How to Choose a Water Filter? Pentair Big Blue 20 Inch Water Filter Explained.

Alright, folks, let’s talk about this whole house water filter situation. So, I finally got around to installing this Pentair Big Blue 20-inch water filter. It’s a beast, let me tell you.

First off, I did a ton of research. Read through a bunch of forums, watched some videos, the whole nine yards. I wanted to make sure I knew what I was getting myself into, you know? I finally settled on this big blue filter because we have a lot of water flow.

Getting the gear

Ordered the filter housing online, along with a couple of sediment filters and some other bits and bobs. I wanted to be prepared for anything, and I didn’t want to have to make multiple trips to the store.

• Pentair Big Blue 20-inch filter housing
• Sediment filters (various microns)
• Pressure gauge
• Mounting bracket
• Wrench for tightening the housing

The installation

This was the fun part. I shut off the main water supply to the house. Always double-check that, or you’re gonna have a bad time. Then, I picked a spot on the main water line coming into the house. It’s got to be after the main shut-off valve, obviously. Make sure to select a right place for it!

I mounted the bracket to the wall, making sure it was nice and sturdy. Then, I got the filter housing in place, and started connecting everything. Used a bit of that thread seal tape on the connections to prevent leaks. Gotta be thorough, right?

Once everything was connected, I slowly turned the water back on, checking for leaks as I went. There were a couple of drips at first, but I just tightened those connections a bit more, and that did the trick. No leaks, success!

The result

So far, so good. I put a 5-micron sediment filter in for now, just to see how it goes. Water pressure seems fine, and the water tastes noticeably better. I’ll probably switch to a finer filter later on, just to get rid of even more of that nasty stuff.

Overall, I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. It wasn’t too difficult, and it’s definitely worth it for the peace of mind, knowing that our water is cleaner. Plus, I won’t have to worry about those pesky sediment particles clogging up my appliances anymore. It was a good weekend project, and I’d recommend it to anyone who’s thinking about doing something similar.