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10-13-2014, 04:55 PM
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Water filter bowl popping off
Hi, I went to winterize today and had a problem with the water filter filter bowl popping off. I tried it 3 times and even used the wrench to tighten it. Anyone else have this problem? This is the factory installed PUR water filter system. HELP!
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10-13-2014, 05:23 PM
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I will add your name to the List! Youroo!!
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10-13-2014, 05:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gserve
Hi, I went to winterize today and had a problem with the water filter filter bowl popping off. I tried it 3 times and even used the wrench to tighten it. Anyone else have this problem? This is the factory installed PUR water filter system. HELP!
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I recommend you do a SEARCH for 'water filter' and see how many others have this issue - and - see how they overcame.
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10-13-2014, 05:38 PM
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My TT is still under warranty. I will let my dealer know.
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10-13-2014, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by gserve
My TT is still under warranty. I will let my dealer know.
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Good Luck with that....do a search in here and you will see how much of a nightmare that filter is....suggest you do like so many of have done....remove it, splice in a new piece of pex pipe and call it a day...go with an outside filter so if it leaks it leaks outside.
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10-13-2014, 06:09 PM
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Removed mine before it had a chance to pop.
If you don't have a crimp tool for PEX, two Sharkbites will do.
http://m.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite-1...LFA/202270492/
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10-13-2014, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul GA
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While you are at HD look this over as well as the replacement filters.
DuPont Valve-in-head Whole House Water Filtration System-WFPF38001C at The Home Depot
And then buy this or something like it, build one if you want.
http://www.waterfilters.net/assets/i...tand-15460.jpg
Bottom line is get the filter out of you unit.
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10-13-2014, 06:26 PM
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^^^ what Ford said...
Also, the filters for the factory system are from what I understand, very pricy.
And what do you figure might freeze first if a cold snap catches you off guard?
Investing in a 1/2" crimper isn't a bad idea. I already had mine, but they aren't too much, and I carry some couplers and 90's and T's with me just in case. I don't like the cinch type but that's just me. The full ring crimp type, you can get a go-no go gauge real cheap to check your work.
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2015 Chevy Silverado
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10-13-2014, 07:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul GA
^^^ what Ford said...
Also, the filters for the factory system are from what I understand, very pricy.
And what do you figure might freeze first if a cold snap catches you off guard?
Investing in a 1/2" crimper isn't a bad idea. I already had mine, but they aren't too much, and I carry some couplers and 90's and T's with me just in case. I don't like the cinch type but that's just me. The full ring crimp type, you can get a go-no go gauge real cheap to check your work.
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Or just use Shark Bites...work very slick...the way the plumbing is on alot of these RV's, you will be very challenged to get a crimper into alot of those tight places, let alone having room to work.
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10-13-2014, 08:24 PM
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I removed ours during our first evening camping in it, just needed a 1/2" PVC coupler. With all the problems I'd read about the filters I wouldn't have slept well with it installed.
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10-13-2014, 08:35 PM
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I removed ours this week after having the camper 2 days after reading here.
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10-13-2014, 08:39 PM
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Now I just need to relocate my water pump that is next to where it was and I'll free up a lot of storage space.
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2016 Flagstaff 27VRL with overloaded tires from factory
2015 Chevy Silverado
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10-14-2014, 01:05 PM
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Hey Guys, I have a dumb question.
I have the same filter in my Flagstaff and have not had a problem during my first season. (I know, it’s just a matter of time.) Why not just run a strip of duct tape around the joint between the clear container and housing? There can’t be that much force trying to unscrew the container. Or if you really want to secure it, attach the filter wrench and zip tie that to something so it can’t turn.
I agree that changing it is probably best, but I have a couple of expensive extra filters that I plan on using next season.
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10-14-2014, 01:10 PM
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You could take it out, screw in a couple pipe thread/hose thread adapters to it and use it outside with the stand Ford showed. Just not worth the risk of water damage, at least that's my opinion... But I'm hardly ever right lol..
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10-14-2014, 01:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WFD
Or just use Shark Bites...work very slick...the way the plumbing is on alot of these RV's, you will be very challenged to get a crimper into alot of those tight places, let alone having room to work.
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I think i have read on here that Using Shark Bites is a NO NO. The constant vibration of road travel can cause them to loosen/ leak. It passes the common sense test to me
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10-14-2014, 01:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountndream
I think i have read on here that Using Shark Bites is a NO NO. The constant vibration of road travel can cause them to loosen/ leak. It passes the common sense test to me
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I've had shark bite fittings on my trailer since 2011.
No leaks here!
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10-14-2014, 01:28 PM
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Not saying I am in anyway an expert on this, just something I recall reading and why I went with Cinch clamps. It was so easy even i can do it.
If you have been using it for over 3 years, sounds like it works well enough.
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10-14-2014, 01:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountndream
Not saying I am in anyway an expert on this, just something I recall reading and why I went with Cinch clamps. It was so easy even i can do it.
If you have been using it for over 3 years, sounds like it works well enough.
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I was giving you a hard time nonetheless! [emoji106]
They hold up superior to vibration!
User installation error is more common.
Ends cut crooked.
Jagged cut ends.
Smashed hose.
Etc etc etc
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10-14-2014, 04:03 PM
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Okay now I'm scared...taking off that water filter ASAP...
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10-14-2014, 04:21 PM
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Not sure if this will help... But had a similar issue with my whole house filter..I would tighten and a few weeks later would be leaking... Called plumber that installed it.. Figure it should still be under warranty...He explained that I should lube the o ring... Otherwise I would be over torque the filter distorting the O ring.. And the o ring itself would loosen the filter when the pressure dropped... ...didn't believe him so tightened and marked the canister with when fully tightened..and within a few hrs noticed the lines no longer matched up.( filter was unscrewing)So I removed and lubed oring and hand tightened... Sure enough it never moved again...So know every time I change the filter I lube the o ring..
Same thing happened with MH.. It would just leak for a second anytime pressure changed....So removed and lubed O ring... No leaks...hope this helps
Good luck
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