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[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@TheSteelerFan58]

GE should hire you for instructions. Just set mine up without issue. Thank you so much, probably saved me a few hours by recording this.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@xtrythis1170]

You were helpful in helping me installing my ge system. Thank you!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Awesome Awesome & we appreciate you sharing this. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Hope all is well, thanks for watching. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@sandraalbarran06]

Can you make a video on how to change the battery on the faucet? I have replaced my water filters and the red light is still on

[@patbreznay8006]

We just purchased the GXRQ18NBN00. After installation, water leaks from the faucet under the cabinet. We can't tell which hose is leaking because the three tubes are close together. The air gap also leaks water but since our sink is recessed, the water runs into the sink. Any suggestions why it is leaking and what we might do to stop it. We have placed a large pan in the bottom of the cabinet to catch the sizable drips and can't place anything back in the cabinet. Would really like to get our kitchen back in order. Appreciate any suggestions.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. What’s your update? Is your drain hose at a constant downward angle?

[@52weekhigh11]

Hi. Will the GE faucet fit through a one inch hole in my countertop? Is there a minimum size the hole needs to be for the faucet they provide to fit through it? The hole in my kitchen counter for the soap dispenser is only one inch in diameter. Thanks!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, the instructions state to use a 35mm (1 3/8”) hole to be cut. In your case, you can use current 1” hole however will need to use the drill saw shown in the video link below to enlarge your hole for the faucet to fit into. 1. Best Granite drill bit review from Menards kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3vQiKCdaclnqM0 2. Drilling hole in Granite for RO faucet kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHPZgKOhdrh4b9E 3. Install RO System (PART 1) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3urloh4mrqDfJY 4. Install RO System (PART 2) kzbin.info/www/bejne/epinaXaFhZZjrM0

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@loreherrera6914]

So with this model there is no way to make the water flow much stronger? I just installed and I wanted to use this water for cooking but I don’t have that kind of time to wait with that weak flow. This is my second one in 6 weeks (other one had a weak trickle and had to return). Just frustrated because I need one with strong flow

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, did you bring tank psi up to between 5-7psi before turning water back on after install? You are not supposed to add air to the tank when it has water in it. Please keep us posted.

[@chewypoo]

I just bought filter & all 3 cartridges to replace since the red light indicator came on. (After 6months of use) After changing filter & cartridges the red light is still on, can anyone show ne how to turn or reset the red blinking light? I thank you in advance.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, any update? You will need to reset timer by removing battery and installing new battery that came with filter cartridges. 👍

[@tomatojuice12]

Thanks for the video Michael. At 5:10, the bypass kit that you show; is this the same as the drain adapter that comes with the GE reverse osmosis system? They call it a drain adapter. Thank you for your help.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, unfortunately it’s not, this is a different kit.

[@tomatojuice12]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders what is different, do you know?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@tomatojuice12 Good morning, the drain adapter is used for expulsion of dirty water. It is filtered out by filters and then sent to black drain line which feeds it down to adapter. At this point, the water flows into your main plumbing.

[@vincealmendras2743]

Hi Michael, do you think I can still use my old tank wich is bigger than the original tank?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we have had viewers mention they did the exact same. Haven’t had any issues. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@anthonyphipps7333]

Hey can you add any pressure to the tank when it is full of water

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. You will want to drain tank prior to servicing. If serviced with water in tank, you will get sporadic & invalid psi readings. Please keep us posted on your project. Us DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍

[@anthonymeza8227]

I thought you had orange gloves for a second

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks again for watching Anthony. Many more helpful videos with orange gloves coming your way. 😁👍

[@lon9540]

The older GE model was much better in water flow and pressure, as you mention, this one only gives you a trickle and takes forever to fill up a pot. Something to consider before buying! This is not an improvement on the 2012 model only it looks nicer. I prefer the older model!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts. Our 2012 model was definitely a very nice unit in comparison to the new unit. Let us know if you have any questions, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club.

[@arroyofive9259]

So after the 24 hour period does the faucet have full pressure of water?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Arroyo Five Thanks for watching & it should fully pressurize within a few hours after completing steps. Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@rafaelunplugged]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders do you have to refill the big white tank? What pressurized that?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@rafaelunplugged Not in our case. The refrigerator manages water flow.

[@rafaelunplugged]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I saw your other video using a bike pump nwoild that be the same case for this unit?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@rafaelunplugged Thanks for the reply. Great question & that was for our Pressurized Reverse Osmosis System. Let us know if you have any additional questions. We are here to help! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@joelsaal6937]

It's leaking from the air hole

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

What’s up Joel, we appreciate you sharing this. This is an indication that your black drain hose is clogged. We recommend disconnecting your drain line from the adapter that’s secured to your main plumbing and carefully clean out any and all debris. Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@ruchishree449]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders wish you could have made this video

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@ruchishree449 Thanks for watching, let us know if you have any questions. Many more helpful videos to come on RO systems. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@rafaelunplugged]

Where can I get the bypass kit! Haha

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@Princesssonny7]

Do you leave the water running for 24 hours?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. During the 24 hour purging time frame, the RO faucet will be in the full open & on position. Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Princesssonny7]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thank you It’s been 24 hours now so I turned it off I will check in a couple hours to see the water flow so far it’s very slow I had an older one which had a better flow. I’m worried that water is not coming out as fast but will wait a few hours to check Your videos are very informative Thank you

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@Princesssonny7 You are very welcome & we will be here to help answer questions along the way. We are excited to hear back from you as your system pressurizes & makes RO quality water. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Princesssonny7]

It’s only been a few since my new RO was out in. Is it normal for the water to taste like plastic? Will that go away with more use?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@Princesssonny7 Thanks for watching & did you perform the sanitation process as well as the 24hr purging process? Both of these processes will eliminate any bacteria or odd tastes. 😎👍

[@otherside4230]

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[@Juan67_Az]

I have my tank at 10 psi empty, I get really nice pressure at the faucet. You should empty yours and put 10psi in it. It should solve your problem.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Hope all is well, enjoy your night. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@syfodias-jedimaster]

dont the manual say 5-7psi?

[@Juan67_Az]

@@syfodias-jedimaster im not sure

[@lon9540]

Can you pls explain how to increase pressure at the faucet? I m getting very low pressure and trickle flow even after 24 hr purge. How do you increase to 10psi? thx

[@Juan67_Az]

@@lon9540 so, turn off the water supply to your filters, then open the faucet let it run until it stops, pick up your tank should be empty/ very light. If so now check your tank pressure from the valve stem with a digital tire gage and pump up the pressure to 10psi. Once at 10psi close faucet and open water supply. This will only apply if your R/O system is working properly. You may need a new tank.

[@outsider9288]

This system is garbage do not buy, a waste of money! Water pressure is very low , only a trickle comes out!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. You’re spot on, water pressure is a bit lower than other systems we have had in past. We have really enjoyed this system. Very user friendly to install & extremely friendly to service if anything goes wrong. We definitely recommend this unit to all. Hope all is well with you and your family. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@outsider9288]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders l agree it is easy to install and looks great but the pressure is much much lower than previous units that l have owned for years! Not ‘a bit ‘ lower as you say! Sorry. Please read many other reviews about the very low pressure! Thx

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@outsider9288 Thanks for the reply & we appreciate you sharing additional thoughts. 😎👍

[@landonbrown4223]

Obviously yall did not follow the test a purge that you are supposed to do when you first set it up.. Also you have to use a different T on the water shut off then the plastic one that comes with the kit.

[@landonbrown4223]

It’s a 24 hour process to get it completely set up and working properly.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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