Hi! We are moving from germany to Florida next year. In Germany there is drinking water in the best quality coming out of our tap. All the times we went to the US we noticed a weird color to the water and and taste.
When we had our house build in west Texas, we purchased an RO water system that had 5 smaller filters....we had very bad tasting water in west Texas, but the system worked great! First time we changed the filters, we were taken aback by the colors...they ranged from chocolate milk to malted milk to an ecru...that filtration system was a game changer. It even took away the smell of the water. Good investment, those RO systems. Thanks for sharing and God bless.
I am about to get one of these installed. We see sediment around faucets and water spots. A neighbor installed it and said no more sediment, tastes better and white clothes come out whiter. Also should help prevent the sediment we got in our dishwasher. I am an engineer and looked at their website. The system looks good and is very reasonable compared to other much more expensive options. I did notice that you installed the filter marked 5 (microns) first and the 10 (microns) second. Even though your words were correct, the filters were marked so you put the 5 micron first. You may want to switch them.
Great video and Mailbag Monday is must watch TV each week. You guys look great in 75 inch glory! Thank you so much for making your videos. I have a system like this in my northern home and find that the O-rings become Oval-Rings after while and need to replace them from time to time. Good idea to have a few extra available before starting this project. Also, Amazon sells a metal wrench with a slightly longer handle that makes this change slightly easier. Paying someone $40 to change the filters is certainly reasonable.
Realizing hindsight is 20/20, it would have been nice to have the filters installed a little higher to allow room for your 5 gallon bucket to easily fit under the filter tubes. That system looks like a good one. I enjoy your videos for their content and length. Keep em coming.
Cool thanks good to see how that can work, not too hard. Also enjoyed seeing how you organized the tools on the peg board since keep hearing storage is at a premium. :) Have a great week.
Looks like you can let your filters go a bit longer next time. Your videos are so helpful and your instructions so clear and concise. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Great teamwork Jerry and Linda! 👩❤️👨 I love that you can get information and figure out how to fix just about anything from TH-cam! 🔧 And who doesn’t enjoy saving a few bucks? 💵 We are blessed with great tasting water in our Arkansas town. 🥤 Thanks for sharing and have a great week. Best! 💕
I think I would get the system but pay them to maintain it just so I can sit and watch the technician and regale him with "back in my day stories" like, "we didn't have water...we had to lick the dew from leaves in the morning...while fighting off the thirsty black pumas"... and then tell him how kids today are soft... LOL. Of course, I'd slip him a twenty, tell him to pull up his pants and see you next year... God, I can't wait to retire! It's going to be awesome. :-)
Well I must say that you two made a real "splash" with this video (or not!!!...you did a great job) Kind of like reality TV...we weren't sure what was going to happen, but we had faith in you. And that was perfect "water filter replacement" music you used for the interludes! Supposedly, Benjamin Franklin said, "In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom and in water there is bacteria." But NOT in your water...not with those CLEAN filters! All the best to Giz and keep those videos coming!!!!!!!!
I visit Florida frequently in my diesel pusher motor home. My incoming water passes thru a 2 canister filter system. The 1st filter is 1 micron sediment filter. The 2nd filter is ½ micron carbon filter. Not sure what good 10 micron & 5 micron filters do? Maybe the reason they were so clean is that all the sediment passes thru your filters? But the more important concern in Florida is water hardness, not sediment. Get some water hardness test strips & you'll see what I mean. (It is very hard) The ideal system has your inside water passing thru filters (to keep the softener resin clean), then thru a softener. This is good for everything but drinking. Then use a Berkey to filter your drinking water. Don't do anything to your outside water. Good luck and thanks for the videos.
I too have the Nova system. Great Job. Especially apprentice, Linda. Give her a raise! Looks easy, but I think when the time comes, I'll have someone take care of this for me. Unless Jerry you're available? Thanks guys.
THE VILLAGES FLORIDA NEWCOMERS haha but I’ll need Linda to hold the bucket. Yes, you did. Kind of you to remember. You’ll need to do a show abt doxies in TV.
Great job again guys. I thought I'd seen all your videos but while looking for the one you mentioned me I found this one. I enjoyed it. You only saved $40 but we got to see you in action. You are a wonderful team. your friend Bobby.
I have basically the same system on a commercial ice machine. You'll benefit not only from purity and better taste . You're also going to avoid scale buildup in your pipes .
Since olive oil oxidizes and degrades, it's recommended to use silicone grease. It's available from pool suppliers for lubricating the O-rings on swimming pool filters.
I found several videos recommended olive oil if you didnt have plumbers grease. They said to avoid petroleum products. Next time we will use plumbers grease.
@@JERRYANDLINDA Righg. No petroleum products. That's why suggested silicone grease which is safe on rubber. I'm guessing the manufacturer recommends olive oil because they know that it is food safe.
That was really awesome. Thanks for sharing... Now when we move there we can also do it ourselves... Gizmo said he is thirsty just watching the video... 😀🤩😍🥰 Team Work makes the Dream Work...
Yes, the first two indeed were reversed. We discovered it immediately and made the correction. The audio was correct. Funny thing ... the filters were not labeled... i did that so I wouldn't make a mistake!
(Continued) also we have a filter on refrigerator. Would this Nova system replace those 2 systems. Does it give you filtered water for whole house bathing, laundry? Thank you, great tutorial. You are a good duet. Jeanne
Totally agree with Linda. We are seasonal, in Sunrise, but we buy bottled. If we lived there fulltime, would definitely have a system installed. Florida water for some reason is ick, and yes, never cold ! Another great video guys.
I have live here in Florida for 27 years, the water here is hard not liked the water in New Hampshire, Florida water need water softener and water filters especially if you have Ice maker. But not everyone can afford to have in the home cuz having softener is kinda expensive and you probably need 3 bags to last a few months defence of how much water do you used. But i think water softener and water filter is essentials here in Florida, and make your appliances last a little longer in my experience.
May I review, we have a water softener to save the life of pipes & appliances. Then we have a 3 filter device under sink with it’s own water spigot on top of sink. & one on refrigerator for water quality for drinking
Hey guys, It’s funny I was just thinking I need to think about replacing my nova filters. I am 11 months from the install.I will be doing my own filter replacement myself and had the same thought,this not difficult to do. On another note Linda I ran into you yesterday at the Mexican restaurant and spoke with you for a little bit.It was funny my wife said who are you looking at and told her I know her from utube videos I follow,that’s Linda the new comers. It would have been nice to see Jerry but he needed he’s nap.
Congratulations on a great instructional video and why I know I could not do that without my husband's help! We have a simple whole house filter (under our raised up house) for removing clay sediment, then under the kitchen sink we have a Whirlpool reverse osmosis 3-stage system for drinking water to the fridge. Jerry was that $95 for 1 filter or all three? If all 3 that's a great price! Enjoying your videos! - Thanks from LJ in the panhandle!
All 3 LJ. Sounds cheap, but you pay for the water, then you pay for the sewet, then you pay for a filter system, then $8 a month ($95/yr) to keep clean filters. Everybody wants a piece!
Thanks to you two lovelies..we are going to look into a filtration system when we return to our adorable little home in the villages. May I make one tiny suggestion and I'm far from being an expert in anything... You may want to use mineral oil instead of olive oil next time. Or maybe not 😉
Yes, the first two indeed were reversed. We discovered it immediately and made the correction. The audio was correct. Funny thing ... the filters were not labeled... I did that so I wouldn't make a mistake! 😛😛😛😛
We have a different filtration system [Pelican] with a very similar filter cannister. Tried to change filters for the first time last week but couldn't break the seal. Was afraid I was going to break something, so I called Pelican. When the man showed me how easy it was I felt a little foolish. Not the first or last time I'll feel a little foolish learning my new Florida home. As Linda said, "Learned something new!" which is always fun.
We also found that if you have someone come help you change the oil on your golf cart it's $79! And... it only takes one qt of oil! Next time WE do it!
I know this is an older post, but the red buttons on top of the filters are for pressure relief. After you turn off the incoming water supply and open an inside faucet, if you depress the red buttons the water filters will be much easier to unscrew.
Jerry & Linda, Did you buy the filters as a three pack, and how do you know which filters go where. I would strongly suggest you use a silicone grease for the gasket instead of olive oil. The filters you talk about on you tube probably haven't been changed in years, or water that has a lot of iron in it. Great video!
We bought them from the company, to be sure we got the correct ones. The sizes were only labeled on a sticker that had to be removed, so I used a sharpie and wrote the number on each filter.
Before moving here I was hoping to get the Nova system after hearing it praised by Skip Smith. And I liked that it would be whole house. But as it turned out the home we purchased came with a reverse osmosis system and a water softener.
I had a system like this. I noticed there is not a water bypass for the unit altogether. If something fails in the unit you will have no water because your only option is to cut off the water to your entire house. I had a connection fail and needed to bypass the entire unit.
In the future all you need to change is the last filter which is commonly called a taste and odor filter. Also keep your eye out for a clear canister for the middle one to see if any dirt is captured.
Hey guys, did you notice a difference in your hair before/after the filters? We're new in the Villages, and Mary complains about the way the water affects her hair. I have a call into Nova, but I thought I'd ask you two about your experience.
Looked like you had the micron size listed on the tops of the new filters. I would have thought you would have started with the largest size, progressively getting smaller towards the output. Appeared you went backwards.
Douglas... you are a super sleuth! Yes, the first two indeed were reversed. We discovered it immediately and made the correction. The audio was correct. The funny thing was that the filters were not labeled... i did that so I wouldn't make a mistake! 😁😁
From the look of the first two filters, you probably only need the third one to get rid of the bad taste. We have the opposite problem here. We have a well with great tasting water but a lot of sediment. We just need the sediment filter. I have to change mine every six months or so.
Hi Linda and Jerry. Did you purchase your Nova water filter system after you bought your house or did you have it installed before you moved in? Is Nova the name of the company that sells these filters? Would you share the name/phone of company you used?
We actually tried to look at doing that, but was not feasible since we had to buy in bulk. We will talk a little bit about Nova filters on the January 22 show. We have the company come back and change them when it's time, usually once per year.
@@JERRYANDLINDA I had them come do the Filter change after one of my canisters split and started leaking. I installed a By-Pass valve. They replaced the canister and installed new filters (Qty=3) they check o-rings cleaned and lubricated them… $165 for everything. Fast and Easy. I would recommend them anytime.
The Tech was very thorough and polite. He even said they are Pentaire filters and Nova just has special systems built for them. He liked my By-Pass Valve setup. You can definitely taste/smell the difference when the filters are by-passed though… filters are worth it
Great job on your videos! I am a Villager and am ready to put in a filtration system. I am interested in NOVA, but my husband insists we need a water softener. Do you use both? Do I need both?
Does it soften the water at all? Do you notice any difference in cleaning capability -- dishes, clothes, showering, etc.? In factoring savings I always think one should include their time, because that's worth something, too. I would say your time was worth $40, but if it's how you want to spend your time that's your choice. of course. :-)
Love living in Florida.......but the tap water leaves a lot to be desired. I have been buying bottled water for years. When all you drink is water; you have to enjoy it. Filtration system is great investment. I didn't read any comments, but curious, why not just use your fridge water? I suppose your system is providing for the entire house? Sorry, I was limited on time and had to cut your video.
I know how filters work. if there's a lot of dirt coming through your water it will show on the filters. of course it won't show the microscopic organisms, but it will show sludge. I was happy not to see any large particulates in the filters.
THE VILLAGES FLORIDA NEWCOMERS vaseline has been used for rubber gaskets for the past 70 years in the AQUATIC Hobby. Some of the largest canister filter companies like Eheim , made in Germany, only recommend and use Vaseline for the rubber gaskets. I’ve had rubber gaskets last longer than 20 years using Vaseline.
Is it worth doing it yourself? NO (in my opinion) - if you ruin that O ring.. where are you going to find one quickly? (water is off until you find it) love the video! FYI after you shut the water and the pressure is released if it is difficult to turn the filter housing - press the red buttons on top to release more air pressure.
Look at Jerry being all handy!!! Linda is a great helper, she didn’t lose a drop of water! Great job y’all!!
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Really great diy maintenance on whole house water filters.
Hi! We are moving from germany to Florida next year. In Germany there is drinking water in the best quality coming out of our tap. All the times we went to the US we noticed a weird color to the water and and taste.
When we had our house build in west Texas, we purchased an RO water system that had 5 smaller filters....we had very bad tasting water in west Texas, but the system worked great! First time we changed the filters, we were taken aback by the colors...they ranged from chocolate milk to malted milk to an ecru...that filtration system was a game changer. It even took away the smell of the water. Good investment, those RO systems. Thanks for sharing and God bless.
Thanks for the video! We are getting ready to change our filters ourselves….hope it goes as smoothly as yours!
Well done you two, it's all about team work. Love to you both from GB.
Thank you Jackie! We appreciate it.
I am about to get one of these installed. We see sediment around faucets and water spots. A neighbor installed it and said no more sediment, tastes better and white clothes come out whiter. Also should help prevent the sediment we got in our dishwasher.
I am an engineer and looked at their website. The system looks good and is very reasonable compared to other much more expensive options. I did notice that you installed the filter marked 5 (microns) first and the 10 (microns) second. Even though your words were correct, the filters were marked so you put the 5 micron first. You may want to switch them.
I discovered that while we were filming actually… switched it immediately.
@@JERRYANDLINDA you guys do a great job. We watch all the time. We moved here in May 2020 and your vids helped us alot.
Thanks for the Video. I'm noticing more and more people having Nova install a water filtration system
Great video and Mailbag Monday is must watch TV each week. You guys look great in 75 inch glory! Thank you so much for making your videos.
I have a system like this in my northern home and find that the O-rings become Oval-Rings after while and need to replace them from time to time. Good idea to have a few extra available before starting this project. Also, Amazon sells a metal wrench with a slightly longer handle that makes this change slightly easier. Paying someone $40 to change the filters is certainly reasonable.
That was very informative, I’ve seen that system in some of the homes and was wondering about the cost! Thanks!
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Realizing hindsight is 20/20, it would have been nice to have the filters installed a little higher to allow room for your 5 gallon bucket to easily fit under the filter tubes. That system looks like a good one. I enjoy your videos for their content and length. Keep em coming.
Good idea!
That was a very informative video! Thanks!!! ( also like the epoxy floor, pegboard etc. nice, clean, organized garage)
Cool thanks good to see how that can work, not too hard. Also enjoyed seeing how you organized the tools on the peg board since keep hearing storage is at a premium. :) Have a great week.
Love your information about living in the Villages and how you work together as a team. Reminds me of myself and my husband. Blessings.
Thanks, Linda!
Looks like you can let your filters go a bit longer next time. Your videos are so helpful and your instructions so clear and concise. Thank you and keep up the good work.
You two worked great together.....thanks for sharing
You two inspire and teach!! Love you both. ❤️
Thank you SOOO much. We appreciate your kindness!
Time to spin off the show to Linda and Jerry's tool time! You two were so in sync by the third filter, very impressive! Thanks for a great video.
LOL! Thanks, Brian. Linda may do a few cooking shows!
Great job team, Filters May look good but I’m sure they did their job. Saved 40$, learned something, did it together.
your wife gives great directions and you know best to follow them,
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Looks like a job most anyone could do with patience. Thanks for showing how’s its done. Worth saving a couple of bucks and doing it yourself.
Great teamwork Jerry and Linda! 👩❤️👨 I love that you can get information and figure out how to fix just about anything from TH-cam! 🔧 And who doesn’t enjoy saving a few bucks? 💵 We are blessed with great tasting water in our Arkansas town. 🥤 Thanks for sharing and have a great week. Best! 💕
Thanks, Natalie!
Thanks for the demonstration.
I agree with Linda, I think the water tastes terrible in The Villages. Thanks for the info.
I think I would get the system but pay them to maintain it just so I can sit and watch the technician and regale him with "back in my day stories" like, "we didn't have water...we had to lick the dew from leaves in the morning...while fighting off the thirsty black pumas"... and then tell him how kids today are soft... LOL. Of course, I'd slip him a twenty, tell him to pull up his pants and see you next year... God, I can't wait to retire! It's going to be awesome. :-)
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You're funny!! :-) :-)
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I seen a Skip Smith video, his filters was VERY dark colored when changed........thanks for info
Well I must say that you two made a real "splash" with this video (or not!!!...you did a great job) Kind of like reality TV...we weren't sure what was going to happen, but we had faith in you. And that was perfect "water filter replacement" music you used for the interludes! Supposedly, Benjamin Franklin said, "In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom and in water there is bacteria." But NOT in your water...not with those CLEAN filters! All the best to Giz and keep those videos coming!!!!!!!!
You're a poet Stuart! 😄😄😄
I visit Florida frequently in my diesel pusher motor home. My incoming water passes thru a 2 canister filter system. The 1st filter is 1 micron sediment filter. The 2nd filter is ½ micron carbon filter. Not sure what good 10 micron & 5 micron filters do? Maybe the reason they were so clean is that all the sediment passes thru your filters? But the more important concern in Florida is water hardness, not sediment. Get some water hardness test strips & you'll see what I mean. (It is very hard) The ideal system has your inside water passing thru filters (to keep the softener resin clean), then thru a softener. This is good for everything but drinking. Then use a Berkey to filter your drinking water. Don't do anything to your outside water. Good luck and thanks for the videos.
I too have the Nova system. Great Job. Especially apprentice, Linda. Give her a raise! Looks easy, but I think when the time comes, I'll have someone take care of this for me. Unless Jerry you're available? Thanks guys.
Flora, you can do it! You're a do it yourselfer... we saw you at Home Depot!
THE VILLAGES FLORIDA NEWCOMERS haha but I’ll need Linda to hold the bucket. Yes, you did. Kind of you to remember. You’ll need to do a show abt doxies in TV.
Gizmo agrees!
Thanks so much Guys we have the same system. Very helpful have a nice weekend
Great job again guys. I thought I'd seen all your videos but while looking for the one you mentioned me I found this one.
I enjoyed it. You only saved $40 but we got to see you in action. You are a wonderful team. your friend Bobby.
I have basically the same system on a commercial ice machine. You'll benefit not only from purity and better taste . You're also going to avoid scale buildup in your pipes .
Great to know! thanks for sharing
This is great!! I often wondered about water filtration Systems!!!
Since olive oil oxidizes and degrades, it's recommended to use silicone grease. It's available from pool suppliers for lubricating the O-rings on swimming pool filters.
I found several videos recommended olive oil if you didnt have plumbers grease. They said to avoid petroleum products. Next time we will use plumbers grease.
Olive oil?! Are you changing water filters or making meatballs??
Seriously, tho, nice job, as always. :-)
@@JERRYANDLINDA Righg. No petroleum products. That's why suggested silicone grease which is safe on rubber. I'm guessing the manufacturer recommends olive oil because they know that it is food safe.
Great job guys! Of course team work is dreamwork.
Love your organization.
Great job!! You make it look so easy. Have a great day. 👍🌞🏈
Jerry & Linda Plumbing Inc. Nice vid. Thanks
The pointing by Linda was very helpful! 😀
That was really awesome. Thanks for sharing... Now when we move there we can also do it ourselves... Gizmo said he is thirsty just watching the video... 😀🤩😍🥰 Team Work makes the Dream Work...
Right on, Drew!
Looks like you switched the 10 and 5 micron filters when you installed them. 🤷🏻♂️
Yes, the first two indeed were reversed. We discovered it immediately and made the correction. The audio was correct. Funny thing ... the filters were not labeled... i did that so I wouldn't make a mistake!
Ah, I came on here to tell you but others beat me to it. Glad you caught it n got it switched!
Well done
(Continued) also we have a filter on refrigerator. Would this Nova system replace those 2 systems. Does it give you filtered water for whole house bathing, laundry? Thank you, great tutorial. You are a good duet. Jeanne
Nice job. Much better doing it yourself - you can make sure it's done right.
😁😁😁Well, that is always the plan. Usually we get it right!
You guys make it look like fun! Lol!
Totally agree with Linda. We are seasonal, in Sunrise, but we buy bottled. If we lived there fulltime, would definitely have a system installed. Florida water for some reason is ick, and yes, never cold ! Another great video guys.
Good job guys! Impressive! 👏
Great video! Thank you.
Great video! Thanks! Awesome
I have live here in Florida for 27 years, the water here is hard not liked the water in New Hampshire, Florida water need water softener and water filters especially if you have Ice maker. But not everyone can afford to have in the home cuz having softener is kinda expensive and you probably need 3 bags to last a few months defence of how much water do you used. But i think water softener and water filter is essentials here in Florida, and make your appliances last a little longer in my experience.
Thanks for sharing 🤩😎😘!
Nice informative. Just curious what your pressure is down there?
May I review, we have a water softener to save the life of pipes & appliances. Then we have a 3 filter device under sink with it’s own water spigot on top of sink. & one on refrigerator for water quality for drinking
Great job ! So you bought the system at the Villages?
Hey guys,
It’s funny I was just thinking I need to think about replacing my nova filters.
I am 11 months from the install.I will be doing my own filter replacement myself
and had the same thought,this not difficult to do.
On another note Linda I ran into you yesterday at the Mexican restaurant
and spoke with you for a little bit.It was funny my wife said who are you looking at
and told her I know her from utube videos I follow,that’s Linda the new comers.
It would have been nice to see Jerry but he needed he’s nap.
Yes! Nice to meet you, too!
Congratulations on a great instructional video and why I know I could not do that without my husband's help! We have a simple whole house filter (under our raised up house) for removing clay sediment, then under the kitchen sink we have a Whirlpool reverse osmosis 3-stage system for drinking water to the fridge. Jerry was that $95 for 1 filter or all three? If all 3 that's a great price! Enjoying your videos! - Thanks from LJ in the panhandle!
All 3 LJ. Sounds cheap, but you pay for the water, then you pay for the sewet, then you pay for a filter system, then $8 a month ($95/yr) to keep clean filters. Everybody wants a piece!
I liked to asked Linda since they installed the water filtration system did it make a difference in the taste quality.
Yes! I like it! They tell you to remove the water filter in the refrigerator since its not needed anymore. The taste is fine now.
@@JERRYANDLINDA I'm with you Linda! We have the same exact system in our home in the Villages. Tastes much better!
Love your videos!!! Linda your shoes are so cute. What brand are they?
LIGHTFOOT garden clog shoes. Amazon.
Thank you! They are very lightweight. $14
Thank you!
Thanks to you two lovelies..we are going to look into a filtration system when we return to our adorable little home in the villages. May I make one tiny suggestion and I'm far from being an expert in anything... You may want to use mineral oil instead of olive oil next time. Or maybe not 😉
Nice video. Though am I the only one who noticed that Jerry mixed up the 5 and 10 micron filter elements?
Yes, the first two indeed were reversed. We discovered it immediately and made the correction. The audio was correct. Funny thing ... the filters were not labeled... I did that so I wouldn't make a mistake! 😛😛😛😛
Good job guys! I’ll let NOVA change ours 😁
We have a different filtration system [Pelican] with a very similar filter cannister. Tried to change filters for the first time last week but couldn't break the seal. Was afraid I was going to break something, so I called Pelican. When the man showed me how easy it was I felt a little foolish. Not the first or last time I'll feel a little foolish learning my new Florida home. As Linda said, "Learned something new!" which is always fun.
We also found that if you have someone come help you change the oil on your golf cart it's $79! And... it only takes one qt of oil! Next time WE do it!
I know this is an older post, but the red buttons on top of the filters are for pressure relief. After you turn off the incoming water supply and open an inside faucet, if you depress the red buttons the water filters will be much easier to unscrew.
Did the water have a sulfur taste to it prior to filtering? That's what it's like over in Clermont, FL
Not really. It wasn't bad, but now its better.
Too bad there is no drain on each filter bowl. I like that Linda helps you and like seeing you actually do have some tools on hand.
Jerry & Linda, Did you buy the filters as a three pack, and how do you know which filters go where. I would strongly suggest you use a silicone grease for the gasket instead of olive oil. The filters you talk about on you tube probably haven't been changed in years, or water that has a lot of iron in it. Great video!
We bought them from the company, to be sure we got the correct ones. The sizes were only labeled on a sticker that had to be removed, so I used a sharpie and wrote the number on each filter.
Before moving here I was hoping to get the Nova system after hearing it praised by Skip Smith. And I liked that it would be whole house.
But as it turned out the home we purchased came with a reverse osmosis system and a water softener.
I had a system like this. I noticed there is not a water bypass for the unit altogether. If something fails in the unit you will have no water because your only option is to cut off the water to your entire house. I had a connection fail and needed to bypass the entire unit.
Good point!
In the future all you need to change is the last filter which is commonly called a taste and odor filter. Also keep your eye out for a clear canister for the middle one to see if any dirt is captured.
Just checked amazon and they have 20 inch clear canisters.
Great idea. Thanks!
link?
Hey guys, did you notice a difference in your hair before/after the filters? We're new in the Villages, and Mary complains about the way the water affects her hair. I have a call into Nova, but I thought I'd ask you two about your experience.
No difference here.
Looked like you had the micron size listed on the tops of the new filters.
I would have thought you would have started with the largest size, progressively getting smaller towards the output.
Appeared you went backwards.
Douglas... you are a super sleuth! Yes, the first two indeed were reversed. We discovered it immediately and made the correction. The audio was correct. The funny thing was that the filters were not labeled... i did that so I wouldn't make a mistake! 😁😁
Seeing this clip made me wonder. How is the hardness of the water there. Would you need a water softener?
We don't have one and don't think we need one.
Three years later, would you still recommend the system? Do you have a water softener also?
100%. We think it is great.
Are you sure you needed to change those filters? They look so Clean!
I called 'em... they said there are tiny particles we can't see.
@@JERRYANDLINDA 😀
@@JERRYANDLINDA I think you need smaller micron filtration ratings on those filters. Instead of 10 and 5 microns, I would go with 5 and 1 microns.
From the look of the first two filters, you probably only need the third one to get rid of the bad taste. We have the opposite problem here. We have a well with great tasting water but a lot of sediment. We just need the sediment filter. I have to change mine every six months or so.
Hi Linda and Jerry. Did you purchase your Nova water filter system after you bought your house or did you have it installed before you moved in? Is Nova the name of the company that sells these filters? Would you share the name/phone of company you used?
We added it. Call the owner Bob at: (631)338-1048
@@JERRYANDLINDA thank you!
Jerry where do I purchase the filters. Mike Conte from the village of Deluna thankyou
Nova. (631)338-1048
Where do you get the water supply from? River, reservoir, underground
Where did you purchase filters? PN? Amazon link maybe?
We actually tried to look at doing that, but was not feasible since we had to buy in bulk. We will talk a little bit about Nova filters on the January 22 show. We have the company come back and change them when it's time, usually once per year.
@@JERRYANDLINDA I had them come do the Filter change after one of my canisters split and started leaking. I installed a By-Pass valve. They replaced the canister and installed new filters (Qty=3) they check o-rings cleaned and lubricated them… $165 for everything. Fast and Easy. I would recommend them anytime.
The Tech was very thorough and polite. He even said they are Pentaire filters and Nova just has special systems built for them. He liked my By-Pass Valve setup. You can definitely taste/smell the difference when the filters are by-passed though… filters are worth it
That is good to know. thank you so much.
Do you know the difference between your system and Pegasus Water system? Thanks
Jay, we have no idea. There are a few of our neighbors that have Pegasus however and seemed to like it.
Good video. BTW Jerry, did you make or buy those drill holders?
I made them with pvc pipe and a jigsaw. Easy.
Pretty slick idea. I like it.
Great job on your videos! I am a Villager and am ready to put in a filtration system. I am interested in NOVA, but my husband insists we need a water softener. Do you use both? Do I need both?
We do not have a water softener, nor have we felt a need for one.
@@JERRYANDLINDA you will.
Jerry and Linda, Did you live on Lake Wawassee?
Nope, southern Indiana.
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Hey Jerry Linda is a better lookin handy man lol
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Think you’re good for two year maintenance after this install. Too bad
there isn’t a valve on bottom to drain. Good job👍
Water in the Fort Myers area is undrinkable. Drinking water is purchased at the grocery store.
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Nice.Being retired, we have the time to do things around the house.
It's science grunting increases torque and leverage. Hahahah thanks again.
Does it soften the water at all? Do you notice any difference in cleaning capability -- dishes, clothes, showering, etc.?
In factoring savings I always think one should include their time, because that's worth something, too. I would say your time was worth $40, but if it's how you want to spend your time that's your choice. of course. :-)
Its not a softener... and we have more time than money! 😁😁😁
@@JERRYANDLINDA Fair 'nuf!
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To be honest, you only need one carbon tube! Your house water quality is excellent.
Linda is such a cutie...you two are a great couple, and I look forward to all your videos
Jerry's a cutie too ;)
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$40 ya take wife and gizmo for ice cream. Hahahaha
Great idea!
Love living in Florida.......but the tap water leaves a lot to be desired. I have been buying bottled water for years. When all you drink is water; you have to enjoy it. Filtration system is great investment.
I didn't read any comments, but curious, why not just use your fridge water?
I suppose your system is providing for the entire house?
Sorry, I was limited on time and had to cut your video.
You said you were happy to see the filters clean.....wouldn't be better to see them dirty...so you know they are doing the job?
I know how filters work. if there's a lot of dirt coming through your water it will show on the filters. of course it won't show the microscopic organisms, but it will show sludge. I was happy not to see any large particulates in the filters.
Don’t use olive oil on the gaskets use Vaseline only.
With research I found several companies recommended olive oil if you didnt have plumbers grease. They said to avoid petroleum products.
THE VILLAGES FLORIDA NEWCOMERS vaseline has been used for rubber gaskets for the past 70 years in the AQUATIC Hobby. Some of the largest canister filter companies like Eheim , made in Germany, only recommend and use Vaseline for the rubber gaskets. I’ve had rubber gaskets last longer than 20 years using Vaseline.
Is it worth doing it yourself? NO (in my opinion) - if you ruin that O ring.. where are you going to find one quickly? (water is off until you find it) love the video!
FYI after you shut the water and the pressure is released if it is difficult to turn the filter housing - press the red buttons on top to release more air pressure.
probably didn't need to change them