How to buy and DIY install a whole house water filtration system $800

In this video, I demonstrate how to save money on plumbing expenses by DIY-installing a whole house water filtration system, keeping your hard-earned cash where it belongs.

Parts list and costs below:

- Shield Whole House Water Filter System 20'' x 4.5'' Triple Big Blue 3 Stages: $535 (eBay discount from $585)
- SmarteX P 20mm Pex x 3 / 4" Copper Combination Push Fit Elbow (x2): $30.78
- SmarteX P 20mm x 3 / 4" Push Fit Brass Pex Male Connector (x2): $23.82
- SmarteX P 20mm Push Fit Brass Pex Elbow (x2): $19.44
- Smartex 20mm x 6m Pex Pipe Roll: $23.75
- Brasshards 25 x 20mm Brass Threaded Hex Reducing Bush (x2): $10.68
- SmarteX 20mm Ball Valve: $26.62
- SmarteX PEX Pipe Disconnect Kit: $4.78

Parts purchased, installed and later removed:

- RMC 15mm 500kPa PSL Female/Female Pressure Limiting Valve: $63 (removed)
- SmarteX P 20mm x 1 / 2" Push Fit Brass Pex Male Connector (x2): $22.04 (removed)

Specific tool that I needed to purchase
- Craftright 32mm Tube And Pipe Cutter: $9.22

Total cost: $769.13