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    Dripping Solenoid

    I recently started using a solenoid on my RO system, but I woke up this morning to an overflow even though both optical sensors were registering water. It seems that my solenoid has a continuous drip even when “off.” I use a BRS 5-stage RODI and it seems to keep a lot of pressure on the line. When the solenoid opens a strong jet of water surges out for a second. Sound normal? Do you think the RODI killed the solenoid? It hasn’t even been in service for two months.

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    Some solenoid valves have a preferred flow direction and if plumbed backwards could leak past the plunger or oring. Check to see if there is an arrow on the valve that would indicate flow direction

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    Good thought. It is a Neptune solenoid with a big directional arrow. It is oriented correctly.

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    Any update on this I have a drippy one too with low pressure. I have three, two were fine with low pressure one was not.


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    Quote Originally Posted by clittrell View Post
    Any update on this I have a drippy one too with low pressure. I have three, two were fine with low pressure one was not.


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    Conversation with Neptune support went no where. They instructed me to ship it back for inspection. Because of the holidays they will recieve it Thursday. I will let you know if they have something to report.

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