Thanks for the great info. I recently changed the softening system with a clear filter housing. I am now changing the filter every two weeks(too often) because of nasty green algae growth. I will try an opaque housing to see if this helps. Be blessed and be healthy.
It's probably dumb luck I'm sure, but I was getting a full year from mine. I will replace every 6 months from now on. I also ordered a five pack of new orings because after ten years it was a fight to get the old oring seated properly. So I highly recommend to have spare orings on hand. One point you didn't mention was to remove the small amount of air that remains in the top of the system with the bleed valve.
Ty very much. I needed to see a video like this.I have an RV and I use the same type filter on well water at a ranch. IS 5 MICRON GOOD ENOUGH FOR WELL WATER?
well i live in new york city and new york water has alot of sediment. When i change the filter i looks like used motor oil on it i even had to add pre sedimant filter with a post sediment thats how bad it is. If i dont use sediment filters the carbon filter and the membrane will fale prematurally
Im in fresh meadows, and ppm of tap water is 60. So relatively soft. But my 5 micron sediment filter clogs up every 2 months. We use about 50 gallons a month + waste water from the ro system.. I have auto shut off so ro system only runs when its being used.. They say change sediment filter 2-3 times a year. I end up changing it 6-7 times a year.
Good question. For me, my 3 indicators were: 1) A yellowish color to the water in a full bathtub. 2) The silicon around sink drains were no longer clear but stained a little brown. 3) And when I opened the toilet tank, in the corners I had sediment. It looks like 1/8 of an inch of brown flour and when I touched it, it would cloud the water. That's great news if you don't need a filter
I have the DuPont Whole House Filter WFPF3800. I have had it for probably 5 years. I have never dropped it and it's been great until it started to leak on the side of the CLEAR housing. It's a pinhole leak about 1/2 way down the side of the housing. I was actually really suprised. The clear body that houses the filter is really thick. Not sure how that happened. It's only $35 for a new one. but still, a pain to replace.
I was going to say, I wonder if you would've just dabbed a bit of marine epoxy inside the housing where you'd already pinpointed the leak, and let it cure, if that wouldn't have solved the issue cheaper and easier than ordering a new unit at $35. Probably where I'd have started, but that's kinda just my style I suppose. Glad if you got it resolved😊
@@Rick-the-Swift i didn’t know if it was a design issue. Patching things sometimes works, but being this is part of my plumbing system i did not want to introduce a substance into the container I didn’t know about. Plus, if i am not home and it starts leaking again when I’m not there, it could flood my home. I did go ahead and purchase a new one. The design had slightly changed so I had to hang a new bracket. And then there was a problem with the new one too. I’m not stupid and I’ve installed these things before and I actually read the directions, with the new one the rubber seal on it would not seal and it would constantly drip like for days. I finally got out my food grade silicone sealant which is like food grade grease and regreased the seal. After about a week of dripping it stopped. In the future I will stay away from this manufacture because their products are just inferior. Like how hard is it just to make a product that doesn’t leak it’s ridiculous. If I had known the new product had a seal it was a tiny little thing I would not have bought it I mean there are some strong pressures in plumbing pipes for moving water in this thing basically can’t even handle it so I’ve had to meter the amount of water I send to it so it doesn’t leak.
My well water level is extremely low and there is so much sediment stirred up lately, we're changing filters 3-4 times per day! A load of laundry or a shower and it's plugged. There's got to be a solution or some helpful advice?
I would look into a spin down sediment filter that you can easily drain out. I have never used one, but I would research one like this to see if it could help: amzn.to/3NI5y0Y
Thanks for the great info. I recently changed the softening system with a clear filter housing. I am now changing the filter every two weeks(too often) because of nasty green algae growth. I will try an opaque housing to see if this helps. Be blessed and be healthy.
It's probably dumb luck I'm sure, but I was getting a full year from mine. I will replace every 6 months from now on.
I also ordered a five pack of new orings because after ten years it was a fight to get the old oring seated properly.
So I highly recommend to have spare orings on hand.
One point you didn't mention was to remove the small amount of air that remains in the top of the system with the bleed valve.
Ty very much. I needed to see a video like this.I have an RV and I use the same type filter on well water at a ranch. IS 5 MICRON GOOD ENOUGH FOR WELL WATER?
That's a legit water system.
well i live in new york city and new york water has alot of sediment. When i change the filter i looks like used motor oil on it i even had to add pre sedimant filter with a post sediment thats how bad it is. If i dont use sediment filters the carbon filter and the membrane will fale prematurally
Julio Santana woah! What town in NYC, my water seems pretty decent in ozone park queens.
Im in fresh meadows, and ppm of tap water is 60. So relatively soft. But my 5 micron sediment filter clogs up every 2 months. We use about 50 gallons a month + waste water from the ro system.. I have auto shut off so ro system only runs when its being used.. They say change sediment filter 2-3 times a year. I end up changing it 6-7 times a year.
Thanks a lot. I noticed that the filter had a plastic covering. Should we take that off?
If you are referring to the plastic packaging, then, yes, it must be removed.
Man, you got the setup! I wish my setup was as nice as yours.
How do i know if i need a sediment filter? I have well water but none of the techs who visit me have said i need one
Good question. For me, my 3 indicators were: 1) A yellowish color to the water in a full bathtub. 2) The silicon around sink drains were no longer clear but stained a little brown. 3) And when I opened the toilet tank, in the corners I had sediment. It looks like 1/8 of an inch of brown flour and when I touched it, it would cloud the water. That's great news if you don't need a filter
@@DIYandSAVE now thats some useful information as with a lot of google searches I couldnt even get that precise answer.
I have the DuPont Whole House Filter WFPF3800. I have had it for probably 5 years. I have never dropped it and it's been great until it started to leak on the side of the CLEAR housing. It's a pinhole leak about 1/2 way down the side of the housing. I was actually really suprised. The clear body that houses the filter is really thick. Not sure how that happened. It's only $35 for a new one. but still, a pain to replace.
I was going to say, I wonder if you would've just dabbed a bit of marine epoxy inside the housing where you'd already pinpointed the leak, and let it cure, if that wouldn't have solved the issue cheaper and easier than ordering a new unit at $35. Probably where I'd have started, but that's kinda just my style I suppose. Glad if you got it resolved😊
@@Rick-the-Swift i didn’t know if it was a design issue. Patching things sometimes works, but being this is part of my plumbing system i did not want to introduce a substance into the container I didn’t know about. Plus, if i am not home and it starts leaking again when I’m not there, it could flood my home. I did go ahead and purchase a new one. The design had slightly changed so I had to hang a new bracket. And then there was a problem with the new one too. I’m not stupid and I’ve installed these things before and I actually read the directions, with the new one the rubber seal on it would not seal and it would constantly drip like for days. I finally got out my food grade silicone sealant which is like food grade grease and regreased the seal. After about a week of dripping it stopped. In the future I will stay away from this manufacture because their products are just inferior. Like how hard is it just to make a product that doesn’t leak it’s ridiculous. If I had known the new product had a seal it was a tiny little thing I would not have bought it I mean there are some strong pressures in plumbing pipes for moving water in this thing basically can’t even handle it so I’ve had to meter the amount of water I send to it so it doesn’t leak.
Thanks for a great video!
My well water level is extremely low and there is so much sediment stirred up lately, we're changing filters 3-4 times per day! A load of laundry or a shower and it's plugged. There's got to be a solution or some helpful advice?
I would look into a spin down sediment filter that you can easily drain out. I have never used one, but I would research one like this to see if it could help: amzn.to/3NI5y0Y
Great job.. bro
Why not just install a spindown filter with automatic flushing?
@Stephanie Brooks you should be able to just flush it with the valve. I only pull mine out once a month for a scrubbing.
@@stephaniebrooks2988 You might need more than one with different size screens.
thank u for your video
YOU SHOULD GET 20" FILTER THAT'S SMALL FOR WHOLE HOUSE
Agreed 100%. I have already upgraded to 3 big blues. Video coming soon!
Why not just have fresh water coming in to begin with, digging a deeper well can solve any water issues....
The well is 300ft and like most prairie soil at that depth, it's full of rust, sulfur and silt. This is a fresh as it gets in this region.
@@DIYandSAVE iron curtains and whole house filters and water softener......
@Stephanie Brooks shallow wells need good anode rods like aluminum zinc or powered coroprotec....