Your kit should come with a tank, a filter housing, and enough tubing to wrap a small giraffe. Don’t panic if it looks like a deconstructed spaceship—every piece has a job. Read the entire manual first. Yes, I know it’s boring, but skipping it is like baking a cake without reading the recipe. Spoiler: you’ll end up with flour in your hair and a salty mess.
You’ll also need a drill, an adjustable wrench, and maybe a friend who’s good at swearing politely. Pro tip: clear your afternoon schedule. You’re not just installing a filter; you’re becoming a plumber-guru.
Step 2: Find the Perfect Spot
Your RO system needs a home under your sink. Clear out the chaos—old sponges, that mysterious jar of pickles from 2019. You need space for the tank (it’s huge, like a water balloon that graduated) and the filter unit. Measure twice, drill once—or just guess and hope for the best. (Kidding! Measure twice.)
If you have a garbage disposal, you’ll need a special adapter for the drain line. Don’t panic—it’s included in most kits, but if not, a quick trip to the hardware store is your only detour. Hardware store employees love projects like yours; they’ll high-five you in the plumbing aisle.
