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05-17-2018, 04:13 PM
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Too filter housing
I cannot get the filter canister off. I don't know if I cross threaded it or what. I opened a faucet and am using the tool if can with. Does anyone have any ideas?
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05-17-2018, 04:44 PM
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Mine was a booger to get off also. I just kept working it till it came loose.
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05-17-2018, 04:50 PM
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After they've been seated in place for a while they can be difficult. Mine is the same way. Keep at it.
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05-17-2018, 04:54 PM
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Once you get it off, lube it with Danco silicone paste on the O ring and it's mating surface on the canister.
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05-17-2018, 05:07 PM
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Usually have super course threads. I highly doubt it's cross threaded, it would break before they got it seated.
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05-17-2018, 05:41 PM
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Ok, dumb question, I turn it counter clockwise, correct?
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05-17-2018, 05:49 PM
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Looking at it, turn left with wrench (looking from top, clockwise)
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05-17-2018, 05:57 PM
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Try putting your hand under it and lifting up as you turn. You don't say what model you have, but some of them have teeth at the top to prevent them from unscrewing.
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05-17-2018, 06:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockfordroo
Try putting your hand under it and lifting up as you turn. You don't say what model you have, but some of them have teeth at the top to prevent them from unscrewing.
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It is the FR1 that uses the KW1 filter.
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05-17-2018, 06:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kevin79
It is the FR1 that uses the KW1 filter.
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Mine was really tight too. A strap wrench may be needed. Be sure to turn the right direction. Viewing from the top you turn clockwise.
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05-17-2018, 06:28 PM
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I had it off yesterday to change the filter. I didn't buy the correct one so I put it back on.
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05-17-2018, 06:38 PM
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l would heat the filter housing with a hair dryer and take another run at it.
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05-17-2018, 06:48 PM
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throw it away and use inline Camco throwaways outside.
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05-17-2018, 07:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cavie
throw it away and use inline Camco throwaways outside.
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That would be fine if we camped places that had water hook up, the state parks in Michigan only have water at the dump stations (yes it is water for drinking).
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05-17-2018, 08:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kevin79
Ok, dumb question, I turn it counter clockwise, correct?
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Righty tighty lefty loosey
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05-17-2018, 08:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kevin79
That would be fine if we camped places that had water hook up, the state parks in Michigan only have water at the dump stations (yes it is water for drinking).
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I just hook up the Camco filter to my FW white hose to fill the water tank.
Easy Peasy!
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05-17-2018, 08:39 PM
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Just as confused as you
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kevin79
It is the FR1 that uses the KW1 filter.
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Put the wrench on the canister and push up slightly on the bottom then turn the wrench to the left. It pushes up so little you may not notice it.
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05-17-2018, 08:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrapper
Put the wrench on the canister and push up slightly on the bottom then turn the wrench to the left. It pushes up so little you may not notice it.
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Yep, the FR1 has locking teeth on the canister and filter head that most don't know about. You MUST push up slightly on the canister to release the teeth before it will turn or you will damage it. Many break the teeth and that contributes to filter failure down the road.
When installing, turn to align arrows (canister & head) and pull down slightly to engage teeth.
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05-17-2018, 09:38 PM
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Just as confused as you
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
Yep, the FR1 has locking teeth on the canister and filter head that most don't know about. You MUST push up slightly on the canister to release the teeth before it will turn or you will damage it. Many break the teeth and that contributes to filter failure down the road.
When installing, turn to align arrows (canister & head) and pull down slightly to engage teeth.
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My FR1 filter didn't have arrows on the top or bottom to align. The filter didn't stay in the trailer after the first season. I use a whole house filter now.
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