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Old 10-13-2014, 04:55 PM   #1
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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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Old 10-13-2014, 05:27 PM   #3
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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!
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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Old 10-13-2014, 05:38 PM   #4
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My TT is still under warranty. I will let my dealer know.


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Old 10-13-2014, 06:02 PM   #5
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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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Old 10-13-2014, 06:09 PM   #6
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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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Old 10-13-2014, 06:19 PM   #7
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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.

SharkBite, 1/2 in. Brass Push-Fit Straight Coupling, U008LFA at The Home Depot - Mobile
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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Old 10-13-2014, 06:26 PM   #8
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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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Old 10-13-2014, 07:31 PM   #9
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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.
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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Old 10-13-2014, 08:24 PM   #10
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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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Old 10-13-2014, 08:35 PM   #11
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I removed ours this week after having the camper 2 days after reading here.
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Old 10-13-2014, 08:39 PM   #12
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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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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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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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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.
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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Old 10-14-2014, 01:22 PM   #16
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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
I've had shark bite fittings on my trailer since 2011.
No leaks here!

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Old 10-14-2014, 01:28 PM   #17
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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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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.
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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Okay now I'm scared...taking off that water filter ASAP...
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Old 10-14-2014, 04:21 PM   #20
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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

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