Reverse Osmosis faucet Air Gap Bypass Kit

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[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@TheThinkersBible]

Interesting solution. I'll try another method from a different video of yours and another channel's and hopefully can solve it with a lot less work and won't have to resort to this. Cheers!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Thanks for sharing, we are looking forward to hearing back from you on how the project goes as you reference a few different videos to put together your plan of action! We like how you work! 😎👍 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@degitzj1]

Just install the whole thing in the basement and run waste to a drain down there and run the RO water up to the kitchen. Then no noise and you don’t have to stand on your head to change filters

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Hope all is well. 😎👍

[@beckyschwantes5287]

Is there a problem with the air gap faucet? That check valve is going to fail eventually.

[@kennethgraham3463]

should water be continuously running through the bypass line from the red drain line?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@Monkeywrench864]

Nice video. What's up with the dishwasher gloves?? That just screams Handyman

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@Monkeywrench864 We appreciate that, thank you. We are always going from one project to another here at our channel. The gloves go on no matter the project in most cases. 😁👍🧰

[@robertglover8819]

The drain line can clog at the sink. How would the bypass eliminate that? How would you know it's clogged if water doesn't come out of the air gap?

[@beckyschwantes5287]

How do you know when that cheap check valve fails?

[@tristanswain4328]

People are making this too hard… air line should be mounted above P trap, take air compressor, blow the line out with high pressure…. Air duster can work to clear the line as well but high pressure works great…. It’s routine maintenance…… regardless of what kit you use, even the kits should be routinely maintained. This method should be the most preferred due to the fact that every man needs a air compressor, one that is unnecessary so it can handle any air tool. Now because of the faucet, you have a bad axx air compressor, and have the excuse to start buying air tools that you never really use, but can also show your friends. Now your friends will need a leaky faucet.

[@Mobbbyyy]

you should make a video on adding a leak detector. No one checks under their kitchen sink all the time. it helps a lot when preventing a massive leak.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Not a bad idea at all, may add that to the list. 😁👍 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re interested, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@bobholbrook3294]

Michael, you mention removing the Red and Black drain lines from the Faucet... But you don't explain how to do this. Do I remove the Faucet to facilitate the removal of these lines or just pull them off from underneath? Please explain. I've had this same problem repeatedly recurring with my PureblueH2O system from Costco. And PureblueH2O is the WORST at customer service. THE WORST. Please provide more detail in your Fix. And Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos. @DIYwithMichaelBorders

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, removing these lines from this specific faucet setup is very tedious… It’s best to have the faucet fully removed and resting on a table or in your lap for this procedure. Most will steer away from pulling lines off faucet as it can possibly become a problem putting them back on. Several of our viewers have shared with us that they removed faucet from countertop and removed lines from filter case. They then allowed faucet and lines to soak in a pan of vinegar for 24-48 hours which cleared up any internal grime causing issues. 😎👍

[@samyjpepper]

How can I stop the noise from tthe water dripping after passing through the check valve and into the drain?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. You do have the option of a bypass. If interested in purchasing this product, visit our amazon associate link below. I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/3fOYNsv amzn.to/3YVJUum 😎👍

[@shahzadakhter2612]

Can i change this GE tap with the regular no air pressure one,

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. It’s possible however will require a small amount of modifications depending on the faucet you will be installing. Most important thing is to properly install hoses on new faucet to alleviate back-flow or pressurization imbalance. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@pbpunisher99]

Thank yhou for the video. I have a chrome faucet and want to change it but cannot find any with the air gap. So I can make it work with this bypass. Any link to the bypass kits to buy?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching Paul. Below is a link for purchasing this product. www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQIE7ZO/ref=as_glm?linkCode=ml1&tag=michaelbord08-20 Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@princbeauty1]

I change the water filters, the membrane filter and the flow control. Then I found out there was a leak under the sink. Coming from the black line. On this system (general electric smart water system) there are 3 lines one blue that provides clean water to the faucet and 2 black ones. The 2 black ones are attached to a metal part that has a very small (ridiculously thin... thinner than a toothpick , way thinner!) From there the water comes out and drips to the other black line. Well, when I removed this thing to see what was happening it broke on me. Do you know the name of it please? So I can order it. I have already spend about $90. This system costs $ 160, 180. I am beyond frustrated now. I have already cleaned the whole plumbing all the way to the wall but because it keep leaking that way I wanted to check were the lines were leaking. Ok, I'm just repeating my self. I'm just so frustrated. I waited 10 days for the flow control to arrive and how this . Please help me . I did purchase it with home depot in 2017 or 2018

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Below is a link to our video talking about the parts of our unit. It may be helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn20kqKDaM6Bp5Y In most cases, the part you are referring to is the Flow Restrictor. We have attached an additional video link that shows us replacing the filters and membrane of a different unit. In this video, you will see us showing the thin black line known as the Flow Restrictor at approximately the 5:50 frame in video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWPKqHubhaqBqsU Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@princbeauty1]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thank you

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@brickymaverick]

where can I buy this from.. The amazon link says no longer available

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, we have attached a link. amzn.to/3fOYNsv Please keep us posted on your project. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@dillonle4034]

Can you connect the waste water release line directly to the drain instead of go through the faucet?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and we appreciate you reaching out to us. Anything is possible however, we have not configured this water system that way in the past… not sure exactly how or if it would affect the operation of the system. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@alanapaigethornton2592]

I don’t see the whole kit - just the check valve. Is the whole assembly available? Or can you list the other parts? Thanks! 💗

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, the link shows the check-valve as you mentioned. To get the full kit, we recommend cruising the web to get the kit best compatible for your exact system. Keep us posted on your project.

[@stacywerner880]

Our GE RO unit is hooked in the basement. We have no need for the air gap as our waste line is plummed away from the unit directly into our crock in our basement. Is this bypass needed? Our air gap faucet leaked and then broke and I need to purchase a new faucet. I prefer one that is non-airgap. Just curious about what we need to do. thanks!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and that’s a great question. Depending on local/state codes, you may need an air gap faucet however we recommend doing a quick Internet search on your local county/state plumbing codes and see if an air gap faucet is required where you live. If you plan on selling your home in years to come, it could be something that fails a purchase inspection...that’s if you install a faucet without an air gap & your county requires one... But... if your local county/state does not require an air gap faucet, we definitely recommend purchasing a faucet without an air gap as it can be very loud and annoying. Hope this helps. Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@stacywerner880]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thank you, we are going to use a non-airgap faucet (no plans on selling). Do we still need to purchase the bypass since we are draining directly into the crock in the basement?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@stacywerner880 Thanks for the reply & that’s personal preference. 😎👍

[@polocash11]

So if I do not need air gap, I just run the red line to drain? Do I then just connect blue line to filter and leave black hanging?

[@kenkobra]

Check the RO manual as someone prior to you may have hooked it up wrong.

[@polocash11]

@@kenkobra I put it in new and it works with air gap. Of course, with noise after I use it to get RO water. I learned to fill a gallon container before bed, so I don't have to hear it. I keep this full when noise will not bother me.

[@beckyschwantes5287]

Make sure you are tapping into the drain before the ptrap

[@polocash11]

@@beckyschwantes5287 I did.

[@beckyschwantes5287]

Sweet. I saw a video earlier where they drilled the tailpiece leaving the ptrap

[@felixsarez2635]

Hi! you mentioned that in order to install the bypass kit, you need to remove the black tube and connect the red tube to the kit. Can you please elaborate a little more? Do I disconnect the red tube from the filtration system and connect it to the bypass kit? what happens to the red tube connection at the filtration system? How do I remove the black tube from the faucet line?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & absolutely. This kit will alleviate the black line all together. The red line is the line that dirty water travels through and makes its way up to the airgap portion of the faucet. It then enters the black drain hose and into your main plumbing. By installing this adapter kit, the red line will feed directly into the bypass check valve and into your drain adapter where it will be flushed out via the main plumbing.

[@bobholbrook3294]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Sorry, but you never explain how to remove the Black line, which, in the video, you mention tossing it. But, you give no direction as to how to disconnect it from the faucet.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@bobholbrook3294 Thanks for watching, disconnecting the black drain line will be same as removing Blue, Red, and Yellow lines on back of filter case. It’s a press-fit design. 😎👍

[@ryan74701]

Just get a 3/8 to 1/4 inch tubing reducer instead of changing out that straddle on the drain pipe

[@suspectedstar]

The affiliate link doesn't show the black fastener kit. Where can I find this? Thanks in advance.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. The link is for the bypass valve only. You may need to go through a different online vendor for the full kit. It looks like they have taken the black adapter off of the affiliate listing.

[@IH1940HAY]

By using the one way valve it replaces the air gap at the top, right? Does this prevent any back flow into the system like the air gap did?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. That’s correct & the one way check valve will not allow back flow. Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@float32]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders in my state check valves aren’t to code since food bits clog them.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@float32 Good morning & we appreciate you sharing this, that’s definitely understandable. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@jeromekurtzsr878]

What if you put a couple pieces of scotch tape over the air gap hole on the faucet to stop the noise?

[@beckyschwantes5287]

It wouldn’t be an airgap anymore. Good joke though.

[@kentanderson8575]

Thanks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching Kent, you are welcome. Hope you’re having a great Friday. Let us know if you have any questions, enjoy your upcoming weekend. 👍

[@joeaubert7224]

Is the red drain line pressurized, meaning can I run it uphill to the drain? I want to put in a ro system for the refrigerator in the cabinet above. Then run the drain down under the floor across the kitchen and come back up under the sink to drain. My sink is plumbed with soft water so I don't want to run it though the ro system.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. The Red line is pressurized. For optimal & efficient performance & reliability, we recommend following GE install manual. Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@beckyschwantes5287]

It’s not like a water softener regen. It’s not a lot of pressure you might check on how far it can push the water. Also you will need an air gap at the sink. Don’t just tie it into a drain line. You can probably rig a regular dishwasher air gap to accept RO tubing then make sure you drain the air gap before the ptrap. If you already have a dishwasher airgap they make an airgap with an extra barb fitting so you can air gap both RO and dishwasher

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@beckyschwantes5287 Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@esklemm]

So...mine is leaking out of that hole. I read the other comments and checked to make sure it's not a draining issue (removed the black line from the drain and let it drain into a bucket so it wouldn't be restricted. It still leaked) Any thoughts? I'm about to call GE and see if they will replace the faucet. It has been running fine for about 4-5 months since I installed it. Just started doing this 2 days ago.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & that’s no fun...🤔 Has anything changed plumbing wise in home...?...any recent plumbing MX completed?

[@esklemm]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Nope. Everything has been running fine until yesterday.

[@esklemm]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders It did start making the suction noise a day or two ago but yesterday was when I noticed the leaking out of the air gap. And it was only after I used it for the first time that day that it started too. Had to shut the supply off to keep it from flooding the counter.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@esklemm Thanks for the reply & you may be experiencing an issue with your flow control portion of system. This part is recommended to be replaced annually at the same time as your Membrane.

[@esklemm]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders That would be unfortunate as I've only been running it for about half a year. 😕

[@joebob7344]

That sound can be eliminated by taking a tobacco pipe cleaned and cleaning out the mold that grows in the air gap in the side of the faucet.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts. Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@bobbyrod75ify]

How do I find out if legal in my state? California

[@timg3169]

Nothing is legal in California. You are the most strict state in the Nation. Im surprised they let you fart without obtaining a hefty fine.

[@gspeth]

@@timg3169 if the fart 💨 is less than 50 dB SPL then there is no permit process.

[@golflacrosse7039]

Where can you get the 3/8!check valve?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. You can search for RO faucet air gap bypass check valve on the internet, eBay... Below is a link to just one of many websites. You might like it. www.waterfiltersonline.com/parts-department/faucets/airgap-faucet-bypass.html Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@qzetu]

Or buy a reducer.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@qzetu Thanks for watching, let us know if you have any questions?

[@scuderia747bhp]

$100 you installed new valve after recording the video 😁😁

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. 😎👍

[@garyjerniganjr]

So I've got water coming out of that hole. Is there an issue with the faucet itself? Does anyone know of a simple solution?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. This usually happens when your drain line is not positioned in a way to allow constant downward flow into your plumbing below your sink. You may need to cut off an inch or so to give it that constant downward position & flow. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@garyjerniganjr]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thanks. I checked it and the clamp piece had shifted to block the drain hole. Readjusted it and its not leaking anymore. Thanks for the reply

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@garyjerniganjr Thanks for the update & that’s great news. Sounds like you’re back up and running. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@michaelkuzmin]

Are you serious about the bypass kit being an issue for a house sale? Come on. You just take out the check valve (or just leave it, doesn't even matter), and you replace back the faucet to airgap IF the inspector thinks it's an issue. Also, no sane buyer will care. Are you saying that you would rather deal with the sound that spend 5-20 minutes to swap the faucet? There was no need to replace the perfectly good saddle valve, could have just used an adapter fitting, it costs $2 on aliexpress and $4 on Amazon.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Short answer, yes, bypass valves are not to code in certain areas. 😎👍

[@michaelkuzmin]

​@@DIYwithMichaelBorders ok yes but who cares. the argument made in the video is that it will be an issue for a sale. and this is not a very good argument, because it is extremely easy to fix before the sale (replace the faucet quickly), and second no buyer will ever care. and from the perspective of food safety, you just need to make sure bad water can't get sucked back in. there are many ways of ensuring this is the case. for instance, my RO drain line goes into a sink in the basement's mechanical room, and even if there was negative pressure, it would only suck in a little bit of air and nothing else. also, IMO there is no reason to have RO under the sink. I have 2 houses and in both houses I installed RO in the basement. this makes them a lot more accessible, easier to maintain, and saves a ton of precious space under the kitchen sink.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@michaelkuzmin We appreciate the reply & your take on it. 👍

[@maryt9997]

More Cali crap from Newsome. Making life worse for the people that pay him

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, let us know if you have any questions. We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰