Culligan Water Filter Review
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- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! This is my review of the Culligan WH-HD200C Whole Home Water Filter. I share my experiences with it, as well as address some BS negative reviews.
Culligan WH-HD200C
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Culligan Tech support recommends turning the top handle back and forth TEN to FIFTEEN times before installing the unit. That info used to be on their web-site, but the tech from Culligan International said that it has been removed for some reason. I installed mine in the Spring of 2021 WITHOUT doing this. In October, I could not turn the knob. (I never touched it before, as I never bypassed the unit.) It was difficult, but with some elbow grease and the wrench, I was able to get it to move, and I turned it back and forth the recommended 15 times. Works smoothly now. Also.....NEVER press the red button when the unit is under full pressure from the pipeline. Always shut the water off first. If you don't, water will get into the mechanism, and it will leak for a while. IF the unit leaks after installation and the O-Ring is intact and in place. Remove the housing and the filter and, with a long Phillips screwdriver, slightly tighten the screw that is inside the cap, just under the red pressure release button. Great video. Thanks. I hope my additional input is helpful.
I cannot get mine shut off!
How much force did you need? Mine will not move either, and it’s starts to make cracking/popping noise and I do not want to break it.
My top handle was stuck when I got it. I used a 18" pipe wrench to move the top handle before I installed it. Slow gentle force. It made a divot in the handle, but the handle can now be hand turned by hand. The supplied tool is a joke.
@@stevemenegaz9824 I found I needed turn the water off, to bleed pressure off, then it will turn. It’s annoying, but it’s better than dirty water.
Awesome review. Thank you for the info. Also pretty amusing while doing the daunting task of researching water filters.
Thanks for this vid. Home owner told us the water bypass wasn't needed before taking it off...but yeah, glad I followed your info here and shut all the water down, 1000 times easier.
Great review - thanks for sharing. Especially enjoyed the extra review comments!
Thank you! Yeah, I get a kick out of those ridiculously negative reviews.
🤣 I’ve read that review on Amazon with water shooting 30’ out. It was hilarious ❗️
Thank you for your review ❗️ Great stuff - your video that is. So is the filter !
Thanks for this review! Also super funny.
Here to show our support. We actually did a review of both a Brita and Pur water filter. We liked, watched and commented.
Absolutely amazing video. I’ve learned a bunch
I probably knew lots of this, it’s just an enjoyable watch
I just ordered one of these from Home Depot. Thanks for the great review! I'll try to update after installation and see what I can filter out of our water supply here in Castle Rock CO
They just installed a new system to re-use the waste water and put it back into the system due to the over-crowding here in the past 20 years!
Thanks for the review. I bought 4 of these and made a diy step down system going 50 micron, 20, 5, 1 to a uv. They work great. The visibility is nice. However, it can be deceptive. A 50 or 20 micron filter will look much dirtier than a 1 or a 5 and the 1 or 5 could be plugged up and require a change. I used pex and shark bites. Put a shutoff valve before and after your filtration system. Throw a carbon filter in the mix if you need to clean up the taste.
Lol, you are a champ and so honest, I just bought it for the price, so ill install it this holiday coming when I'm off, and I'll come back to your channel for tips, thanks a lot
Hey thanks!!
Great video. I have purchased a whole house filter similar to this, and am awaiting help with installing it from my son (a contractor). I like that you did it yourself, and your comparison filter reviews. I wanted the larger GPM flow from the filter, so 1" works best for that. Also, the clear plastic cover allows you visual checks on how your filter is doing and is a great benefit.
Thanks! I love doing stuff myself. It can be intimidating if you've never done it. Best of luck!
Thanks for the great review! I've been thinking of installing one of these, as I have a similar "rusty gunk" situation. Nice work!
thank you!
Thank you so much for your review. I am planning on getting this exact same model installed in my new home. I plan to put a shutoff valve before the filter to make the filter change easier.
I have the same valve setup, highly recommend it! No need to fight with the bypass on the filter. It's real tight.
@@RocketScientist Thanks for the input. I'm going to go with Sharkbite connections for mine because Im lazy and its fast.
Great job! I’m going to install mine tomorrow.
I run a 5 micro, love the 1” lines no effect on water pressure. I used shark bite fittings for easy install with a ball valve on both sides
Thanks for the review going to put 2 of these in😁
Did you install it? you like it?
Great video and great information! I'll definitely a subscriber of your page.
Thanks so much!
Thanks for all the tips you're awesome
Well thanks!
very cool and informative. here to support you best wishes bud.
Thanks! Just ordered one with the better filters!
supermodelrobot is
Nice video/review. Thank you.
your reviews are great!
Tri-Star Travelers Aw thanks!
Good job always remember to pick up extra o rings and if your o ring gets stretched out toss it in the freezer for a little bit to shrink it back to size
Thanks for the review. I was wondering how the F I was suppose to turn the knob. And the filter wrench was the answer. (I could have probably just read the damn manual).
hahahahaha love the reviews you showed. it never surprises me the things people say on amazon. i liked when you pulled into walmart on the go pro mount video and and the comments you were making were hilarious. maybe some more videos like that
Thank you for this video!
Great info,Thank you very much
cool video , plan to buy one soon, thanks
Man i love your video and your attitude. Your really good bro. Thank you for being real about shit. Best video ive watched yet. You just saved my day. Awesome.
Great review.
We did have one that busted at the seam on top of the out side at 4 am! That was no fun but we got it fixed up with a new on under warranty it was only 28 days old. All good now.
Great Informative Review Video.
Thanks. Wondering about your thoughts on WH - S200-C vs. WH-HD 200-C?
THX BRO AWESOME VIDEO
aron john sure thing pal!
Just installed this filter with a water boss 900 water softener and OMG can’t believe what a difference. It’s like night and day.
Our water was just like Rocket Scientists water. We had to spray iron out which works like a dream in our bathtub, toilet and sinks all the time. The water pressure went down just a little but you can hardly notice it the trade off was well worth it. Extremely pleased and the best money I ever spent. Thank you for your video it really helped me pick out the right system.
Thank YOU! Glad it works for you!
Hi Sue, I have a boss 900 water softener and I am planning to get one of these filters. How did you do it? Did you add this filter to your already installed boss 900 water softener or you replaced it entirely? Please let me know, I appreciate it in advance.
@@imfrompersia I put both in at the same time. I don’t think it will be that hard to add your filter. You will have to reroute your plumbing. Mine goes through the water filter then the water softener. Put some shut off valves if you just want to use the filter or just your water softener if one goes out. I am really happy with the system!!! I hope this helps.
Nov 2022: Just catching up. Buying this model. Thanks, great video.
Love theses filters! Got 2 of them right before our softner and one after put softner. Ammmmmmmazing diffrence. I also use a carbon block filter on all three not the cheap stuff.
This is the exact comment I needed! Do you notice any difference in water pressure after installing the filters?
@@Sharonal110 I see 2 psi change. I have a pressure guage before all my filters and then 1 guage after the 3 filters and a softner and I am only down 2 psi. Honestly you would never notice and could even turn up the pressure a bit if you have a pressure regulator
Just got one for sediment from my well. Gonna use pex and sharkbites. thx for the video.
Good review. I saw these recently at the local Farm & Fleet and was initially impressed. I especially like the 1" inlet/outlet as it tends to increase the continuation of flow.
Thank you! I continue to be impressed with this unit. I'm currently using a 5 micron filter with zero pressure loss after 2 months use.
Great Video. Thanks
We got city water and we had a smaller one and it did ok but two years ago we added this after the small one ! Now we use the small one for sediments then the big culligan to finish the job off . Now what we do is every three months change the small one and the the big one every 6 months it works out real well cause the new fridge got a water filter on it ! Yeah just like a good beer triple filtered water and ice . Who could ask for more ! Also for any one doing this he’s right on the rack to hold it and the pressure I installed ours as soon as thecwater line came in the house ! I put a ball valve then a tee off the tee first filter then second ! Down off the tee a valve and about 14 inches of pipe turn out and a hose bib so if I ever need a water hose there and the main part . SO YOU CAN LET THE PRESSURE OFF ! The bonus it’s at the lowest point in the house . That’s important if you have a leak and need to repair it remember the first valve shut it then turn hose bib on and all the pipes upstairs will drain out ! Then I can also use the hose bib to clean out my filter case ! It also leaves you between the valve off the tee to the hose bib to add another tee run a pipe for a hose out side un filtered of course but washing mud of or mixing concrete don’t need filtered ! Unless you cleaning the BMW or Mercedes’. We haven’t gotten that hi up yet so the Toyotas and chevys will be ok with unfiltered water ! And the rack is a must I made mine from bed rail and flat bar plumed all the filters and down spout in galvanized pipe copper between the filters and shark bite back to pvc ! Found little u bolt clamps to hold it on the parts that didn’t already have holes to bolt it and lag screws to the 6x6 header yeah if the house blows up GOD forbid you can look at the foundation and see it still bolted there full of water and everything else gone ! Great video great choice in filter live for it man ! Love how you educated those people on the common sense side of the street man some peoples kids but hay we all live and learn and do are best to help every one out cause that’s just what we do ! Great minds think a like stay safe man I done liked your video now let me go back and subscribe can’t wait man I just know your gonna have some more killer stuff happening I’ll keep a close eye on it !
Great video. Just bought this filter largely because of your review. ONly question is what type of fitting goes into the 1" filter? is it male pipe thread?
David Caribou yes it takes a male 1" to 3/4", or whatever size your house pipe uses. Similar to one of these: m.grainger.com/mobile/product/5P031?cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!166588641592!!!g!325537765342!&ef_id=Wu7TLQAAALoOKhAl:20180625235310:s
Thanks Rocket Scientist for the video! Getting ready to install the filter. The instructions say only use Teflon tape. With regards to leaks, I'm not too comfortable with that. Have most of you folks on this thread used only the tape as recommended? Did you have any leaks? The fittings I am using are brass and PVC.
Tape is just fine, no reason to overcomplicate it. Highly recommend Blue Monster. Its thicker and better quality than the cheap crap.
Good video.
Did you test the filtered water?
Thanks for the review and time to make the video!
Question: approximately how many turns to tighten the 1" fittings in to the filter without over tightening and if you used any teflon tape over the fitting thread? Thx!
Rick T Hi there! I didnt really count, but if i had to guess id say around 10 turns. I used teflon tape. I had to take it back apart once and tighten up cause of one little drip.
Great video
After owning a few homes and many water filtration systems.... First...I would have a 10 micron or smaller filter. Lots of people use 1 micron...and thats ideal. AFTER the 10 micron filter I would have a SEPARATE charcoal filter for taste snd odor. My charcoal filter goes to the refrigerator and a separate spout....lasts a LONG time. Next...I have given up on built in diverters on top...they fail and leak. A nice ball valve before and after is all you need...the canister head has a button pressure release. Those are my tips for my himes now. There is a guy in here that cleans his 1 micron filter with oxalic acid ....and reuses the pleated filter 20 times! He even reuses the oxalic acid to soak them...4 times. He has a well...and obviously no charcoal combination filter. Lastly...plenty of plumbers make worse looking solder joints than you. They look good. My systems are all PEX A.
Maybe I can't see it in the video, but it is always a good idea to insert a bypass with three valves when installing a filter or appliance. This essentially looks like the following:
--------------- valve ---------------
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valve valve
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---------------Filter ----------------
This allows you to have a proper bypass where you can shutoff the vertical valves and open the horizontal valve. This allows the home to have water service while the filter or appliance is being repaired. In some areas of the country this is code. Just a suggestion for future projects.
Hopefully you used swivel connectors at the inlet and outlet of the filter so that the filter housing is easy to remove and replace. It is hard to see from the video, but I could see someone using a plain MPT/Sweat fitting and then not having an easy way to replace the filter housing without cutting the copper.
I may not have shown it, but I do have a bypass system with ball valves exactly how you diagrammed it, which I must admit is rather impressive for a comment.
good review
thanks for the review. I am currently looking to get a whole house filtration system. I live on a mountain and have the iron stains on everything and the laundry issue is a joke. Do you still have this and are you bypassing the water softner? Or are you going straight connection to the houses water in and out pipes? Hope you see this.
I have it filtered on the main coming in before everything, so it all gets fed with filtered water. The softener, heater, appliances, even outside hoses. I have a bypass piped in, but only use it if need be. I figured it best to keep as much gunk out of everything as possible. I did switch to a 5 mic carbon filter since making this video and it totally stopped all iron staining. Overall very happy with this setup and I may add a second one in front of the first with a 25 mic just to make the expensive filters last a bit longer. Best of luck to you!
Very informative video! I have question about the filter Does it helps lowering the salinity with the AquaCrest Filter?
hmm. i don't know.. My water doesn't really taste salty to begin with, so I don't have any comparison.
Thanks great video, I too like doing stuff like this, Im gonna put the same system in, however I have a reverse ausmosis system already, which does not do the whole house, would I need to remove it and start new?
Great video. Did you install it on the street side of your water supply or did you install it between your water softener and the house plumbing?
Nevermind what he did.... You should install on street side.
My townhouse has a covered front porch where PVC pipes hosted a water softener. We intend to place a screen to shade the Culligan WH filters from the Florida sun. We have a rough stucco exterior. Is it best to attach the Culligan WH filters to a board and then attach the board to the wall? I cannot imagine PVC fittings surviving the twisting and jostling involved in removing and replacing these canisters to change out filters without really securing these WH filters really steady to the wall.
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Can this be used for a 2.5 bath townhome with 3/4" white PVC ~IF~ I find the right adapter to accommodate your 1" in/out ports? Is there a filter with some descaled property, like citrus or soliphos?
one thing. when u change the filter dont wrench tight the housing after. all you need is hand tight and greasing the o ring. wont leak. i almost couldnt get the one that was on there off from the previous owner.
Very use full info but late
I buy water softener system from clear water not doing well I spend 2000.00
I am new here in Guelph area
For drinking water still buying water bottles in which area you are
Thanks!
The bypass/off blue levers are very difficult to turn. My hands are still bruised up after 4 days from trying to move it 15 times before installing it. Does it ever loosen up?
Thanks for the video. I have had quotes from 3 companies including culligan for softener, filter and RO any recommendations for a softener?
The softener I have is a GE and came with the house. Seems to work fine.
Thanks for this video. Really useful info. How’s the filter now? Have you “upgraded” since?
Just to a 5 mic w/carbon.. Works awesome
@@RocketScientist You shoud get a 50 micron spin down filter, like the iSpring automatic backflushing one. Then that gets rid of the 50 micron debris like the original filter caught, and it should extend the life of your more expensive 5 micron one. An extra month of life per filter would save you 30 bucks a year.
How often do you have to change the filters? I've heard someone say he changes his once a month. Is that true for you?
I install the filter, the arrow is pointing on the direction of my well, i let the faucet open the whole time, after finish everything, i dont see no water flowing inside the filter, like you are showing, am i doing anything wrong? Thanks
OMG. The previous owner was drinking swamp water. Can I ask is that city water you are filtering or well water? Thanks. Very good video. Makes one think about their health.
Its well water.. Yeah, you just don't realize how much gross stuff is in your water until you can actually see it.
@@RocketScientist thanks for the reply. That’s scary. You would think well water would be the cleanest and safest water to drink.
Great video. Is there any benefit of water softener in addition to using this filter?
For me there is because I have incredibly hard well water. If you're on a municipal water supply, you probably don't need one.
I live in phoenix. What about installing in a hot garage?? as the intake pipe is right by the garage door
"it's only as messy as you make it" 😅
I love that part
Hey Man! nice video. Thinking of installing it. What is the pressure drop when operating it? Would be awesome to measure while open faucet before and after filter. Pretty please.
Hey thanks! I dont really have a way to measure it specifically, but I can tell you I noticed no drop in pressure. Even since going down to a 5 micron filter element, My shower at the farthest point away from the filter is still just as strong as without it.
thanks for the review. I've been curious about what type of lubricant is recommended for the ring on top. It's good to know the bypass handle works; it sounds like people are too stupid to turn off their own water before changing a water filter. Have you added any additional filtration for drinking water? I plan on installing one of these in the well house and then two smaller ones with 5 and 1 micron filters in the kitchen for a separate drinking water tap.
I have one of those 5 gal. drinking water coolers just to drink. Currently running a 5 mic. filter in the culligan with zero pressure loss. i plan on adding a second at some point for a 5 to 1 mic.
Get some food grade silicone grease off Amazon
So we are planning to have the whole home filtration system installed for a home with single shower and two sinks, starter home, the installer wants us to put in an over flow outlet like thingy for water to drip into? Lol don't ask me anyway, do the digging, to mainline, lay the concrete slab to sit the system on and buy a cover for it, it's going to be outside at the mainline. Total cost after "we do this work" is like 900$ +, where is your overflow or do you have one.
did you install this filter before entering water softer or after?
Nice vid. Thanks !
Question: I see your water flow is from left to right. My pipes are the opposite. My feed (main) comes from the right side. Can the filter be rotated 180deg so the water flows from right to left ? In other words can I mount the mounting bracket & emblem/button on opposite sides ?
You can mount it however you need to as long as its upright, and I believe the button face and wall brackets are interchangeable, but the direction of flow is not reversible. Just make sure you don't mix up the in/out sides, and you're golden!
@@RocketScientist Thank you for the detailed foolproof reply 👍
Have you had anymore issues with algae in your clear canister?
I have read that while clear canisters are nice to look at they can promote algae growth and it is better to get opaque ones. I would have pressure gauges inline and would watch for a drop in pressure to know when to change them out.
No i havent. Just the one time. I also switched to a 5 mic filter. So far so good
Is it a carbon filter. Does it take out calcium and salt. I have a septic so I won’t use salt/conditioner.
Great review. Did you think of a multiple canister system with a carbon filter for taste ??? Thanks.
I use a filter cartridge that has a carbon layer. It helps. I typically don't drink it anyway. I was more concerned with saving my appliances and faucets from all the gunk. I may install a second one just for a carbon block. I've been thinking about it. Thanks!
I’m in a process of installing 2 of those filters , 20 and 5 microns , after two other filters, but those are sediment (flushable) filters. I hope I can eliminate the water softener (salt) filter completely with those 4 filters. The sediment filters are 100 and 50 microns.
I noticed the whirlpool machine below, is this a water softener that has to be used as well?
That is indeed a water softener. The culligan filter is positioned before it just to keep most of the junk out.
what exactly is the purpose of the blue handle on the top, why would you turn ?
I must install this on an outside wall. What should I do to protect it from freezing in winter! Will build insulated box around it. Should I just shut the water off when it freezes (rare in Houston)? Any suggestions? Thanks!
Outside wall meaning outdoors? I wouldn't do that, but if you must, as long as its covered from exposure to normal weather. More importantly you can't just shut the water off. You have to be able to drain the pipes and this filter as well, or it'll just freeze anywya and split wide open. Its relatively cheap.. probably worth trying but don't be surprised if it doesn't last long.
Why does Culligans web site have no information on this filter or the smaller one? Where can I get more information about the filter and the cartridges ?
Check Amazon that's where I got mine.
Will that work getting rid of the smell from the water?
I bought that use house it a 1950 and I noticed that our little bit of rust on the toilet somebody told me to maintain a water heater I've been wanting to put a filter but does the water pressure drops a lot or is it barely notice or it doesn't do it at all
I have not noticed any drop in pressure, and I'm currently using a 5 micron filter. I used to have rusty toilets too, and that is all gone. It'll definitely keep most of the muck out of your water heater and appliances.
My wife wants a water softener and I want a home filtration system. So we’re getting both. Would you recommend installing the water softener before or after the sediment filter?
Same setup I have. Put the filter before your softener.
Is Aqua filter 25 Micron filter . THIS FILTER good use for well water ?
What type of cobblers did you use? I know the size 3/4 but when I bought some they don’t fit.
The filter has 1 inch inlet/outlet. So 1" to 3/4.
the pleated cartridge is similar with our product
Great review. Have you upgraded your filter again? To one that has a higher micron count?
I did change to a 5 micron with carbon. Works very well.
@@RocketScientist Ah very good. I will follow your lead in that. One other question, do you think I would need two filters on a city water system?
@@kpnitrl38 eh, i guess it depends on the quality of the water to begin with. I'd start with one but pipe it in a way thats easy to add a 2nd one later if you choose to.
@@RocketScientistOk. You have been happy tho with just one?
@@kpnitrl38 so far so good. I am on a well with a ton of iron particulate. I could probably use 2 but been doing just fine with 1.
Did you ever have any issues with it leaking out of the bypass valve? Just installed mine and water shoots out of the top when I turn the bypass to filter.
Make sure the top and bottom of the filter cartridge have the flat o-ring on. Sometimes they fall off in the package.
Hi how often do you have to change filter? I have a smelly water situation.. I assume you are still using the layered stage filter...
Keep in mind, Every situation is different. With my well, high iron content, plus water usage rate I usually change it about every 2 months. When I filled my pool last summer it trashed a filter in 3 days. I have been using a Fette brand 5 micron layered with carbon. Works wonderful!
Do you shut off the well water pump before you change the filter?
No need to do that. Turn the bypass valve on top of the filter so its pointing toward you, then press the red button to release pressure.
I have lots of iron in my well water and I'm looking at alternate solutions. This Culligan unit goes on the water intake for the entire house? I'm guessing it would be placed before the water softener and would help it run better without all the iron? Thanks in advance.
Yes you are correct. It goes after the pressure tank but before the softener. Oh and by the way, I just tried the Fette Filter brand 5 micron with carbon and my water is as good as bottled water now. Thanks!
Do you have a link for the 5 micron Fette filter?
I would have done a simple bypass loop with shut off valves
Also a second filter with a finer mesh or a different media would give more flexibility.
i have a bypass and almost never makes a difference at the house because filter change out is so quick... and the unit has a bypass just in case you have to do something long.
My Wells outside can I put that outside with plastic pbc
I wonder how that would do with city water
1/2" cts house pipe?
Did you install before or after the water softener. Any ideas by installing it after the softener
its before the softener. The idea is to keep sediment and crap from building up in everything after the filter, which includes the softener. My water is very iron rich, so just trying not to kill my softener prematurely.
3 water filters UV light set up
Do you have well water? If you don’t, do you think that would work for well water as well?
Yes, really iron rich dirt smelling well water. I went down to a 5 micron filter with a carbon layer inside. Takes most the iron and stink out. Not all, but it stopped staining my toilets. Thinking I might add a second filter.
I have a city water supply that I never drink from. The rest of the lines of the home are subject to the chlorine, scale, and fluoride. I really have a problem with stinky wash machine, white scale build- up on the shower doors, and some black mildew funk that comes from the shower heads. I'm guessing the correct filter would be 99% of what I need to remove this contaminant correct?
I have 3 full bathrooms but, only my wife and I live here so I don't have a huge water per gallon count.
Would putting only 1 of these units in be enough to completely filter out my crud water? I know Flouride can't be removed with this and don't really care about that cause I'm not drinking it anyway. The dog drinks bottled water that most likely is filtered at their plants from tap water so hopefully no worries there.
So would 2 of these in-line be a waste of investment? I have 70lbs of water pressure from the street and don't want to slow down the pressure or volume.
Thanks for the video as well. I made a post on the Amazon site concerning this as well.
Sorry didn't get back to you sooner. Your comment somehow ended up in the spam filter which I almost never check. As far as filtering ability, it's mostly about which cartridge you use. I have since gone down to a 5 micron filter without issue. No noticeable drop in pressure. I've actually been considering adding a second one of these filters also. A friend did and he has it set up with a 50 mic first to catch the big stuff, and a 5 mic after that. Works great, and extends the life of the more expensive 5 mic filter. I'd say that's a worthy investment. Especially now that these filters are hovering around the $50 mark on Amazon. Worth a try for sure.
That crud and white scale is hardness which these filters do nothing to remove,only a softner will remove hardness
Do you reccomend mounting inside or outside the house to take advantage of the UV sunlight?
I wouldn't. No doubt constant exposure to outside weather would destroy it, but especially not if your location freezes in winter. That thing will split wide open along with your water pipes.
Inside only . The UV light will destroy the plastic housing on that filter.