Big Blue Replacement Filter Cartridge: Where to Find the Right One for You!

Okay, here is a blog post sharing my experience with replacing a “big blue” filter cartridge, written in the style you requested:

Alright, folks, gather ’round. Today, I’m gonna tell you about my little adventure with the big blue filter cartridge in my house. Now, I ain’t no plumber, but I’m pretty handy, so I figured, “How hard can it be, right?”

First off, I noticed the water pressure was kinda weak. And the water? It tasted a bit funky, like dirt or something. I figured it was time to swap out that filter. See, I got this whole-house water filter system, and it uses these big blue cartridges. They’re supposed to catch all the gunk before it gets to your taps.

So, I went hunting for a replacement. I remembered seeing something about eBay having tons of options, so I looked around. There are so many brands, like Pentair Pentek and others, it made my head spin. They come in different sizes, too, like 10-inch or 20-inch, and different micron ratings – that’s how small of stuff they can filter out. I found one that said “DGD-5005” and “5 Micron,” which sounded about right, and it mentioned something about “Dual-Gradient Density Spun Polypropylene”. Sounds fancy, huh?.

Anyways, I ordered one, and it arrived in a few days. Then came the fun part – actually changing it. I turned off the main water supply first. Safety first, you know? You don’t want water spraying everywhere. I felt the instructions on how to change it and started the process.

Then, I grabbed this big wrench thingy that came with the filter housing and started unscrewing the big blue canister. Man, that thing was heavy! And full of water, of course. Water spilled a little, but I was ready with a bucket, so no biggie. I pulled out the old cartridge, and boy, was it nasty! All brown and grimy. Good riddance, I say.

Putting in the new one was a breeze. Just popped it in, making sure it was seated right. Then, I screwed the canister back on, nice and tight. Turned the water back on, and voila! I checked for leaks, but everything looked good.

And you know what? The water pressure was back to normal, and the water tasted clean again. Success! I gotta say, it felt pretty good doing it myself. Saved some money, too, I bet.

• Turn off the water: Don’t forget this, or you’ll have a mess!
• Unscrew the canister: Use the big wrench. It might be heavy.
• Replace the cartridge: Take out the old, put in the new.
• Screw it back on: Make sure it’s tight to avoid leaks.
• Turn the water on: Check for leaks, and enjoy your clean water.

So, there you have it. My experience with changing the big blue filter cartridge. It wasn’t as scary as I thought. If I can do it, you probably can, too. Just remember to get the right size and type of cartridge for your system. And don’t be afraid to get your hands a little dirty!

The whole shebang took me about an hour, maybe less. Now I’m enjoying clean, fresh-tasting water again. And the pressure? Back to normal. If you’re thinking about tackling this yourself, I say go for it. Just do your research and maybe watch a couple of videos to see how it’s done. You got this! And remember I found a great deal when checking out options on eBay, don’t forget to look around for deals.

If you are not familiar with the Big Blue water filter, let me tell you it is a large-diameter, heavy-duty filtration unit designed for use in Big Blue water filtration systems. And you can customize your filters for reduction of arsenic, chlorine, chloramines, fluoride, nitrates, tannins, iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide.

Takeaway

Changing a Big Blue filter cartridge is totally doable. A little research and elbow grease go a long way. And man, the difference in water quality is night and day!