iSpring Water Systems Page 23
Troubleshooting
Note: Turn off the system before servicing or inspecting.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS
Milky colored water
Air in system
o Air in the system is a normal
occurrence with the initial
startup of the RO system. The
milky appearance will
disappear with normal use
within one to two weeks.
Noise from faucet
Air gap faucet
Location of drain saddle
Restriction in drain line
o Will cease after system shuts
down.
o Relocate the drain to above
the water trap.
o Blockage can sometimes be
caused by debris from a
garbage disposal or
dishwasher.
Small amount of water
coming from RO drinking
faucet
System just starting up
Air pressure in the
storage tank is low
o The tank will normally require
two to three hours to fill. Low
water pressure and/or
temperature can reduce the
production rate.
o Add pressure to
The pressure should be 8–10
PSI when the tank is empty.
Slow production or no
water coming from RO
drinking faucet
Low water pressure
Crimps in tubing
Clogged pre-filters
Dirty membrane
o Add a booster pump.
o Make sure tubing is straight.
o Replace pre-filters.
Replace membrane.
Water tastes or smells
unpleasant
Post carbon is depleted
Dirty membrane
Sanitizer not flushed out
o Replace post carbon.
o Replace membrane.
o Drain the storage tank and
refill it overnight.
No drain water
Clogged flow restrictor
Replace flow restrictor.
Leaks
Fittings are not tightened
Twisted O-ring
Misalignment of hole in the
drain saddle valve
o Tighten fittings as necessary.
o Replace the O-ring.
o Realign the drain saddle
valve.