RO-45 model & RO-90 model - Vibration/Noise

Noise can be sproadic and periodic as a result of sudden surge in water pressure in your household. If it occurs, don't be too over anxious to pinpoint the cause. Observe and give it a few days before you pinpoint the exact cause.

 
Problem
Causes
Identify
Solution
1
Humming/Buzzing Noise

1. Air trapped in check valve

2. Harmonic Resonance

See Figure 2, Point E

1. Flush out the Air Bubbles, after a few minutes the sound should subside

2. Replace the Check Valve

3. Foaming around the RO system

2
Sputtering/Jack Hammer Noise

1. Defective ASO (Very Rare)

2. Forgot to insert membrane

3. Membrane inserted wrongly

1. Water in ASO can't flow smoothly

See Figure 2, Point C

2. Empty membrane housing

3. Membrane inserted Wrongly

3
Severe Vibration
Wrong Line Installation
Rectify it
4
Noise from drain

 

1. Location of drain saddle

2. Inherent

3. Restriction in Drain Line

 

1. RO-90 see figure 1

2. Drain Line

3. Debris from the sink or garbage disposal might clog the line

 

1. Set proper location for the drain

2. None

3. Clean the drain pipe


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