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05-18-2014, 05:01 PM
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water filter
Hi, My unit came with the WaterPur water filter. It states that you use silicone grease to lubricate the "O" ring. Problem is I can't find any in my area. The only kind I can find is the electronic silicone grease. Can this be used. Is it the same thing? I used to use vasoline on my pool filter housing "O" ring and Theads. Could this be used instead of the grease? What do you use? Thanks
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05-18-2014, 05:03 PM
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use vaseline.
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05-18-2014, 05:12 PM
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2X that is what I use
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05-18-2014, 05:22 PM
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Olive oil anyone?
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05-19-2014, 08:03 AM
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Keg lube from a homebrewing supply store is the same thing. Or amazon.com
Any food grade lube will work
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05-26-2014, 07:04 PM
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We just got our 8289ws and so far love it. Any helpful hints on the water filter? I am having trouble removing the casing to put the filter in. It isn't in the most convenient place to get a good grip on it.
Thanks
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05-26-2014, 07:10 PM
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food grade silicone lube is available at hardware stores (I got mine at an Ace). Mine came in a little round cup.
Look in the water parts aisle - where the house water filters live.
Vaseline is not recommended - it is petroleum based and will deteriorate the O ring.
I hesitate to mention it, but K-Y would be a better fit for the intended use...
Have fun!
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05-26-2014, 07:13 PM
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Did yours come with the white wrench? If it did I'd try that. Mine is in a compartment outside that is easy to access unscrewed by hand.
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05-26-2014, 07:42 PM
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Yes it came with the wrench and the filter is located inside. Not much room to put the wrench on and turn.
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06-03-2014, 11:25 PM
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Be careful! I ripped my bracket clean off the inside of the compartment it was screwed to. Then I had to remove the filter housing from the bracket, reattach the bracket and then reattached the housing to the bracket. It took FOREVER
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06-04-2014, 05:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KathyEd
We just got our 8289ws and so far love it. Any helpful hints on the water filter? I am having trouble removing the casing to put the filter in. It isn't in the most convenient place to get a good grip on it.
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I finally got tired of changing the water filter in the tight cramped space and removed the filter. I now use an outside water filter, purchased from wal-mart, and replace every few months of use. Eventually I by-passed the canister and completely removed it.
If you continue to use the inside water filter, use food grade silicone grease. As stated earlier this can be found at most hardware stores. Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) is not recommended.
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06-04-2014, 06:38 AM
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I always have a tube of Magic Lube around for orings. You can get it online or pool supply stores.
I tossed the original POS filter assembly and installed one that uses common 10" filters. The filter housing comes off easily with one hand and was able to properly secure the entire assembly unlike how the original was mounted.
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06-04-2014, 06:48 PM
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Be sure pressure is off the system. Water pump off, city water off and open faucet to relieve pressure. Things come apart allot easier.
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