Capping/Blanking Off Water Filter Housing

Hoo Dad · 10-26-2011, 12:42 PM

Instead of changing the plumbing in order to eliminate the inside water filter has anyone found a cap (probably around 4") to just screw onto the male fitting of the water filter canister top? Mine is a Model CCI-10-CLW.

TURBS · 10-26-2011, 12:54 PM

Why not just get a coupler for both hoses and couple them together?
rv centers sell a block off plate to

Hoo Dad · 10-26-2011, 01:36 PM

This is what I have. Hopefully it worked.

Hoo Dad · 10-26-2011, 02:41 PM

Hey turbo, Will the block off plate you mentioned block off (thread on) the white filter housing? If so, where have you seen this item? I can't find one. Thanks

TURBS · 10-26-2011, 03:17 PM

I seen them for sure on camping worlds web site
RV Supplies, RV Accessories & RV Parts for Motorhomes, Campers, Travel Trailers & 5th Wheel Campers - fifth wheel camper - Camping World

TURBS · 10-26-2011, 03:26 PM

RV Parts, RV Supplies, 5th Wheel Hitches, RV Accessories, Motorhome Parts, Camper Supplies
Part number is fp-wp100
8.00

Hoo Dad · 10-26-2011, 03:56 PM

Thanks for the info! I'm still wondering if I can purchase a pvc threaded cap to screw onto the filter housing. I'll check at a hardware store. If not, I may try the bypass plate

Dave_Monica · 10-26-2011, 05:46 PM

???

If you don't want to use the water filter, why not just leave the filter element out and screw the housing back on.

Dave

j2detroit · 10-26-2011, 07:42 PM

i just took ours completely out and added a peice of water line in we use an outside filter and have been for the last5 years works great and changing the filter is a lot less of a pain

Hoo Dad · 10-27-2011, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_Monica

???

If you don't want to use the water filter, why not just leave the filter element out and screw the housing back on.

Dave

My understanding is that after I winterize I should remove the glass filter housing (also recommended by the filter housing manufacturer) and store dry. The reason being that if any moisture remains in the threads the housing will crack during freezing temperatures. Of course if there is no moisture in the threads then you will not have a problem but Murphy's Law follows me. So my goal is to not have to deal with the inside filter set up at all. I know I can have the system redone but I was looking for a more simpler method.

Dave_Monica · 10-27-2011, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoo Dad

My understanding is that after I winterize I should remove the glass filter housing (also recommended by the filter housing manufacturer) and store dry. The reason being that if any moisture remains in the threads the housing will crack during freezing temperatures. Of course if there is no moisture in the threads then you will not have a problem but Murphy's Law follows me. So my goal is to not have to deal with the inside filter set up at all. I know I can have the system redone but I was looking for a more simpler method.

Hadn't heard that before. I've always taken the filter element out and emptied the housing and reinstalled. Haven't frozen/cracked the housing so far...I guess Murphy likes me!

You could still operate it without the filter element and use an in-line filter at the water connection when you camp.

Dave

kz08h5 · 10-27-2011, 09:41 AM

I am looking to get rid of my filter housing also. Leaving the filter element out doesn't solve the issue of spilling water/antifreeze when removing the housing. I plan to cut the filter free from the PEX then replacing, with PEX, the section of line that was the filter housing. I found, online, push on PEX connectors. I have not personally checked them out yet. The brand is Shark Bite. I want to check them out before I pull the trigger on them. I am a little concerned about the road vibration over time. I don't want them working their way off.

These connectors aren't cheap, around $8.00 ea., but cheaper than buying a crimper. None of my neighbors have a PEX crimper, but I am still looking.

Hoo Dad · 10-27-2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kz08h5

I am looking to get rid of my filter housing also. Leaving the filter element out doesn't solve the issue of spilling water/antifreeze when removing the housing.

Exactly!

cfsoistman · 10-27-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kz08h5

I am looking to get rid of my filter housing also. Leaving the filter element out doesn't solve the issue of spilling water/antifreeze when removing the housing. I plan to cut the filter free from the PEX then replacing, with PEX, the section of line that was the filter housing. I found, online, push on PEX connectors. I have not personally checked them out yet. The brand is Shark Bite. I want to check them out before I pull the trigger on them. I am a little concerned about the road vibration over time. I don't want them working their way off.

These connectors aren't cheap, around $8.00 ea., but cheaper than buying a crimper. None of my neighbors have a PEX crimper, but I am still looking.

Shark Bite fittings are available at Home Depot if you want to check them out firsthand.

TURBS · 10-27-2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoo Dad

Exactly!

If you drain all your low point drains and open up allyour taps and showers. Then when everything is drain and closed back up turn your pump back on it will suck 80% of your water out of the housing

Therefore no mess!
I posted this a few days ago ........ read post water filter and winterizing

Hoo Dad · 10-27-2011, 11:22 AM

Making a mess isn't the only reason to eliminate the inside filter. I haven't made a mess yet. I'm trying to eliminate the minor hassle of having to deal with the inside system. Plus, after camping, and if you aren't going to camp again for a few weeks, you should remove the filter and store in a cold place to prevent mold from growing. You shouldn't bleach the filter. I don't want to have to remove the inside filter after camping each time.

dredger · 01-13-2012, 09:40 AM

Even though I was diligent about draining my filter etc I had it break on me this year. Luckily I was at the Rv when it happened or the results would have been disastrous. I simply bypassed the filter at the housing then went to Wally World and bought a external RV filter for $15.

Playtime III · 01-15-2012, 10:44 AM

I too want to bypass the filter for the same reasons. However, when I looked at customer reviews at the vendor link provided by f1100turbo below, all three comments were negative (everyone complaining of leaks).

Guess that leaves us with going to a permanent solution i.e. sharkbites and PEX scrap.

ret2006 · 01-24-2012, 06:28 AM

Here is a water filter winterizing by pass plate. Just eliminates filling the housing with pink stuff saving about a quart and half of RV anti-freeze. Also would make it easier and faster to flush out the system in the spring.

Amazon.com: Watts FP-WP100 3-5/8" Winterizing By-Pass Plate: Automotive

Len & Cheri · 01-24-2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ret2006

Here is a water filter winterizing by pass plate. Just eliminates filling the housing with pink stuff saving about a quart and half of RV anti-freeze. Also would make it easier and faster to flush out the system in the spring.

Amazon.com: Watts FP-WP100 3-5/8" Winterizing By-Pass Plate: Automotive

Great idea, but all reviews said it doesn't work.

I actually like my filter. On my last TT I used the outside filter and just didn't care for it.

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