Expert Plumbing Advice From Pittsburgh’s Plumber , Mr Rooter On Installing Cartridge Filters

Mr Rooter Tip Of The Day: Bob Bealls goal is to provide affordable costs to homeowners for any of the services they may need, many of which might occur unexpectedly.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) November 15, 2012

When there is debris or iron in your water, homeowners will want a cartridge filer. A cartridge filter will not replace a full-sized water conditioner, says Bob Beall, the most referred plumber in the Southwest Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio regions. If the iron level is not excessive, and you dont mind changing the filter often, a cartridge filter is a low-cost alternative.

The three rules for installing a cartridge filter are secure, secure, secure. The mounting has to be strong enough to resist the pressure of the large wrench youll use when you remove the housing to change the filter, says Mr Rooter. According to Beall, the best and least costly mountging is a combination of angle brackets and U-bolts.

Mr Rooter Tip Of The Day

Tip #1 First, fasten the brackets to the wall close to the service-pipe entry and about 8-inches apart. For concrete or block walls, use masonry screws.

Tip #2 Then, using one of the pre-drilled holes in the brackets, mark and drill a second hole in each bracket at the width of the U-bolt. Be sure the holes are far enough away from the wall to allow room for the filter and filter wrench.

Tip #3 Attach a 3/4-inch nipple to each side of the filter. Use nipples long enough to extend beyond the brackets, generally 6-inch nipples will do. Galvanized nipples can be painted to match the wall, but you can go fancy with brass.

Tip #4 Set the filter body and nipples on the brackets, slide the U-bolts over the nipples into the holes, and tighten the U-bolt nuts.

Tip #5 Attach female fittings to the nipples, using fittings that will interface with the house pipe. The easiest method is to use a universal brass Sharkbite fitting that will interface with copper, PEX, or CPVC.

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Expert Plumbing Advice From Pittsburgh’s Plumber , Mr Rooter On Installing Cartridge Filters