RO/DI filter change

[pgolnick]

Since it has been a while, I bought all new filters and a new membrane. Should I clean the system without any filter by running a bleach or vinegar mix through the system. Since I bought it used, not sure how much gunk has built up or if bacteria has built up in the system. My TDS were <10 . Any thoughts.
Thanks,
Phil

 

[Tswifty]

RO/DI Disinfection Method:
Provided by RC Member AZDesertRat

1. Shut off the water supply

2. Disconnect the 1/4" line from the carbon block up to the RO membrane at the membrane end and stick it in a bucket or the sink.

3. Unscrew the pre-filter and carbon housings, remove the old filters

4. Add no more than 2 or 3 spoonfuls of regular unscented bleach to the pre-filter housing and screw the empty housings back on.

5. Open the water supply and slowly fill the housings until you get flow out the 1/4" line you disconnected.

6. Close the supply and let it sit for a few minutes.

7. Open the supply back up and flush it out until any chlorine odor is gone.

8. Shut it off again, unscrew the housings and add the new cartridges.

9. Open the water supply and let the housings fill, flush out any air and let it run for a minute or two to flush any carbon dust out.

10. Reconnect the 1/4" line to the membrane and you are done until next time.