4 Years Later - Whole House Water Filters Update

Install Video from 4 years ago ....... • How to Install a Whole...
iSpring Filter Video .......................... • iSpring WSP-50 WSP-100...
Culligan Filter Video ........................ • Culligan Water Filter ...
List of all the materials & tools i bought: ($400 total)
Water Filters:
CULLIGAN WH-HD200-C Filter .......... amzn.to/2utRPSo
(alt) DuPont WFPF13003B Filter .......... amzn.to/2HEm7KD
Culligan RFC-BBSA Premium Filter .......... amzn.to/2urSzY7
iSpring WSP-50 - Water Filter .......... amzn.to/2HEiEfh
iSpring WSP-100 - Water Filter .......... amzn.to/2JDEqS7
PEX Pipe Material & Tools:
Crimping Wrench .......... amzn.to/2X7l4Xc
3/4" PEX Pipe .......... amzn.to/2Xa7NNL
PEX Cinch Rings .......... amzn.to/2GdeLLb
90 deg Elbow .......... amzn.to/2UzkIM8
Butterfly Valve .......... amzn.to/2P42oF0
3/4" Tee .......... amzn.to/2UeRq0v
PEX to Threaded .......... amzn.to/2VE7Bpy
PEX to Threaded 2 .......... amzn.to/2P7eNYI
PEX/PVC Pipe Cutter .......... amzn.to/2X0uLGW
Pressure Gauge .......... amzn.to/2IspLH7
Depth Gauge .......... amzn.to/2GdfoV3
PTFE Tape .......... amzn.to/2IfBDgk
1/2"Male to 1/4" Female .......... amzn.to/2Igi0EX
SharkBite 90 Elbow .......... amzn.to/2X40gQs
3/4" to 3/4" Male ..........amzn.to/2KzcajS
This video is going over the whole house water filter system i installed 4 years ago. Pointing out the good and the bad - what worked and what i would change.
Using PEX pipe worked great. Super happy with that. Easy to install - zero leaks.
The 2 types of water filters i installed are also great.
The pressure gauges i would not do in the future. Not needed and i never use.
Disclosure Note: The above links are Amazon Affiliate links. There is NO additional cost to you, however I get paid a small percentage from Amazon if you purchase after clicking on the link.

[@DaveWirth]

Bulk Filters: amzn.to/3wk9Wxq and amzn.to/3UBO0Ho Install Video from 4 years ago ....... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpCpkKuLgK2qeLM iSpring Filter Video .......................... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIDPfYeIbrOFr5I Culligan Filter Video ........................ kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIaclJKGqbqHo7M List of all the materials & tools i bought: ($400 total) Water Filters: CULLIGAN WH-HD200-C Filter .......... amzn.to/2utRPSo (alt) DuPont WFPF13003B Filter .......... amzn.to/2HEm7KD Culligan RFC-BBSA Premium Filter .......... amzn.to/2urSzY7 iSpring WSP-50 - Water Filter .......... amzn.to/2HEiEfh iSpring WSP-100 - Water Filter .......... amzn.to/2JDEqS7 PEX Pipe Material & Tools: Crimping Wrench .......... amzn.to/2X7l4Xc 3/4" PEX Pipe .......... amzn.to/2Xa7NNL PEX Cinch Rings .......... amzn.to/2GdeLLb 90 deg Elbow .......... amzn.to/2UzkIM8 Butterfly Valve .......... amzn.to/2P42oF0 3/4" Tee .......... amzn.to/2UeRq0v PEX to Threaded .......... amzn.to/2VE7Bpy PEX to Threaded 2 .......... amzn.to/2P7eNYI PEX/PVC Pipe Cutter .......... amzn.to/2X0uLGW Pressure Gauge .......... amzn.to/2IspLH7 Depth Gauge .......... amzn.to/2GdfoV3 PTFE Tape .......... amzn.to/2IfBDgk 1/2"Male to 1/4" Female .......... amzn.to/2Igi0EX SharkBite 90 Elbow .......... amzn.to/2X40gQs 3/4" to 3/4" Male ..........amzn.to/2KzcajS

[@twbrkfd1733]

i have a pleated filter to remove larger chunks and then a charcoal filter to remove chlorine. Charcoal filter lasts a lot longer with the pleated pre-filter. Hang the filter wrench on the wall next to the filter.

[@jaandel1]

@DaveWirth what about chlorine in your water or scale... we know this will may damage your pex pipe over the years. about copper my home 100 yrs several repair here and there. pinholes no water system filter yet. i am planning to replumbing whole house... bc of a bathroom renovation so i am looking to use pex . copper $$$

[@Freely_Accepted]

I work in Water Filtration. Installing whole home filters, reverse osmosis. Treating everything from city water to well water. Industrial and residential. Sir, you did an excellent job. Very clean fits. Pressure gauges will let you know if a filter is clogged, but since you use housings that you can see. And you check on your stuff (you would not believe how many people do not do that). You did a great job explaining the use purpose, and the frequency of servicing. Good video! Cheers!

[@pete.donohue]

Amen to that Mr.Bear!

[@JanColdwater]

Reverse osmosis cleans out fluoride and chlorine too?

[@Freely_Accepted]

@@JanColdwater Yes. It also greatly lowers bacteria contaminates. If you flush the membrane for 5 minutes every two weeks, (some come with flush valves for the membranes), it helps maintain the membranes life, keeping it free of clogging up with contamination. I’ve changed some membranes that people did not flush, and they were covered in slime, gunk, and had a “beer” odor. I’ve changed others where they DID backwash them, but the membrane needed to be replaced, but it was not clogged (still clogged) as bad as the ones whom did not flush them.

[@JanColdwater]

@@Freely_Accepted Thank you so much. Could you please recommend one that you like best?

[@Freely_Accepted]

@@JanColdwater 5 stage Proline Plus. Are you in the US?

[@Jinkins100]

WOW!!! Thank you so much for the 4-year update video. I don't think I have ever seen anyone do an update video on projects that I am researching. Much appreciated. I was not planning on installing a pressure gauge but I will be installing at least one now. I figured it would be a good way to see if I have any leaks that I cannot see downstream.

[@i_know_youre_right_but]

I did “NAZI” that coming!!!!!!!!!

[@Halabalooza]

I live in Russia and use 3 step filter: 5micron, 0.8 micron and 0.1 micron. All they cost about 60$. Change them once a year or after 10 months

[@kasha5839]

I can appreciate everything you've done here and especially the update. Perfect for a home lived in year round. ❤

[@tshaw1886]

So impressive! I love the thought that you put into every detail of this system!! Storage, whiteboard, notes, everything!! You are amazing 🤩

[@gaddur1]

Hi Nice to meet you via this way where can l. Buy this systeem

[@brentjohnson6654]

Very nice update. I am on a pump in Texas and I have terrible sediment issues. The filters I have tried in the past have reduced our pressure from 60psi to almost a dribble in the shower (not sure on psi at the house). I am interested in the spin down filters for removing some of that before I filter it - I like how you put this in. I am considering going with pet also as you did. All of my previous pipe out in the pump house have been PVC. That froze a couple of years ago when we had rolling blackouts here in Texas. It was even -6F! I grew up in Northern Minnesota so I have seen cold weather in the past, but we never had the power go out in a blizzard like that. Haha. Thanks for your videos. I have added your list to a Amazon list for me as I consider what to do. I am getting the water tested again to see a before and after. Along with this whole house filter I plan on putting a under the cabinet filter in the kitchen. Thanks again for your videos. They have been instructive and give me ideas on what to do.

[@BenjaminHansen]

I'm in central MN, not happy with the rust in my well.

[@brentjohnson6654]

@@BenjaminHansen my grandparents used to farm in the Cambridge/Mora area. I lived on the Iron Range until college.

[@martyvanord984]

It is really difficult to find accurate and reliable information. Water filtration is 100% unregulated and no laws protect us from scam artists. I have a few tips. MOST IMPORTANT is to use only pleaded filters to get maximum filtering capacity for your filters. This can be the difference between months of use and weeks. I find US WATER is reasonable and sells very good filters. SECOND, a big blue 4.5-diameter filter housing is the way to go. A 20-inch long BB will have half of the pressure drop of a 10-inch housing and double the service duration. I have got a year and a half of service from a previous system that plugged in days. The drawback is the 20-inch BB housing full of water is very heavy to handle when changing filters! Hope this helps.

[@hardymichael533]

Water 4 Filter system and UV light water filter good idea

[@lex8561]

Thank you for this update. I am in the process of installing a new whole house water filtration system and I'm following your install video to a T. I am only installing the culligan filters, no ispring. Im skipping the pressure gauges now after watching this video.

[@geoh7349]

I put an iron and magnesium big blue filter in and it helps a good bit

[@jamessullivan6985]

First time viewer……..well done, keep up the good work….

[@twbrkfd1733]

A charcoal filter is needed to remove City water chlorine which deteriorates the phosphate scale inhibitor used at the input to a tankless water heater. No spin down needed with City water; except when hydrants are flushed, so not worth the added work of maintenance.

[@keithsams4301]

i have the culligan filters too..and they have been great..i love them..but a couple days ago one of the tanks got a fracture in it and started seeping water...culligan does not offer parts for these..and of course the by-pass on the filter is stuck..and i didnt plumb in a by-pass...so i ordered a new filter and the plan is to just use the tank from the new filter when it gets here and put it on the old head...but if i have to change out anything i will replumb and build a by-pass, so i can work on these things and still have water...also, it would be a good idea to have unions on both sides of the filters to take them compleatly out of the system if need be...to replace the filter housings them selves...just thoughts im learning now that i have done it..and re-thinking the plan

[@stargazer7644]

I did the same thing, but I just used one culligan filter and I use the 5 micron activated carbon filter. It takes care of nearly all the iron in the water. I also put in two pressure gauges, and I agree they're useless. Even when the water is flowing and the filter is completely end of life they don't show a pressure difference.

[@gpleeser5832]

Thank you on a different level for the update man!!!

[@craigmiller8902]

Outstanding video. I did a fairly similar system in Florida. It works.

[@bratecyo]

thanks Dave, you've confirmed my thoughts on filtering.

[@EasyLiving8]

Thank You Sir to taking the time to do this video and share your experience with us.

[@lobdsk]

I followed your advice and my water is wayyyyy better

[@gutrali]

One pressure gauge may still be a good idea.... Especially if you don't have one anywhere else on your water system. I installed a drinking water RO system in a new house, and I do monitor the output pressure because it can tell me the membrane health. I noticed pretty quickly that my pressures would spike above 120 PSI after a shower..... Which immediately told me my pressure expansion tank was broken. Replaced it easily and inexpensively, my pressure then never raised above city pressure (70psi), and i likely saved myself exploding pipes or damaged valves in the future. If i hadnt out in that pressure gauge i never would have seen the problem until something finally failed and caused a flood. I also think my mostly PEX piping saved the disaster from happening because it can def expand to some degree.. unlike copper.

[@hj8607]

Check your city line pressure first and if over 80PSI a pressure regulator will help your plumbing SO AT LEAST one pressure gauge should be in line after regulator . And a pressure gauge after one or each filter WIIL help you to not replace filters until really needed. (replace a carbon filter per manufacturer's recommendation regardless of no or little pressure drop) (kinda like having no gas gauge in your car)

[@jaycahow4667]

Most people do not realize the water company can pump at what ever pressure is required for their system. Depending on how far water has to be pumped and where you are located there can be drastic changes in pressure from one location to another and it can change at any time without notice. The water pressure coming into my house is over 90 psi and I lower it to 70 psi which is still on the high end. The higher the pressure the more likely something is going to burst over time in your plumbing system. That is why every house owner should know their incoming water pressure and better yet have a water pressure control valve in their line to limit the maximum pressure. For those with inline water filters be aware that these filter containers are all rated to a certain pressure and if you exceed it you run the risks of them failing over time. This is especially important on the clear filter containers as they tend to have a lower maximum pressure that the opaque ones.

[@typewriteryt]

Awesome info. Thank you for the follow up.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

Thanks, COOP ...

[@siecieh]

great setup

[@TDHofstetter]

I buy the skinny filter cartridges for less than a dollar each, and they last a long time. And... you can still get 25-micron. And... their surface area isn't much smaller than those big bulky filter cartridges.

[@MAGAMAN]

I might have missed it, but I didn't see any water test results that show this system even does anything. Every full house water filter system I have ever seen professionally installed is much, much bigger.

[@SomeThingsToHelpYou]

Hi Dave. Thanks for taking the time to give us the update on your Water Filter System. I have a few specific questions for you on the Culligan Water Filter Housing Valve on top. If I don't have water shut-off valves before or after the Housing, can I simply turn the Blue Valve to the Off Position or Bypass Position and change my filter? Will water keep running through my water lines if the Blue Valve is in the Bypass Position. Also, will water come back out of the outflow sided of the Housing Head if I turn the Blue Valve into the Off Position and then change my filter? Looking forward to your response. Thanks again.

[@DaveWirth]

I think you can turn the blue valve on top, but when i tried it, mine didn't rotate. I didn't want to break it, so i didn't force it too much. There was someone in the comments below that said the same thing, theirs seemed stuck and didn't want to break the plastic. But yes, the top should act as a bypass valve and you can change the filter....at least that's what i understood.

[@reidcrosby6241]

Don't depend on the housing filter always being functional. They can and do sometimes lock up.

[@FillUps007]

Great job. I’m duplicating your 4 filter setup, except I’m going with two Culligan WH-S200-C filter systems

[@dwightrivera3281]

Awesome video!!

[@woodzyfox4735]

After the filters water softner. this keep the chunks out of the softner that you may not be able to remove..

[@zacharywhite8230]

If you had a properly working water softener and it was set up right it should pull iron out of the water. If not you need an iron machine ahead of it to remove the rest. Many different types of equipment for the many types of iron. Your water in the house should be clear and clean after the system.

[@dalerardon1687]

Great Video! Thank you!

[@Spinal2111]

Changing the filters every month seems like a lot. What happens with the old filter - do you just throw it out?

[@jarnevanbec2886]

Just a curious question: why no rain water? What is the yearly precipitation/m2 and roof area? (filtration still needed off course, but no iron problems etc)

[@Nidkidful]

The rain water would have issues with sediment, would need a large cistern, and a pump, plus something to manage bacteria growth. It can also be illegal in different states and cities.

[@tealkerberus748]

You'll find in rural parts of Australia, most households don't have filtration on our rainwater unless a family member has a very fragile immune system. Yes there's probably things growing in our tanks, but even as a disabled person who catches colds and stuff pretty easily, I've never got sick from my rainwater tank. I'm drinking that water every day and my immune system knows what to expect and how to deal with it. As a general principle, if your location has enough precipitation to support agriculture, it has enough precipitation to support households using rainwater tanks. If you need more water than you're getting, you either use less water, or build another shed. There is no such thing as too many sheds on a farm!

[@Suchnsuchhomesteadja]

Good video my bro ... hailing from jamaica 🇯🇲

[@alejandrahugues493]

THIS HELPS SOOOOO MUCH, THAKS!!!!

[@shate74662000]

Question: does the whole house water filter make water soft? If it does, then we don't need to install water softener, am I correct?

[@DaveWirth]

No, the filters don't soften the water, just filter out particles. I still have a water softener after these filters.

[@MiguelFerrer-jc2wx]

THANKS, GREAT INSTRUCTION,

[@ryanspence7239]

I cant get over all the use of pex...i get its widely accepted and used but I think one day were gonna learn some real issues with plastic pipes if we havent already

[@anjabankien2527]

Great video

[@primewatch7432]

It would be good if you could separate the lawn sprinklers and toilet water from the facet and shower water. As to not wear out your filters for things that don't need it.

[@DaveWirth]

The lawn sprinklers and outside spigots are separated, but not the toilets. You can see "spigots" labeled at 0:21 of the video

[@ialso]

Yes very interesting, but did this system address the iron in the water? I would really like to know or was iron not an issue

[@CarolineAkwi]

Thanks

[@Giovani1718]

So this only works for catching rust? Does it do anything for Hard water ?

[@urbanturbine]

thank you for this follow up video! I am going to build the same. I noticed they have spin down filters with automatic wash down... expensive but pretty cool. Quick question: What type of material did you choose for the wood board and what kind of paint is it?

[@DaveWirth]

just a piece of plywood i had lying around and whatever paint i use for walls ( i didn't buy anything, just used what i had in the garage)

[@micmike]

Hi thanks, for this topic. Very interesting. Question, what does your wife say about the washing machine and the change the filter system made to the laundry?

[@DaveWirth]

We used to get rust stains on white clothes. Haven't had that issue since Also no rust stains on the bath tub and sinks

[@alejandrourizar3814]

Thanks, this is great information. I do have a question, which I was hoping you may answer. Is it better to have a larger spin down 50 micron like the "iSpring WSP50ARJ Spin-Down" or its better to combine 2 spin down filters , one 100 micron and the other 50 micron. In my current setup, my 50 micron is clogging in 5 days, so not sure if adding a 100 micron or just getting a larger 50 micron filter.

[@DaveWirth]

sounds like for your situation a 100 micron filter would help. they would "spread the load" and hopefully not clog as easily. for me, the 100 was not really needed, not even sure if the 50 was needed. The iron/rust in my water was smaller than that in size

[@bladepenstrings]

What would be a good replacement for the dupont filter since it's apparently no longer available?

[@DaveWirth]

The ones i use are good: CULLIGAN WH-HD200-C Filter .......... amzn.to/2utRPSo

[@judyb4288]

Thanks for the update, and what brand are the larger filters, the five & the one?

[@DaveWirth]

I've bought these before: amzn.to/3wk9Wxq And these: amzn.to/3UBO0Ho

[@BlueRice]

Instead trying to change it everyone every month. Try it 3 months. Curious if it would still work good

[@DaveWirth]

I have since installed an iron filter and now only have to change them every 3 or 4 months. Before if we went longer than a month, rust would start showing up in the toilets and shower. And our reverse osmosis filter would clog sooner.

[@stanposthumus7627]

I'd put a laundry tub underneath those filters

[@fabiancanada8876]

Thanks for your video and the good information. We have great water but some sediment issues (sandy/cloudy). We are currently using a small water filter (5 micron) and it works good. However, I have to change the filter at least once a month (the filter is not much, I think it is 5$ or so). Did you see that the Culligan Filter cost like 70 CAD?! wouldn't want to have to replace that filter every month!

[@pleskbruce]

I don't know if Culligan parts use standardized sizes and fittings or not, but any time one uses proprietary systems you're usually stuck using "their" replacement parts or risking low quality substitutes. Think "printer ink"..... :)

[@RoyRivas.]

Hi there, thanks you for the educational video, question is this system will take care the white residue from calcium and magnesium, my wife only cares about that , we are a happy bottle drinkers water …. Thanks in advance

[@DaveWirth]

I think so. The house always had a softener, but since installing these filters, the calcium on the showers was a lot less. Still not completely gone, but maybe like 85% gone? Again, you can probably get away with just 1 of the small and 1 of the large filters.

[@Mugennunez]

That pex b pipe is killing your water flow, copper or pex A stays full bore. Stay away from pex B all those fittings reduce your pipe ID.

[@SheriffRoscoP]

Hey Dave, where do you buy your filters in bulk from? The Amazon link is for a single filter for $25. I live in Michigan as well and appreciated watching this and the previous install videos of your system. Nice work!

[@DaveWirth]

I bought all my filters through Amazon. The original company isn't on there anymore. Recently i bought them in 6 or 12 packs through Aquaboon. We had this in our house for 4 years, and just last month i installed a big Iron filter. Now hopefully i only need to change these filters like 2 times per year.

[@ZiggityZack]

@@DaveWirth Can you elaborate on the "big iron filter?" I'm curious about what you found for that.. thanks!

[@DaveWirth]

@@ZiggityZack I just bought and installed this, a few months ago: amzn.to/44OhzrP It works great, now zero rust in the water, and don't have to change filters every month. Probably should have done this from the beginning, but i didn't know how bad the rust would be.

[@Colt-wr6wx]

Is this for a well or city water?..

[@EMAINC3]

Do you put the Culligan Filter into the "Off" or "Bypass" position when you change the filter and if so - do you really have to lean on it to move the blue "bypass handle" with the filter/handle wrench? I installed one and then went to change the filter a few months later and felt like I was going to break something trying to put it into the off or bypass position (I was using the supplied plastic wrench tool). I had to use my master valve on the well to cut the water off, then open a faucet to relieve pressure, then press the red button on top, and then unscrew the plastic housing (which as you mention in the video can take some elbow grease). Just curious as it would be a much easier process when time to change the filter. I just could not get the Bypass Valve on the Culligan filter to budge...

[@DaveWirth]

I've never turned that blue plastic valve, like you i felt like i was going to break it when i tried. So i just turn off the water at both ends with the butterfly valves.

[@cheaptick]

Do you have a water softener? I am on city water but sometimes it is discolored. I put a particulate filter after my water softener figuring the that the beads and gravel in the softener would flush out particulates greater than 10 micron allowing the filter to focus on smaller crud.

[@DaveWirth]

Yes. I just changed the softener resin last year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGOYaoSQYpmYd7M

[@pawepanasewicz7679]

Did you consider installing water softener after those filters? I'm considering similar installation. After some reading I came to the conclusion that after the filtering, there should be an extra water softening stage. That would i.e. replace calcium and magnesium ions responsible for lime in a kettle with less problematic sodium (or other mineral depending on the salt used in the softener). Also I'd run non softened water into separated tap in a kitchen - just for drinking. Said that I might be wrong... As I said I just did some small research so far, after more lectures I can come up with different conclusions. What do you think?

[@DaveWirth]

Yes we have a water softener after the filters. But i need to change the media inside, not sure if it's ever been changed and how well it's actually working.

[@ShrimpCracka]

thank you for the update video! I'm in the process of building a filtration system, so your videos have been very helpful. If you're running 2 showers at the same time and lets say a washing machine as well of a total of 7gpm, would you say that getting a 20"x4.5" filter housing would help with the pressure and gpm? what is the psi drop you get when running a shower? or bathtub faucet?

[@DaveWirth]

Not really sure. Maybe at most we would have a washing machine and shower going at the same time, didn't really see a drop in pressure. Although i recently installed a large iron filter (size of a softener) and that caused a drop in pressure, but did get rid of the rust

[@ShrimpCracka]

@@DaveWirth i dont remember if you said in your video, but if you have a pressure reducing valve, you can adjust and up the pressure to make up for the loss correct? or would that introduce some new problems? Thanks again for your response, really appreciate you taking the time to produce the videos

[@DaveWirth]

@@ShrimpCracka I don't have a pressure reducing valve. We have a well and want all the pressure we can get. I even took off the restrictors on our shower heads to get more pressure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5zGq3qpitumbK8

[@ShrimpCracka]

@@DaveWirth thanks man !

[@asfazrq]

did you use pex A or Pex B? Did you notice any decrease in flow with the water softener and Pex B installation? Would you recommend Pex A?

[@DaveWirth]

Not sure, i bought whatever they had a Menards. A big 50 ft roll. No, didn't notice a decrease in flow. But this year i did install an iron air filter, and the water pressure is a little less.

[@R_Barz]

so I am abit confused, what is the difference between the $300-$500 whole house water filter system like ispring and the $3000 ones with those long cylinders??

[@DaveWirth]

I think in the next year or so, i might be going to the larger Air Injection Iron Filters, like this: amzn.to/3Sdb4rU The advantage to what i have - cheaper, smaller, can remove different things depending on the filter Disadvantage - need to spend $20 per month and time changing filters, doesn't get everything The advantage to the large filter - last 10 years, no maintenance, removes all the rust/iron Disadvantage - expensive I also have a water softener, but i think i need to change the media, cause it's been like a decade i think, and it's probably full of rust

[@slefkovitz]

David, do you recommend a carbon self-flushing whole house filter and a UV light

[@DaveWirth]

I've never used a UV light, so i don't know about that. I have installed a carbon 4.5"x10" cartridge in the Culligan filter. Didn't really notice a difference. Maybe good if your water has a smell to it.

[@daveebert1925]

does it matter if the filters are before or after the water tank?

[@DaveWirth]

I guess not. I'm not really sure. It would definitely keep your pressure tank cleaner.

[@lakerphan17]

You can’t really filter out rust without chewing through filters get a water softener and use the filters after r

[@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164]

OK so has it helped with water taste? Have you noticed any difference in your health and the health of your family? Do you clothes wash and smell cleaner? House plants healthier? Pets health?

[@DaveWirth]

We have an RO filter to remove arsenic for drinking water. These filters were to remove the iron/rust We never had an issue with bad taste If we don't use these filters, or forget to change them, clothes get rust stains

[@fwefhwe4232]

@@DaveWirth we have RO too but use bottled water (for drinking, because of better taste).

[@jjclarkson3261]

WHERE do you get the bulk filters?

[@DaveWirth]

I've bought these before: amzn.to/3wk9Wxq And these: amzn.to/3UBO0Ho

[@jjclarkson3261]

@@DaveWirth Thanks!

[@Phuctrong90210]

If I already have water softener install, and want to install sprin down filter and Culligen WH. What sequence should I install these filters?

[@DaveWirth]

I put the spindown filter, then culligan, then softner

[@brianbassett4379]

Can't sweat copper, huh? Don't _sweat_ it, kid.

[@elainemcguinness3962]

Is this system suitable for well water? Im considering buying a house that currently only has well water.

[@DaveWirth]

Yes, we have a well. It doesn't remove arsenic, you need a reverse osmosis system or other system to remove that.

[@elainemcguinness3962]

Thank you. I'm guessing the reverse osmosis is in addition to everything else....

[@DaveWirth]

@@elainemcguinness3962 Yes. it goes under the sink

[@elainemcguinness3962]

Ok. Sorry to pick your brains, but this is all new to me. Does reverse osmosis need to be fitted to every water inlet in the house ie kitchen sink, bathroom basin, shower etc? Cheers.

[@grumpyg9350]

I think it’s wirth having the 1 micron filter.

[@S1D1T1DO]

Why not just an AIO backwash filter? Removes all of that and self-cleans automatically. No need to buy filters.

[@DaveWirth]

I ended up putting one in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnLPpYmml7yEpJI

[@DDTripleD]

What water softener do you have?

[@DaveWirth]

I forget. It was installed when we bought the house. I think it's one of the more popular models, just an older one, not digital.

[@jonathannowacki5824]

Where do you get the filters in bulk for $5 to $7 ?

[@DaveWirth]

I think the brand i used to buy on Amazon is gone. But i've been buying these now, they are like $10 each (cheaper if you buy more) amzn.to/3ZwkyDJ

[@CJS10mm]

Submarine sweater...

[@ianrobertshaw6245]

Would this system work for limescale

[@DaveWirth]

It definitely helps

[@heizhihe3185]

Thank you for the video, I just wandering If I can put 3 gauges, like before filter, before softener, and after softener, do you think they are worth to do that? or any advice?

[@cmdv42]

🙌💯✨

[@patriotfox7192]

Your PSI is pretty low. My house is around 60

[@ma-fi1nu]

Pex, a hack saw.. come on, use L copper and solder..

[@TDHofstetter]

You'll regret that PEX.

[@vica153]

Sillyness. "Don't bother with gauges, they don't indicate clogs" What? Nonsense. Obviously there needs to be flow for there to be a pressure drop across the filters. You could close a valve entirely and you wouldn't notice the "clog" until you opened a faucet somewhere. What are you basing the your filter change intervals on if you're not looking at the gauges? Have you ever bothered to see if there is a pressure drop when there is water flow? Every ~2 months is at least 3x more often than a typical person would like to be changing their water filters. By not simply looking at the gauges when there is water flowing, you are intentionally avoiding finding out whether or not the filters need to be changed. Without actually checking pressure drop you're just guessing when to change filters and which filters are worth having in the system. If you wanted to add some value to these videos you could add a gauge after each filter. They would also probably pay for themselves pretty quickly since they would likely show you that you are going thru 2-4-6x as many replacement filters as you really needed. You seem to have no data to back up your statement about needing just a single spin down filter and a single 4.5x10 filter. With pressure drop data over the last 4 years you could have found a selection of filters/micron sizes that still filtered down to 1 micron and only needed to be changed every ~12 months. For all you know your current setup could go 12 months as it is.

[@timothywhieldon1971]

you are NOT permitted by code in any area what so ever to supply a living residence with a main feed of less than 3/4 including filtration systems. you have about 100 feet of pipe resistance because of those BS fittings and enjoy your micro plastic poison mini taints from the pex.

[@cryptozeus2354]

Obsessive compulsive behavior at its finest. People use to drink out of streams and hand dug wells.

[@apollyonxxx]

Thanks! Great data.

[@evanmoore4852]

You spent a lot of time and money on this filtration system and then pushed the clean water through pex. You should look up pex water test videos. Stay away from that plastic crap. Sweating copper isn't hard at all.

[@scott.baierscott2198]

You know it's cheaper to get a water cooler and 5 gal jugs of spring water then pay for a whole house charcoal filter.. what's the point of filtering toilet and bath watwr?? Are you drinking out of the toilet and shower?? A normal person doesn't even drink 1 gal of water a day. Gotta love 🤡. 😂😂😂

[@bondarenkodf]

Wonderful job! To observe a pressure difference, you need to install an output valve after the second gauge, which can release water into a bucket or the sewage system. Simply open it and monitor the pressure difference as water flows. By relying on pressure difference rather than a fixed interval for changing filters, you may have the opportunity to save some money.

[@Fatfett]

This was my exact thought when hearing he was changing the filters monthly. Could probably get by changing them much less often. Generally mechanical filters (filters with a fine filtration media as opposed to activated carbon) continue doing their job for a very long time, they just get clogged which reduces water flow. One other tip is to pipe the inlet and outlet together and put in ball valves. Put a gauge in that header pipe instead of 2 separate gauges in the inlet and outlet. This way you can measure inlet pressure, outlet pressure, or difference in pressure just by manipulating the valves, all with a single gauge. Measuring a pressure differential with 2 different gauge could introduce a ton of error if each gauge is not well calibrated.

[@BenjaminHansen]

​@@Fatfett I cannot picture this in my head. Maybe I'll come across a diagram during research.

[@GeeScottJay]

Thank you for making a concise, clear, structured video, without any filler or unnecessary time wasting. That was exactly the right length, without missing or extra info. Great work.

[@pnorton75]

Definitely use pressure gauges. You just need to know when to read them. That is the absolute best way to know when you need to change your filters. You should also notice a difference in the pressure when you're showering or using water in your house.

[@chuckburton2974]

I am a retired water system installer/operator with 30 years experience working on small systems for the National Park Service. Most people are not as fastidious as you are about monitoring their water systems. I’d like to compliment you on the system that you designed and installed yourself, and for sharing your experience with others through your video. I have a couple of comments for your consideration: You installed clear sumps on your system which allows a quick visual assessment of the filter media. Much nicer than the solid color units that give the system operator no clue about what’s going on inside. Even so, a filter that looks dirty on the outside may still be functioning well and not be clogged to the point where it needs to be cleaned or replaced. The two gauges (one upstream of the filter set, and one downstream) are the most reliable way to assess the efficiency and throughput of your system. You have four sets of filter media that the water is passing through. Even with a full set of brand new filter media, when water is flowing through the system, you should be seeing 2 to 3 psi higher pressure on the upstream gauge, than the pressure shown on the downstream gauge. If you are seeing not that differential pressure between the upstream and downstream gauges, there is a problem. Given the amount of iron in your water, it is highly likely that your upstream gauge has become fouled with sediment. Other causes could be damaged/improperly seated filter cartridges, or a leak in that bypass value you have there between the incoming and outgoing water lines. These pressure gauges, when operating properly, give a very good indication of the true condition of the filter media. When the pressure differential hits 5 or 6 psi, it's time to check and clean the filters or replace them if they are not the cleanable type. The iron filter system you have constructed is excellent for filtering out "ferric" (oxidized) iron. The other type of iron in water that may have to be addressed is "ferrous" (clear water) iron. This is iron that exists in a liquid state. It can pass right through your filter media and cause you problems at the point-of-use. When ferrous iron is present, it will oxidize when exposed to air. A great place to check for this problem without expensive water testing, is to inspect your toilet tank. If you have a conventional toilet tank, the incoming water is exposed to air when it is sprayed into the tank during refill. If you see a thin film of red or blackish oxide on the inside walls of the toilet tank, that is the result of ferrous iron being converted to ferric iron, due to exposure to the air. If you have ferric iron in your water and are pumping directly from a water well into your system, it is highly likely that ferrous iron is also present in your water. If you pump to a storage tank first, allow the water to remain in detention for 30 minutes or so, then pump from the storage tank to your house plumbing, the oxidation will usually occur in the storage tank, rather than your toilet tank. There are also other filtration systems designed to remove ferrous iron from your water.

[@DaveWirth]

I agree that sometimes when a filter looked dirty, and i changed it, the inner core was still clean and had more life left in it. I agree, the pressure gauges are useless and i would not install them, knowing what i know now. I agree, our toilet tanks are terrible and rusty. And I recently installed an air iron filter kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnLPpYmml7yEpJI

[@09boydie]

I used your original video to install the same exact system in my house. I've been using it for 3 years now and no problems at all. You designed a great system - thank you!

[@tealkerberus748]

The only issue with the pressure gauges is that you do need to be looking at them while something is using water. Washing machine, dishwasher, or running a bath all take a fair amount of water flow. It's kind of obvious that when no water is being used, the pressure on the downstream side of the filters will creep up to equalise with the pressure on the upstream side.

[@gr8dvd]

👍 Or as another posted just a flush valve into a bucket to observe pressure differential, if any.

[@jamesortolano3983]

As someone who has put in quite a few filter systems ,I'd say this is a great job ! You should show people the bi-pass you put in ,or discuss how you work it nd why . I've put in magnetic ,nd ultra violet piping as well. What ever you want to pay for . I still use a 3 stage omni system for my home . Filters go by different names now . Much appreciation For your time ,editing, nd posts

[@pearseobyrne]

Thank you so much, you've made everything perfectly clear to me. Cheers, Pearse

[@skozzy1968]

Cant imagine having water come out of a tap that is not clean, we are lucky here it seems.

[@Nitrobucket]

Where do you live? I don't think any water in America is considered clean anymore

[@craigmiller8902]

Thanks!

[@jaythefit8817]

I think it's a good idea to have gauges upstream and downstream. It will most definitely indicate your delta P if the water is flowing. Turn on water outlet then take a look at the difference in pressure. It will definitely give an indication for the Delta P across the filter unit. One thing must have, nonetheless, is high quality gauges that are between 0 - 100 psi. Glycerin filled gauges are the the most stable of gauges.

[@bd9494]

thanks for putting this together. It was super helpful. One addition you could consider is adding a reverse loop to your spindown filters. That would let you backflush into the clear hose and probably reduce the interval you need to take the screens out and clean completely.

[@DaveWirth]

Didn't know you could do that. That's a good idea.

[@DilettanteDon]

This is an excellent idea. I just removed 2 ispring filters from my system because the flushing mechanism really wasn't good enough.

[@freddysflyz]

Hi - Would somebody please explain the "reverse loop" in this scenario. I'm going to install new sediment filtration and this sounds like a popular idea! Thanks in advance!

[@urbanturbine]

@@freddysflyz you add piping around the filter to reverse the flow through the filter.

[@scottb5975]

@@freddysflyz Did you ever figure out what this was?

[@mikejoyce3782]

3:09 The Clear filters have a lower PSI rating than the Blue filters. Also, the Clear should be replaced every five years.