How To Install Water Filters

Water collects impurities as it moves from the catchment area through pipes to our homes. Installing water filters is not difficult and will give you clean, clear water for drinking and cooking.

Different filter cartridges are available to filter different levels and types of contaminants in your water. You should choose the cartridge that is right for your area. The hardest part of the job is taking the time to read all the instructions first so this choice is correctly made.

Look under your sink to find the best place to locate the apparatus. You will want to make sure it is out of the way so you can access pipes when necessary. But, as you will need to change the cartridges it must be accessible too. Hold the unit in place and using a pencil mark the spots where the screws will go.

Gather some basic tools so you will have what you need to install the filter unit. An adjustable wrench or wrench of a size that matches your plumbing fittings will be needed. This will be used to undo plumbing fittings and do them up again when the filtration unit has been attached. A drill and screwdriver are all that are needed to mount the unit under the sink.

Drill the holes for the screws in the wall of the cupboard under the sink. Lift the unit into place and using the screwdriver, insert the screws. Tighten them a little bit at a time until they are all secure. Then check that the unit is solidly attached and its weight won’t cause it to move or break free.

Turn your water off using the cut off lever under the sink or, if you don’t have one of those, at the meter. If you forget to turn it off you will create a flood in your kitchen when you undo the fittings. When the water is turned off, turn the faucet on to allow any water left to drain out.

Water flows into your kitchen through a flexible hose. This needs to be disconnected and attached to the filtration system so the flow of water is into the unit first. Put some paper towels or a hand towel beneath the hose before you disconnect it. This will catch any residual water left in the line. Once you have attached the hose to the unit. Attach the hose that comes with the unit to the pipe.

Turn the water back on and check for leaks. If there are leaks turn the water off again and tighten the fittings. Turn the faucet on and let it flow until you can’t see any signs of sediment and the water flowing is completely clear. This should only take a few moments. If the water does not flow from the faucet check the lines to make sure you have connected them properly.

It is important to remember to change the filter cartridges. The regularity required will be noted in the instructions that come with the unit. Water filters installed under the sink ensure you have clean and odorless drinking water in your kitchen.

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