CR Spotless Water System Review and Demonstration!

My new CR Spotless Water System has been a must have in my detailing arsenal. In this video, I’ll show you the unboxing, assembly, and how to use the DIC-20. Enjoy the video!
CR Spotless website: crspotless.com...

[@romanbenko8187]

Thanks for posting the video. When you use the bypass, you are filling the entire hose with contaminated water. A 50-foot hose contains about a gallon of water, so when you want to use the filtered water, you will need to flush out the contaminated water first, otherwise you will be spraying it on your car. When you turn the bypass back on, filtered water does not immediately start pouring out. You need to clear out the contaminated water, which will take about a minute (going through your filter). That Ryobi pressure washer sprays about 1.2 gallons per minute. If it takes about a minute to spray the entire car, why not just use the filtered water for everything and avoid the added expense of that hookup?

[@atouchofhutchad]

You could do that, it just helps the filters to last longer if you use the clean water for the final rinse. A thorough final rinse is necessary to rinse away the contaminated water. Also, the TDS meter is helpful to know that you are getting completely clean water.

[@hyde4never]

When you are not using it, how would you maintain the DI water system? Is it okay to have the water sit there for 2~3 weeks without using it? (because normally I wash my car about twice a month). Or you have to dry the resin?

[@atouchofhutchad]

@@hyde4never that’s a good question. Maybe a good question for Spotless Systems. I use mine often so I don’t run into that problem. I suppose you could tear it down each time and get as much water out as possible or run it once a week. I think the only real concern would be mold so as long as that didn’t form you would probably be ok. I really hoped this helped. But really, reach out to Spotless Systems, they are very helpful.

[@gerardocarmona4468]

Could also connect Y splitter to wall, attach one hose to it for unfiltered water to use for initial rinse, and attach second hose to filtration system for final rinse. Would need a second splitter to join hoses at pressure washer. Setup would eliminate mixing of filtered and unfiltered water in hose... pressure washer will still have some water mixing 😊

[@gothops154]

Is it worth to pay $75 for this accessory rather than make on your own? Do you just need the y splitter, extra bypass hose material, two connectors to connect bypass to Y splitters? Do you also need some additional adaptor to then connect the y hose into/out from the filter?

[@atouchofhutchad]

It was worth it for me to pay the extra to get something I knew would work because I’m not sure of my ability to put one together lol but by all means- if you have the ability to build one, I’d say go for it!

[@PURAMAMii]

What are the filters called that go inside them "????

[@atouchofhutchad]

@@PURAMAMii crspotless.com/products/rc2-20-replacement-cartridge

[@hsi4181]

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[@christopherbowman2266]

Where did you get your attachments for your pressure washer

[@atouchofhutchad]

The gun I purchased from Amazon, I would recommend getting something better like MTM or active. The foam cannon is MJJC and the hose is an Uberflex 50ft

[@bimmerM3]

how many rinses did you get out of the filters? is 20 tds the max?

[@atouchofhutchad]

I’m not sure how many rinses I got out of the filters but they lasted me a season which is about 4-5 months. Anything above 1 TDS you risk water spotting but you can stretch it I would just be very careful.

[@markhanson1009]

Does this bypass only work when the filters are connected? I did it without and it would go out the right side.

[@atouchofhutchad]

It should completely bypass the filters

[@markhanson1009]

Did exactly what you did and it still goes through the tank on right

[@atouchofhutchad]

@@markhanson1009 if this is the case, you probably want to contact CR Spotless

[@markhanson1009]

I contacted them and they said the filters need to be attached for the bypass to work properly pressure wise.

[@federicordz1986]

Worth the purchase then? 1 out of 10? What do you rate it at?

[@atouchofhutchad]

9 out of 10. Does a great job of removing contaminants from the water, I just wish the resin lasted longer. Definitely a great purchase for all detailers.

[@ajesusmoralesc.]

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[@deepclean5335]

How many car you could wash

[@atouchofhutchad]

Depends on how hard your water is and how much you have the device on during your washing

[@joeyfit2778]

Can u connect a water fed pole to it ?

[@atouchofhutchad]

I assume as long as it has fittings for a garden hose you can

[@robe21]

I just got Mine and the bypass is a great idea, I’m going to do that. I was thinking making everything quick connect but the bypass is even better imo. However, the reason they recommend a new hose is so old mineral build up doesn’t end up contaminating your fresh clean water. That’s the only issue that still exists with your setup. Even though you bought a new hose you are running both clean and unclean water through it depending on if the bypass is on or off. That would leave the risk of contamination in the hose getting in your clean water when you don’t the water through the spotless, after you just ran water with minerals in it through the same hose during your rinse. Maybe you’ve already thought of this or there’s another comment. I would use a dedicated clean water hose and a dedicate “rinse” hose if I were you. Or just run all the water through the spotless.

[@atouchofhutchad]

Appreciate the great tips! For me, the TDS meter is so handy to have to know I have clean water coming through my pressure washer, even though your suggestion of a rinse hose is a great idea too!

[@gothops154]

I just got mine and what you’re saying makes sense until I get to the outlet side. The collared part of your y-valve it attached to the filter output, and it has no close valve. So when you’re running the bypass, what’s making the water follow into your pressure washer instead of being pushed into the filter outlet hole? I mean I’m watching you use it so I guess it works, but something here is off to me. I’m not a plumber nor do I fully understand the internals of the y-valve, but it seems like your bypass would be pushing water into both the other opened valve as well as into the “collared” valve that is attached into the outlet of the filter. Maybe once you have already used the filter, and it’s now full of water, and the inlet valve is closed, when the water goes all the way thru the bypass and reaches the y-valve on the other side, the collared valve is “plugged” bc the filter is full of water which has no place to escape so the water is forced to go to the other open valve which leads to the pressure washer

[@atouchofhutchad]

I see exactly what you mean and I honestly can’t tell you the mechanics of it. I guess as the water goes into the inlet side and when you have your Y-splitter set to filter or not it will just force it into the pressure washer. Mine works well and I hope yours does too!

[@ltakallen]

Great Video and a “novel solution”. I’ve had a DIC-20 for years now, I converted it to a DIC-10, because the cost of refills, and I no longer washed an RV. I built a “by-pass” from PVC, with 3 valves, pipes, weight, quick connects, etc. It “worked” until, it didn’t! Leaked, cracked, pressure release joints 😢! Nothing but trouble!. I was going to rebuild it, then came across your video: WOW 😅! Straight forward and “tight”! Thanks 😊

[@atouchofhutchad]

So glad my video could help!

[@1stFlyingeagle]

I would put on a quick connect banjo fittings. Much faster connection and disconnecting the hose.

[@atouchofhutchad]

Good idea!

[@user-gr6qx3up6w]

Hey my guy they want you to use a new hose in case water deposits are in the old one, so when you use the bypass you’re putting the deposits back in the hose. Seems like it doesn’t matter though

[@raulruelas9443]

Thank you for making this video!!

[@atouchofhutchad]

You're so welcome!

[@raulruelas9443]

Thank you for making this video!!

[@atouchofhutchad]

Of course! Thank you for watching!

[@rolandebrun3108]

Can you share link on products you use on your car prior to washing. Thks

[@atouchofhutchad]

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[@reneborromeo9472]

Beautifully put together. Thank you

[@atouchofhutchad]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lifespyjackson6292]

jump first 3 mins.....

[@atouchofhutchad]

Or watch so you can see how the unit goes together👍🏻

[@CrazyPolarBear82]

hey man, what up with the jeep liberty?

[@atouchofhutchad]

Hey! I’ve been doing little projects on it and I have a video coming out soon!

[@seanduenas8684]

Now since u ran bypass water (unfiltered water through the new hose, doesn’t that build water deposits in the hose? I know they say flush the hose and let it run for 30secs with filter water. So should I even buy a new hose if we use bypass unfiltered water, new hose is supposed to be only filtered water?

[@atouchofhutchad]

Can’t give you a great answer to that but what I can say is buying a new hose will ensure there is no hard water deposits in that hose when you begin using the spotless water system. I assume that every time you use filtered water it will flush out the hard water deposits. This may be a question for CR Spotless. They have great customer service.

[@kajukuja]

Great video!

[@atouchofhutchad]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@christianalt8847]

how long does the resin last? do you think I should get the simple chuck?

[@atouchofhutchad]

How long resin will last depends on how hard or soft your water is. I got about 3-4 months out of the resin where I live.

[@kavostat8130]

Hi What is the link for this item in the video please Thanks

[@atouchofhutchad]

crspotless.com/product/dic-20/

[@shelbyalexander1683]

Hello ..whats the chemicals in the bucket used during the wash phase?

[@atouchofhutchad]

Gyeon Bathe

[@Luke-ft7tj]

The filters say 400 gallons. So that's about a couple hours or so with a pressure washer, then it needs filters changed at $160?

[@atouchofhutchad]

It depends on GPM of your machine. Also, only use the spotless system for the final rinse. My filter cartridges lasted me a whole season

[@nmautodetails4029]

How many cars ? In average ?

[@atouchofhutchad]

@@nmautodetails4029 I can’t say for sure how many vehicles but I can imagine it would be a lot if you only use the spotless machine for rinsing

[@johncorral7512]

What size diameter of hose do you need to purchase?

[@atouchofhutchad]

I just used a standard garden hose

[@federicordz1986]

Is that bypass hose 3 feet or the same as the 4 foot hose that comes with the unit?

[@atouchofhutchad]

It is whatever hose came with the unit

[@federicordz1986]

Thank you

[@federicordz1986]

Because one came with the unit so I was asking the length for the secondary hose that didn’t come with it but if it’s the same to buy two when I buy this one from its website. Thanks

[@patbramble8958]

Haha... Water shoes...

[@atouchofhutchad]

Fashionable aren’t they?!?!? 😂😂😂

[@BearThatSwings]

@@atouchofhutchadjust like the 80s

[@atouchofhutchad]

They had the right idea, I guess I stole it😂😂😂

[@Jtapia031]

There’s no way that bypass cost $75. You can literally piece it together yourself at Home Depot or even Harbor Freight for $38-40. Thanks for the video bro! Will be using your method when I purchase this next week