Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses the benefits of whole house water filters.
www.waterfilters.net – click (more info) above for parts list. In this video, Aquaman takes you into his home to show you how to install a big blue water filter housing. Watch as he walks you through the steps to mounting the bracket to the wall and attaching the cap to the mounting bracket. Here is the parts list Pentek “Big Blue” 20″ Whole House Housing Sump www.waterfilters.net Pentek 20″ Sediment Filter www.waterfilters.net Pentek PCC-106 Phosphate Crystal Water Filter Insert www.waterfilters.net Housing Bracket www.waterfilters.net O-ring www.waterfilters.net Silicone Lubricant www.waterfilters.net
Question by Joseph Cartaphilus: Are whole house water filters or water softeners worthwhile? Does anybody have any objective information?
I’ve noticed that the water in my house is drying out my eyes, skin, and hair as if I had been swimming all day.
I’m looking at installing one on my house and am just wondering if it will make a difference. Are they expensive to maintain? Should I test my water first? Did you notice a difference after they installed theirs? Anybody got a product review?
Any info much appreciated!
Best answer:
Answer by fordman
I was considering one myself. After talking to a bunch of guys at work, they swear by them. It gets rid of the calcium deposits on the fixtures and will keep your water lines from getting clogged with the calcium, when water drops dry on the counter, it doesn’t leave a white ring. They do work.
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@cmtb8202 maybe you need a second pre-filter make the first filter 10 microns and the next one even smaller, if you are asking one filter to do the job you are asking far too much of it!
We change ours about every 6 weeks or so. It really depends upon how dirty the filter cartridge is getting. It sounds as if you have a high level of sediment being pumped up from the well pump and clogging the filter. I suggest you try changing the filter every couple of weeks based on your situation. You may also want to try another type of cartridge. Possibly use one that is more porous.
I have a new water filter just like this one and sense then we have had nothing but problems.every few weeks our water will stop working we change the filter and it starts working again but we have no water pressure if you use the toilet and then try to take a shower its not going to happen we would have to wait 10mins to have enough pressure to even have a shower.i have well water but i also have a water softener and we keep salt in it.How often should you have to change a filter like this?