HOW to Change WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTER in 7 EASY Steps

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HOW to Change WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTER in 7 EASY Steps

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3 жыл бұрын

Do you want to learn how to easily change your whole house, cottage or cabin water filter? You know, it can’t be all that difficult and it seems like a waste of your time to try to arrange to have a plumber come out to do it for you! And what about the cost to do such a simple job? I’m going to show you how to change your Whole House Water Filter in 7 Easy Steps.
This DIY video is for the cottage, cabin or homeowner, who wants to change their own water filters to save the hassle and expense of having a plumber do it for them. You’ll learn when you need to replace the filter as well as what you need to do to prepare and how to do the work yourself. And I’ll share all of my tips and tricks along the way to make the job easier for you. This is what you’ll need before you start:
Replacement filter - if you’re not sure, this KZfaq video of mine will help • Which MICRON sediment ...
Correct size Filter housing Wrench or Universal Wrench
Bucket to catch the water, and some clean rags.
Plumber’s silicone grease. waterestore.ca...
You would replace a whole house water filter cartridge whenever the water flow slows down in your home, cottage or cabin or after one year of use, whichever happens first. You don't want bacteria growing inside that filter! Prepare a bucket with clean soapy water ahead of time because once you open the filter housing you won't have access to water until you're finished.
1) Turn your water supply off. You probably have a shutoff on the supply line located before the filter. If not, go to the hydro panel and turn the pump off.
2) Release any water pressure in the water lines before you unscrew the water filter housing. You need to turn a faucet on inside the house to release the pressure and let the water run until it stops or at least slows to a trickle. Then shut off the water after the filter housing to keep the water from the house from draining back through the open filter housing. If the filter housing is stuck, check out this video • BEST 5 WAYS to OPEN an...
3) Place a bucket under the filter housing. Unscrew the housing and take it off being careful to minimize spilling the water from inside the housing.
4) Remove the old filter and clean the inside of the housing with soapy water and towels to remove any built-up debris. Check to make sure that there are no old rubber gaskets inside the filter housing.
5) Put some clear plumbers silicone grease on the O-ring, which will help preserve the O-ring, make it seal better and make it easier to remove the next time. Unwrap and slide the new filter into the housing and screw it back in place, slightly more than hand tight, about 1/8 to ¼ turn.
6) Turn the faucet off that you had running to release pressure. Turn the main water supply back on, partially. Check for leaks around the cartridge housing, if there are no leaks, open main water supply fully.
7) Flush the new filter with at least 3 or 4 gallons of water or until the water flowing after the filter is clear.
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@GarytheWaterGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Are you replacing water filters this weekend? Watch this video first!

@paulal6375 Жыл бұрын

Just replaced mine, thanks to you!

@maripresta1351 Жыл бұрын

So I have a blue filter thingy with the wrench on it, but it’s big… probly at least 20”. So how do I know what filter cartridge/insert goes in it? My furnace quit workin and the guys are sayin it’s low water pressure. 🤷‍♀️ Very frustrating… I’ve been without heat and/or hot water since beginning of April .

@daveydoodle1916 9 ай бұрын

Hi Gary, I can’t get the blue housing off it’s so tight I’m afraid I’ll brake it. We bought the house and it came with it. I’m new to this.

@H.pylori 3 жыл бұрын

This is a very well done video. I need to change my filter. The plumber said it would cost $300.00 ! He even said the price was ridiculous and to do the change myself. Having no mechanical skills, I was about to pay the $300. Your careful step-by-step approach has given me the courage to try. Thank you so much.

@GarytheWaterGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, give it a try! Please share video with friends and family!

@H.pylori 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy I ordered the parts and changed the filter myself, with no problems. I had your video on my i-pad while I did it. Thanks again.

@billyray6913 Жыл бұрын

You should try it. I never thought I'd be doing anything like this but one winter my pipes from my well pump froze and everything broke. It wasn't as bad as I thought especially with this man's help.

@H.pylori Жыл бұрын

@@billyray6913 Thanks for the encouragement. I did get up the nerve to change the filters and guess what???? IT WORKED!! Actually, it is time now to replace the filter again.

@kathyweber793 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great video. My husband passed away this last February and he always took care of this stuff. Your video help a lot and I was able to change the filter out with no issues and no leaking. Thank goodness we had extra filters and I knew where they were. Thanks again. Having to learn all this stuff that my hubby did for this home... is.... making me miss him even more.

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Please share video with friends and family!

@willeanfox1848 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much🤗 I’m a single woman who was catching hell trying to replace my filter but it was so tight I couldn’t loosen it. Thanks to your video, I found out why it was hard to loosen (bc I didn’t drain the sink water or press that red button first to release the pressure). I really was about to hire someone thinking I would never be able to do it myself. I’m very grateful you took the time to share your knowledge🤗😆

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Please share video with friends and family!

@searchingdiligently 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Gary. I had never changed a water filter before and was about to call a plumber and pay the $300. After watching your video and going to Home Depot to get the silicone grease, my wife & I changed our filter and our water pressure & hot water returned immediately. I can’t thank you enough.

@GarytheWaterGuy 4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Please share video with friends and family.

@dmniedz Жыл бұрын

I paid my plumber twice to change my filters, and in watching him I figured I could do this myself. Gary's great tutorial gave me the confidence to give it a try, and happy to report total success! Grateful for the additional video on how to unstick difficult filter housings (which I had). Thank you Gary for your great instruction!🤩

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Please share video with friends and family.

@debbiewelch3072 8 ай бұрын

Hi! Can't seem to turn my Whirlpool water softener valve to the "off" or "bypass" positions. It's stuck it the place where it says "filter." I turned off whole house water but can't turn off water to softener. Any suggestions?

@thomasfitzgeraldjr9665 Жыл бұрын

Gary, just wanted to say THANK-YOU SIR!, your video gave me both the knowledge and confidence to get this task done on my first home with a whole house water filter set up. Thank-you so much

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

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@mpallay 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Super helpful for first time changing my filter in my new place. I have a 20 inch filter and you were not kidding that it was heavy!!

@GarytheWaterGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Please share video with friends and family!

@nlandry77 5 ай бұрын

Gary you are a legend my friend, thanks for all the knowledge over the years. The world could use more Garys 😎✌️

@GarytheWaterGuy 5 ай бұрын

That is very kind! Please share video with friends and family!

@angelashawver5473 6 ай бұрын

You’re my new go-to for every time I change my filter and you helped me learn I was using a 20 micron filter when I should have been using a 50! So appreciative. Problem now fixed 🙌🏼

@GarytheWaterGuy 6 ай бұрын

Happy to help! Please share video with friends and family

@dscott113 Ай бұрын

Great video. Really came in handy. One note: Gary says "lefty loosey, righty tighty" but he turns the wrench to the RIGHT to LOOSEN it. Most filter housings work this way: tighten when turned to the left and loosen when turned to the right. Took me a little while to figure out I was turning it the wrong direction.

@GarytheWaterGuy Ай бұрын

Nope at 3:33 when I say "lefty loosey, righty tighty" I am turning the wrench to the left.

@arleney56 Жыл бұрын

This video is fantastic! Clear instructions and very helpful. I get anxious about doing these things myself and this allowed me to replace my filter without worries. Thank you!

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Please share video with friends and family

@lawrenceortega8541 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Changing the filter was much easier than I thought. You demystified the whole process for me. As a new homeowner, people like me value this type of helpful content. Again, a huge thanks!

@GarytheWaterGuy 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Please share video with friends and family.

@carsonherrick4142 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary. I have a couple of smaller Rainfresh filters in-line but they work great. I've found that unless I open the outflow shut off valve (& a tap) before slowly opening the inflow valve that the resulting air pressure build up seems to cause leaks to open up at the top of the cartridge housing (air wants to escape somewhere). Also I appreciate your advice to apply plumbers silicone grease to the "o" rings (will buy some today) and to use the wrench to tighten the housing. To date I've only hand tightened it as was recommended but have had issues with leaks more often than not. Thanks for a great video.

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I would definitely use the grease waterestore.ca/products/plumbers-secret-clear-silicone-grease-food-grade-113-gram and if it leaks it isn't tight enough so use the wrench to tighten a little more.

@chriscarnabuci5842 10 күн бұрын

Super helpful video! Thanks!

@GarytheWaterGuy 6 күн бұрын

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@aplleyva 3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for the video, really helped as this was the first time it was time to change the filter since having the system installed. Your points about opening a faucet in the house and shutting off water supply valves really helped. Being a non- plumber I would've not thought of that. And about the Oring sealant which I do have.

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that it helps. Please share video with friends and family.

@garrixgirl18 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gary! I was struggling to change my filter until I watched your video! I have this bookmarked for next time when it’s time to change. I remember lefty loosey & righty tightie 👌🏾

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

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@ivang7164 5 ай бұрын

Sir, im getting ready to take care of one of my father's bussines that installs RO in hospitals here in Paraguay, and your videos have been really useful to starting to understand the mechanisms, i am super greatful! Thank u so much!

@GarytheWaterGuy 5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! These would be a great edition to any hospital, keep up the good work!

@ivang7164 5 ай бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy Sir,you are amazing, keep up!

@AgentCP 7 ай бұрын

You are the man. I really appreciate you explaining the purpose of shutting off certain valves.

@GarytheWaterGuy 7 ай бұрын

Glad to help. Please share video with friends and family!

@msoukup21 Жыл бұрын

Great video and it helped me a lot. Thanks for saving me the time, money, and hassle.

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Please share video with friends and family

@jillnadine571 26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! A few husband-wife discussions of which valves to close, which we survived 🤣 We cheered when it unscrewed without a problem, and the gasket was intact! SO GLAD we didn't pay hundreds of dollars to have someone else do this!

@GarytheWaterGuy 23 күн бұрын

I am too! Please share video with friends and family.

@trumpetguy0070 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This had me feeling like I knew exactly what I was doing. Very informative

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Please share video with friends and family!

@murky2502 2 ай бұрын

I do mine hand tight like a spin-on oil filter. Never had a leak or concern. Mine have flat sealing ring instead of circular cross-section O-ring, maybe that's the difference. BTW, love your videos, they were really helpful when I was messing with my proprietary Clack water softener head (turned out I just needed new media, but I learned a bunch).

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the input. Please share video with friends and family.

@michaelpatenaude3434 Ай бұрын

Hi Gary, thanks so much for the video(s). You're so knowledgeable and your explanations are very clear. I will be sending in an order over the weekend for some replacement parts for my VIQUA UV system I bought from you. Cheers, Michael

@GarytheWaterGuy Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your business.

@chupacabra331 6 ай бұрын

Followed your instructions exactly and worked out perfectly, thank you for this video!!!

@GarytheWaterGuy 6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Please share video with friends and family!

@ritchrobinson8483 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Gary. Your tutorial is one of the best tutorials I have viewed. Every step was clearly and accurately described.

@GarytheWaterGuy 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Please share video with friends and family

@peacenow6618 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. It was very beneficial. Keep up the Great Work! Much appreciated!

@GarytheWaterGuy 5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Please share video with friends and family!

@megsniderman7787 Ай бұрын

I am so grateful for this video. Thank you!!!

@GarytheWaterGuy Ай бұрын

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@stephenzies8867 3 жыл бұрын

Strange I Just Replaced My Filter 2 Days Ago And Then Saw Your Video. I Watch All Your Videos Gary They Are Great And So Are You !

@GarytheWaterGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Please share with friends and family.

@ItsGroundhogDay 6 ай бұрын

Very simple. I don't like messing with plumbing, but this was easy to follow no problem. Thanks for the great tutorial.

@GarytheWaterGuy 6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!! Please share video with friends and family.

@katiedavidson7567 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for such wonderful video. The instructions are clear, yet thorough.

@GarytheWaterGuy 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Please share video with friends and family.

@JosephEllisonBrockway 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a clear and concise video tutorial. This was the first link I clicked on. Typically I have to watch 2 or 3 related video tutorials to figure something out. Not this time. 😀

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear. Please share video with friends and family!

@Daddy53751 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary! I just changed my big blue 20’ on my own and my water was cloudy. I found your video and repeated the process (correctly this time) And problem solved! I guess it doesn’t hurt to do it correctly.👍🏻

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Glad it worked. Please share video with friends and family.

@Shloopy420 Жыл бұрын

What did you do incorrectly the first time?

@mitzibrabb1562 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, informative video! My worries are gone so I can get started on this. Thank you!

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Please share video with friends and family.

@jean1959 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Gary. Wish we watched your video before tackling it. We didn't realize there was a pressure button or that we could have opened up a cold water facet in the house to release pressure! Finally got it off, but another problem arose with the O-Ring. It was stretched out a bit, but we thought we could just screw it back on with it anyway. BIG MISTAKE! It leaked like a sieve and we had a terrible time trying to get it back off even without pressure. USE ONLY A FITTING O-RING in good condition! Our 5 minute project ended up being 1.5 hours!

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 ай бұрын

Yes, that can easily happen. Thanks for your tip

@StayPositive050 Жыл бұрын

I have to watch this video every single time I do this task because i am always insecure about lefty loosey since it’s so hard to move…also my filter has round rubber disks on top and bottom centers, though my system looks exactly like yours…and those rubber wafers make the filter wobble during screw in. I just wish they’d made it a bit easier. But I get it done with your reinforcement that I’m doing it correctly. Thanks.

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear. Please share video with friends and family

@Time2shine2k4 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the help

@GarytheWaterGuy 3 ай бұрын

Happy to help! Please share video with friends and family.

@Liz11 Жыл бұрын

It looks easy when the filter housing is empty! But wrestling a 20” housing with a filter back on and getting it lined up properly without disturbing the O-ring is a chore! Just did mine and it’s not quite as easy as it looks. This video was overall very helpful, though.

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it helped. When it comes time to replace it, you should consider one of these, they have a drain plug at the bottom waterestore.com/products/viqua-awp42b-v-20-bb-filter-housing Makes it a lot easier!

@AgentCP Жыл бұрын

You are the best for being so thorough! Thank you :)

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

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@jayem5738 5 ай бұрын

Great advice!!! Thank you - helped me more than you think, I am a complete dummy. Now I have good water presssure again!

@GarytheWaterGuy 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! Please share video with friends and family!

@SBK6 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Gary. Made the change a cinch.

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear. Please share with friends and family.

@jodispencer4788 Жыл бұрын

This video is awesome thankuuu soo much I use it everytime I need to change the filter tyyyy

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what it is for. Please share video with friends and family to help them too.

@dianethomas123 Жыл бұрын

Hello, thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm trying to determine how often I should change my filter. Thank you

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Typically once per year or if it becomes clogged, whichever happens first

@bethmorano1452 3 жыл бұрын

I went to change my filter today. I have done this before. I wanted to double check I was doing it correctly, Thank you for your video. I had the housing in hand, I went to step off the ladder because the filter was very high. I slipped, dropped the housing and broke it. I went to the store, no they couldn’t find the same one because this unit was 21 years old. 😡I bought a new unit, attempted to install it three times but have a small leak. I have water, it’s my son’s birthday and I will deal with it tomorrow. Plumbing is not my favorite DIY project.

@GarytheWaterGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the leak. It always works best to use teflon tape and pipe dope on the threads to prevent leaks.

@bethmorano1452 3 жыл бұрын

I did use Teflon tape. Pipe dope is new to me, I will do that. Thanks so much!!

@patrickjohnson1267 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. It really helped and I could change my filter all by myself. It saved me $250.

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Glad it helped Please share video with friends and family!

@jcb62318 Жыл бұрын

This is the best vid on this subject on youtube. Don't skip the silicone grease part, it's 5 bucks a tube.

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Yes! OPlease share video with friends and family.

@antwinnetteelliott7187 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the quick and thorough video to replace my water filter.

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Please share video with friends and family!

@lucienve 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Clear instructions made changing the filter easy. Question - when you're filling the new filter to check for leaks with the after-filter valve still closed, should you be using the pressure release value?

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

You can but not necessary.

@lucienve 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy thanks!

@davefinn7011 6 ай бұрын

Awesome. You saved me a pile of money.

@GarytheWaterGuy 6 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Please share video with friends and family.

@harriswilliams2242 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks!

@GarytheWaterGuy 3 ай бұрын

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@ML-xi4bf 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’ll be buying my cartridges from you going forward.

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

That would be great! We are at waterestore.ca/

@rachelandcharlesangelastro Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that worked perfectly.

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

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@billr8564 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent and thorough video. It was extremely helpful!

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

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@persistenceofmemory5435 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! This video was extremely helpful.

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

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@jackpdx5603 6 ай бұрын

I have a 20 inch Big Blue and I do not see a red pressure relief button showing in your excellent and helpful video. How do I make certain pressure is sufficiently reduced so I can safely continue filter replacement. Thank you.

@GarytheWaterGuy 6 ай бұрын

Good question! Some brands don't have that button and to be honest I rarely use the button anyway. Shut off the water before the filter and then open up a faucet downstream and let the water trickle out till it stops. All of the pressure is gone.

@Oreooさ Жыл бұрын

Thank you, so much. Very helpful

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

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@paulal6375 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks!❤

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

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@JrhmilfordJ Жыл бұрын

Hi. Just changed my whole house water filter thanks to your help. Tyvm. Now I have two questions. Water was tested and it’s fine but we seem to be getting air bubbles that disappear after they rise to the top. Installers have idea why but do you have any thoughts on this? Air bubbles are super small and fine. We have the full setup with two tanks that remove both iron and bacteria and smells like sulfur etc.. also have the ultraviolet light. It’s got a pantair filter with shutoffs before and after the filter. Also has pressure relief red button. Original filter did see the winding but the replacements have a blue paper covering that doesn’t come off. Is this new for pantair?

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped. The air bubble are coming from the iron and sulphur filter which injects air intio the water to oxidize out the iron and sulphur. Not sure what you mean by the replacement filter having a blue paper covering.

@MrAlittle5150 2 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy. I thought the was going to be a real scenario situation. In the real world your going to have the filter housing full of water splashing all over the place and your probably going to get wet. So I would recommend to put a empty 5 gallon bucket under the housing and have a lot of rags. If your on a well I would recommend turning off the well pump if you don't have a ball valve on the side going to your pressure tank.

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input!

@marthamirol4058 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@GarytheWaterGuy 8 ай бұрын

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@garybyrne2605 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ,very good info.

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

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@caseysimpson2523 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Any time! Please share video with friends and family.

@rvbzero7 2 жыл бұрын

My dad's a genius, he installed a sink right below the water filter. Yeah!!

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, very convenient!

@Ron-ws5lu 10 ай бұрын

Good info, thanks

@GarytheWaterGuy 10 ай бұрын

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@jenniferodegard526 Жыл бұрын

How do i know which shutoff is "upstream" and which shutoff is "downstream"? My filter is in the middle of a loop off of the main water pipe into the house. Also, i am assuming that the "open" position is when the handle is in line with the pipe. Is that correct?

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

If you follow the plumbing from the main shit off that would upstream. Yes, open is when the handle is inline with the pipe

@MTR850 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

@complexsimple7273 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips!

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

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@leahsoderlund7155 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful.

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

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@naseemahmohamed1653 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video tutorial. What size is the filter you presently have (and the wrench? ) I’m struggling to find the size of mine but it looks just like the one you’re working with! TY

@GarytheWaterGuy 8 ай бұрын

This is a 10” Big Blue filter. We have them here waterestore.com/products/pentek-filter-10-bb-dgd-5005-50-5-m-dual-gradient-155357-43

@mattbarbs7219 Жыл бұрын

This video helped for my first ever filter change, thanks. Only problem is I have water leaking out of my red pressure release knob and not sure why this is happening. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Yes, from the inside there is a screw inside that red button that can be tightened

@pixelpixie83 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I dunno what I would do without helpful vids like this on the KZfaqs

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Please share video with frineds and family.

@ryanwolf7749 8 ай бұрын

I don’t have a shutoff valve AFTER the filter housing. What will happen? Any extra steps I should take?

@GarytheWaterGuy 8 ай бұрын

Water will flow back from your house and out of the filter housing when you open it up. Just make sure you have several buckets ready when you open it up.

@crouton5892 2 жыл бұрын

Question. Bought a house with a filter and just attempted to change it. The O ring that you mentioned seems to be too big for the housing unit. It just falls over the edge of the housing. Did it stretch out? Do I need a new O ring?

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it stretched and out if you can't get it to seal you will need a new one.

@Shaffc71 Жыл бұрын

I have a whole house filter similar to this, I use the string style filter And my shower head is still constantly clogged with grit Same with kitchen faucet, any ideas?

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

You need a finer filter. How long and what diameter is the filter that you are currently using?

@Shaffc71 Жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy 10 inch long 35 micron and 2.5 inch diameter Thanks for the reply

@3sidesofeve711 2 жыл бұрын

This is similar to the GE Filter I just removed. It had the Oring on top like that and constantly leaked even when it was tight. I even tried Teflon around the threads and it still leaked even after oring replacement. You need to hold that pipe tight or you'll snap it trying to get this filter housing tight. I'm looking for a replacement now that has a better sealing mechanism.

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

You should also make sure that the filter housing has a bracket to hold it to the wall.

@3sidesofeve711 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy It came with a mount bracket that I tapcon into the concrete wall and has 4 screws that goes into the top of the filter. Similar to the one in this video.

@leahredapple Жыл бұрын

Thank you - will try it. Question about turning on water below the filter before opening valve all the way - what if you don't have a lower water source? Or if it is the washing machine?

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

It doesn't need to be lower, just any water downstream, so just about any faucet that comes after the filter.

@leahredapple Жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy Thanks...I don't think there is one. The pump with filter is in the basement. Nothing there except the washing machine. Every thing else is one the next floor.

@jeffreydonnelly7200 4 ай бұрын

After I shut off valve to filter and open a faucet to slow the water, do I turn it off or leave it open until the end of the filter replacement.

@GarytheWaterGuy 4 ай бұрын

Doesn't matter either way, you can close the faucet once the pressure has been relieved or leave it open.

@jeffreydonnelly7200 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Gary.

@zuuzuka 3 ай бұрын

Thanka for the video really appreciate. I just have my filter change few wekks back but it's really loud. Could you please tell me what to do? Thanks.

@GarytheWaterGuy 3 ай бұрын

What is really loud and when?

@zuuzuka 3 ай бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy when I am using the water the filter system gets really loud, if I open the by pass it'll be quite.

@GarytheWaterGuy 3 ай бұрын

Never heard of this before, must be some kind of restriction.

@zuuzuka 3 ай бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy Just have the service from the company, the guy told me the check valve was full of dirt and sand and the what makes noise. I forgot to ask him what the check valve is. The noise only happens when the bypass is off.

@billyray6913 Жыл бұрын

Your videos really help me. You have no idea. I pump water from my lake. Lol. Do you know where I can get a replacement O - Ring? The O - Ring for the filter housing. I can't find it anywhere I have a 10 inch big blue. I need that exact O Ring.

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

We have them here for this brand but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will fit your system as there are many manufacturers and they all use different o rings. waterestore.ca/products/excelpure-replacement-o-rings-bb-2-pack

@gaelsmith8959 Жыл бұрын

I am changing my full house water filter but I’m having a problem with the ring a it’s I don’t know if it’s too big I don’t know how it goes on the top of the tank

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

It may have stretched and needs to be replaced.

@brandonbonner2330 10 ай бұрын

This is an awesome video but I don't have a red button to release pressure so what do I do?

@GarytheWaterGuy 10 ай бұрын

You don't need one, in fact I rarely use them. I just shut off the water before the filter and open up a faucet downstream and let the water flow until it stops. Then you can open the housing.

@DracanHerz Жыл бұрын

I have a whole house water filter, we moved into this house a few months ago and the shower water smells like chlorine. Is this an indicator that the filter needs to be changed?

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Yes, likely be sure to use a carbon filter like one of these waterestore.ca/collections/kx-matrikx-filters

@williamlake Ай бұрын

Is your housing cap installed properly in the video? I thought the pressure relieve button was on the inlet side of the cap but your video shows it on the outlet side.

@GarytheWaterGuy Ай бұрын

No, it is on the inlet side. If you zoom in you can see it says "IN" on the top.

@williamlake Ай бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy Right, but your video, at 1:55 says the inlet is on the right. Which means the water is going into the outlet and this housing is unidirectional. I know it's just a demo setup, but thought it was worth saying.

@jrsyjgg7471 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! After changing the carbon filter, when I opened the inlet valve a bunch of light brown sediment came into the filter housing. I dumped the water out and the 2nd time I did not get the sediment. Is there something going on where I should call a plumber to take a look?

@GarytheWaterGuy 11 ай бұрын

No you just stirred up some sediment. All is normal.

@jrsyjgg7471 11 ай бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy Thanks so much for the immediate response, was getting nervous about drinking the water!

@robertsipes7391 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a question. Whenever I change my filter there is this black sludge in the housing that smells like sulfur. Can I get rid of that by cleaning the housing with soap and water?

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

You should be able to. Might need to soak it over night

@user28495 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Please share video with friends and family!

@philr3630 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice and informative video. Question. I have shut off valves immediately before and after the blue filter housing. If I shut off both in the order you describe, do I still need to drain all the water from the house before changing the filter?

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

You don't need to drain all the water from the house after shutting off the inlet, just enough to release the pressure.

@Fatzcarraldo 2 жыл бұрын

this is a very clear, easy video. no idea why my water still comes out black. maybe I damaged the filter and the charcoal is coming out?

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

New carbon filters take many gallons of water to flush out the carbon fines.

@Fleshbits1 2 жыл бұрын

Got a video to change the carbon filter out of the ones that are three times the size of scuba tanks, in the garage?

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this video on water softener media replacement will help you. Workjs the same for a carbon filter, although the carbon is messier kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJpnfap5ltKXaaM.html

@jr4745 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use food grade silicone spray instead of grease ?

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I really don't know, never tried.

@rickvinmi7141 2 жыл бұрын

I can open my filter housing. My problem is that the filter media on our (new to us) home is SO rusty that I can't pull it out of the housing. I tried using pliers and it just smashed the filter and tore off a small chunk, but didn't budge it a bit. Any suggestions? Our filter housing is about 20 inches long. Thanks in advance! (I was thinking perhaps a bottle of CLR poured into it for a few hours might help?)

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe some of this dissolved and poured in and left over night.

@sailingonwaves Жыл бұрын

Here in attempts to be an independent woman. 💪🏼

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@Care2WorldBuild 2 жыл бұрын

How long before the airy💧stops? We get glasses full of airy white water, but letting it sit the white bubbles dissipate slowly out of the glass. Is this something else? I have sediment, softener, metal, and finally a carbon filter in 4 whole house Geekpure housings. I now have to fix tiny leaks in the housings, but the Sharkbites we're without leaks and worked well.

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Air in water oxidizes iron and sulphur out of your water

@bonnielouferris6610 2 жыл бұрын

Hi great video! If your filters need changing can this make the pressure valve go down? I guess it’s supposed to be 60 Mine is reading 35. I did take cover off where electrical is. The high screw I turned it I had pressure up to 55 but now back to 35? Do u think it’s filters or valve? Thank you

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

If your filetrs are clogged you will have a loss of pressure. The pressure switch controls the pressure but there is a maximum and a minimum so ther is always fluctuation between upper and lower of about 20 psi.

@JoeBob79569 2 жыл бұрын

"Lefty loosey, righty tighty" is great to remember which way to turn it, but it's even better when the thread is upside down and you confuse your right and left.

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

True, very true. You need to change your perspective to be that of what you are tightening, or loosening.

@JoeBob79569 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy Ah yes, that's a different way of looking at it I suppose! So you're still "turning it left" but from an upside down perspective? That makes sense... I take the more layman approach of "if it's upside down just turn it the opposite way".

@laurentallman2918 Жыл бұрын

Can I use coconut oil for the O ring if I don’t have any plumbers grease??

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

I really don't know.

@chasole4025 2 жыл бұрын

My house has a 3/4 inch Geekpure 10" housing, but it is not as big around as the one in this video. I ordered 4.5" filter replacement and o rings from Geekpure, but they are way too big circumference. There is no identification on the housing to tell me what model it is. How do I know which filter and o ring to order?

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Every brand is different. You will need to get it from Geekpure, if they even have them available.

@JernejBarbic Жыл бұрын

5:08 : The newly inserted white cartridge can be seen wobbling left and right, and easily touching the rim of the blue housing. On my system, this happens even if the white cartridge has properly snapped into the bottom of the blue housing. When the blue part is eventually screwed in into the black "lid", how do you ensure that the white cartridge is centered and standing vertically up inside the blue part? If it is not, does this cause issues? Like, how will the water flow correctly into the filter cartridge, if the cartridge is sitting inside the blue part at an angle or even touching the blue rim? Once the blue part is screwed into the top black part, there is no way to visually check for this. I replaced my cartridge by following these and other similar instructions, but unsure about what to do about this "wobbling" of the white cartridge. It doesn't seem possible to fix it in a vertical position. Do people just ignore this issue? [Very nice video, by the way, thank you.]

@GarytheWaterGuy Жыл бұрын

Good question! There is a nipple inside at the top that centers and holding the filter in place when the housing has been tightened. Works every time.

@philr3630 2 жыл бұрын

local hardware stores not stocking food grade lubricant. are there better places to look for quick turnaround?

@GarytheWaterGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we have it here waterestore.ca/products/plumbers-secret-clear-silicone-grease-food-grade-113-gram

@justme-dm7sb 3 ай бұрын

To have a valve before and after the filter would be nice for various reasons but not needed. Unless you inside faucets are leaking really bad the water will not flow back out. Its the same theory as putting a straw in a glass of water then putting your finger on the top of the straw. The water stays in the straw. So does the water stay in the pipes.

@GarytheWaterGuy 3 ай бұрын

Theoretically yes, but in practice after changing over 1,000 filters in my time, I can assure you the water keeps gurgling out.

@justme-dm7sb 3 ай бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy Hmmm. Mine doesn't.

@GarytheWaterGuy 3 ай бұрын

Might be a plumbing vent issue.

@justme-dm7sb 3 ай бұрын

@@GarytheWaterGuy It can't be a plumbing vent issue because we are talking about water INTO the house. My vent pipes only connect to my drain system. In fact if I had vents on my inlet water it would be overflowing on the roof, because that system is pressurized. About 30-60 psi range. If I turn the water off before the filter, the pressure is all on that valve. But the straw effect still applies to the rest of the water system since the only open "faucet" would now be the outlet side from the filter. It is possible that the T valve above the filter closes both into and out of the filter. But it is definately not about vents.