Recommendations on 2015 Unity (Kitchen) Wateter Filter

[rvthereyet]

Under the sink area...

Searched the forum but cannot not find the part number or souurce for the "unscrew" type water filter.

Thanks in advance.

--Tom

 

[Tannys]

Here is what I am using.

Filtrete Standard Capacity Whole House Carbon Wrap Water Filters, Reduces Chlorine Taste & Odor and Sediment, Universal Filter, Sump Style Drop-In Filter, 2-Filters (3WH-STDCW-F02), Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00910U0XW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_S780Eb72JESS1

 

[rvthereyet]

Thanks...

And I would assume that this screws off and then back on.

Do I need a few rags to catch the water when I unscrew the original?

--Tom

 

[alichty]

If you have very steady hands you can remove the canister without spieling any. I stick a shallow plastic bowl under mine when removing the filter just to be safe,

 

[2yrs2go]

Do I need a few rags to catch the water when I unscrew the original?

--Tom

I started pulling a plastic bag around the filter before I unscrew it. It catches most of the water that leaks from the filter housing as I move the filter (which in the murphy bed is under the bathroom sink) to the shower to dump it.

 

[glsBigSky]

You can use a small plastic storage container to catch the water. Just set it under the filter. You can also use it as a mobile catch basin while you carry the filter to a sink for dumping. Remember to release the water line pressure by opening a faucet - both hot and cold. Plus make sure that the city water or pump have been shut off. Expect to have a little air in the line after you replace the filter.

 

[michaelh]

Those Filtrete products mentioned earlier provide really basic chlorine taste reduction only. If you want to remove some chemicals and have higher performance generally, you can use any industry-standard 10" carbon block filter. You can pick these up at Home Depot, Lowe's or online filter stores. A good high performance block will cost at least $20. The basic chlorine taste reduction filters are a lot cheaper.

 

[rvthereyet]

Thanks for the additional info...

Would you happen to have a manufactures, or type/part number for Lows or Home Depot?

--Tom

 

[glsBigSky]

I have use replacement filters from Clearsource. The carbon element cartridge is about $20 and filters down to .5 micron. Plus it has an impressive 6 gallon flow rate measured at 40 psi. I am always concerned when replacement filters do not list their flow rate.

Replacement 0.5 Micron Carbon Element Filter Cartridge

Original equipment second stage in 3 canister systems, 0.5 micron carbon block filter. Activated coconut shell carbon technology and solid block manufacturing process create a filter that removes chemicals and organic compounds that other, similar filters allow to pass.

www.clearsourcerv.com

 

[NextRV]

I have just my original filter from amazon - FlowPur/ Watts WCBCS-975RV RV Trailer Camper Exterior Canister Single Replacement Filter

 

[cbaarch]

in the RV section of anywhere they sell RV stuff you will likely find this one sold under the Camco branding https://tinyurl.com/a47kp2yh
and if you are really concerned about what come out of the hook up there is this one that you can use to double filter https://tinyurl.com/5cd4xtjx
those 2 will give you an idea about the specs for filtration.
When changing the filter it is also a good idea to check the strainer on the bypass pump. It should just screw off.

 

[JoePhoenix]

When you take the housing off and dump the water, make sure you don't also toss the black O-ring that's in the top of the canister.