How to Install a Whole House Water Filter (iSpring WGB22B 2 stage, WSP-50SL)

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In this video we go over the full procedure for installing a whole house water filter - the iSpring WBB22B 2-stage filter (but this is probably applicable to all kinds of filters - procedure will be similar to PEX, CPVC, or even Sharkbite ,which are probably easier to work with). My particular scenario has copper piping. The manufacturer recommends you use type "L" copper, which is thicker. But for residential installs, the thinner type "M" will probably be just fine. A system like this is beneficial in that it removes all kinds of dirt, particulates, chlorine, as well as other chemicals - nice, since otherwise you're drinking and bathing in this concoction of stuff. As someone pointed out in the pinned comment - I incorrectly stated how to measure the filter's pressure drop using the two gauges. You actually need to open a good amount of faucets first while letting the water flow through the filters. Then you'll be able to see the real pressure drop on the post filter gauge. Because in a closed state, the system just equalizes the pressure to city pressure, so doing a reading like that is moot.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
01:15 Plumbing Diagram
02:32 Parts Needed (Bill of Materials)
03:36 Mock up/Dry fit
04:55 Water flow direction
05:35 Soldering pipes
07:30 Mounting to studs
08:07 Threading pipe assembly into filter housing
09:44 Building bypass loop
11:15 Shutting house water off/Plumbing into water supply
14:53 Pressure gauge install
15:06 Filter assembly
15:48 Testing the system
15:59 Fixing leaks
16:55 System test continued
17:34 Fixing leaky valve
18:17 Running water in house
18:35 Outro


iSpring WGB22B 2-Stage Filter:
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iSpring WSP-50SL Sediment Filter:
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100 PSI 1/4" NPT Pressure Gauge:
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1" NPT MIP to 3/4" FIP Adapter - Brass bushing
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1/4 in. Fitting x FNPT Wrot Copper Adapter
https://www.ferguson.com/product/14-i...

3/4 x 3/4 x 1/4 in. Wrot Copper Reducing Tee
https://www.ferguson.com/product/34-x...

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