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How to Install a Whole-House Water Filter | Ask This Old House

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Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey improves the taste and odor of municipal drinking water with a whole house filtration system that includes a sediment filter and a granulated activated carbon filter.
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Time: 2-3 hours

Cost: $1,000

Skill Level: Moderate

Tools List:
Tubing Cutter
Fitting Brush/Pipe Cleaner
Torch

Shopping List:
Whole House Filtration System
Copper Pipe and Fittings
3 Copper Ball Valves
Adapter Fittings to Connect Filters
Flux
Solder
Thread Sealing Tape

Steps:
1. Turn off the main plumbing supply to the house and drain as much water as possible from the pipes by opening all faucets and fixtures and then opening a drawoff valve near the main.
2. Determine the location of the prefilter. If necessary, attach a piece of plywood for attaching the filter bracket.
3. Use a tubing cutter to cut in to the main water supply pipe.
4. Clean, apply flux, and solder the adapter fittings to transition into the filter housing on a workbench to keep the heat away from the filter. Once cool, connect the adapter fittings to the filter housing, using thread sealing tape on threaded connections.
5. Clean, flux, and then dryfit the remaining connections. Include “T” fittings that allow water into and out of the filter, but also connect to a shutoff valve that serves as a bypass. Include a shutoff valve for water entering the filter and a shutoff valve for water leaving the filter.
6. In normal operation, the bypass valve remains in the closed position and the two filter valves are in the open position. If the filter requires service, those valves should be reversed, allowing untreated water into the building temporarily.
7. Once all connections have been made, turn water pressure back on to the building and check for leaks.
8. Follow manufacturer instructions to properly activate the carbon filter.

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  5. Good evening everyone. I hope I can get guidance on installing a whole house water system. I see like in this house it has a basement with the lines but what about a single home with no basement.

    I have been trying to find the main line to hopefully install a system but I can't find it. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

  6. This is great for an older northern house with a basement. How about a single level home in North Texas? The only way I can turn off the water is at the meter. I would like a filter system that removes the fluoride the city puts in the water.

  7. Sooo… Instead of guessing, have someone come out that knows what they're doing, test the water to find out exactly what contaminants you have and what levels, and spend the money on a system specific to your needs. It's more up front but your skin, hair, stomach, bladder, liver, kidneys, shower, sinks, toilets, and laundry will thank you.

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