Top 9 Tips for Water Filter Owners

Strap in as we deliver the top nine need-to-know tips for your water filter system!

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[alexciccone]

1. Don't use the wrench to tighten the housing, only to loosen. It can harm the o-ring
2. Install a drain on the bottom of the filter housing to drain it before replacing - making it lighter
3. Flow: Water -> sediment filter -> carbon filter -> UV
4. Filter after the pressure switch/tank. Well pumps can add too much pressure.
5. For seasonal cottage: take the filters out of the housing at the end of the season if you drain the system.
6. Ball valve before and after your filtration system. Better: by-pass too.
7. Pressure gauge before and after filtration system to determine pressure drop. Mark the PSI to replace your filter right on the gauge with sharpie
8. Three types of carbon filters for different purposes. a. carbon block treats the most gallons of water but is slower. b. Granulated carbon is good for more flow. c. Impregnated filter add some carbon to pleated filter - best flow rate but least carbon.
9. Three ttypes of sediment filters: Poly, wound and pleated

[johnchaplinsky]

Note that the pressure gauges will only show difference when there is active flow and will be impacted by the amount of flow ( more flow = higher pressure drop). When the system is static the gauges will equalize

[elained]

Thanks Chris! I argued with the plumber to get the stop cocks on both sides, he refused. He actually had to get a neighbor to do the plumbing and install. I was still at a point where I couldn’t bend. They decided they knew better than the directions.... I never thought of a gauge to help decide when to change the filter. Now if you can help me with why we lose so much water pressure when our neighbor is using the shared well, I’d be a very happy camper!

[hewittmcelroy]

I have been enjoying your awesome videos! If I may add one more need-to-know tip, which I discovered as a novice owner of a house with well-water and pressure tank, turn off the well pump and close any valve going to the filter to relieve the water pressure going to the filter housing to enable unscrewing and removal of the filter housing to change the filter. Thanks!

[shawncockrell]

Excellent info and presentation as always, ...…….thank you, ...….when I need something for my well system it will be from you for providing this great service of sharing information and knowledge.

[kjvj]

Hey Chris, how ironic, I just saw this video about an hour after we talked on the phone. Thanks for your advice and keep the great videos coming!
Mike West

[southerncomfort]

Excellent series, thanks so much. Even though I have had a system for some time, I did learn a thing or two and found your explanation to be quick simple and informative. Wish you were more locale to us up here in Central Ontario Canada. Always need a good plumber. Stay safe and well.

[johnnyv.]

Excellent video. More signal, less noise than other videos about filters.

[jimmiller]

Thank you Chris for the info, can you please give us some pointers on HOT WATER filters??

[Michael-wczq]

Would you put an Iron Magnese filter before or after the carbon filter?

[PL]

Thanks, lovely video, I finally understood why all the different filters

[tapswitchmanager]

Summary:
1. Use filter wrenches only for loosening. Hand tighten. (Use vaseline on threads?)
2. Add a petcock to the bottom of the filter housing, to allow drainage (to reduce weight)
3. Sediment filters always first (before optional carbon filter)
4. Pressure switch is between pump and filtration.
5. Remove filters during “off season”. Prevents mold….
6. Ball value before and after filtration. Consider bypass for emergency.
7. Pressure gauges before and after filtration. Add sharpie mark at “filter change spot”.
8. Carbon filters.
8.1. Carbon block: Restricts flow, most expensive.
8.2. Granulated carbon: Less carbon, higher flow rates. Middle solution.
8.3. Impregnated filter: Highest flow rate, least carbon. Cheapest
9. Sediment filters:
9.1. Polyblown: Cheapest, but plugs most often
9.2. String filter: Balance of cost, and flow restriction.
9.3. Pleated: Highest flow, least restriction. Slightly more expensive

[jarnevanbec]

If you do build a bypass as suggested (which I don't recommend), make sure to never bypass the first filter.

You don't want rainwater to run unfiltered in your pipes. Whenever some large debris gets in your system, it will stay there forever

[whaler]

Thanks for the video Chris...I think I need a new gasket for my water filter housing.

[jrsmyth]

The tap cuts the threads in the drilled hole.
A die is for cutting threads on a solid rod to make a screw, bolt etc.

[TheElevenBravo]

Awesome, awesome, awesome tips!
Thank you so much for this great video!

[billyray]

I need one of those o rings! Can't find one anywhere. The short fat one on the left side. Thanks for the videos.

[stephenzies]

You Are Always A Wealth Of information Thanks

[MrEyeget]

Do you reccomend clear filter canisters to check filters? How does one know when a filter is ready for exchange?

[lcjjr.]

Great video! For a well system what micron rating should be used for the sediment filter and the carbon filter?