Water
Filters:
Undersink Water Filters
Undersink Water Filters
There are several different types of water filters that can be installed
underneath the sink. These undersink water filers provide bottled-water taste at
a fraction of the cost. Installation of undersink water filters is fairly simple
and straightforward, requiring only the undersink water filter kit with
compression fittings, mounting hardware, and teflon tape.
To begin the installation, it is necessary to disconnect and remove the line
that connects the cold-water supply to the faucet, which is located underneath
the sink. This normally involves no more than loosening the securing nuts, along
with removing the rigid supply line. Once the line is disconnected, it is
important to place teflon tape on the fittings in order to ensure a good seal
for the new filter lines that will be installed. The filter is then installed
between the cold-water supply and the faucet. This is done in the space where
the rigid line was removed. The water filter canister can then be installed in a
way that will allow the water to enter the filter through an inlet. The water
can then pass through the filter medium, and flow out of the filter through an
outlet. This will result in filtered water being delivered to the faucet. The
canister body can actually be removed from the lid so that the filter which is
inside can be easily accessed and changed when it becomes necessary. The water
will later be forced through the filtering media that's housed inside the
canister.
Flexible supply lines, which are included in the filter kit, are used to
connect the water supply to the filter inlet. It is also used to connect the
filter outlet to the faucet. These flexible lines are very easy to work with,
and can actually be bent to conform to the space in which the filter is being
installed. Also included in the filter kit are compression fittings. The
compression fittings are used to connect the flexible supply lines. The
compression fitting are a very stable way to join the water lines together. The
fittings of a sleeve, ferrule and compression nut. To create the bottom
connection, attach one of the ends of the first flexible to the cold water
supply. The end of the plastic line should be placed into the cold-water supply,
which should be shutoff, along with performing a hand-tightening of the
compression nut.
It is important to double check that the filter is being connected to the
cold water supply line. The filter will not operate in the proper way if it is
accidentally connected to the hot-water line. Make the top connection by
attaching one end of the second flex-line to the kitchen faucet. Once the
flex-line is attached to the faucet, the other end of the line can be attached
to the outside of the filter. Once this is done, it is important to make sure
the canister is mounted in a position high enough to allow enough clearance
beneath the canister. Once this step is complete, the undersink water filter is
installed, and can be easily accessed in the future to change the filter.
