Problem changing RO membrane

[PatientZero]

Im trying to change my RO membrane and I cant for the life of me get the container open to get at the used membrane. It looks like a regular twist off, but I cant move it with my hands and its too large for even the largest pliers/vice grips I have.

Any recommendations on how to open the capsule thing?

 

[PatientZero]

No one has changed their RO membrane before?

 

[Solus]

bigger pliers!! lol jk have you tried to open it like a mason jar? with a rag or something?

 

[Jason1982]

where are you at in riverside? I have a special device that I use to twist off the canister.. Or get a pair of large channel locks.. 14" channel locks at home depot for $25..

 

[5ft24]

Sounds like someone overtightened it to begin with. try and run the end of it under hot water from the tap. Will expand things and help get it to move.

 

[lowbudget]

=1 on that. also if you have a belt wrap it with that and try to use that to get a better grip.

Sounds like someone overtightened it to begin with. try and run the end of it under hot water from the tap. Will expand things and help get it to move.

 

[PatientZero]

There we go!

Thanks for the suggestions, I will try all of the above. This will be the first time Ive changed the membrane so I wasnt sure if there was a trick to it.

Jason1982-I live by the 60 and Blaine towards the university (UCR)

 

[lowbudget]

if you were closer i have my monster brother give you a hand he normally changes the filters for me and i saw him use the belt trick

 

[jlt23]

Use a pipe wrench. The one with the rubber straps.