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If I am using a large rock well cover could this be done outside near the submerged pump? There is no room under crawl space where my air tank is at and the Only other option I have is in the garage. Builds put the hot water heater inside a elevated separate cabinet like area but it would not be easy to get in there to plumb or replace a filter as needed.
Hi John. Do you find that the kettle and water in general is better. I guess what I'm after is making sure it clears all the toxins away in it. What brand and one did you go for and would you say it's a good investment?
@@denhaagtrader8781we have a UV Light Tongen, that is what clean the water from Bacteria. Hold house Filtration system. 🏠 and lastly we have a Water softener. The best investment ever.
Always a joy to watch a competent person doing even the simple task of adding a water filter,. This is like finding a needle in the TH-cam heystack of junk videos asking for "clicks". Very well done Sir.....
As a plumber just gotta say wow. You are very very thorough with your work and I've never used cushion clamps lol very well crafted and very clean work. Only think I'd do is use a silicone lube for that O-ring for easy maintenance in the future. But otherthan that flawless
I googled how to install a home water filter and I picked yours to watch / learn. I will say you made that look so easy which I am sure it was for you. I might attempt it but will definitely need to watch your video as I am doing it. Thank you.
You're welcome. If you decide to tackle the job, make sure to take the time to plan it out and get all the fittings you think you might need. This will help make the job go smoothly. Good Luck!
You went Above and Beyond, as any homeowner should do. I had to explain to my GF (she was getting home upgrades done) that if you don't tell Contractors how you want it, that they will do it the easiest/cheapest way possible.
Indeed. This chap is pretty good. I would recommend having the water tested and of affordable install associated filtration systems that apply. UL, Iron, water softeners, carbon and Ro filtration systems should be consider based what kind of water quality your looking for and where you want the water. To what fixtures. He did a good job on the renovation of this place.
good video. one added note: to test the delta P across the two gauges, the water needs to be flowing at that time, so you need to open a faucet (say 2.5 gpm) and then read the delta. if greater than 10-12 psi, replace.
Was going to comment how the gauges would show the same pressure but yes if you run enough water in the system that should show if the flow rate is low thru the filter and I would do a two faucet test.
Clean install. Remember to change your clear filter housings every 5 years or as recommended by the manufacturer. Clear housings have a tenancy to crack over time and do have a service life. Also, while the pressure gages are cute, those things tend to fail in 2-3 years. You usually can tell when the pressure is low just by using the faucet. Lastly, going straight to a 1 micron filter doesnt work in many well water situations. I know most have to start with a 25, then a 5, and if really desired, put a third housing for 1.
The Clear housings also have a lower PSI rating than the Blue but are still within the ratings of most residential systems. Put a healthy dab of silicon grease on the sump threads. The tightening of the sump with the wrench is about 1/8-1/4 turn only.
First time watcher and now subscriber. I did a similar job using Propex. The things I learned...use heavier screws than drywall screws. Second...put some lube on the filter canister threads and rubber top gasket. In a year its going to be a bear to back the canister out to service using a flimsy plastic wrench. Good video.
If you suffer with silt in water, then perhaps two-stage filtration a better idea, especially if you intend to use a UV unit post filtration. 20 micron filter first, followed by 5 micron filter pre-UV. Opaque filter housings will discourage any algal growth in filters, which should be changed at least 6 monthly.
Not really an issue in a dark basement, and you give up the ability to check the filters visually, which probably means more clean filters get discarded and make more money for manufacturers.
Well done sir, well done. Ole boy used cushion clamps on the brass- goes to show a nice, fine touch is added to his workmanship. It’s refreshing to see more and more people “give a shit” these days. 🤜🤛👍👍👍
i installed 3 of these outside in the vegas sun. The system being 20" allows normal flow. Combined with Pentek filters... sed, carbon block, MAG-chlorine-iron. does well. The idea is that the UV and heat will destroy anything the filters may have missed. filtered to 1Micron. Clear casing. 1 1/4 fed lines. filter the 4000 sqft home easy.
I went with building a 2 stage system since the city likes to over chlorinate the water in the winter. I'm running a 5 micron sediment filter in front of a 5 micron carbon filter.
Ya that 1 micron filter is gonna need to be replaced so often. A 2 stage system is way better. Even a 30 first then 1 micron 2nd works so much better. Depending on your sediment pre filters of course
My city also over chlorinates their water too. What's the best ideal setup if it's really just chlorine and not sediment issues? Same as you described? Whats the effects on chrloine with CPVC and pex. My house is all CPVC but I just got the tools to do PEX A and I want to go that route with everything eventually. I heard pex doesn't like chlorine idk about cpvc though.
Great video! The Teflon tape and pipe dope is something I did myself today. Used straight Teflon tape and well I had to take part my connections and redo them I was using nylon fittings. Like the gauge idea 💡 Thanks for the share
Thanks for the great walk through on the installation. Do you have affiliate links for the 1" brass connectors, pressure gauges, and shut off valves? I'm setting up a home water filtration system with 3 filters that I've cobbled together.
Super good video and a very nice installation! Much appreciated. I learned proper planning and common sense is the key. As you said, who would put water lines above an electrical panel? Yep, attention to details especially the big ones! Thanks again....Tom
I had been using piping in my house for the last 22 years. About two years ago I installed Pelican full setup of sediment, carbon and then UV filters. After 6 months after installation my main outlet line got clogged. After checking it, I discovered big clumps of laundry soap that blocked the outlet. We switched to liquid soap and a year later we had our main outlet line blocked again. This time it was a layer of thick, hardened soap that blocked the inlet inside the septic tank. Once I disconnected newly installed filters, I no longer have any issues. Please help me understand what could be causing changes in water chemistry that cause water not to dilute the laundry or dishwasher soaps and yet causing them to harden when they hit the septic system. I live in town where the PFOA/PFAS are very real and concerning factors. Looking forward to any comments that help me address this issue.
Only thing I would fault is using the wrench to tighten the filter If it leaks when hand tightened add some food safe silicon grease to the O-ring and also the threads of the filter. Nice Job. Edit: Ohh and the gauges would be read with water flowing. They will read the same when no water is flowing regardless of how clogged the filter is.
Great point about the gauges! I was confused for the first year after I installed my water filter as to why they were reading the same but it was because the water wasn't flowing at the time that i was reading them as you stated.
Great video. But my only concern was the water & sanitary piping directly over the Electrical Panel. Not good. Should be panned or keep 6 ft clearance above the top of the panel.
In our house, which is my parents', we have had underground well water & septic tank for nearly 40 years now, as we are past city limits. We used to have a water softener but that eventually broke. Never really had filter. I am thinking of getting city water & city sewer, as we are actually at the city limit, we are only in county, but I don't know the costs yet. But if did get it, I would still want some use out of the well water & septic tank, perhaps some certain faucets & toilets, so I don't know if that will make things a little complicated. Anyway, we don't really drink the well water, we buy bottled water & also put "cleaner" tap water in many jugs from another building of ours that we then transport to this house to use that tap water for cooking & additional drinking. The weird thing is now we are one of the last houses in our area that have been around for that many decades & a lot of neighborhoods have been getting built & popping up around us. I have to wonder if that will make the costs of getting city water & sewer a bit less money. We shall see. Installing filters is one way, but you do have to accrue the costs of replacement filters as well. We do get that type of sediment as seen in the video, as well as seeing iron bacteria & some sand. I could at least install a centrifugal filter to remove the sand, but I would have to research on that first.
very good. I want to add a filter to one like you put in.. my iron has dropped to .8 ppm and will try with second filter to see how far iron will drop .
If your getting sediment youre probably getting more than just that, have the water tested. I did a job like this on my moms house. She bought 14 acres in the country and the water was ORANGE, and gritty, toilets tubs everything stained orange.. smelled bad too. My mom loves to toss money away, and spent $900 on a 20 inch sediment filters install. That worked, for the orange water and the grit but it still stank like metal.. and tasted bad, it also was now yellow in color. I decided to order a 3 stage whole house 20 inch filter system on black friday. I also ordered a heavy metal filter media. I bypassed the old water softner which is pretty much done and doesnt work. Then i removed that sediment filter the plumbers installed. I then installed the 3 stage filter, this one uses a 5 micron sediment filter, then a 5 micron carbon filter, then a iron and magnanese filter.. Then i took the filter the plumbers installed and i put it right after, and removed the sediment filter and installed a heavy metal/activated carbon filter. After doing this, the water is now blueish in the tub, and clear in the glass, smells and tastes like good bottle water. However, for added assurance, I am installing a 5 stage RO system under the kitchen sink, This things 5 stages are a sediment filter, a carbon block, then a 2nd carbon block, RO membrane, and then a coconut carbon block. So basically the water is filtered through the house filters i did, then 5 more stages for the kitchen sink... way over kill maybe ? But for cooking, drinking, and giving water to the animals etc.. well worth it especially how nasty the water was before. I am extremely upset though that this plumbing company charged my mom 980$ for ONE sediment filter.. that 20 inch house filter is 50$ on amazon, and the 20 micron sediment filter is like 30$ for a pack of 3... They used maybe 2 feet of pex piping and plastic elbows.. and the crimp connections.. all together material cost was like $100. Took them aparently 40 min to install. and they made a 800$ profit.. not happy
Hi, may I ask how's the current status of the housing filter? You use a clear see- through container, is it as durable as the Big Blue one? I have the BB single stage at my home, I'm thinking of switching to the clear see- through to be able to monitor the status of the filter for the purpose of replacement.
We have a large bladder tank (well) outside that feeds two small mobile homes. My question is this: We will be housing our tank 5'x4' (housing)building a wooden housing around the tank. Should we place the filter inside this outside housing where the bladder tank is that we are going to build, or should we put the filter(s) under the mobile homes and or somewhere inside the house for each mobile? How often do you replace this filter? We have a lot of sentiment and we do not want the toilets and the water heaters needing replacement more often than not.
Two years later watching this video... and have a question. I am renovating a newly acquired home and the well water has iron that will turn the bath fixtures orange. I am planning on installing an iron filter but... Does the whole house water filter remove iron from the water?
Looking at your video it looks like you have sections of threaded copper pipe? I am an amateur and didn't even know that existed, if that is what it is. Would you mind telling me what the pipe sections are? Thanks ...
Great video and install! I have an old boiler system and I am looking to install a house filter similar to the one you installed. My question is, did you have to do anything special with the boiler on the initial emptying of the water lines? Did you need to repressurize the boiler system after install? Maybe you have a shutoff ball valve installed before the boiler that I missed. Thanks!
It’s crazy that in our amazing country witch I love very much that we have to buy junk fittings from another country that has no quality control! I’ve experienced the same problem that u mentioned about fittings way to many times. Thread cutting in other countries are horrible. Bring back American jobs and then us as Americans have to take pride in our jobs and make a great product. Sorry for the rant but when I heard u say that it sent my Blood Pressure right up. Really enjoyed your vid. Thank u.
I want to install a similar system but my pre-plumbing has a drain pipe connecting directing into the water supply line, what am i supposed to do with the drain line?
So In the Box it was Only the Filter Housing and Hardware? So Does that Mean that It Doesn't Come With The Filter itself? Have to Buy the Filter Separately???
Hey boss, great video. Question and observation. That ball valve you used for the bypass I believe is not rated for pot water use. I considered using that for a setup I'm designing but I saw that it's not rated for pot water. You may want to look into that, it may not be the same valve, who knows. But better to be safe! Thanks for the video!
how tight did you tighten the copper threaded fitting to the filter housing? Did you tighten until you met resistance? I did the same combo as you with tape and pipe compound and was able to meet resistance when hand tightening but when I went to use the wrench I did 1.5 turns and it was still turning easy. Is it supposed to be like that? I don't want to break the plastic.
Confidence building presentation, but if I were to do this myself these SharkBite connections sound easier than whatever else, so why do I detect a disdain for them? Also, do you think the 4.5x20 is better than the 4.5x10, or just overkill? Like, would you find more (and cheaper) filters available for the 10" than the 20", and for a 3 bath townhouse a 10" is sufficient?
Just buy a Whirlpool whole house filter which has auto backwash and don't worry about changing filters all the time, simpler and no doubt cheaper in the long run too. Nice install job though.
That works too and they are nice systems, but it's in a totally different price bracket. Whirlpool WHELJ1 is currently $649.00 CAD, this filter housing was $69.99 CAD.
@@PROSDIY Yes it is more money, I've had both and I'll take the WHELJ1. I'm using the Kenmore version of it now and I've had it for 15 years. I replaced the carbon in it once about 7 years ago and still going strong. I'll change the carbon again soon. I think it was well worth the money.
Well done video. I installed two of these in parallel on my well system to avoid ANY drop in pressure. I also use 5 micron carbon block filter elements. I was seriously considering the use of pre and post pressure gauges, but with a parallel filter system, they may not show any differences until LONG after the filter elements need to be replaced. I simply change both elements at a 1 year interval.
@@raysmusic49 Yes it works great. I'm using the large 4.5" x 20" filters and I change the elements once each year. I also have a UV sterilizer and my last water test at a commercial lab was excellent.
I still can't figure out the fittings. Is that copper tubing that's been soldered on to copper threaded fittings that you're putting into brass joints? I'm trying to figure out what parts I'll need for this setup.
hey man great set up just a question what filter do you have inside of the housing normally you want 2-3 housing 1st filter should be a sediment 1micron filter which will take more on the heavy grime then a second filter which will be a carbon which will clean the water even me and remove chlorine/taste/odors ect you can also get a filter which is called a AGRAON CARBON FILTER this is one of the BEST carbon filters you can get. you will notice yourself after installing an additionally carbon filter the taste of the water will be so much better at the moment you are only removing the dirt and grime from the water. I only say this because I work in the water filtration business and only then did I realise how dirty our water really is hope this helps you in the near future.
Looks like he has rust in that water, that would require a secondary bulb with carbon filter definitely, to improve taste and remove the unpleasant odor. Now, a question for you. What filter would you suggest in the following situation. I have very rusty water coming in from the well. For now, I installed 2 stage, 10" filters, first is PP thread 5-10 micron, and second is carbon filter, but after few weeks of installing clean PP filter in the first, incoming, bulb, it gets dirty pretty quick, and seeps the rust a little bit into the second bulb. The water is somewhat clean on the far end, but still. Now, would you suggest installing a self washing 90 micron filter, or just adding a 3rd stage of regular 10" bulb and installing the same PP thread filter, so I'd have 2 PP filters (maybe even with different density) and carbon as the last?
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. Maybe someday I will be able to increase the volume, but right now I'm a tradesperson first and TH-camr second. Have to pay the bills 🙂 Thanks again! Take care!
Two comments: 1. You do not mention the process of changing the filter cardridge. We had a whole house filter installed 6 years ago when our house was built, but the plumber did not leave the instructions for changing the filter cartridge. I found the instructions online and, for 5 years, in accordance with the instructions, I went through the laborious task of draining all the pipes in the house to relieve the pressure so I could remove the filter housing. Finally, a plumber told me I could just isolate the filter by closing the valves on either side of the filter (which were incorrectly labeled), pushing a button on the filter to release the pressure, and removing the housing. The whole process takes me 5 minutes now. 2. Buying cheap filter cartridges on Amazon saves no money because they only last a few weeks and do a poor job. That same plumber told me to buy the original manufacturer's brand filters (Watts Pure Water, in my case). They cost 4 times more, but the water tastes much better and they last about 3 times longer. If you are going to have a water filter, it is worth spending a little extra money on the cartridge to have cleaner water. I hope this information is helpful.
hello. thanks for the video. please comment on my situation and provide you best option on my situation and what steps i should take. I have a house built in 1979 and it has a old three tank system. First what are each of these tanks used for? second, we have well water which has a high concentration of iron (and arsenic, i think also). I would like to eliminate those three tanks and install a new system in the basement. How many inline filters do you recommend, three ( instead of one)? Also, what about a water softener? we always forget to add salt and never use it for its function. do you recommend a separate softener? I'm just not sure if we will need one in our new setup. There is also plans on adding a reverse osmosis system under the kitchen sin too. any help is appreciated.
Great video and very inspiring! I am a novice in DIY. You make plumbing pipe works look so easy. Are those 3/4" PEX pipes? Is it reachable for a newbie to tackle project like what you shown and/or adding a water softener? Is PEX easier to work on than PVC or vise versa. What about cost and time?
Great question. This style of filter cartridge is not designed to be backwashed and is designed to be replaced. These 4 1/2" x 20" cartridges last a long time though. I will most likely make a filter replacement video when clogged (year or so).
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where did the gauges come from?
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If I am using a large rock well cover could this be done outside near the submerged pump? There is no room under crawl space where my air tank is at and the Only other option I have is in the garage. Builds put the hot water heater inside a elevated separate cabinet like area but it would not be easy to get in there to plumb or replace a filter as needed.
I installed a whole house water filtration system 15 years ago. Water tastes better. Keep up the great videos.
Hi John. Do you find that the kettle and water in general is better. I guess what I'm after is making sure it clears all the toxins away in it. What brand and one did you go for and would you say it's a good investment?
@@denhaagtrader8781we have a UV Light Tongen, that is what clean the water from Bacteria. Hold house Filtration system. 🏠 and lastly we have a Water softener. The best investment ever.
Always a joy to watch a competent person doing even the simple task of adding a water filter,. This is like finding a needle in the TH-cam heystack of junk videos asking for "clicks".
Very well done Sir.....
Thanks for showing all the little steps like doping and clamping instead of cutting them out. speeding it up but leaving it in was nice
As a plumber just gotta say wow. You are very very thorough with your work and I've never used cushion clamps lol very well crafted and very clean work.
Only think I'd do is use a silicone lube for that O-ring for easy maintenance in the future. But otherthan that flawless
A little Vegetable oil on your finger and wipe the threads and o-ring seal works perfect.
I googled how to install a home water filter and I picked yours to watch / learn. I will say you made that look so easy which I am sure it was for you. I might attempt it but will definitely need to watch your video as I am doing it. Thank you.
You're welcome. If you decide to tackle the job, make sure to take the time to plan it out and get all the fittings you think you might need. This will help make the job go smoothly. Good Luck!
You don’t need any gauges
Do I need a valve on both sides?
@@PROSDIY I had everything all planned out, but after watching your video I realized
You went Above and Beyond, as any homeowner should do. I had to explain to my GF (she was getting home upgrades done) that if you don't tell Contractors how you want it, that they will do it the easiest/cheapest way possible.
Indeed. This chap is pretty good. I would recommend having the water tested and of affordable install associated filtration systems that apply. UL, Iron, water softeners, carbon and Ro filtration systems should be consider based what kind of water quality your looking for and where you want the water. To what fixtures.
He did a good job on the renovation of this place.
good video. one added note: to test the delta P across the two gauges, the water needs to be flowing at that time, so you need to open a faucet (say 2.5 gpm) and then read the delta. if greater than 10-12 psi, replace.
Good tip. Thanks!
Was going to comment how the gauges would show the same pressure but yes if you run enough water in the system that should show if the flow rate is low thru the filter and I would do a two faucet test.
yes exactly. when there is no flow, gauges will show exactly the same pressure unless their calibration is off.
Clean install. Remember to change your clear filter housings every 5 years or as recommended by the manufacturer. Clear housings have a tenancy to crack over time and do have a service life. Also, while the pressure gages are cute, those things tend to fail in 2-3 years. You usually can tell when the pressure is low just by using the faucet.
Lastly, going straight to a 1 micron filter doesnt work in many well water situations. I know most have to start with a 25, then a 5, and if really desired, put a third housing for 1.
Do you have an example of a system you are describing? I'm looking at replacing the big three tank system original to my home. tnx
The Clear housings also have a lower PSI rating than the Blue but are still within the ratings of most residential systems.
Put a healthy dab of silicon grease on the sump threads.
The tightening of the sump with the wrench is about 1/8-1/4 turn only.
First time watcher and now subscriber. I did a similar job using Propex. The things I learned...use heavier screws than drywall screws. Second...put some lube on the filter canister threads and rubber top gasket. In a year its going to be a bear to back the canister out to service using a flimsy plastic wrench. Good video.
If you suffer with silt in water, then perhaps two-stage filtration a better idea, especially if you intend to use a UV unit post filtration.
20 micron filter first, followed by 5 micron filter pre-UV.
Opaque filter housings will discourage any algal growth in filters, which should be changed at least 6 monthly.
Which brand?
Not really an issue in a dark basement, and you give up the ability to check the filters visually, which probably means more clean filters get discarded and make more money for manufacturers.
Really appreciate it. Been trying to determine what is overbuilding and what is not, so I appreciate you showing the system you chose.
Thank you for this. Just installed one in my home with the help of this video
Well done sir, well done. Ole boy used cushion clamps on the brass- goes to show a nice, fine touch is added to his workmanship. It’s refreshing to see more and more people “give a shit” these days. 🤜🤛👍👍👍
Thanks Tony! I appreciate the kind words. Cheers!
You did an excellent job in the plumbing and set up of the filter. Thank you for sharing. 👍
Very nice job! You are obviously the "King of Pex."
i installed 3 of these outside in the vegas sun. The system being 20" allows normal flow. Combined with Pentek filters... sed, carbon block, MAG-chlorine-iron. does well. The idea is that the UV and heat will destroy anything the filters may have missed. filtered to 1Micron. Clear casing. 1 1/4 fed lines. filter the 4000 sqft home easy.
I went with building a 2 stage system since the city likes to over chlorinate the water in the winter. I'm running a 5 micron sediment filter in front of a 5 micron carbon filter.
Ya that 1 micron filter is gonna need to be replaced so often. A 2 stage system is way better. Even a 30 first then 1 micron 2nd works so much better. Depending on your sediment pre filters of course
My city also over chlorinates their water too. What's the best ideal setup if it's really just chlorine and not sediment issues? Same as you described?
Whats the effects on chrloine with CPVC and pex. My house is all CPVC but I just got the tools to do PEX A and I want to go that route with everything eventually. I heard pex doesn't like chlorine idk about cpvc though.
I don't know you are a plumbing or video creator. but you did very good job on both thing. it's very clear enough. thanks
Great video!
The Teflon tape and pipe dope is something I did myself today.
Used straight Teflon tape and well I had to take part my connections and redo them I was using nylon fittings.
Like the gauge idea 💡
Thanks for the share
Nice installation on a rural home. Love the Robertson screws👍🇨🇦. Our filter system also has the UV light 👍🇨🇦
Do have a filter downstream of the uv lamp? You might want to consider it.
You need a filter to catch the microorganisms you destroyed.
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I was thinking about that PEX above the breaker also. Makes me nervous!
For sure. Currently working on another video to move all the water lines to a header system and clean up that mess, Lol.
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I’m impressed that your wife let you use that towel while assembling the joints! :-)
Hahahahaha
Thanks for the great walk through on the installation. Do you have affiliate links for the 1" brass connectors, pressure gauges, and shut off valves? I'm setting up a home water filtration system with 3 filters that I've cobbled together.
Super good video and a very nice installation! Much appreciated. I learned proper planning and common sense is the key. As you said, who would put water lines above an electrical panel? Yep, attention to details especially the big ones!
Thanks again....Tom
WOW you did a great job on the boiler
I had been using piping in my house for the last 22 years. About two years ago I installed Pelican full setup of sediment, carbon and then UV filters. After 6 months after installation my main outlet line got clogged. After checking it, I discovered big clumps of laundry soap that blocked the outlet. We switched to liquid soap and a year later we had our main outlet line blocked again. This time it was a layer of thick, hardened soap that blocked the inlet inside the septic tank. Once I disconnected newly installed filters, I no longer have any issues. Please help me understand what could be causing changes in water chemistry that cause water not to dilute the laundry or dishwasher soaps and yet causing them to harden when they hit the septic system. I live in town where the PFOA/PFAS are very real and concerning factors. Looking forward to any comments that help me address this issue.
Great job...especially with the copper work on the boiler the soldering looks perfect well done
Only thing I would fault is using the wrench to tighten the filter If it leaks when hand tightened add some food safe silicon grease to the O-ring and also the threads of the filter. Nice Job. Edit: Ohh and the gauges would be read with water flowing. They will read the same when no water is flowing regardless of how clogged the filter is.
Great point about the gauges! I was confused for the first year after I installed my water filter as to why they were reading the same but it was because the water wasn't flowing at the time that i was reading them as you stated.
Loved how you supported your piping,true
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This whole set up makes me wanna learn soldering techniques for plumbing
Great video. But my only concern was the water & sanitary piping directly over the Electrical Panel. Not good. Should be panned or keep 6 ft clearance above the top of the panel.
In our house, which is my parents', we have had underground well water & septic tank for nearly 40 years now, as we are past city limits. We used to have a water softener but that eventually broke. Never really had filter. I am thinking of getting city water & city sewer, as we are actually at the city limit, we are only in county, but I don't know the costs yet. But if did get it, I would still want some use out of the well water & septic tank, perhaps some certain faucets & toilets, so I don't know if that will make things a little complicated. Anyway, we don't really drink the well water, we buy bottled water & also put "cleaner" tap water in many jugs from another building of ours that we then transport to this house to use that tap water for cooking & additional drinking. The weird thing is now we are one of the last houses in our area that have been around for that many decades & a lot of neighborhoods have been getting built & popping up around us. I have to wonder if that will make the costs of getting city water & sewer a bit less money. We shall see. Installing filters is one way, but you do have to accrue the costs of replacement filters as well. We do get that type of sediment as seen in the video, as well as seeing iron bacteria & some sand. I could at least install a centrifugal filter to remove the sand, but I would have to research on that first.
very good. I want to add a filter to one like you put in.. my iron has dropped to .8 ppm and will try with second filter to see how far iron will drop .
If your getting sediment youre probably getting more than just that, have the water tested. I did a job like this on my moms house. She bought 14 acres in the country and the water was ORANGE, and gritty, toilets tubs everything stained orange.. smelled bad too. My mom loves to toss money away, and spent $900 on a 20 inch sediment filters install. That worked, for the orange water and the grit but it still stank like metal.. and tasted bad, it also was now yellow in color. I decided to order a 3 stage whole house 20 inch filter system on black friday. I also ordered a heavy metal filter media. I bypassed the old water softner which is pretty much done and doesnt work. Then i removed that sediment filter the plumbers installed. I then installed the 3 stage filter, this one uses a 5 micron sediment filter, then a 5 micron carbon filter, then a iron and magnanese filter.. Then i took the filter the plumbers installed and i put it right after, and removed the sediment filter and installed a heavy metal/activated carbon filter.
After doing this, the water is now blueish in the tub, and clear in the glass, smells and tastes like good bottle water. However, for added assurance, I am installing a 5 stage RO system under the kitchen sink, This things 5 stages are a sediment filter, a carbon block, then a 2nd carbon block, RO membrane, and then a coconut carbon block. So basically the water is filtered through the house filters i did, then 5 more stages for the kitchen sink... way over kill maybe ? But for cooking, drinking, and giving water to the animals etc.. well worth it especially how nasty the water was before.
I am extremely upset though that this plumbing company charged my mom 980$ for ONE sediment filter.. that 20 inch house filter is 50$ on amazon, and the 20 micron sediment filter is like 30$ for a pack of 3... They used maybe 2 feet of pex piping and plastic elbows.. and the crimp connections.. all together material cost was like $100. Took them aparently 40 min to install. and they made a 800$ profit.. not happy
I’ll probably never do this. I didn’t even know what any of this was before the video!!! You did great & we’re very informative.
Hey man, you did a good job. Thanks for sharing it.
Recommend having some sort of Union on each side to disconnect and replace the filter casing if needed
If you use shark bites fittings you don’t need any of that shark bites is easy removable
@@jusokicin8105 shark bites have an o ring in them and you shouldn't be removing and reusing them.
Awesome to see a nice area with all your home utilities coming in.. wish I had a system setup like this.
Great video. Excellent idea on having a bypass line. I’m definitely going to install this filter at my place.
Real nice job bud. Appreciate the knowledge
Can you tell me where to purchase the cushion clamps ? Please. That was a nice added touch for stability
Hi, may I ask how's the current status of the housing filter? You use a clear see- through container, is it as durable as the Big Blue one? I have the BB single stage at my home, I'm thinking of switching to the clear see- through to be able to monitor the status of the filter for the purpose of replacement.
We have a large bladder tank (well) outside that feeds two small mobile homes. My question is this: We will be housing our tank 5'x4' (housing)building a wooden housing around the tank. Should we place the filter inside this outside housing where the bladder tank is that we are going to build, or should we put the filter(s) under the mobile homes and or somewhere inside the house for each mobile? How often do you replace this filter? We have a lot of sentiment and we do not want the toilets and the water heaters needing replacement more often than not.
Gearing up to do this on my house. Thanks for posting this video.
Two years later watching this video... and have a question.
I am renovating a newly acquired home and the well water has iron that will turn the bath fixtures orange. I am planning on installing an iron filter but...
Does the whole house water filter remove iron from the water?
Looking at your video it looks like you have sections of threaded copper pipe? I am an amateur and didn't even know that existed, if that is what it is. Would you mind telling me what the pipe sections are? Thanks ...
These are threaded brass nipples (3/4" brass threaded nipples in the video). They come in different lengths and are available at most hardware stores.
Great video and install! I have an old boiler system and I am looking to install a house filter similar to the one you installed. My question is, did you have to do anything special with the boiler on the initial emptying of the water lines? Did you need to repressurize the boiler system after install? Maybe you have a shutoff ball valve installed before the boiler that I missed. Thanks!
It’s crazy that in our amazing country witch I love very much that we have to buy junk fittings from another country that has no quality control! I’ve experienced the same problem that u mentioned about fittings way to many times. Thread cutting in other countries are horrible. Bring back American jobs and then us as Americans have to take pride in our jobs and make a great product. Sorry for the rant but when I heard u say that it sent my Blood Pressure right up. Really enjoyed your vid. Thank u.
Where do you get cushion clamps like that, or whatever those things are behind them screwed into the board? Nice job
How did that header pass an inspection?? Thanks for the video
It definitely wasn't inspected. Same as the electrical.
I want to install a similar system but my pre-plumbing has a drain pipe connecting directing into the water supply line, what am i supposed to do with the drain line?
I like the bypass design, what is the yellow one? extra outlet for water hose? Thanks for the video.
You're an expert. Great video
Quick tip use the pipe dope first them the tape. Less messy
So In the Box it was Only the Filter Housing and Hardware? So Does that Mean that It Doesn't Come With The Filter itself? Have to Buy the Filter Separately???
Great vid and you made it look so easy, was going to pay to have someone install might just do it myself now!!!
I'd suggest to place lubricant on the filter canister seals so that removal for filter replacement is easier.
Good job Mr Plumber keep safe and God bless
Thank you George! Cheers!
Super clean. You made this look easy.
Hey boss, great video. Question and observation. That ball valve you used for the bypass I believe is not rated for pot water use. I considered using that for a setup I'm designing but I saw that it's not rated for pot water. You may want to look into that, it may not be the same valve, who knows. But better to be safe! Thanks for the video!
What is the size of screw to fix the clamp with the cap of for 10" pre filter housing??
Outstanding video. Thank you. I plan on putting this into our new place this summer.
how tight did you tighten the copper threaded fitting to the filter housing? Did you tighten until you met resistance? I did the same combo as you with tape and pipe compound and was able to meet resistance when hand tightening but when I went to use the wrench I did 1.5 turns and it was still turning easy. Is it supposed to be like that? I don't want to break the plastic.
Hi there! Could you provide a link for those cushion clamps? I can’t find them anywhere. Thanks a lot 😊
Great video, thanks for your energy in making this sir!
Confidence building presentation, but if I were to do this myself these SharkBite connections sound easier than whatever else, so why do I detect a disdain for them? Also, do you think the 4.5x20 is better than the 4.5x10, or just overkill? Like, would you find more (and cheaper) filters available for the 10" than the 20", and for a 3 bath townhouse a 10" is sufficient?
Just buy a Whirlpool whole house filter which has auto backwash and don't worry about changing filters all the time, simpler and no doubt cheaper in the long run too. Nice install job though.
That works too and they are nice systems, but it's in a totally different price bracket. Whirlpool WHELJ1 is currently $649.00 CAD, this filter housing was $69.99 CAD.
@@PROSDIY Yes it is more money, I've had both and I'll take the WHELJ1. I'm using the Kenmore version of it now and I've had it for 15 years. I replaced the carbon in it once about 7 years ago and still going strong. I'll change the carbon again soon. I think it was well worth the money.
Well done video.
I installed two of these in parallel on my well system to avoid ANY drop in pressure. I also use 5 micron carbon block filter elements.
I was seriously considering the use of pre and post pressure gauges, but with a parallel filter system, they may not show any differences until LONG after the filter elements need to be replaced.
I simply change both elements at a 1 year interval.
Did it work? Im thinking about doing that on my well
@@raysmusic49 Yes it works great. I'm using the large 4.5" x 20" filters and I change the elements once each year.
I also have a UV sterilizer and my last water test at a commercial lab was excellent.
I still can't figure out the fittings. Is that copper tubing that's been soldered on to copper threaded fittings that you're putting into brass joints? I'm trying to figure out what parts I'll need for this setup.
In case you haven't found the answer yet, the threaded pipes are called nipples. These are brass nipples with brass fittings.
I have seen a plumber installed PRV after the whole house water filtration system. It's that ok or even legal?
Nice work! Where'd you find those cushion clamps?
hey man great set up just a question what filter do you have inside of the housing normally you want 2-3 housing 1st filter should be a sediment 1micron filter which will take more on the heavy grime then a second filter which will be a carbon which will clean the water even me and remove chlorine/taste/odors ect you can also get a filter which is called a AGRAON CARBON FILTER this is one of the BEST carbon filters you can get. you will notice yourself after installing an additionally carbon filter the taste of the water will be so much better at the moment you are only removing the dirt and grime from the water. I only say this because I work in the water filtration business and only then did I realise how dirty our water really is hope this helps you in the near future.
Looks like he has rust in that water, that would require a secondary bulb with carbon filter definitely, to improve taste and remove the unpleasant odor. Now, a question for you. What filter would you suggest in the following situation. I have very rusty water coming in from the well. For now, I installed 2 stage, 10" filters, first is PP thread 5-10 micron, and second is carbon filter, but after few weeks of installing clean PP filter in the first, incoming, bulb, it gets dirty pretty quick, and seeps the rust a little bit into the second bulb. The water is somewhat clean on the far end, but still. Now, would you suggest installing a self washing 90 micron filter, or just adding a 3rd stage of regular 10" bulb and installing the same PP thread filter, so I'd have 2 PP filters (maybe even with different density) and carbon as the last?
A water manifold over your electrical subpanel, nice! Can you say, Danger to humans?
amazing video. does it effect the water pressure
Great video sir ... increase your volume and you will get 100K subs, no problem. You quality is much better than a lot what is out there.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. Maybe someday I will be able to increase the volume, but right now I'm a tradesperson first and TH-camr second. Have to pay the bills 🙂 Thanks again! Take care!
If I added just the house filter do you think it will make a difference?
Excellent work. Where did you get your gauges?
You should add grease to the filter threads. Makes the difference when it comes time to change the filter.
ONLY food grade. Try some Tier 1 FG silicone or mollykote
looking for the pipe 'standoff' that you used? can you please help?
Nice job. what pex clamp plier is that?
Nice! what is the size of your blue pressure water bladder tank?
Does this make the tap water drinkable?
Two comments:
1. You do not mention the process of changing the filter cardridge. We had a whole house filter installed 6 years ago when our house was built, but the plumber did not leave the instructions for changing the filter cartridge. I found the instructions online and, for 5 years, in accordance with the instructions, I went through the laborious task of draining all the pipes in the house to relieve the pressure so I could remove the filter housing. Finally, a plumber told me I could just isolate the filter by closing the valves on either side of the filter (which were incorrectly labeled), pushing a button on the filter to release the pressure, and removing the housing. The whole process takes me 5 minutes now.
2. Buying cheap filter cartridges on Amazon saves no money because they only last a few weeks and do a poor job. That same plumber told me to buy the original manufacturer's brand filters (Watts Pure Water, in my case). They cost 4 times more, but the water tastes much better and they last about 3 times longer. If you are going to have a water filter, it is worth spending a little extra money on the cartridge to have cleaner water.
I hope this information is helpful.
Where did you get those cushioned clamps with mounting hardware, and what is it called so I can look it up on Amazon?
Should install the viega system for your water it’s amazing
I'm having trouble replacing/cleaning the filter - its been fitted so tightly. Any tips on removing?
Are you turning the right way?
What are the white tubes with black clap systems called
what about the rusco spin down filter?
hello. thanks for the video. please comment on my situation and provide you best option on my situation and what steps i should take. I have a house built in 1979 and it has a old three tank system. First what are each of these tanks used for? second, we have well water which has a high concentration of iron (and arsenic, i think also). I would like to eliminate those three tanks and install a new system in the basement. How many inline filters do you recommend, three ( instead of one)?
Also, what about a water softener? we always forget to add salt and never use it for its function. do you recommend a separate softener? I'm just not sure if we will need one in our new setup.
There is also plans on adding a reverse osmosis system under the kitchen sin too.
any help is appreciated.
Great video, what kind of crimping system are you using for the fittings? Looked pretty good and pretty easy….
Do we really need filtered toilet water?
Does this filter showers as well?
Yes, no pressure difference in the shower.
real art right there. thx for posting
Did you say a 1 micron filter? I used a 5 and it was plugging up too quickly. I've run 10 Micron for a decade and change at 3 months.
is there a reason you didn't use pex all the way to the filter itself vs connecting pex further out?
What are those pipe mounts called
its a very nice DIY video. as a new DIYer, could you please add the tools you used in making this project. Thank you.
Great video and very inspiring! I am a novice in DIY. You make plumbing pipe works look so easy. Are those 3/4" PEX pipes? Is it reachable for a newbie to tackle project like what you shown and/or adding a water softener? Is PEX easier to work on than PVC or vise versa. What about cost and time?
Very nice video, thanks for uploading. Does the filter backwash too?
Great question. This style of filter cartridge is not designed to be backwashed and is designed to be replaced. These 4 1/2" x 20" cartridges last a long time though. I will most likely make a filter replacement video when clogged (year or so).
@@PROSDIY have you tested water quality after the install?
I would like to see how well the unit works.