Big Blue Filter Cartridge 20 vs Other Filters: Which One Is Right for You

Okay, so I’ve been meaning to swap out the old water filter at home for a while now. You know, the big blue one, 20 inches. It’s been a minute, and honestly, the water’s been tasting a little funky lately. Not cool. So, today was the day. I finally got around to replacing that thing.

First things first, I made sure I had the right replacement cartridge. I double-checked the size – 20 inches, yep, got that. Then I grabbed my tools. Nothing fancy, just a wrench that fits the filter housing. Oh, and a bucket, gotta have a bucket to catch any spills.

Next, I turned off the water supply to the filter. This is important, people! You don’t want water spraying everywhere. Usually, there’s a valve nearby. I gave it a good twist until it was completely shut off.

Now for the fun part – getting the old filter out. I positioned the bucket under the housing, just in case. Then, using my trusty wrench, I started unscrewing the housing. It was a bit tight, probably because it hadn’t been opened in a while. I had to give it some muscle, but eventually, it started to loosen.

• Unscrew the housing: I slowly turned the wrench counterclockwise.
• Remove the old filter: Once the housing was off, I carefully pulled out the old, gunky filter. It was definitely time for a change.
• Clean the housing: I gave the inside of the housing a quick rinse with some water, just to get rid of any sediment or residue.

With the old filter out and the housing clean, it was time to put in the new one. I unwrapped the new cartridge and popped it into the housing. Made sure it was seated properly, you know, nice and snug.

Then, I screwed the housing back on, making sure it was tight enough to prevent leaks. Again, a little bit of elbow grease was required. But I didn’t want to over tighten it just to make it secure.

Finally, I turned the water supply back on, nice and slow. I checked for leaks around the housing, and… nothing! Success! I let the water run for a few minutes, just to flush out any air or loose particles from the new filter.

And that’s it!

My water is tasting fresh and clean again. It’s amazing what a new filter can do. It wasn’t a hard job. Now my water is pure. If I can do it, anyone can. Just remember to turn off the water first!