water filter canister woes

[dolson60174]

I have tried to pull the water filter out by unscrewing the canister using the "wrench". For the life of me I cannot get the thing to budge. When I start really applying force to it, it wants to rip the screws out holding it.

I am pretty sure its not supposed to be that tight. Any suggestions? tips? etc?

[Herk7769]

Open a faucet.
ANY pressure will make that puppy REALLY hard to get off.

[Dave_Monica]

You've got to hold onto the top of the filter housing while using the wrench on the canister.

Dave

[dolson60174]

Originally Posted by herk7769

Open a faucet.
ANY pressure will make that puppy REALLY hard to get off.

That would make sense on the pressure...I will give that a try when I de-winterize in the spring! thanks!!

[B47]

Originally Posted by dolson60174

I have tried to pull the water filter out by unscrewing the canister using the "wrench". For the life of me I cannot get the thing to budge. When I start really applying force to it, it wants to rip the screws out holding it.

I am pretty sure its not supposed to be that tight. Any suggestions? tips? etc?

Slightly off topic - but speaking of water filter cannisters, does anyone know if or where you can purchase the "O" ring that fits into the cannister?

I am in the habit of always replacing an "O" ring (s) whenever performing maintenance on a compontment that has them - guess that comes from my aviation background.

I expected to get a replacement " O" ring in the box when I purchased my first replacement filter, but none was there. I also didn't see any at CW.


Thanks.

[dolson60174]

Originally Posted by B47

Slightly off topic - but speaking of water filter cannisters, does anyone know if or where you can purchase the "O" ring that fits into the cannister?

I am in the habit of always replacing an "O" ring (s) whenever performing maintenance on a compontment that has them - guess that comes from my aviation background.

I expected to get a replacement " O" ring in the box when I purchased my first replacement filter, but none was there. I also didn't see any at CW.


Thanks.

I would have to say find out who the manufacturer of that component is and contact directly or even a search on the interwebs may help. It maybe as simple as go down to HD or Lowes and find the right diameter...but again that could be TOO easy...

[B47]

Originally Posted by dolson60174

I would have to say find out who the manufacturer of that component is and contact directly or even a search on the interwebs may help. It maybe as simple as go down to HD or Lowes and find the right diameter...but again that could be TOO easy...

Thanks - I didn't think of doing an internet search.

[myredracer]

First, as said, make sure there is no water pressure. Don't know what size/type your filter is, but sometimes there is a pressure relief button on top of the unit.

There is a special lube that is made specifically for water filter O-rings and threads (Dow-Corning, eg.). Might try some of that for next time. Sometimes the O-rings can enlarge and not fit the canister easily, especially if the sn*t got squeezed out of it, so it might be wise to have a spare on hand. O-rings and the lube are available on the internet and at wholesale plumbing places.

If you have water inside the canister, you should get the filter out and empty it if it freezes where you are.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by B47

Slightly off topic - but speaking of water filter cannisters, does anyone know if or where you can purchase the "O" ring that fits into the cannister?

I am in the habit of always replacing an "O" ring (s) whenever performing maintenance on a compontment that has them - guess that comes from my aviation background.

I expected to get a replacement " O" ring in the box when I purchased my first replacement filter, but none was there. I also didn't see any at CW.


Thanks.

IF your search turns up no results call this guy ....
www.rodgersindustrial.com
hes an oring guru from way back.

[B47]

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

IF your search turns up no results call this guy ....
www.rodgersindustrial.com
hes an oring guru from way back.

WOW - only you would know "an oring guru"

Thanks - I will keep that on file.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by B47

WOW - only you would know "an oring guru"

Thanks - I will keep that on file.

He supplies o-rings and hydraulic supplies to Alcoa . If he doesn't have it or can't find it YOU DON'T NEED IT!

[TexasBBQ]

Don't take this the wrong way but if you're looking at it facing the housing remember you'll turn it CW to remove it. Sometimes folks forget....

[JDWeir]

Here is anothe place that has o-rings and filters ect.

Refrigerator Water Filters, Water Filters, Air Filters, Pool Filters, HVAC Filters, Filters Fast

[VinceU]

Heres the maker, has filters, gaskets and bowls, not cheap but will fit.

Water Pur Company CCI-10-C

[prairiecamper]

Originally Posted by TexasBBQ

Don't take this the wrong way but if you're looking at it facing the housing remember you'll turn it CW to remove it. Sometimes folks forget....

That's a good point, remember lefty loosie rightie tightie.

[vasnipe]

A blast from the past from my early Navy days

[Dovetail]

And if u can't remember that righty tighty thing, here is another way. Take your right hand and point your thumb to the way U want the screw, nut, bolt to go. Your fingers wil point in the correct direction to turn. Use your left hand for left handed threads.

[Sportracker]

Its called the right hand rule but remember some propane fittings are left handed threads. For those, you need to use your left hand