The causes to the High TDS are listed in the timeframe that you've owned your RO system. The grey background applies to systems in use for under 3 months and the white background applies to systems in use for more than 3 months.
The causes are listed from the most frequent and probable to the least likeliest.
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Causes
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Identify
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Solution
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1
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Feed water blocked
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Make sure all lines to the RO system and within the RO head are not obstructed Make sure all valves are fully turned on |
Untangles the lines
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2
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Input pressure too low
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If your home pressure is within the model's regulation. Make sure you have the right model.
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Make sure all the feed valves are fully turned on or exchange for the appropriate model
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3
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Wrong membrane direction
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4
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Forgot to insert membrane
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Normally without the membrane, the RO water's ppm is equivalent to the Tap water's ppm. |
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5
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Defective Membrane (Extremely Rare) |
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5
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Clogged pre-filters
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Clogged pre-filters inadvently lowers the water pressure. Thus cause the tds to escalate. |
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6
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Depleted Membrane
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7
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Tank bladder ruptured
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Raptured tank tends to be heavier compared to a regular full tank and also with water leaking from the pressure valve.
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8
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Check valve clogged (Very Rare) |
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