How to open membrane on RO Filter

[Peacheater81]

Hey All,

I have a Stealth RO 200 and I tried to twist off the membrane caps to replace them and I can't get the damn things open.

Anybody know if they twist off? Lefty loosey? WTF!


Just to clarify. I am trying to replace the RO membranes cause my PPms are in the 200's. I bought replacements, but can't open the black tubes were the membranes are. Insane!

Thanks!

 

[DrCALIGREENTHUM]

try tapping it against a hard surface if you can, maybe the salts are sealing up the threads

you using a wrench?

 

[Peacheater81]

try tapping it against a hard surface if you can, maybe the salts are sealing up the threads

you using a wrench?

Thanks, I did, beat the shit out of them! Will do some it some more.

 

[Peacheater81]

No wrench, I don't think I have one big enough.

What kind of wrench would you suggest?

Thanks

 

[DrCALIGREENTHUM]

woops pvc pliers actually...
even with that its still pretty hard to budge, but much easier than hand

something like this

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200308955_200308955?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Hand%20Tools-_-Pliers-_-558661&ci_sku=558661&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}

 

[opt1c]

automotive strap wrench works well also