One more questions guys; do you have to remove plumbing to get to the inside filter screens? i.e. for the anual or bi-anual washing of this element..
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Yes, there is a coupling. It connects the return pipe to the filter top. Re-tighten it by hand only.
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You do not have to remove plumbing to wash the "fingers" inside but you do need to take out all 14 stainless screws to lift the top off and access the "fingers".
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You don't have to remove the plumbing, you just have to disconnect from the return line, remove the handle, and then the top (16 nuts, bolts, washers), in that order. Seat the large top gasket properly before closing, so you don't get leaks. The whole job takes maybe an hour. If you lose a fastener, remember to replace with aluminum.
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I've had the same filter for years. I clean it with an old toothbrush and knocking it against something (outside). I didn't know I could wash it, till I came here to see about a new filter and saw all the comments about washing them.
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I was finding it impossible to unscrew the old filter, too. Then I tried putting the whole assembly in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes, and that did the trick! I also gently slid the edge of a thin spatula around the circle where the filter meets the housing, if that makes sense. Not sure if that did anything, but the warm bath definitely helped. I was thinking I'd have to trash it and replace the entire unit before I tried the hot water. Hope that helps.
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The under sink one will be a little tricky to move. You'll probably end up making a trip to the hardware store to reconnect the faucet to your water supply once you remove the filter at your rental place. That being said I do love mine for every other reason.
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No it is pretty easy to keep clean. If you fill over the top of the filters then yes stuff will get down in the bottom. We have had ours for six months and have never actually washed it, just wipe it down a bit with a damp paper towel. Then on rare occasion take it to the sink and rinse inside bottom etc. Never had a second thought about it.
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Since mine is inside I have not had to face that issue, but we have elevated the heater off the ground incase of accidents with the lining. I think there is less of an issue with the filter.
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The only filter mine had was some screen below the power supply. I guess you can make your own from a furnace filter or something.
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Yes, there is a removable filter to take out and clean. The filter would remove from the right hand side of the front panel of the unit.
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They come with instructions on how to clean it.And there is not filter.Hopes this helps you..
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we had to take the filter screen out of the connection line on the hot water line. now works well
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Hello. The filter goes in under the sink - its not to big - its easy to change if you can reach it from around the sink. Its even easier for me to because I have my husband do it!!!!!
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Hi! The filter is removable plus a little black basket under that. I do clean those and the to clean the machine I run a cycle of diluted white vinegar and then clean water through two more times to keep it all nice and new. I also keep the water basin lid open if its empty and let it dry
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I have yet to do a whole system clean, but as for washing the pot and filter holder it's not bad, though I use a qtip on the filter basket to get the corners:-)
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Hey Jerry, to answer your question. For the most part i like this filter because it does do it job but cleaning it another story. The only part that is hard to clean is the pipe because you can't really get all the way in the pipe to get to the build up. I had the filter for 6 month now and i just broke last week cleaning the pipe.
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You will probably need a plumber since water pipes need to be cut and welded to the filter. The filters are supposed to last a couple of years (according to a customer service rep for the company) -- I'm not sure what they cost.
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Once I removed the spongy water filter from inside the fixture mine has been fine. If you did not remove that filter I would start there. Maybe you are getting build up caught in it. Mine has been working great with no drop in pressure.
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Next time improvise a filter in front of it, like a cloth or some screen on it so it won't get dirt, and you just need to clean the filter you had place. :)