch Closer Aligned to Hole it Sits In

    Close Up of Fence Gate Latch Closer Aligned to Hole it Sits In

    Close Up of Fence Gate Latch Closer Aligned to Hole it Sits In

At the end of the day, the anti-sag gate kit seemed to work relatively well. The gate was so old and already breaking down, so it didn't take to new work on it that well. The fence gate latch did not quite reach where it originally was set to, however the fence gate no longer dragged on the ground. 

Overall, I would call this a win. But as with all things in this world, it is continually being eaten, destroyed, and stolen (Matthew 6:19) - so take heart, this is not our home. We just have to deal with these kinds of things until we are all called back to our True Home. Keep the Faith.