Help please, with setting up the Typhoon 3

[ezcompany]

So I got the unit with the faucet adaptor, and just as I expected, it doesn't fit, which is why I asked Walter for all the specs and such to avoid this EXACT problem, then he tells me to go buy it somewhere else.

so that aside, I went to Home Depot and could not find the adaptor to fit my faucet adaptor to my faucet in the kitchen sink.

here is my faucet, as you can see it is a female (has threads)

the radius of the faucet is 2 3/8 inches

here is the picture of the faucet adaptor that came with it

So my question is, what type of adaptor do i need that will fit my faucet and this faucet adaptor?

And why does the instruction manual not include a step by step installation, and make no sense whatsoever? (it does not refer to the faucet adaptor at all nor does it say "if you chose the faucet adaptor)

Gabe, I am especially looking for your help thanks bro

 

[DANNY G2004]

just jet a new faucet that one looks kinda old

 

[SteveOhh]

Time to change out that old Price Phister faucet..................You won't find an adapter to fit your faucet. Price Phister used to use a different size aeretor (sp?) then anybody else.............if I remember right thier's was 2" or 2 1/8". About the onl;y thing you'll find to fit that faucet w/ be another aeretor................

HD sells new faucets for around $50................Do yourself a favor though & don't a cheap $24.99 Glacier Bay or anything like that.....You'll thank me in the long run

Steve

 

[ezcompany]

new info:
faucet diameter: 5/8 inches
adaptor: 3/4 inches i think....
SteveOhh, are you sure!?? (cries)

 

[SteveOhh]

You'll have no problem finding an aerator, valves, & valve seats for your faucet, but an adapter, I doubt it..........The newer faucets use the bigger female aerator's like the fitting they supplied you.....All the new PP faucets use the bigger aerators & seatless valves too...........Like I said in the PM, if you're gonna buy a $200 RO/DI system, spend another $50 for a quality faucet to hook it up to......

HTH

Steve

Steve

 

[ReefMeister2]

Sorry Steve, but I have to disagree with that recommendation.

Faucet adaptors are by far the most ghetto way of hooking up an
RO unit. Faucets are designed for dispensing water, not hanging extra plumbing appendages off of them. The whole notion is awkward at best and thus intended for the most temporary of circumstances only. That being said, I think it would be silly to spend money on replacing a faucet unless you want just that...a new faucet.

The best way to hookup an RO unit is to install a 3-way valve at the water source UNDER the sink (where it won't get knocked around, damaged, etc.) and best of all...the valve is ~$6.00

No special plumbing knowledge is required to install one...just a wrench and some teflon tape. It's no different than threading PVC pipe...and we've all done that, yes? Worse-case scenario: you may be required to turn off the main water supply before installing the valve, but that is something that everyone should learn how to do in case of emergencies anyway.

there is a photo of this valve (and hookup) in this thread:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=619925

 

[SteveOhh]

He's hooking it to his faucet in his apartment, not in a house. Usually, in apartments, you have to shut off water to the entire building, not just one unit, to change out the shutoff valve to a 3 way. I agree that as much of your plumbing should be kept under the sink as possible, however I don't think his landlord would be too happy w/ him shutting off water to his fellow residents.

The reason they sell the faucet adapters is for convenience. Granted they aren't the best method of supplying water to the RO unit, however they do work otherwise, Walter wouldn't be selling them.

If he has access tot he gate or ball valve that is supplying his building, then by all means, use the way Reefmeister is telling you. Just make sure the ball or gate valve to the building isn't old & rusted before trying to close it. I had an old ball valve "break" in the closed position once & repairing it involved a whole lot more work then the average Joe can handle....

Steve

 

[ReefMeister2]

Most modern apartments/condos have individual main shutoff valves, but alot of older one's don't...so I see your point.

Then I would highly recommend the "adapt-a-valve" (also seen in the "RO/DI for Dummies" thread) for only $10.
It simply screws onto the original valve below the sink (exactly like the faucet adapter/no plumbing skills required) but with the same advantage of being "out of the way" as the 3-way valve....lickity-split!

There are many other varieties of "T" adaptors available at HD and Lowe's (brass, etc.) that do the same thing. I usually stroll the plumbing isle and see what's available in the store before ordering anything online.