What I Use When I Work On A Reverse Osmosis System!

Super Lube 93003 O-Ring Silicone Grease On Amazon.com

I use this lubricant on everything. It is a food-grade lubricant which means that there are no ingredients in it that are considered to be toxic or harmful if ingested.

It is a silicone-based lubricant rather than a petroleum-based lubricant. What this means to me is that it will not affect any rubber (petroleum-based) O rings or seals that it comes into content with.

A petroleum-based lubricant can cause rubber O rings and seals to break down and deteriorate. This makes the rubber expand and weaken, making it a less effective seal.


The Original Shamwow – Super Absorbent Multi-purpose Cleaning Shammy (Chamois) Towel Cloth, Machine Washable, Will Not Scratch (8 Pack: 4 Large Orange and 4 Small Blue) On Amazon.com

Being that I work with water every day, I always have to be cleaning up water after I am done. I’ve used regular towels and cloths, but then I finally tried the Shamwow Shammy.

I figured that it might be a little better than a regular towel. Boy was I surprised!

It really works as advertised, it soaks up lots of water and very quickly. I have them in my toolbox, on my truck and several at home too. They are machine washable and last a long time.


DanForce Headlamp, Ultra Bright Rechargeable LED Headlamp,CREE 1080 Lumens,Zoomable Head Lamp Flashlight. Headlight USB Rechargeable, IPX45 HeadLamps for Camping, Outdoors,Red Light Included. On Amazon.com

No matter where you are working or what you are working on, you need to see what you are doing. I like to have my hands free to do what I need to do without fumbling around with a flashlight.

This work light is bright and lightweight so you can wear it for long periods of time, and see everything that you need to.


MedPride Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves On Amazon.com

I work with water that people will be drinking and cooking with, so cleanliness is everything. I keep several boxes of these gloves with me to prevent contamination and they keep my hands clean as well.


Pro Products SANI-SYSTEM (SS24WS) Liquid Sanitizer Concentrate for WATER SOFTENER – RO UNITS – WATER COOLERS (10pk) On Amazon.com

Any system or filter that makes contact with your water should be sanitized to ensure you have quality water. Your reverse osmosis system should be sanitized as a part of your filter changes.

This sanitizer is in a convenient single-use packet that makes sanitizing your reverse osmosis drinking water system a breeze.


RIDGID 42478 STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle, 3-inch to 8-inch Strap Wrench On Amazon.com

If you have a wrench that came with your reverse osmosis system for removing the filter housings, great. If you can’t seem to find the darn thing, this adjustable strap wrench works great.

It also works great for other plumbing projects and even as a jar opener.


JACO Elite Tire Pressure Gauge – 15 PSI On Amazon.com

A reverse osmosis storage tank needs to be at the correct pressure in order for the system to produce the quantity of water that it should. You need to use a low-pressure tire gauge to make sure the pressure is just right.


Audew Portable Bike Pump – 12Inches Lightweight Bicycle Air Pump with Folding Handle – 160Psi Presta and Schrader Valve for Mountain Road BMX Bike, Ball, Inflatable Toy Including Puncture Repair Kit On Amazon.com

This compact air pump is ideal for adding air pressure to your reverse osmosis storage tank to deliver the most filtered water.