Easiest Way To Change The Resin In Your DI Bottle

[@whitneyclairejohnsto]

Thanks used your method for the 1st time and it was so easy.

[@kennethdante]

lol the dog. thanks for video love those tips/tricks!!

[@whomadethis3200]

Short and sweet and full of information. Great tutorial thanks Dave

[@stevenmartin3947]

Great tips as per usual.

[@joshuapacheco9330]

Thank You Sir for the video... How often is the resin supposed to be changed?

[@squeakycleandave1]

You need to take a regular reading of the water quality its producing. Some people change it when it turns to 001 PPM others say that they wait until it gets to 005 PPM. If it starts to get much higher then that it can start ti leave spotting on the glass

[@owenshiverdecker6999]

I shine a light through the bottle and use a marker to set the original level before I empty it. The manufacturer does want room for the resins to liquefy and move about under pressure.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Great tip

[@RobertSchlothauer]

Thank you

[@kennethdante]

this is good information I appreciate this!!

[@yp77738yp77739]

So it is designed to be a fluidised bed as opposed to a packed bed please? It does make more sense that way as normally you would have a sintered feed plate on a packed bed to put a downward pressure on the resin so it doesn’t move or create channels through it.

[@RobertSchlothauer]

How much resin do you use for each tank

[@squeakycleandave1]

I have a 25litre DI Bottle and that takes just under a full bag

[@funkyzero]

Tip: the resin will expand over time, filling the reservoir this full can cause issues. The Mfg will have a rec. amount to add, usually around 3/4 full.

[@squeakycleandave1]

funkyzero great tip. I had never heard that. Thanks

[@funkyzero]

@@squeakycleandave1 Hi Dave, check out this sample I found so you can see it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iojXipSHbd2Na6s Cheers

[@stephenpeacock2627]

Recommend connecting an in line tds meter like the hm digital ec2. That way you can monitor the water purity level in and out of the di vessel. Then you know when you need to change the resin. I used John guest 1/2 in to 1/4 in tee for the probes and 1/2 in to 3/4 in hozelock connections with 1/2 in tubing .

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

You di realize a water softner DOES not remove TDS lol seriously ?? It removes calcium magnesium and some iron.. Only way to remove TDS is a RO or RO DI unit. Resin lasts for 15-20+ years... It doesnt need changed casually like carbon every 6 months.. lol

[@fuddrucker74]

How do you get the pipe out of the tank?

[@squeakycleandave1]

When you empty the old resin out it comes straight out.

[@raysmusic49]

No gravel? Also do you fill it with water when ur done? Or will it automatically do that when put back in service

[@squeakycleandave1]

No Gravel. Yes it fills up when the filtered water starts running through.

[@BrillianceAutoSpa]

How far up do you fill the tank?

[@squeakycleandave1]

I fill it right up to the top

[@raysmusic49]

How do you fill the tank with new water? Thanks!

[@squeakycleandave1]

Just run it through the filter into the vessel

[@raysmusic49]

@@squeakycleandave1 thanks!

[@vernspressurewashing]

What type of resin is that?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Its Tulson 115

[@vernspressurewashing]

@@squeakycleandave1 thanks. Great video. Aloha from Hawaii 🤙

[@freddygarrett]

Thanks for the great video

[@squeakycleandave1]

freddy g thanks for watching 👍

[@ryanmoore6]

Great video really helpful 👍

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks Ryan 👍

[@МАРАФЕТпрофесійнеприбирання]

I bought such a setup from karcher, but it doesn't work! white spots remain! why

[@squeakycleandave1]

I’ve never seen the one from Karcher so can’t comment. You would be best contacting the supplier

[@МАРАФЕТпрофесійнеприбирання]

@@squeakycleandave1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5jIeYp4ed6iaqM

[@jimthompson6453]

How much Rozen does a tank hold

[@squeakycleandave1]

That one I’ve got is 25 litres

[@JasonDunlop247]

Your on the ball Dave. Thankyou

[@dannyboy7715]

Is this the method to use for any resin tank? My softener is a water2buy 200 model. Many thanks

[@spraypalrefinishing5024]

Hi Dave,just setting up a van so a complete newbie. I just filled up a 6litre resin vessel,and the ppm level stayed exactly the same,around 87ppm. Put it through a 2litre Unger hydro pro and it came out 0ppm. Any ideas why the bigger vessel isn’t doing its job?? Cheers Jay

[@squeakycleandave1]

To be honest I haven’t a clue. Was the resin you put in dry like sand or was it damp

[@spraypalrefinishing5024]

@@squeakycleandave1 thanks for reply dave. It was a brand new bag but seemed damp,but ive never had any before so wasnt sure. Like i say,through the 2litre unger unit it came down to zero. No worries, cheers again for reply.

[@trappn]

@@spraypalrefinishing5024 It was damp because the van was down by the river.

[@andya07774]

Hi Dave why don’t you just fill the Di vessel with water after filling it with resin and then gently push the tube down with very little pressure.

[@squeakycleandave1]

I just find it easier this way. great suggestion though. Whatever works best for you 👍

[@andrewcash8884]

Can you regenerate the resin or do you have to buy new each time.

[@squeakycleandave1]

It can be but from what I have heard it’s easier to just buy new each time

[@raysmusic49]

No gravel?

[@squeakycleandave1]

No gravel?

[@bobbrock4221]

How am I supposed to clean my resin tank is I have to shut off the water to clean the resin tank?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Yes disconnect the water completely

[@bobbrock4221]

I was planning on it but I don't know how I'll clean my tank without water. I guess I could fill up a few buckets or something.

[@chriss8206]

No gravel in the bottom. Most here in the states use gravel.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Chris S I’ve never heard of anyone using gravel. What does it do? 👍

[@rustyhands8179]

how often do you have to change the resin? thanks mate :)

[@johnnguyen9437]

When your water softener no longer generate soft water or at best 10 years for well water or 15 years for city water.

[@themightycrixus1131]

Get yourself a TDS meter and test the output of your tank before every use. Its very easy and fast!

[@TonyB1999]

Super useful mate. Thank you for the info. Cheers!

[@squeakycleandave1]

Tony B thanks for watching 👍

[@brianshipe9556]

How much resin is in that bag brand new?

[@squeakycleandave1]

It's a 25 litre bag

[@Ray-fp2px]

Where did you get the funnel from?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Ray Salisbury I got it from Gardiner gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pure-water-systems/water-treatment/de-ionisation/di-funnel.html

[@NorthernSmog]

Most guides i have seen say you should only fill the bottle 3 quarters up with resin so the riser can sit comfortably in there. Does your method allow the resin to last longer ?

[@squeakycleandave1]

NorthernSmog it’s just normally the way I’ve done it. Never had a problem with it being to full as it seems to drop down a bit when it fills up with water. As I’ve got a 25 ltr Di bottle i try and get as much in as I can so it doesn’t just leave a little bit in the bottom of the bag to dry out and go off

[@AB-80X]

@@squeakycleandave1 Indeed. And usually the resin is sold in 25 kg bags for the exact reason that DI bottles like this is designed to hold 25 kg of DI resin.

[@kenzor389]

Hi Dave, great video. Just a quick question I watched another video that said to only fill the DI vessel ¾ full to leave room for water at the top. Is there any difference in doing this? Cheers

[@squeakycleandave1]

Kenzor I’ve heard that you are supposed to leave a gape to allow for expansion but I’ve never had any problems. I’ve been doing it this was for the last 12 years and it’s always worked for me. I may have been doing wrong all this time😁

[@alihamidi2883]

I was to by resin supplier the same. 3/4, not full.

[@whatshappening177]

This is not the way you do it. about 3/4 full is correct so the media has room to lift during a backwash. I love the Do it yourself guys.. In all fairness he has just a flow through valve. not a backwashing valve. but still. you need to rinse the new media.

[@mackthomas8750]

is one resin bottle good enough to filter the water for window cleaning what do you need to do something else to the water as well

[@squeakycleandave1]

Mack The Gardener one bottle will clean the water but it’s not always the best way to do it and can be expensive. There are a few things to take into consideration 1) what is the water quality you want to filter 2)How much water do you need. 3) are you paying for the water you are filtering 4) how much space you have. 5) how much you have to spend on a filter system. I personally have got a 40/40 RO system with a booster pump before the DI. There are some good videos on RO Vs DI. It’s worth watching a few to find out which is best for you. Hope this helps. 👍

[@chasingarrow]

Hi does the resin go bad afther winter storage? I changed my resin right before winter and stored my van for the winter and now the number doesnt go lower then 3ppm. Before winter it went to 0ppm

[@squeakycleandave1]

I know it doesn’t do it any good if it freezes and you also should seal the bag so it doesn’t dry out

[@chasingarrow]

@@squeakycleandave1 suddenly its working great again. Thanks for reply. Really enjoy your channel 🤩

[@squeakycleandave1]

@@chasingarrow good news

[@DS-yp9ui]

Is that Anion or Cation Resin? Thanks Mate

[@squeakycleandave1]

D S It was Tulsion from Gardiner Pole System last I think👍

[@tomrussell6302]

Thanks for the tips Dave. Where did you buy the large funnel from?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Tom Russell I cant remember exactly where I got it from but I do know Gardiner sell them gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pure-water-systems/water-treatment/di-funnel.html

[@garyalan9068]

Gardiner aren't doing them anymore...

[@cottonlung]

Like that idea Dave, nice one sir

[@annebowers7910]

Good tip SQD

[@squeakycleandave1]

anne bowers Thanks for watching 👍

[@zoeconner11]

Where do you get the resin at?

[@squeakycleandave1]

The last bag I got was from Ionic system but I do normally buy Tulson

[@gregwilliamson2227]

Hi Dave. Love your channel Bro. Would it affect the DI vessel if I have a pressure washer running in the van with the door open? Also would it affect the quality of the resin?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Hi Greg. As long as you are using the pressure washer separately and its not going through the resin I don't see why it would make any difference as the DI bottle is a sealed unit.

[@gregwilliamson2227]

@@squeakycleandave1 Thanks Dave... I think because it looks like a pressurised oxygen cylinder I always think its gonna blow up with the heat produced by the gx390 🤣🤣👀🙄

[@squeakycleandave1]

@@gregwilliamson2227 👍

[@Domythingnow]

Hi Dave You mention using a booster pump after the RO, pushing water through the DI, is this necessary? Does this improve the polished water? Also are you still using the Tulsion 115mb? Have you tried any other DI resin? Regards Adam

[@squeakycleandave1]

A Adams Hi Adam. I use the booster pump before the RO to make sure the water pressure is correct for the membrane. I have used other resin in the past but in my opinion I do find Tulson the best but I am always open to recommendations 👍

[@Domythingnow]

Squeaky Clean Dave hi, thanks for the reply, I also use tulsion 115mb, however was considering trying either the Unger resin or the unheard of Cedelite mixed bed resin as an alternative and to compare to the Tulsion?

[@sivakumareddy]

Great infor

[@squeakycleandave1]

Siva Kumar Eddy Thanks for watching 👍

[@julianvalenzuela5377]

Where do you buy the resina

[@squeakycleandave1]

Julian Valenzuela last couple of I’ve got it from Gardiner Pole Systems 👍

[@mac243877]

Great tips mate ta v much

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks very much. I struggled for years until I started doing it this way

[@treefrog12111]

Will my water be a yellowish color for a short period directly after changing out the resin? Or did I do something wrong

[@squeakycleandave1]

treefrog12111 I think you may have done something wrong. It’s always made my water clearer never yellow. Have you put the pipes back on the di bottle the right way

[@treefrog12111]

@@squeakycleandave1 yes I put everything back together correctly but I did not run the backwash cycle yet before I turned on my water to my faucet. It has since cleared up now that I've run a cycle so I guess we're okay

[@squeakycleandave1]

treefrog12111 even though it clear now just check the tds of the water before you us it. If it’s zero then happy days. Sorry I couldn’t offer any more advice. Hope you get it sorted. 👍

[@treefrog12111]

@@squeakycleandave1 thank you I really appreciate the help

[@ablewindowcleaning7874]

I have one of the spectrum ones with quick fit outlets anyone give me heads up how to put them back in as keep coming out so guess there is a certain way cheers

[@danielthompson8862]

Hi Dave, I hope you’re able to still reply haha my resin tank is much smaller than this. The water in my area isn’t to bad either, how often would you suggest I change my resin? I’ve been cleaning widows for years but I’m new to the WFP system. Cheers

[@themightycrixus1131]

Get a TDS meter and test your output regularly. When you get to 5 parts per million change out your resin

[@Bob-dh7bv]

Great channels mate I was told to fill the DI vessel 75% and use Vaseline on the threads at the top of the DI tank. Waters very soft up here so get 3 monthish a tank no complaints yet🤣🤣🤣 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@squeakycleandave1]

Ive heard that about only filling to 75% but in the last 14 years never had a problem filling it all the way up. I'm not saying its wrong but!!!

[@kevinbillington9773]

The unger hydropower is much simpler 😜

[@squeakycleandave1]

Kevin Billington how much dose the hydropower hold. Mines 25 litres so I haven’t changed it in over 15 months 🤔

[@m.m.m.c.a.k.e]

That looks like just about as much fun as wiping peanut butter out of your ears

[@squeakycleandave1]

You are about right but it has to be done

[@davethewindowlicker2367]

nice

[@squeakycleandave1]

It was over a year last time

[@martinfretwell]

I alway drop a 20 pence in there for luck and when I retire the will be a tidy sum.

[@squeakycleandave1]

wood barron 🤣🤣🤣 I only change it once a year. By the time I retire I won’t have enough to by a pint 👍

[@zdcyclops1lickley190]

You do know that you are supposed to measure the resin? The DI bottle is not supposed to be clear full. Why? you may ask. The first step of the regeneration cycle is the backflush. Water is sent to the bottom of the DI tank to fluff it up, or de-compact it, to ensure that the brine water that strips the minerals from the resin contacts all of the resin. Many DI tanks have a marking or label telling how many cubic centimeters or cubic liters are required. In the USA it would be cubic ft.

[@andreyche193]

I do not think gloves are necessary: sure that resin is not dangerous since you use it to treat your pot water!

[@squeakycleandave1]

Hi Thanks for Watching 👍. I don't know if resin is dangerous or not but I have noticed the affects it has on drying out my skin.

[@mono6906]

@@squeakycleandave1 Irritating to eyes and causes mild skin irritation... (from safety data sheet purolite mb400)