Culligan How-to Change Aqua-Cleer Filters

[@debbieherd7541]

I cannot thank you enough. I live in Tucson AZ and my local Culligan could not tell me how to change my filters with my RO button vs a RO faucet, they wanted to charge me $165 trip charge to install them. I called you from Tucson and you walked me through the process and now I am good to go! Thanks a bunch

[@CulliganKev]

Thank you Debbie, it is great to know that we can help even if we are not able to be onsite in person. remember to dump your complete tank (run the RO with clearlink till it clicks off) before you go to bed a couple times and you will have great water!

[@culliganwaterlloydminstern3354]

You are very welcome, I was great to know KevTheCulliganGuy was able to help you with that.

[@butchpedit4871]

I just did all my filters following your video. Your instructions were very clear and much appreciated. I am especially thankful for your stressing the need to turn the filters fully past the detente when tightening. Being ham fisted I am always reluctant to apply force when unfamiliar with the feel. Your video gave me the confidence to push through the resistance. Thanks.

[@CulliganKev]

Thank you very much for your appreciation and gratitiude! We are here to help our community have great water. The internet lets us help the world!

[@kira_flight]

Thank you so much! Wasn’t getting any water going into my RO tank. Watched your video and it turns out I didn’t fully turn the three filters back into place. Once I did it had water filling up the tank immediately. I appreciate the video. Thanks again.

[@CulliganKev]

thanks for the feedback. makes the time to make these worthwhile knowing it is helping.

[@reallife4879]

Excellent, very detailed. Thank you! I've had this system for a while, but was puzzled by the capillary tube.

[@culliganwaterlloydminstern3354]

Thank you we are here to help.

[@billcraig6862]

So helpful! With pre-primed filters purchased at my local Culligan dealer, and this video, I successfully completed the replacement of my RO50 filters. Thanks for the help. Everything I encountered you covered, and so well. THANKS

[@CulliganKev]

thanks for the positive feedback Bill.

[@johnjude2685]

Very clear and great teaching, Very good Teaching Sir thanks

[@hopeM0421]

Great video, thank you for your help. I should have watched it before I changed that torpedo filter so I’d know the drain the water from the tap, oops. Thank you!!!

[@brendangraham3754]

This video would be so much better without the background music. Sometimes hard to hear the instructions/comments.

[@CulliganKev]

Thanks for the feedback. it hides background noise as the shop was in water production then. LOL

[@Levi-r1k7b]

How do you fit the little torpedo filter?

[@samuelcheng7150]

The video says to leave the tap on for 4-6 hours to flush the filters. I have a Culligan owners manual and it says something in there to flush for a minimum of 24 hours for the RO membrane? Which is right?

[@CulliganKev]

Always refer to your owners manual. most people are not replacing the R.O. Membrane so for the Sediment, and Carbon block, and post carbon, 4 - 6 hours are sufficient. if you are doing the R.O. overnight is fine we have found, in morning it has low TDS reading.

[@malone6005]

I just replaced my RO membrane and had the same question. The manual states 24 hrs but my local Culligan service tech said to remove the capillary tube, flush for 30 minutes and reinstall or just fill and empty a tank or 2 and it should be good. So the real question becomes, is the preservative in the RO membrane bad for you so it is necessary to flush for 24 hours?

[@CulliganKev]

@@malone6005 I strongly disagree with the advice you received. if you do not have the capillary tube in the system you are doing NO flushing of the inside of the R.O.!! The water on the inside of the R.O. impurities go right into your go into your tank. Culligan recommends 24hours to be ultra conservative. but the factual answer is when the impurities are gone. when your TDS drops to a 95% removal of your source water TDS .

[@reallife4879]

Probably should mention that when filters are installed dry (without pre-flushing), it will take quite a while for water to start dripping from the faucet when you go to flush the system, especially if you have the Total Defense (T.D.) cartridge installed. (That drip-drip-drip from the R.O. module has to fill both the T.D. and post-carbon filters before it makes its way out the faucet when the tank valve is closed (or with an empty tank)) It's also probably a good idea, after 4- 6 hours of flushing with the water coming through the R.O., to then open the tank valve and allow it to empty out, further flushing the system. (With the tank then empty, that would be a good time to test the air pressure on the bladder in the water tank with a low-pressure tire tester.)

[@culliganwaterlloydminstern3354]

Very good point. because we have always pre-flushed our filters for clients, I never thought to add that. thanks for your comment it will help others.

[@akheemisaac1120]

Thanks for the video! I subscribed to your channel. This is what I used to replace my filters, though I think I still made a mistake. I flushed my new dry carbon filters with my tank still attached. I didn't let it drain out into the sink like the conclusion of your video shows. Do I have to clean out my tank now?

[@CulliganKev]

You will have high impurties in the tank. for the next 3 nights before your go to bed, open the drinking water tap and completely drain the tank till the tap is very slow trickle then close the tap. your water will be getting more pure every day. and you will normal level RO level of TDS after the 3rd tank empty and refill.

[@CulliganKev]

You should at the end of the night before your go to bed, open your RO tap and completely drain your tank for 2 - 3 nights and then you will be fine. even if you don't, but I would, you will just have extra carbon in your diet LOL

[@robg3590]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@CulliganKev]

thanks for the feedback. makes the time to make these worthwhile knowing it is helping.

[@bluesky5587]

Superb ..thank you for posting this.

[@gofigurefarm749]

Another video from a Culligan dealer describes changing the three filters (sediment, carbon, and reverse osmosis), turning the source water back on, opening up the tank valve, and letting the system run for 30-60 min. Only then does it say to replace the in-line “post” filter. In contrast, this video seems to recommend installing the “post” filter at the same time as the other filters and then draining the system for 4-6 hours. This video also says nothing about whether the tank should be open or closed during this 4-6 hour period. So I have two questions. Is it really ok to replace the post filter at the same time as the others? Assuming you have dry filters, should the tank be open or closed during the flushing period? I had my source valve and tank valve open for the first 10 min or so of flushing then decided to close it when I read a comment below. Any suggestions on what I should do now? I’m surprised there aren’t clear written instructions for all of this.

[@gofigurefarm749]

To explain further - I am concerned that during the 10 min where I was draining with the tank valve open I was putting impure water in the tank. I suppose once I am completely finished I could do one more more flush where I drain the tank (i.e. flow goes from fast to a drip-drip) then allow the tank to fill back up and us normally. Does that sound like the best solution?

[@CulliganKev]

in response to your questions, at 40 seconds into the video it says shut off the tank. leave the tank off until the flushing process is finished. You can choose to follow any instructions you find on the internet but having 8 years of experience and testing TDS after filter changes, you will want 4-6 hours of flush. and if you change the Total Defense filter (everyone should have a Total Defense with the man-made chemicals in all environments now) you should empty your tank for the following 3 nights and let it refill. the Total Defense filter will take longer to soak and has manufacturing impurities. As for the Post, for ease, just put it in and flush with the rest. there is no advantage in not flushing with the rest. but because of the slow flows while the tank is off it really wont fush untill you turn the tank back on after the 4-6hours flush time. Merry Christmas!

[@CulliganKev]

@@gofigurefarm749 if you ever had the tank valve open when you have not completely flushed the system, i mean after the 4-6 hours you will have pushed contaminants into your tank. for the next 3 nights empty your tank to completely flush it 3 times. and then you are great.

[@msoftball22]

@@CulliganKev To clarify, when changing the TD filter, you were saying to let the tank fill with new filters and empty the tank for the next 3 nights. Are you saying to let it fill up once a day, not drink it, empty the tank, then do this for 3 days? In that case, would we have to prepare for an alternate method of drinking water for 3 days? Would it be good enough to let the tank fill up completely and flush it 3x or so (takes about 2 hours for each refill).

[@MrMapersaud1]

Such great instruction!

[@CulliganKev]

Thank you, at Culligan we are here to help .. "You give your people Culligan Water" LOL

[@MrMapersaud1]

@@CulliganKev We are!

[@IulianCazan-y5h]

when turning filters counterclockwise all splashing water except the total defense filter. is that a sign that i should change it or the membrane is bad ? thanks

[@CulliganKev]

see above for response

[@wayne.bridgemohan]

Hey I broke my drain elbow. Where I can get a replacement?

[@CulliganKev]

most culligan stores stock John Guest fittings.

[@IulianCazan-y5h]

Hi. Please help with this issue: i've changed sediment, carbon and post carbon and still have low water production. presure in the tank is good and is getting very little water. when turning counterclockwise the filters, every filter is splashing water but the total defense . is this a sign that i should change total defense filter or the membrane ? could be any other cause for the low water production ? thanks

[@CulliganKev]

see above have answered your questions.

[@RPDBY]

what is the capillary tube for, will the system work without it?

[@CulliganKev]

Hello RPDBY, the system will NOT work without the capillary tube. It produces the correct amount of back pressure to force water through the Reverse Osmosis membrane, while providing enough flow across the membrane to clear the impurities and prevent early fouling of the RO Membrane. You need to match the correct capillary tube with the correct RO Membrane. the red one is for the 50 gallon per day membrane and the black one is for the 30 gallon per day membrane. You can buy a 50gallon per day RO Membrane even if you have a 30 gallon per day now. but as said above the correct capillary tube (comes with a new membrane) has to be matched to the RO membrane.

[@RPDBY]

@@CulliganKev thank you, i think i understand now. Without the capillary tube most or all of the water will go through the drain hole in the filter and not through the filter, and if the the capillary tube is too tight too much water will be pushed through the filter fouling it too quickly. Thank you!

[@mixmastertoronto]

@@CulliganKev I forgot to replace the CAPILLARY TUBE when I changed ALL my filters. I have now put it in, but my system is not working at all. No water is coming into my tank to fill it. Please help!

[@CulliganKev]

@@mixmastertoronto Please contact me [e-mail]

[@CulliganKev]

@@mixmastertoronto start with the line to the tank is there any produced RO water coming? if not one of your filters is not fully turned over the detent. unseat by turning back each filter just the slightest amount to the left, start with the furthest left, you should get a "psst" and a bit of water will leak down, do the for each filter. find the one that has no pressure that is your culprit.

[@RPDBY]

How does the system know when to stop? I mean if the tap is off and the tank is full, what mechanism is there to stop it from keeping pushing that water which i guess will be coming non-stop through the drain hose in the RO filter?

[@CulliganKev]

How do you know it is not shutting off? It will have flow to drain as long as it is filling the tank. And sometimes you might have a long time to fill tank if your Source pressure is not high. My experience has been that virtually NOTHING is produced if your source water is 42PSI or below, in which case you will run to drain until you get higher pressure. I do not know what your diagnosis is if it is low source pressure, consider adding an RO Booster pump Culligan part# 01009334. if you are sure it is not. and you shut off the tank and do not use any water from RO and in the morning you still have drain water then you need a culligan service tech to diagnose it but you may need the shutoff piston. Culligan Part# P1001472 Shutoff Piston Assy. This is what shuts off the drain water when the tank pressure is within 2-4psi of the source water. These usually do not cause trouble, but they can become fouled with Calcium or other TDS as they run in source, impure water.

[@RPDBY]

@@CulliganKev thank you so much for such detailed answer. I know its not shutting off because i can see the water constantly flowing through the drain tube, which is transparent. I know the tank is full because there is not water flowing into the tank (that tube is also transparent) and the pressure in the tank is exactly the same as the pressure in my water supply (and the tank is heavy as i would expect with a full tank). SO i will check the shut off valve, it may not be doing its job.

[@IulianCazan-y5h]

Hi. I've asked for some help, but for some reason my post got deleted. I will ask again: at the faucet the water is just dripping, tank is empty, pressure is good, changed carbon, sediment and post carbon, membrane and total defense changed in march 2022, pressure water feed is good, when unlocking filters all but total defense splashing water. Any idea what is wrong ? Thanks

[@CulliganKev]

not only your post got deleted my reply too. not me!! but the answer is watch the video again. I think you will find it is the RO membrane or the capillary tube problem. or a filter not past the detent. you can buy bypass plugs and install them to see where the flow is stopping.. one other thought might be the pressure control assembly in the head (under the cover) might need to be replaced.

[@FranciscoVelezV]

Super helpful Video. I paid $387 for the 4 filters delivered for DIY aqua-cleer install (Sediment SED2, Carbon CB, Membrane RO50, and post filter) from the Maryland area Culligan shop. Is this the going rate? Seems extreme. I run a a 5 stage RO/DI system for my fish tank and can get Filters, FILMTEC Membrane and DI resin for for $80. Both result in 0 TDS water, what's the deal with Maryland Culligan price?

[@givemefreedom2359]

I pay around $100 for three filters. The Sediment, Carbon Block, and the small torpedo one they never explained how to change. So, I am sitting here needing help but finding none and they hate me so much for calling them out on their deceitful practices they hung up on me when I asked why they didn't just post directions on the website. I cannot stand these people.

[@CulliganKev]

we are located in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada, I cannot speak for the USA prices. I can say that for us we get you to bring in a sample of R.O. water to determine if you need the more expensive membrane. if not yearly you would just need the sediment $40, the Carbon $42, and post carbon, $40 that seems a lot cheaper than what your local dealership has charged you possibly they are quoting you with service to change them?

[@givemefreedom2359]

@@CulliganKev to have them install is an extra $200. They cannot stand talking to me because I don't hesitate to let them know that $200.00 to bend their knees and twist their wrists isn't reasonable in the least. Had my house not already had a Culligan water softener when I moved in, I probably wouldn't have done business with them. So, $85 if I remember correctly for the three filters, sediment, carbon, and torpedo, and $15 to ship them. Another $200 if I ask for installation. I hate greedy corporations with a passion.

[@TheHomesteadProject24]

I have this system and my filters are due to be changed but I can't find where to buy them, help!

[@sykcobra]

They’re proprietary to Culligan. You have to buy it from them

[@thomaswillett8406]

I have this system and asked about price for replacement filters and they said $293.15. I blurted “For four filters?” And was blown away

[@CulliganKev]

@@thomaswillett8406 thanks for your feedback. that does seem a bit pricey, but which 4 filters, if you have a Total Defense, it is the only filter that will remove. PFOA and PFOS so yes other systems have cheaper filters but they are not certifies to remove all the impurities and chemicals and PFAS that ours does! If you are not gonna remove all the impurities you can get a Brita filter and have better tasting but lots of impurities in your water. if you get my joke. you pay for best because it does more for your health.

[@robertbisconer3818]

What comes with the kit,Aqua-Cleer® Advanced Drinking Water System,is it 3 filters or 4

[@CulliganKev]

It depends on the choice of Aqua-cleer, basic is 4 filter, but about 4 extra filters are available for the 4th position making it a 5filter system. This video shows it with a Total Defense. I highly recommend it.

[@givemefreedom2359]

Mine has four tall thin filters and one small torpedo one. The refill kit has two tall and the torpedo and I pay $100 a year for those. They want $200 to install them which is highway robbery. On mine, one of the four filters only gets changed every two years as it moves from slot 2 to slot 4 and the RO only is changed 3-5 years. The water is delicious and so far, still worth the hassle of having to talk to the Boise, Idaho office. But BOY is that a drag. And they feel the same about me I am sure.

[@daviddavison2582]

How often do these filters have to be changed out? Do I have to change out all of them at the same time or is there a different periodicity for each filter?

[@daviddavison2582]

Never mind, I see that that question has been answered below.

[@CulliganKev]

@@daviddavison2582 yes, 1 year on sediment and block carbon, then the RO only when TDS is over 50PPM, but the Specialty filter the 4th if you have it is also 1year or 1000gallons. and the torpedo shaped carbon filter is also yearly

[@floryedable]

Where can I order replacement filters online and have them delivered to my home?

[@tonyryan1438]

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[@kumd]

I had to call and pick them up from my local Culligan store. They might be able to ship them not sure. But there is nowhere to order online except maybe eBay second hand.

[@CulliganKev]

Captain Spark is correct, filters are available through any local Culligan Store, we would ship to you to help you, but you would not have shipping in your local store. As to getting look-alike filters from amazon, they are usually fake (knock-offs made in china) , and they might work but the do not go through the numerous levels of quality control and you risk having impurities or ruptures of the R.O. if you choose a discounted filter, buy a TDS tester and test regularly. not all filters are the same just because they fit.

[@kumd]

Same filters as the video, picked up from the Culligan store. Carbon filter was $26, Sediment filter was $24, and the RO filter was $99. Thanks

[@gordbell308]

I just paid $400 Canadian for the 4 filters. Did I get screwed?

[@Splattervision-qh1sd]

They’re constantly changing these systems, no capillary tube in mine, line has a red plastic plug in it. The new filter came with a capillary tube with a black stopper as shown here. Back to Culligan to figure out what tf

[@CulliganKev]

sorry for delay the red rubber with a longer capillary tube is for the 50 gallon per day membrane. the black one with capillary tube is for the 30 gallon per day. they are not interchangeable. a new membrane comes with the proper stopper and tube. if the rubber plug has no capillary tube (clear small diameter tube) it probably was not installed properly and "Blew out" it will need to be replaced,

[@nancyc5423]

We purchased filters from our local culligan dealer and we are only getting dripping water. This happened the first time we changed them and we had to have a technician come out to the tune of $$. Your video makes it look simple but we have now had this same issue twice. It appears air locked. Do you have any suggestions. It all worked perfect before we tried to put the new ones in,

[@CulliganKev]

I suspect the filters were not flushed when you got them, they were sealed and dry? It can take a while for water to soak and flow through filters. I will tell you 99% of the time when a client has a problem after a filter change, I have always found one filter is not fully turned past the detent to a seated position. This shuts off the water flow. to diagnose your system, while water is turned on, wrap a rag around the first filter (most left when looking at it) and turn it counter clockwise, (front of that filter turns to your left). As you "bump" up to and over the detent, you should get a "phssssst" sound as it moves off of seated position just before it shuts off the internal shut-off for that filter, in the housing. you should get a bit of water in your rag. then rotate the filter back over the detent to a fully seated position, for a woman you cannot turn the filter hard enough to break the system. then repeat to the next filter. do the same to all the filters. You should get a "phssssst" sound for each one. If you did get the sound of water pressure release you never had that filter fully past the detent. If you got a sound/water from each filter your problem is in the Flow Restrictor tube on the RO membrane. review that part of the video and check the flow restrictor tube, it may have had water pressure spit it out to drain. You can call me if you need help 1-306-830-7766 Kev "the Culligan Guy"

[@fabianescobar2901]

Very illustrating. Thank you. Where can I check the TOTAL DEFENSE FILTER date of manufacture?

[@CulliganKev]

Sorry I missed that call my office 306-825-6266 and they can tell you where to find the current date of manufacture. If you got them from Culligan Lloydminster or Culligan North Battleford. our stock is ALWAYS current so you do not need to worry they are never outdated. The Total Defense should be replaced yearly.

[@CulliganKev]

Also your Total Defense is not a time sensitive filter, it is a volume rated replacement. it is good for 1000 gallons, then needs replacing. I have a Cleerlink Pro Connect accessory by Culligan that measures my filters for 1 yr or 1000 gallons and I can look up the gallons on my app.

[@msoftball22]

@@CulliganKev Interesting on the TD filter! My local Culligan said the TD is good for 3-5 years, similar to the RO. Should I be replacing this filter annually? It's a really costly one that is over $250 normally.

[@Flyingphotosphotography]

​@msoftball22 you should be replacing it every 1000gallons. But even just a couple,will use more than 500 fallen per year. And 4 would be yearly

[@msoftball22]

@@Flyingphotosphotography Very interesting and good to know. I will have to ask my local Culligan why they are telling me to change it every 3-5 years. I wonder if they say that because this filter is so dang expensive? It's almost $300 with tax. Would a TDS test not be able to test it? I'm still getting 10-15 PPM for filtered water with a 2 year old Total Defense filter (which is probably WAY beyond 1000 gallons at this point).

[@tannerm8725]

How often are you suppose to change these?

[@CulliganKev]

The most common practice to prevent bacteria starting to grow in your carbons on non-chlorinated water, or if you are on municipal chlorinated water to prevent that getting to your R.O. membrane and damaging that, is to do a yearly change of your filters! NOTE: the R.O. membrane does NOT have to be replaced until it has high TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) over 50PPM TDS on city systems, higher if you are rural; or if you have low production after putting in new filters. I have been seeing more chemical impurities so I highly recommend getting a Total Defense filter for your system to remove those and PFAS and PFOS and Pharmaceutical. And YES ever since i saw this evidence i have in my personal system for my family.

[@CulliganKev]

"How often should I replace my filters?" here was my answer: The most common practice to prevent bacteria starting to grow in your carbons on non-chlorinated water, or if you are on municipal chlorinated water to prevent that getting to your R.O. membrane and damaging that, is to do a yearly change of your filters! NOTE: the R.O. membrane does NOT have to be replaced until it has high TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) over 50PPM TDS on city systems, higher if you are rural; or if you have low production after putting in new filters. I have been seeing more chemical impurities so I highly recommend getting a Total Defense filter for your system to remove those and PFAS and PFOS and Pharmaceutical. And YES ever since i saw this evidence i have in my personal system for my family.

[@msoftball22]

If I changed my pre filter, sentiment, and post filters and the filtered water is still over 50 PPM, would you just change BOTH the RO and TD filters in that case?

[@jamiemsorenson7426]

Will you please advise how I can get these filters without going through my local San Diego Culligan Store? I need a new set of the Aqua Cleer Filters, but I had such a horrific experience with the San Diego Culligan services I don't want them anywhere near my home. I bought a turn key home with a brand new Culligan top of the line system. The system (featured in this video) was so new that the water had not been fully hooked up to the system. I called Culligan and requested a Culligan rep come to my home and show me how to use the system. The rep immediately started to hassle me about all kinds of items I needed to purchase, he never even bothered to ask me what system I had. I said I just need someone to educate me on how to use the system. The rep was polite and said he would show me at a scheduled appointment. He came to the appointment and came inside my gated perimeter (without contacting me to let him in). He greeted me, then sat down a sales book without even checking to see what system I had, and began to tell me "items I needed to purchase." I repeatedly had to tell him I just wanted to learn about the system. Over nine times he hassled me to purchase .... He had not even looked at my system. Finally, I had to insist he just see the system I had. He conceded that I did not need anything at that time after looking at the system I had. After he left I called the Culligan Water company to discuss my experience. The rep. was demoralizing, as she defended the rep. She tried to gaslight me into believing the way he acted was okay. I hung up and wrote a review on Yelp. A couple months later, I was running out of culligan salt and asked how I could get more. The same rep I had spoken with the first time quoted me a ridiculous price at an excessive delivery sched. I ended up buying quality salt from Home Depot for 6-7 x less than she quoted me. Now I need to get the above Aqua Cleer Filters or disconnect the Culligan System entirely. Please advise how I can get these filters without going through my local San Diego Culligan Store?

[@CulliganKev]

My USA Culligan team assured me they are resolving this with you directly. if it is resolved please consider deleting your concern?

[@jamiemsorenson7426]

@@CulliganKev I greatly appreciate your videos. Very helpful! Nothing was ever done to resolve this issue for me. I ended up buying new filters from an out of state Culligan dealer. However, with my brand new filters between my reverse osmosis filter and my and my total defense filter the water supply stops. Therefore not no water is making it to the tank. I have a brand new as well as a used take that have the proper PSI. Any suggestions as to why my water supply might be stopping between the Reverse Osmosis filter and the Total Defense filter? Thank you!

[@TJWTNR]

​@@jamiemsorenson7426 What Culligan did you end up purchasing your replacement filters from? I'm trying to do the same as you.

[@nuentsangyang9508]

@@jamiemsorenson7426 do you have the contact info where to get the filters? I'm in similar situation.

[@debn2396]

Can you also show me how to pull the cord from the post carbon filter please? I have a hard time to pull the cord. thanks in advance.

[@CulliganKev]

That is a standard John-Guest fitting it has been answered several times. you have to push the line into the filter, then use a pair of needle-nose pliers spread or (scissors) to hold the ring into the filter then wiggle the post filter off the line while pressing the ring into the filter. the ring is what bites the line to prevent it being removed. wet the line when pushing into the new filter to make it slide easier.

[@CulliganKev]

Removing the Post Carbon Filter - I have apologized for not including that in the video, it was an oversight. Thank you for your grace. The method to replace it is the same as every John Guest fitting. You push the water line into the filter, you hold the plastic keeper with fingernails, or a spread needle-nose pliers and rotate the filter as you pull it off the line. if you cannot remove it you are not pressing the plastic insert far enough. NOTE: make sure the filter is installed with the arrow going to the tap. It is a directional filter.

[@ngochuynh1751]

When does the drain line stops water ?

[@CulliganKev]

the drain from the R.O. will only stop when the tank is full. to test it shut off the tank and in most cases within 5 -20 mins the lines will pressure up and shut off the R.O. and the drain line will stop. If yours does not you may have a problem. remember if your source line pressure is below 40psi, you will not produce water and will never shut off. in that case you need the Booster Pump to get about 70psi and it can produce more R.O. water and do it faster, then shut off.

[@CulliganKev]

Removing the Post Carbon Filter - I have apologized for not including that in the video, it was an oversight. Thank you for your grace. The method to replace it is the same as every John Guest fitting. You push the water line into the filter, you hold the plastic keeper with fingernails, or a spread needle-nose pliers and rotate the filter as you pull it off the line. if you cannot remove it you are not pressing the plastic insert far enough. NOTE: make sure the filter is installed with the arrow going to the tap. It is a directional filter.

[@canada_dry]

John Guest fitting method kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoKZhpKdba1kbpIsi=oiz8pvVt5f9-EDSE&t=67

[@sealguy77]

Where can I purchase replacement Aqua-Cleer filters?

[@CulliganKev]

We have all the Aqua-cleer and other filters at Culligan Water Lloydminster 306-825-6266 or Culligan Water North Battledford 306-445-6266

[@alinturcoman5284]

@@CulliganKev i can't see any filters for sale only systems !!!!

[@bookwyrmtoo]

How do you install the Post GAC?

[@culliganwaterlloydminstern3354]

The Post GAC is replaced by using your fingernail or a butter knife back edge to push the ring back with the 3/8"Poly line, then continue to push the ring into the filter while you rotate and pull the 3/8" Poly line out. if you cannot get it out you are not getting the ring pushed back or keeping it back. Then repeat for the other end. I am sorry I didn't have one in my test lab to include in the Video.

[@leonglassglow3854]

Is the loud annoying music necessary?

[@justintensen8475]

You describe how to measure the rate of flow but you don’t say what the optimal rate of flow is for this system.

[@CulliganKev]

There is no answer for what capacity should be, the membrane is rated on the label at 30GPD or 50GPD (Gallons Per Day) so that is the max possible say 30GPD would 30/24hrs= 1.25US Gallons per hour. BUT i mean a big BUT!!! (according to Aquatic Life blog) All flow rates stated on reverse osmosis systems and membranes are assuming a water temperature of 77 degrees F. As the water temperature changes so will the flow rate. For every degree F you lower the temperature you lose about 3% of product flow. for example using Applied Membrane Temperature Correction Factor chart, for 50F water source your would only have 30GPD divided by TCF of 1.711 = 17.53 GPD. Vastly different production. BUT ALSO if your Total Dissolved Solids is higher than 200PPM TDS you decrease the production by about 2% for every increase of 100TDS, so you can have very different production and it is based on your water source. if you have TDS over 500PPM you should have a Reverse Osmosis Booster pump to compensate. that brings up the 3rd factor of production, the source water pressure. most RO membranes will not produce if water pressure is below 40 PSI so farm systems operating 20-40psi virtually never produce water. 30-50 produce RO only 40-50 time of cycle. all farm systems less than 50psi constant pressure need a booster pump.

[@justintensen8475]

@@CulliganKev Thanks Kevin, we all appreciate your expertise and transparency. I recently installed post carbon filter and the 3 fixture filters (that are not the RO membrane) (Culligan of Brampton, ON, Canada neglected to send me the RO on my last order, although I did ask to have replacements for all filters). I bought the whole system about three years ago and haven't changed the RO since). Since I changed the other filters my rate of flow has been roughly 10 US gallons/day. I have double checked that all the filters are clicked in firmly, and, here's my question: I am wondering if not changing the RO could be affecting my GPD? I've since specifically ordered the RO and hope it will resolve this.

[@Flyingphotosphotography]

@@justintensen8475 thanks for your gratitude.

[@culliganwaterlloydminstern3354]

@@justintensen8475 Sorry I may not have answered this there are two reasons to replace the R.O. membrane. one is that the R.O. membrane starts to "open" and your TDS will increase, if it is above 50PPM of TDS or less than 90% rejection it could be replaced. however if you do not have soft water or other impurities they can plug the membrane and have low production.

[@alinturcoman5284]

Can't buy anywhere ''Aqua-Cleer'' filters (carbon, sediment2, post carbon) for an ReverseOsmosis50 system, i think this are made only to be serviced if you pay monthly fees at your local Culligan company...

[@CulliganKev]

I am sad you are finding it hard to find filters. I will help you can get the Aqua-Cleer filters locally. This is actually the big advantage with Culligan! Culligan actually supplies filters still for our FIRST GEN Water Towers that is over 30 years old. So it is always easy to get parts for a Culligan. In your case, If you email me your name and contact information. I will have your local Culligan store get you filters! [e-mail]

[@CulliganKev]

All Culligan Stores will sell you the filters you need so you can replace yourself. If your local Culligan Store refuses to sell filters to you, that would be odd. Please ask them again and then if you do not get filters email me. [e-mail]

[@adamUDavies]

What if after you change the filters the drip is only every 5 seconds ?

[@CulliganKev]

Assuming new filters were put in and the R.O. membrane is new (or at least not plugged) would indicate that you need to increase the pressure to the R.O. if you have a booster pump now it might be defective, if you do not that is what you should get, a booster pump in front of the source supply. The R.O. needs to be over about 40psi to start producing R.O. water. as water gets colder the system produces less, the booster pump will take it up to about 70+PSI, vastly improving production. you local culligan will have booster pumps for your system.

[@adamUDavies]

@@CulliganKev thank you for your quick response and help 👍

[@s30123]

He is such a dad 🤣

[@CulliganKev]

I will take that as a compliment! especially if you were able to save money by changing yourself.

[@s30123]

@@CulliganKev yes I did, thank you so much

[@nana-hv7sr]

hard to hear because the music is louder than the man's voice.

[@givemefreedom2359]

There is another that is ten times worse. I could hear this one, but the other I had to hold the laptop to my ear and still couldn't make it out.

[@2hyped72]

Where the fuck do you buy the replacement filters? I can't find any online. It's ridiculous.

[@CulliganKev]

Sorry you are having a hard time to find filters. they are sold from your local Culligan store, they will usually also ship to you.

[@azfar147]

they gonna make you buy monthly subscription. doesn't worth this system.

[@melissasaunders2155]

FYI it is incredibly annoying to listen and pay attention while your playing music over your instructions

[@CulliganKev]

yes I do understand. but i was in our water bottling plant making the video, the music was to cover that ambient noise. LOL

[@adelinecursio1695]

Why does Culligan charge $100 labor? Doesn't seem like rocket science and the guy was here for less than 10 minutes. They charged me $87 for filters, 4.99 for "transportation fee for grand total of $198. Wish I would have seen this video...next year

[@CulliganKev]

You are not in our service area, but I can answer that for your local dealer. We made this video to help our clients save some money in these trying times. And with the help of this video, you are able to do it yourself next year. But in regards to why your local Culligan charges you what seems like a lot of money, this will explain more about that. Your visit starts in the shop, someone pulls your filters, at our store we actually pre-flush your filters, this takes time and then the time to drive the service truck to your home. That truck has cost to buy and eventually replace, some of the charge is allocated from those expenses to provide you with a service. Then the Culligan service tech has to be paid for all his time to prepare your filters and to drive and do your service. if it is our store when we do the filter change we also do a sanitization of your system. So when you consider all the costs you may have been unaware of. Hope you have a great holiday season and drink lots of healthy Culligan water! Thanks for contacting Culligan

[@johndeer5524]

Did u just say run my tap for 4 hours ... Water bill isn't free.. slow drip possibly

[@CulliganKev]

This is a surprising Comment? The best solution is to buy a TDS meter and only flush until you have about 5% of your Tap water TDS level. If you do not have a TDS meter, you are welcome to do any length of flush time you wish. BUT, if you do not flush the manufacturing chemicals out you will be putting those into your tank and drinking things that may be harmful. My suggestion is purely for your safety. if you buy pre-flushed filters, that is already done for you. and you might put through 4 gallons in 4 hours. it is not the same as your kitchen tap. Have a great day whatever you do! The best solution again is not to put water into your tank until you have low TDS and it is pure water.

[@bluesky5587]

hello .. can I purchase filters from you .. thank you

[@CulliganKev]

I am not sure if you got your answer yet, sorry for the delay if you did not. you can purchase filters from us. but you will have a local Culligan Store, google search "Culligan Water + (your city)"

[@alinturcoman5284]

@@CulliganKev Can't see any filters for sale for RO50 system on ''culligan water ann arbor'' in Michigan, only i can place an order somewhere in Ohio and when i'm ready to buy i can't choose delivery out of Ohio state.

[@CulliganKev]

@@alinturcoman5284 email me [e-mail] with your contact information and I will have your local Culligan set you up with filters for any culligan product.

[@CulliganKev]

How long do i flush new filters - "The video says to leave the tap on for 4-6 hours to flush the filters. I have a Culligan owners manual and it says something in there to flush for a minimum of 24 hours for the RO membrane? Which is right?" Always refer to your owners manual. most people are not replacing the R.O. Membrane so for the Sediment, and Carbon block, and post carbon, 4 - 6 hours are sufficient. if you are doing the R.O. overnight is fine we have found, in morning it has low TDS reading. Culligan recommends 24hours to be ultra conservative. but the factual answer is when the impurities are gone. when your TDS drops to a 95% removal of your source water TDS . I strongly disagree with the advice people received from other dealers about flushing with capillary tube removed. if you do not have the capillary tube in the system you are doing NO flushing of the inside of the R.O.!! The water on the inside of the R.O. impurities go right into your go into your tank.

[@msoftball22]

Hi, this is helpful. So if I understand it correctly, "flushing the system" means leaving the tap on and letting the water drip into your sink for a minimum of 24 hours if I changed the RO membrane. When I had a H-83 system, it used to mean letting the tank fill up and then emptying the tank 2-3 times. So it seems like flushing the system is different now by simply leaving the tap on. Am I understanding this correctly?

[@CulliganKev]

@@msoftball22 the assuption was that in draining the tank 2-3 times the system had at least 24 hours to soak and flush. preferred is to let the tap run out for overnight. and then fill the tank and the following night empty tank that flushed the system and the tank.

[@msoftball22]

@@CulliganKev This is helpful, thank you! Will be giving this a go soon!