hfpp-1-pr20 pentek big blue whole house 20 inch filter housing : Does It Really Work

Alright, so, I’ve been wanting to do something about the water quality at my place for a while now. It’s not terrible, but you know, it’s always good to have the best water you can get, right? So, I finally decided to install a whole house water filter. After some digging around, I went with the Pentek Big Blue 20-inch filter housing – the HFPP-1-PR20 model to be exact.

First things first, I had to gather all my tools and materials. I’m not a plumber, not even close, but I figured I could handle this. I got my wrenches, some Teflon tape, a bucket, and of course, the filter housing itself. I also picked up a 20-inch sediment filter cartridge to go inside. This whole setup is pretty hefty, so I made sure I had enough space under the house where the main water line comes in.

Getting Started

I turned off the main water supply – that’s super important, unless you want a surprise shower. Then, I found a good spot on the main line to install the housing. I decided to put it after the pressure regulator, just to make sure the filter wouldn’t mess with the water pressure too much.

Next, I had to cut the pipe. I used a pipe cutter, which made a nice, clean cut. Then, I cleaned the ends of the pipe with a bit of sandpaper to make sure there weren’t any rough edges that could mess up the seal.

Putting It Together

This is where the Teflon tape comes in. I wrapped it around the threads of the inlet and outlet of the filter housing. This stuff is a lifesaver for preventing leaks. Once that was done, I screwed the housing onto the pipe. I made sure to tighten it enough, but not too much – you don’t want to crack anything.

Once the housing was in place, it was time to insert the filter cartridge. I opened up the housing – it’s just a big blue cylinder, really – and popped the cartridge in. Pretty straightforward.

Almost There

After double-checking all the connections and making sure everything was nice and snug, I slowly turned the water back on. I was half-expecting a leak, but nope, everything held up! I let the water run for a few minutes, just to flush out any air or loose particles in the filter.

• Turn off the main water supply.
• Cut the pipe and install the filter housing.
• Use Teflon tape on the threads to prevent leaks.
• Insert the filter cartridge into the housing.
• Turn the water back on and check for leaks.

It’s been a few weeks now, and I’ve definitely noticed a difference. The water tastes better, and I feel better knowing that I’m filtering out some of the sediment and stuff that might be in there. Plus, it was kind of fun doing it myself! It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. If you’re thinking about getting a whole house filter, I’d say go for it. Just make sure you do your research and get the right one for your needs. And don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!

Next time, maybe I will get a water softer to make my house water better.