This video would be more useful if you changed the filter on a system (pressurized with water) so we could see the water blow out of the red pressure-relief valve and pour all over the floor like it really would - since the water softener tank would be pressurized. It's a good idea to also have on-hand a tube of food-grade silicone grease (not a petroleum-based grease!) and a new replacement o-ring (probably a p/n OR-100) in case the old o-ring is damaged or swollen, as it often is. Also, technically that (unscrewing the housing) is counter-clockwise, not clockwise.
I have a similar filter, but I can't get it off with the wrench. I recently moved into this home and the owner before did not maintain. How can I get it off without damaging?
depends on how big is the filter and how much water you consume. Filters last from 6 months to 1 year usually but BIG filters like 50" can last 6 years. It all depends on how dirty is the water and how much water you consume. The maximum lifetime of the filter is described on its label.
This video does absolutely nothing for me. They call this a "Big Blue" but it is about 1/4 of the size of mine. They also do not show exactly how to place the filter back in the housing. Each side is completely different. Please advise is there is a video to install and clean the real "Big Blue!"
This video would be more useful if you changed the filter on a system (pressurized with water) so we could see the water blow out of the red pressure-relief valve and pour all over the floor like it really would - since the water softener tank would be pressurized. It's a good idea to also have on-hand a tube of food-grade silicone grease (not a petroleum-based grease!) and a new replacement o-ring (probably a p/n OR-100) in case the old o-ring is damaged or swollen, as it often is. Also, technically that (unscrewing the housing) is counter-clockwise, not clockwise.
yes, i just sprayed myself with water! good video though.
It was moving in a clockwise direction when he unscrewed it so not sure what you're talking about. When I screw it back on its counter clockwise
@@lizcasxmp2you tighten your filter housing counter clockwise?
Yes, right handed thread, counter-clockwise to loosen. That was jarring to hear.
Awesome! Clear concise explanation. Thank you!
This has helped me more than once. Thank you for the demo!
thanks for posting this. 6 years later it helped me change my filter.
Thanks for posting this. :)
Thank you, nice job
Great simple video. Thank you.
I have a pet air carbon filter, like the one here, but larger, do I need to clean each week or what maintenance should I be doing, thanks in advance
Thanks for the video
Will turning the water off and pressing the red button make it easier to open the filter housing
I have a similar filter, but I can't get it off with the wrench. I recently moved into this home and the owner before did not maintain. How can I get it off without damaging?
If my water is still dirty after swapping out my filter, what might cause that?
What is that big black filter to the left and what does it do?
Does it matter which direction the filter is installed? Is it possible to accidentally install the filter upside down?
How often are you supposed to change the filter? Where can I get more filters and O ring?
depends on how big is the filter and how much water you consume. Filters last from 6 months to 1 year usually but BIG filters like 50" can last 6 years. It all depends on how dirty is the water and how much water you consume.
The maximum lifetime of the filter is described on its label.
I don’t have a filter wrench.
What setting are these supposed to be?
The o ring is too large in diameter to fit the goddam groove
Its been stretched. Time to replace. This is caused by overtightening
This video does absolutely nothing for me. They call this a "Big Blue" but it is about 1/4 of the size of mine. They also do not show exactly how to place the filter back in the housing. Each side is completely different. Please advise is there is a video to install and clean the real "Big Blue!"