Big blue water filter housing 10: Is it the right choice for your home?

Okay, so, I had to deal with my water situation at home. You know, the usual stuff – making sure the water’s clean and all that. So I went for this “big blue” water filter housing, the 10-inch one. Thought I’d share how it went.

First, I had to pick out the right one. I saw a bunch of these online, some with clear parts, some all blue. Ended up getting one that’s called a “Big Blue type filter housing”. It’s got a blue part at the bottom (they call it a sump, I think) and a thing called a pressure relief valve. Plus, it came with a bracket to mount it, some screws, a wrench, and this gauge for pressure.

Next up, installation. Now, I’m no plumber, but this wasn’t too bad. I turned off the main water supply – that’s super important, guys, don’t flood your house! Then, I found a good spot on my main water line where the filter would fit nicely. It’s a bit bulky, being a 10-inch one, but it fit directly onto the water pipe.

Here’s what I did, step-by-step:

Mounted the bracket: I used the screws that came with it to fix the bracket to the wall. Made sure it was level and sturdy.
Attached the housing: This was a bit tricky, but I managed to screw the filter housing onto the bracket.
Connected the pipes: I had to cut my main water line (gulp!) and used some fittings to connect the inlet and outlet of the filter housing to the pipes. The one I got had these brass inserts, which made it easier.
Tightened everything up: Used the wrench they gave me to make sure all the connections were super tight. No leaks, please!

After everything was connected, I slowly turned the water back on. Checked for leaks, and luckily, there were none! Phew! I let the water run for a few minutes, just to flush out any air or debris in the system.

Then, I put the filter into the housing and close it.

And that’s pretty much it! Now I’ve got this big blue filter working away, hopefully keeping my water cleaner. They say it’s good for getting rid of sediment and stuff, which is great. I noticed the pressure gauge showing a good reading, so I guess the water flow is okay. It’s supposed to handle a pretty high flow rate, something like 2500 liters per hour, which is more than enough for my house.

Honestly, it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. If you’re thinking about doing something similar, just make sure you get the right size and all the necessary parts. And, you know, be careful with the water and tools and all that. It’s a bit of work, but I think it’s worth it for better water quality.