After the woven nylon pre-filter is all used up (changed out) they make a very good cordage for marking your garden rows and such. Just hose it off a little bit and let it dry in the sun then you can reuse it for marking your rows in the garden.
We bought this exact filter for our home. Its a pelican water filter with a sediment pre-filter (thats what the spun filter does). They didn't talk about the steps to prep this filter for installation. You have to do a pre-install soak of the carbon for 48 hours and then backflush to activate it. If you just install it dry without soaking you'll run the carbon material into every appliance, sink, toilet and you'll be in big trouble. Other than that it does what it says it does. Just expensive.
Just discovered my wife had been getting sick because we installed one of these without a UV filter. So keep that in mind. These filters can build up bacteria in that little tank.
and that is why I like to use the Doulton Imperial Silver embedded ceramic filter. Silver prevents bacteria growth, and no need to hook it up to a power source.
I'd have given anything to be able to stand on a floor and do this. I had to stand on a ladder with my head stuffed in between three floor joists for the entire job.. THAT was misery with every step. But it's done and NOW I'm happy! Great video.
I have the smaller pre-filter installed in the crawlspace area underneath my house, but I do not have the larger steel tank they show here. The smaller pre-filter does a fine job keeping our water odor free and tasting good. I purchased the unit for $200 and the filters are about $32. The filters last about one year before needing to be changed depending on whether or not there has been a water main break. In that case the filter does get dirty quicker and needs to be changed. Mine is a Whirlpool clear glass housing that you can check visually to decide whether or not it is time to change the filter. I paid a plumber $300 to install the unit since it was cramped underneath the house and a little above my skillset! Changing the filter can be a challenge too and it is easy to break the plastic wrench they include to remove the filter. My plumber just comes out when I need him to do it for me and charges about $85 a visit. I'm on city water, but the filter is still a lifesaver when it comes to maintaining my water's overall quality.
Im deciding whether to get a pre-filter for my house or just a RO filter at my sink. Sounds like your filter takes care of your needs, its got to be more than just a sediment filter, right?
Creating a bypass so you can have water while changing the filter is not something 1 plumber in 1,000 would do -- go the extra mile. Amazing fittings / world class job. Curious to know what brand and what style of filtrations system he put in.
That's a Pelican whole-house filtration system. The larger tanks shown is supposed to be good for 1,000,000 gallons while their smaller unit lasts 600,000 gallons. I installed a water meter in-line to have a better idea when to replace the activated carbon. BTW, the carbon replacement is about $300, not bad for once every five years IMHO.
Customers need to pay for that. Some plumbers charge $600 for a thermal expansion tank right out of the box, no air added (or if your pressure sucks, released). Others charge $150, pumped up to house psi. The guys that overcharge and under work are a stain on this industry
You guys are doing amazing jobs. Quick notes, it would've been nice if guys ran some electronic water PPM tester on it to see before and after water result. Wondering which system to pick for the entire hous.
I would have put in a 4.5x20 with replaceable carbon filters, other than that I didn't find anything blatantly objectionable. I guess there is a first time for everything! You guys have earned it, Good Job!!
I overbuilt my system with two pre-filters in series before the main filter unit. I’m using clear housings so I can see the build up without having to open them. The first one catches everything so well that my second has stayed looking brand new white as on the first day of installation. I change the first pre-filter only once every two years. Aquasana says I should every month but obviously it’s not needed. I live in Southern California using city water.
Don't forget to open the water supply slowly after it's been closed - reduces the risk of high pressure blowing out downstream valves (toilets/sinks/washing machine/etc).
especially with underground services. They only want to cut one trench if possible. So your power, tel, cable, water, sewer and storm often enter the house together.
Tip: Many water pipe systems serve also as ground/earth connections. In this particular case, looks like the connection is near the ball valve. So it¨s not affected by the installation or material chosen for the upgrade. If it's not the case its always good to check the respective connection and suitable materials to make sure that part is not "electrically" insulated. ;-) Example, completely plastic filter or PVC pipes. Cheers
What a mess water meter, natural gas meter and electrical service all in the same corner. At the very least I would have shored up the piping by the electrical service box and not left it flopping all over the place weaking the pipe. To do it right, i wold hav had the water turned off out side of the house and replumed the water flow away from the electrical service and the gas service before bringing it up for the water filtration.
I would say he's definitely addressing a safety issue too because the carbon filtration media removes chemicals like pesticides, herbicides and pharmaceuticals. I like the soldering and fitting job complete with several valves. Great job guys
We had the whole house filter installed. It has a back flush system. It back flushes after so many days. This system , the charcoal would have to be changed more often.
Thanks for your videos. I'm looking to find a stainless tank like you have in the video but I'm having a hard time finding them. Can you point to where you got the one in the video. Thank you, in advance.
This is great for an older northern house with a basement. How about a single level home in North Texas? The only way I can turn off the water is at the meter. I would like a filter system that removes the fluoride the city puts in the water.
The reverse osmosis system he installed should remove most of it. I'm here looking for the same thing actually. Not sure which brand I'll get. I'm also concerned with garden watering and water spots on car washing.
If your are planning not to use the chlorine/chloramine filtered water for an extended period, I suspect that bacteria could grow in your house pipes. Here's a possible solution: If you are planning to leave for a while, shut your two filter valves and open the bypass valve. Then run the water from all your faucets so that your pipes fill with city chlorinate/chloraminated water. When you return to using filtered water, just open the filter valves and close the bypass valve. You can again open all your valves to flush out the nasty tasting city water and start using the filtered water again. You may have to flush your water heater too, or maybe just turn it up to highest temp for a few days. The high temp may cook any bacteria that collected there. I'm no expert on this subject. The above is just my musings!
Wouldn't see through containers make more sense because then she can see when the filters start getting dirty. I'm planing on using 20" filters rather then that giant cumbersome thing. Large tanks are just a big hassle to deal with vrs A 20" that gets changed once year.
. *My water comes in through the ground and then is distributed from there; my water shut-off is in the ground somewhere between my home and the meter at the sidewalk. Where do I put a whole-house filter system? Do I need to add a water line all around my home to the other side where the garage is and then back, or is there a outside system where I can install at the inlet?*
Another half baked This old House plumbing project. So you're filtering the exterior hose bibs too? How much money are we talking here? Where do you get the refills for the big one?
We just installed a new whole house water filtration system. I have a water tester and tested the water. It still shows 3.0 on the tester for solids. Does this mean it's not working?
Those pelican filters come with a by pass on the carbon tank so there’s really no need to put a bypass in the water line. That’s what those red handles are for.
That works for the main filter, but without the bypass he created, you'd be screwed trying to change the pre-filter without having to shut off water to the whole house.
I get why the service valve was added but doesn’t it act as a dead leg that could potentially cause bacteria to grow and potentially contaminate the water ?
Skinny Mcdoogin well he did have dirty hands in the basement and clean hands when he showed up in the kitchen but he could have mentioned that to the viewers. TV magic.
Not a comment, a question...I'm looking at a house that has the water heater on the second floor. I would like to move it to the garage. There is an existing softener loop in the garage, can I plumb the water into that loop and put a loop upstairs to replace the water heater?
Where I installed the "prefilter", filter must be replaced every 5 months, because it sours after 5 months for me, but at other locations, I've seen it last, a year.
Not sure why this video was recommended to me, nor why i watched it all the way through....but I’m not mad. I was interested the whole time. Thinking about now doing this with my own house
Look at those crusty old copper pipes. Wonder if leaded solder was used, filter that out too? That yellow tag looks like an oldie telephone company ground line tag.
what did he use on the pre filter to change from copper to the thread? He solders up some female adapters but the filter housing is clearly female too, what did he use to join the two and not get leaks? If you use a copper male adapter threaded in the housing won't you get a leak?
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.
@@2old4allthis Hi, nope. I was not able to solve it. I tried different sources and resource however, this case is too bizarre to have any records. I did run a separate system from the filters to my kitchen sink just for drinking water. So, I am using the entire filter setup but not as a "whole house filter" but just for cooking and drinking. It seems to work this way even though the filter is not used to it's full potential.
We have Aquatic filter systems whole home system. Problem water three systems over ten years nothing made it perfect until the WellGuru. Best whole video on his channel sold me. Those inline filters clog in two weeks.
No need to filter all of your water, only filter drinking water if need be, a small filter can be installed inside kitchen cabinets that will fix taste issues, and Can be changed cheaper and easier than the carbon filter shown
Yep. No point in filtering shower, toilets, washing machine & dishwasher. Water softeners are different those are needed for most all connections besides toilets.
Needed some more information on that large carbon granulated filter? How to replace that material? You should how to replace that easy cotton filter, now it's time for a video on how to replace that carbon gunk.
I would find out if my neighbours water was the same first ! Our neighbours had the same problem and replaced the pipes Filters still great idea for metals and chemicals in water
At 3:31 he points out the valve handle when 'on' is pointing in the direction of flow. Not even 15 seconds later at 3:44 he shows the flow of water coming out, calling it "sweet water", but the valve handle there is pointing *against* the flow of water. The ball valve is reversed.
Ball valves are either open (parallel with the pipe) or closed (perpendicular to the pipe) there is no such thing as "against the flow". You flip the valve in whichever position it's easiest to operate the valve.
There are more affordable ways like buying a 10inch sediment filter followed by a 20by 2.5 or 4 inch cartridge filter makes it cheaper and easier to change the filters
I am new to pluming. If the house has metal then I can’t use plastic pipes for the water filter? I guess I’ll have to contact a plumber or just install a filter under the sink. Not sure how much a plumber will charge.
Plastic pipes (PEX) are less money but some studies suggest they can give you the cancer. You probably have copper pipes but you can add whatever kind of pipes you want to the original piping (e.g., Start with copper but transition to PEX in part of the house because of a leak or something).
Did same on my house. However I used a 20 filter which is twice as tall in a clear housing so you can actually see how dirty the sediment filter is. AND I added that whole house drain he mentions not having and doesn't address.
I still wonder where else they would be drinking the water from the tap other than the kitchen? Maybe the upstairs bathroom? If not, they could just get an under-the-sink kitchen filter, and likely for cheaper than this.
Could the filter also help with hard water and protecting against contamination in showers? I know various bacteria and amoeba, though rare, if you get in your eyes or ears through water it's not a fun experience.
It should be OK. Although when looking for any filtration system please do yourself a favor. Check the water to make sure whatever filter system is adapted to your particular needs. A lab analyse should be relatively cheap and can spare a lot of money in the end. ;-) Cheers
3348harley We have brown tannin water and stinks like rotten eggs all that was on test. Aquatic filter systems sent us a pre built system I shopped a year before getting it. Sent it free shipping We blew 25 grand over 12 years using other brands that don’t clear the water. It’s automated love it.
Ultimate Sediment Filter- Pentair Dual-Gradient Density Spun Polypropylene Filter Cartridge Rating: 25 micron pre-filter; 1 micron post-filter . The 20 inch filter Part Number DGD-2501-20
User8571 most houses with meters inside have a wire lead with an outside counter, the city can just log down info from your from back yard. I live in an area where there are “smart” meters. They just walk by your house with a wireless machine and it’s recorded automatically.
TOH certainly has the resources to thoroughly test whole house filters. No where has anyone or any entity(at least that i can find) done testing to determine if the whole house filters that claim to remove chemicals actually remove them.
Corbett Lundsford on the Home Diagnosis channel does a ton of testing as well. Not just on water but on indoor air pressure, air quality, thermal bridges, humidity and HVAC design. All sorts of home performance stuff. Him and TOH are my go tos for info since they seem to be the least “sponsored” and truly objective
A water softener is typically the better option to treat the water for the entire house. Install a reverse osmosis to have the best drinking water you can get. The softener should be installed prior to the water heater. The equipment he installed is only treating sediment and chlorine.
Good evening everyone. I hope I can get guidance on installing a whole house water system. I see like in this house it has a basement with the lines but what about a single home with no basement. I have been trying to find the main line to hopefully install a system but I can't find it. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
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After the woven nylon pre-filter is all used up (changed out) they make a very good cordage for marking your garden rows and such. Just hose it off a little bit and let it dry in the sun then you can reuse it for marking your rows in the garden.
Good tip.
We bought this exact filter for our home. Its a pelican water filter with a sediment pre-filter (thats what the spun filter does). They didn't talk about the steps to prep this filter for installation. You have to do a pre-install soak of the carbon for 48 hours and then backflush to activate it. If you just install it dry without soaking you'll run the carbon material into every appliance, sink, toilet and you'll be in big trouble. Other than that it does what it says it does. Just expensive.
He should have said that. But didnt major mistake
Thank you for sharing. How long did the filter last for you? (how large is your place/how many people)
How long before one of these needs serviced or change the carbon
I wonder what this process is
Just discovered my wife had been getting sick because we installed one of these without a UV filter. So keep that in mind. These filters can build up bacteria in that little tank.
What are your wife's symptoms?
and that is why I like to use the Doulton Imperial Silver embedded ceramic filter. Silver prevents bacteria growth, and no need to hook it up to a power source.
Chlorine in the water should prevent bacteria. Was this well water or city water?
Maybe change the filter on schedule…
I'd have given anything to be able to stand on a floor and do this. I had to stand on a ladder with my head stuffed in between three floor joists for the entire job.. THAT was misery with every step. But it's done and NOW I'm happy! Great video.
I have the smaller pre-filter installed in the crawlspace area underneath my house, but I do not have the larger steel tank they show here. The smaller pre-filter does a fine job keeping our water odor free and tasting good. I purchased the unit for $200 and the filters are about $32. The filters last about one year before needing to be changed depending on whether or not there has been a water main break. In that case the filter does get dirty quicker and needs to be changed. Mine is a Whirlpool clear glass housing that you can check visually to decide whether or not it is time to change the filter. I paid a plumber $300 to install the unit since it was cramped underneath the house and a little above my skillset! Changing the filter can be a challenge too and it is easy to break the plastic wrench they include to remove the filter. My plumber just comes out when I need him to do it for me and charges about $85 a visit. I'm on city water, but the filter is still a lifesaver when it comes to maintaining my water's overall quality.
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Im deciding whether to get a pre-filter for my house or just a RO filter at my sink. Sounds like your filter takes care of your needs, its got to be more than just a sediment filter, right?
Creating a bypass so you can have water while changing the filter is not something 1 plumber in 1,000 would do -- go the extra mile. Amazing fittings / world class job. Curious to know what brand and what style of filtrations system he put in.
That's a Pelican whole-house filtration system. The larger tanks shown is supposed to be good for 1,000,000 gallons while their smaller unit lasts 600,000 gallons. I installed a water meter in-line to have a better idea when to replace the activated carbon. BTW, the carbon replacement is about $300, not bad for once every five years IMHO.
OR, you can buy a whole house filter with a bypass valve handle on it like I have. Works perfect. Got it from home depot. GE.
Customers need to pay for that. Some plumbers charge $600 for a thermal expansion tank right out of the box, no air added (or if your pressure sucks, released). Others charge $150, pumped up to house psi. The guys that overcharge and under work are a stain on this industry
Should have put 2 manometers in it to see pressure drop over the filters, to know when to replace them.
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I still love this show it is the best for homeowners
You guys are doing amazing jobs. Quick notes, it would've been nice if guys ran some electronic water PPM tester on it to see before and after water result. Wondering which system to pick for the entire hous.
Yup. Im looking for the best water system.
@@ao-vp5bc What system did you settle on?
I would have put in a 4.5x20 with replaceable carbon filters, other than that I didn't find anything blatantly objectionable. I guess there is a first time for everything! You guys have earned it, Good Job!!
wow! creating bypass means how much you care for your customer! really nice attitude.
I overbuilt my system with two pre-filters in series before the main filter unit. I’m using clear housings so I can see the build up without having to open them. The first one catches everything so well that my second has stayed looking brand new white as on the first day of installation. I change the first pre-filter only once every two years. Aquasana says I should every month but obviously it’s not needed. I live in Southern California using city water.
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Does it lower the water pressure substantially?
California has nasty ass water
Do you have a link to your setup for the clear housings etc? Trying to decide the route I will be going
Could you tell us more about your system? Did you install? Cost? Thanks for the info.
Don't forget to open the water supply slowly after it's been closed - reduces the risk of high pressure blowing out downstream valves (toilets/sinks/washing machine/etc).
That's awesome!!! Main water line next to the electrical panel.
Also, no support for the horizontal pipe length coming down from the ceiling. Some came later after the retrofit of the the filters.
especially with underground services. They only want to cut one trench if possible. So your power, tel, cable, water, sewer and storm often enter the house together.
rtel123 electric goes to meter outside house first
Tip: Many water pipe systems serve also as ground/earth connections.
In this particular case, looks like the connection is near the ball valve. So it¨s not affected by the installation or material chosen for the upgrade.
If it's not the case its always good to check the respective connection and suitable materials to make sure that part is not "electrically" insulated. ;-)
Example, completely plastic filter or PVC pipes.
Cheers
What a mess water meter, natural gas meter and electrical service all in the same corner. At the very least I would have shored up the piping by the electrical service box and not left it flopping all over the place weaking the pipe. To do it right, i wold hav had the water turned off out side of the house and replumed the water flow away from the electrical service and the gas service before bringing it up for the water filtration.
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Richard definitely hit that
I always learn something new from these videos, very informative.
thanks for showing us. we can always trust This Old House for what we need to know!
I would say he's definitely addressing a safety issue too because the carbon filtration media removes chemicals like pesticides, herbicides and pharmaceuticals. I like the soldering and fitting job complete with several valves. Great job guys
I will be installing this in my 1806 Renovation! it's great and you make it look so easy. Thanks!
1806StoneHouse f that who wants a house from the Stone Age. And dump money into it on top of that? 😂
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We had the whole house filter installed. It has a back flush system. It back flushes after so many days. This system , the charcoal would have to be changed more often.
Very well , and clearly explained.
In South Texas i put rocks then resin then carbon and then kdf 55. Im a master plumber by the way
This dude’s a G!
Richard is a great plumber.
Thanks for your videos. I'm looking to find a stainless tank like you have in the video but I'm having a hard time finding them. Can you point to where you got the one in the video. Thank you, in advance.
This is great for an older northern house with a basement. How about a single level home in North Texas? The only way I can turn off the water is at the meter. I would like a filter system that removes the fluoride the city puts in the water.
The reverse osmosis system he installed should remove most of it. I'm here looking for the same thing actually. Not sure which brand I'll get. I'm also concerned with garden watering and water spots on car washing.
Is there any danger the system will dechlorinate the incoming water and legionnaires might grow inside the pipes?
If your are planning not to use the chlorine/chloramine filtered water for an extended period,
I suspect that bacteria could grow in your house pipes.
Here's a possible solution: If you are planning to leave for a while, shut your two filter
valves and open the bypass valve. Then run the water from all your faucets so that your pipes fill with
city chlorinate/chloraminated water.
When you return to using filtered water, just open the filter valves
and close the bypass valve. You can again open all your valves to flush out the nasty tasting city water
and start using the filtered water again. You may have to flush your water heater too, or maybe just turn
it up to highest temp for a few days. The high temp may cook any bacteria that collected there.
I'm no expert on this subject. The above is just my musings!
Wouldn't see through containers make more sense because then she can see when the filters start getting dirty. I'm planing on using 20" filters rather then that giant cumbersome thing. Large tanks are just a big hassle to deal with vrs A 20" that gets changed once year.
. *My water comes in through the ground and then is distributed from there; my water shut-off is in the ground somewhere between my home and the meter at the sidewalk. Where do I put a whole-house filter system? Do I need to add a water line all around my home to the other side where the garage is and then back, or is there a outside system where I can install at the inlet?*
I have to wonder how long those bigger whole house filters will last with underground well water.
Great job Richard!!!
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I've always wondered that the water from the filters still have to run through old pipe to the faucets you now drink from
How long did you have to run the water to know the new filtered water is what she is tasking.
Another half baked This old House plumbing project. So you're filtering the exterior hose bibs too? How much money are we talking here? Where do you get the refills for the big one?
How long does it take water to filter with that new filter? They instantly tested the water
how is this plumber ?I love him he knows everything
EVERY homeowner should have this¡!
Good video, but did you do a well system. We have one and it has different elements and timelines.
It’s great to have your water main right beside your breaker panel 😬
Love when people butcher a foreign word but the meaning comes through. Perfecto!
I'm looking to get one for my aquariums...might as well do for my home
Does a whole-house filter system mean the cold water pipes will have lower flow?
We just installed a new whole house water filtration system. I have a water tester and tested the water. It still shows 3.0 on the tester for solids. Does this mean it's not working?
Lmao i love how he acted like he didn't know if it was filtered or not like he didn't just watch her fill it from the filter
She said it takes 15 min for filter to kick in.
Lol 15s
"low tidy" ?? LOL! Thanks for the clip!
4 whole house filters and UV light water filter system
Those pelican filters come with a by pass on the carbon tank so there’s really no need to put a bypass in the water line. That’s what those red handles are for.
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That works for the main filter, but without the bypass he created, you'd be screwed trying to change the pre-filter without having to shut off water to the whole house.
I get why the service valve was added but doesn’t it act as a dead leg that could potentially cause bacteria to grow and potentially contaminate the water ?
I'm assuming I'd still need to pull a permit to do this DIY?
I prefer the carbon block filters in standard size cases to granulated activated carbon. Cheaper and work better.
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Come to my house. Its 100 years old this year. Needs a new sewage pump, whole home water softener/filter, and a tankless water heater.
I hope you flushed the system prior to drinking it. didn't show that.
Skinny Mcdoogin well he did have dirty hands in the basement and clean hands when he showed up in the kitchen but he could have mentioned that to the viewers. TV magic.
Its TV time man... Interstellar did not take several thousand years to be shot...
My thought exactly. Otherwise the first several glasses would taste just the same as they did before.
He did flush it. Otherwise there would've been air coming out of the faucet from when he drained the system down.
If he hadn't that water would have been black with carbon and that aerator wouldn't flow a drop after the first glass.
Is this a good solution for well water, plus we need to add water softer?
Just generally, about how much would I expect to have one of these installed?
Not a comment, a question...I'm looking at a house that has the water heater on the second floor. I would like to move it to the garage. There is an existing softener loop in the garage, can I plumb the water into that loop and put a loop upstairs to replace the water heater?
Where I installed the "prefilter", filter must be replaced every 5 months, because it sours after 5 months for me, but at other locations, I've seen it last, a year.
does this water go to the toilet and shower too?
Not sure why this video was recommended to me, nor why i watched it all the way through....but I’m not mad. I was interested the whole time. Thinking about now doing this with my own house
Look at those crusty old copper pipes. Wonder if leaded solder was used, filter that out too? That yellow tag looks like an oldie telephone company ground line tag.
what did he use on the pre filter to change from copper to the thread? He solders up some female adapters but the filter housing is clearly female too, what did he use to join the two and not get leaks? If you use a copper male adapter threaded in the housing won't you get a leak?
There is still 30 feet plus of piping after the filter , and the hot water heater
Would it be possible to come to my house and install a whole house filter system? I live in south Mississippi.
Nice video on water filter installation.....thanks!
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.
I’m curious - did you find an answer to your problem?
@@2old4allthis Hi, nope. I was not able to solve it. I tried different sources and resource however, this case is too bizarre to have any records. I did run a separate system from the filters to my kitchen sink just for drinking water. So, I am using the entire filter setup but not as a "whole house filter" but just for cooking and drinking. It seems to work this way even though the filter is not used to it's full potential.
Very simple, soft water isnt as good at cleaning soap.
We have Aquatic filter systems whole home system. Problem water three systems over ten years nothing made it perfect until the WellGuru. Best whole video on his channel sold me. Those inline filters clog in two weeks.
They shared a glass how sweet.
Smart move installing that bypass valve.
yeah, backwards
B. Cot Waste of time
No need to filter all of your water, only filter drinking water if need be, a small filter can be installed inside kitchen cabinets that will fix taste issues, and Can be changed cheaper and easier than the carbon filter shown
You got it. I have a two stage under the house that filters kitchen sink and ice maker. Why filter shower and toilet water?
Yep. No point in filtering shower, toilets, washing machine & dishwasher.
Water softeners are different those are needed for most all connections besides toilets.
Can you add? A filter system with a salt system
Needed some more information on that large carbon granulated filter? How to replace that material? You should how to replace that easy cotton filter, now it's time for a video on how to replace that carbon gunk.
You dump out the media inside the tank and refill it with new carbon media. You have to soak the new stuff before use.
I would find out if my neighbours water was the same first !
Our neighbours had the same problem and replaced the pipes
Filters still great idea for metals and chemicals in water
I don't know if it'll get chemicals. I think it gets all the metal, dust, etc.
dkchen hi depends which chemicals
If you google chemicals in drinking water you will be surprised what it contains
How can a waterheater affect water quality? Great video.
According to the CDC, when you heat up your water in the water heater it often has higher levels of lead.
At 3:31 he points out the valve handle when 'on' is pointing in the direction of flow. Not even 15 seconds later at 3:44 he shows the flow of water coming out, calling it "sweet water", but the valve handle there is pointing *against* the flow of water. The ball valve is reversed.
Ball valves are either open (parallel with the pipe) or closed (perpendicular to the pipe) there is no such thing as "against the flow". You flip the valve in whichever position it's easiest to operate the valve.
There are more affordable ways like buying a 10inch sediment filter followed by a 20by 2.5 or 4 inch cartridge filter makes it cheaper and easier to change the filters
filter replacement would be much more frequent though with that setup
Why not add pressure gauge after the filter? If the small filter clogs in less than 3 months move to the 20 inch filter.
mpharr2 I like that idea!
Richard loves his beer!!
Hi, Can anyone tell the whole system name and cost.
I am new to pluming. If the house has metal then I can’t use plastic pipes for the water filter? I guess I’ll have to contact a plumber or just install a filter under the sink. Not sure how much a plumber will charge.
Plastic pipes (PEX) are less money but some studies suggest they can give you the cancer. You probably have copper pipes but you can add whatever kind of pipes you want to the original piping (e.g., Start with copper but transition to PEX in part of the house because of a leak or something).
how much would that activated carbon filter actually cost?
Did same on my house. However I used a 20 filter which is twice as tall in a clear housing so you can actually see how dirty the sediment filter is. AND I added that whole house drain he mentions not having and doesn't address.
is that just basically a tap inline after the shutoff?
I still wonder where else they would be drinking the water from the tap other than the kitchen? Maybe the upstairs bathroom? If not, they could just get an under-the-sink kitchen filter, and likely for cheaper than this.
Could the filter also help with hard water and protecting against contamination in showers? I know various bacteria and amoeba, though rare, if you get in your eyes or ears through water it's not a fun experience.
What about a water solftner and for the hard colds just a whole house filter maybe even better a ro system for her drinking water and ice maker?
I like the clear clovers instead of blue, also replace filter Every four ish months
Gks JSj If you’re changing the filter every 4 months, what difference does it make if the canister is clear?
If the pipes are really old lead pipes, how well would this filter lead? Is this not a good solution for cleaning out lead from the water?
Carbon filtration is effective for lead.
@@TheSireverard thank you!
Have to have soft water for the lawn also???
Richard, We have well water which has rust, sulphur and tannin. will the addition of these two filters cure these issues. Thank you.
It should be OK. Although when looking for any filtration system please do yourself a favor. Check the water to make sure whatever filter system is adapted to your particular needs. A lab analyse should be relatively cheap and can spare a lot of money in the end. ;-)
Cheers
3348harley We have brown tannin water and stinks like rotten eggs all that was on test. Aquatic filter systems sent us a pre built system I shopped a year before getting it. Sent it free shipping We blew 25 grand over 12 years using other brands that don’t clear the water. It’s automated love it.
Ultimate Sediment Filter- Pentair Dual-Gradient Density Spun Polypropylene Filter Cartridge Rating: 25 micron pre-filter; 1 micron post-filter . The 20 inch filter Part Number DGD-2501-20
They put your water meter INSIDE your basement?
If they should ever want to check it when you're not home, what do they do, break in?
User8571 most houses with meters inside have a wire lead with an outside counter, the city can just log down info from your from back yard. I live in an area where there are “smart” meters. They just walk by your house with a wireless machine and it’s recorded automatically.
How do ya know if ya need a sediment filter? I have a softener
He said clean the copper pipe before cutting, but he doesn’t do it at the second cut!
He actually did - but we dont get to see him doing it. You'll see the clean end (2:52) when he goes to hook it up ;)
You should also flush the water after this kind of work, for like 30 seconds to a minute.
Yeah, thought the same.
They probably did flush it, just didn't show in the video.
Just like they didn't show removing the old faucet filter.
weiss27md for
You flush it for about 10 minutes, or at least 5 Gallons
Have you ever heard of editing? The guy probably flushed for 5 or 10 minutes. He should have mentioned it though.
Most manufacturers recommend a 5-10 minute flush for most filters.
TOH certainly has the resources to thoroughly test whole house filters. No where has anyone or any entity(at least that i can find) done testing to determine if the whole house filters that claim to remove chemicals actually remove them.
Corbett Lundsford on the Home Diagnosis channel does a ton of testing as well. Not just on water but on indoor air pressure, air quality, thermal bridges, humidity and HVAC design. All sorts of home performance stuff. Him and TOH are my go tos for info since they seem to be the least “sponsored” and truly objective
I’ve never seen a plumbing expert drink a glass of water quite as flirtatiously as that before.
Wow, gas, water and electric all within a foot of each other ! What could possibly go wrong?
Does it filter arsenic ?
Is it installed on pipe before the water heater or on pipe after the heater? Also would this be cleaning shower water as well?
A water softener is typically the better option to treat the water for the entire house. Install a reverse osmosis to have the best drinking water you can get. The softener should be installed prior to the water heater. The equipment he installed is only treating sediment and chlorine.
Good evening everyone. I hope I can get guidance on installing a whole house water system. I see like in this house it has a basement with the lines but what about a single home with no basement.
I have been trying to find the main line to hopefully install a system but I can't find it. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
He stole her glass!
His pipework was decent. However, he made a rookie mistake of not running the line to detect leaks.
Sincerely,
An Engineer
Ringy Boi shut up
@@theamericanhiker9655 lol. Alrighty then, keyboard warrior.
Ringster Water is coming out of the faucet. What more would you like to see?
@@MisterTwister88 A job being done in the right/safe manner...
Ringster What exactly did he do wrong?
They need a big one of those for flint Michigan lol