It is implied that ALL cold water has to come through the filter unit....is that correct or does this divert just for drinking, etc filtered water?? I would not want all of my cold water to come through the filter...
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No, just install the t-valve in the plumbing lines under the faucet and this will divert the water when you turn on the faucet handle for the filter water. Your current faucet will work as it does now.
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Absolutely. Water goes through the filter and what comes out is filtered water. If you want to put filtered water in your reserve tank, this is the thing to do it with!
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You do not need the filters to get ice or cold water. Just reset the filter and reuse it. However Amazon is so low in cost get the 2filters at less than half of the company charge. I even got free shipping..GO AMAZON!!!!!
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i do not have that problem. its only for cold water. my problem with this filter is, it don't last the way it used to to about 4 to 6 months.in my case, the last few filters lasted only about 6 to 8 weeks and the flow becomes very slow and restricted inspite of having the samesource of city water.
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Just for the cooling unit. I purchased the refill Eater jug that filters water when you pour water into it. Through amazon. It's saves money and you don't have to keep buying jugs and returning them.
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You use hot water as you normally would, it comes right out of your faucet. Nothing will run through this filter, hot or cold, until you want it to. You have to "turn it on" so to speak.
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Please tell me more about this. We stopped using these filters when we noticed that when we boil the filtered water it becomes cloudy and stays cloudy. Our unfiltered city water does not turn cloudy when we boil it. Something is in the filters and is not noticeable until after the water is boiled. ThanksDavid
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It is cold/cool water. You could think of borrowing the water before it goes into the tank. Most homes have only cold/cool water hooked up to their toilets.
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I reviewed the other answers, they are spot on, my only other advice is to make sure your water is very cold and add an additive to take out hard water minerals if you aren't using filtered water.
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I would think you could add a "T" in the line on the way to the faucet that comes with the filter kit. One of the branches from the T could easily run to the refrigerator. I am thinking about doing this myself. Mine would have to run down through the floor and across the ceiling in the room below and pop up behind the refrigerator. There may not be enough pressure to get the water through the filter in the refrigerator. That filter is part of the circuit that the water travels so I can not omit it.
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I have the same issue, I tried to use cold water, tap water, filtered water same results. Let me know if you get an answer.Christophe
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I divert only drinking water through the filter. Really am happy with this filter. Had an Omni prior to this. Aquasana is superior.
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not sure,the water passes thru and gets heated up, it still is connected with a cold water supply, which is not only a filled liquid line, but alot of remnants of water are left in the coil inside the unit, you should really read up on this, there is i am sure a manufactures recomended installation for cold weather climate, i just dont know if this specific unit is recommended for outside????? in cold weather climates,if you read this units particular description it says "natural gas indoor tankless water heater, it says nothing about outdoor, call the manufacturer, thats your best bet, hope this helps, mike not sure,the water passes thru and gets heated up, it still is connected with a cold water supply, which is not only a filled liquid line, but alot of remnants of water are left in the coil inside the unit, you should really read up on this, there is i am sure a manufactures recomended installation for cold weather climate, i just dont know if this specific unit is recommended for outside????? in cold weather climates,if you read this units particular description it says "natural gas indoor tankless water heater, it says nothing about outdoor, call the manufacturer, thats your best... » Read More not sure,the water passes thru and gets heated up, it still is connected with a cold water supply, which is not only a filled liquid line, but alot of remnants of water are left in the coil inside the unit, you should really read up on this, there is i am sure a manufactures recomended installation for cold weather climate, i just dont know if this specific unit is recommended for outside????? in cold weather climates,if you read this units particular description it says "natural gas indoor tankless water heater, it says nothing about outdoor, call the manufacturer, thats your best bet, hope this helps, mike « Show Less
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This model has only one outlet (cold water only). I use it for filtered water only (it is hooked upto a filtration cannister.) It is for drinking water only and not suitable to fill a sink to wash dishes as it would take too long.
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Good question.... I have thrown the user manual away but using common sense I would never use Hot water with this filter. Always use cold water. It is a good filter but not industrial grade.
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Maybe some fluid engineer could comment on this, but if you can pull water up a short tube that means water is being pulled through the filter. I have a 6 inch tube in an aquarium and that functions well.
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With the items you have yes. I have been reading that the filter top part breaks or the filter explodes ..... but i have been using one for over 6 months no issues yet. If i do I will update my answer. Have a great day. If for water or ice I recommend the lvl 4 filter. I have crappy water and it makes my ice taste much better.