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Question: How much pipe subtraction are we talking about (including the unit) when installing this? I have a possible tight fit situation.
Document: Works great! I was really surprised to find out just how much crud was in our water! Install was simple but the filter was a bit leaky. I fixed that by cutting a gasket for and installing it on top of the clear housing. I'm very happy with it and looking to add a culligan under sink filter.
I purchased one of the Culligan HF-360, clear housing filters. When I first installed it, it dribbled water between the housing and the top. I then try tightening it more. It slowed a bit, but stilled leaked. I decided not to worry about a small leak. Seeing that the filter was dirty, I went to change the element. In doing so, it was on so tight that the entire pvc pipe snapped in two.
Anybody know?By the way, if you check that the large o-ring in the top is properly mounted, you do not need to attach the body to the top very tightly. Hand tight is plenty and it's then much easier to remove body to change filters.A little silicone lube on the o-ring also helps.
I also put two $0.15 pipe clamps on either side of the filter to keep the pipe from wobbling too much when changing the filter, although I probably could have left them off and still been fine, the filter is pretty light weight even when filled. I didn't need to run additional electrical lines, drain hoses, shutoff valves or any of the other stuff required by the more expensive filtering systems, which made me happy.It's been a week now, water is crystal clear.
Excellent filter, installed on output of water softener. This is my second whole house filter. I installed a HF-360 ten years ago on the input of my water softener and when the softener broke down I needed additional safety for the water output and wanted to match the unit I had. This unit came with a 5 micron filter which is what I was looking for. The units are hard to keep from leaking on fittings when first installing but when getting them to stop they are very good.
I replaced a leaking water filter with this one. The old one started leaking around the pipe fittings (after five years without a problem). I could not get the old one to stop leaking so I got this Culligan unit, which is very similar, to replace it. Well, this one leaked from where the clear housing screws into the main housing, where the gasket is.
This plastic is much thicker and heavier than I thought it would be. The clear unit is much better for the purpose of monitoring the filter for build-up of contaminants. The on/off feature in the lid make it a snap to change filters and it comes with a filter wrench. Excellent design.
Save yourself from making the mistake I made. For about the same price you can get the Watts, which is a much better choice.Do order the Culligan UB-1 mounting bracket (about 6 bucks on Amazon) to install the Watts (or any whole house water filter) with. The mounting bracket will take the weight of the Filter Unit and the torque of removing and replacing the filter off of the plumbing and secures the unit to the wall via the inlet and outlet fittings.
I am still looking for a clear housing filter that will be water tight without having to crank it down so hard.
Just like the other reviewers pointed out; the filter leaks a bit after installation. I solved my main issue by installing teflon tape around the bowl threads. The other leaks sealed themselves which were miniscule at worst.
Answer: It will take at least 12" of space to install this filter.