Changing a Filter on a Water Filtration System

A home water filtration system allows people to have clean, pure, fresh water from the faucets in the home; on demand. Water filtration systems are becoming more and more popular as we continuously learn more about the hazards of chemicals and so forth, after years of getting our bodies polluted by the evil big companies and governments.

Types of filters
There are several types of water filters to choose from including activated carbon, metallic alloy and reverse osmosis. They all have different filters and different methods of filter replacement.

Here are the filter replacement procedures for two of the most popular residential water filtration systems:

Under the Sink Type
Be sure to turn off the water supply to the filter. Release the pressure in the filter body by turning on the faucet or pressing a release button, if fitted. Place a bowl under the sump. Remove it with the wrench that was supplied with the unit. Save the 'O-ring' seal. Remove the old cartridge and wash the sump with hot soapy water. Rinse well and fit the new filter and the 'O-ring'. Then you can re-fit the sump. If you have more than one sump, replace the other filters in the same exact way. Turn the water supply that goes to the filter back on carefully until water is running from the faucet. Turn off the faucet and check for any leaks. Clear any loose carbon particles from the filter by running the water for a few minutes.

Reverse Osmosis Type
A reverse osmosis filter has three different filter housings. Turn of the water supply to the filter. Ease the pressure in the unit by turning on the faucet. Using the housing wrench that came with the unit, remove the first housing and replace the filter. Do the same for the second and third housings. Turn on the water supply to the filter and let the faucet run for a little while. Check for any leaks.

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