Easy open RO canisters

[tygunn]

Okay does anyone know of easy open RO canisters? I can't mount mine with screws since I'm in a rental unit. So every time I want to change a filter I have to screw the housing to a scrap board. It's a pain. There must be a better way.

https://goo.gl/photos/vuGSH9UR2PFoACEQA

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[Flagg37]

I just hand tightened mine. It comes right on and off with no leaks.

 

[Vhuang168]

+1. Only supposed to hand tight. Maybe 1/8 of a turn after. If you need to crank down on it to stop it leaking, your o ring needs to be replaced.


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[Enderturtle]

Make sure theres nothing on the o-ring and that it's in good condition (no cracks etc). Even a small speck of anything can prevent the seal.

 

[tygunn]

I dunno even if I hand tighten I find there just isn't enough to trip on a loose canister to overcome the static friction.

Perhaps I will just machine a handle for the top of the canister to make it easier to grip.

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[Vhuang168]

Do you not have the canister wrench?

http://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/reefing/Rodi-Wrench




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[tygunn]

Do you not have the canister wrench?

http://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/reefing/Rodi-Wrench




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I do have a canister wrench. My issue is that I can't mount the bracket to anything so I have zero leverage.

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[Vhuang168]

My rodi is sitting on the counter top for now. But I just need to use the wrench, 1 hand to hold it steady and a little force to pop them open.


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[tygunn]

My rodi is sitting on the counter top for now. But I just need to use the wrench, 1 hand to hold it steady and a little force to pop them open.


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I've got inflammatory arthritis in my hands. Lol. I need more than just the canister top.



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[Flagg37]

I've got inflammatory arthritis in my hands. Lol. I need more than just the canister top.



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Ahhh. My dad has rheumatoid arthritis. He can barely move his fingers. I understand your difficulty. Are you able to manipulate a pipe wrench along with the RO wrench? My unit has some flat sections on it that I think I could probably get a wrench on.

 

[tygunn]

Ahhh. My dad has rheumatoid arthritis. He can barely move his fingers. I understand your difficulty. Are you able to manipulate a pipe wrench along with the RO wrench? My unit has some flat sections on it that I think I could probably get a wrench on.

That's a good idea. I'll give that a try when I'm back from vacation. Sometimes the easiest solutions are the best. Lol..

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