How to Install Well Water Filters

While well water is sometimes the most pure of all waters, it is still somewhat common that well water filters will be necessary. These filters help get rid of contamination that may be in the water. This is something that happens usually when there is a septic field that intrudes on a well. People who drink from well water and also use it to bathe will sometimes need to have a filter installed so that the water is free and clear from impurities and bacteria. This is not a very difficult job to do as long as you have the proper tools and know-how on how to do the job.

Step 1 – Water Valve

The first thing that you are going to have to do is to turn off the main water valve. This will allow you to shut off the water to the house. The valve usually consists of a metal handle aligned to the water pipe at the point where the pipe goes into your home. You will need to use pliers in order to turn off the valve properly. Turn it until the valve is perpendicular to the water pipe.

Step 2 – Outlet Pipe

You are now ready to get your connecter near your outlet pipe on the actual water softener. If you are unable to see a connector on your pipe, then you will need to use the pipe wrench so that you can disconnect your outlet pipe from your water softener. If there is not a water softener, then you will simply need to disconnect your outlet pipe from the actual pressure tank.

Step 3 – Measure

You are now ready to cut, thread, and measure your copper pipe. This is something that you will need to do so that the pipe leading can be connected from the water softener, or the bladder if there is no water softener. You will need to connect this to the inlet of the 5 micron water filter. You will then need to wrap the Teflon tape around the pipe threads. Make sure that you do this before you tighten up your copper connectors.

Step 4 – Connection

You will now need to thread and cut the copper pipe before you can connect it to the 5 micron water filter. This will go into the inlet of the ultraviolet purifier. You will then need to once again wrap Teflon tape around the threads of the pipe before you tighten up your connectors.

Step 5 – Finish

You will then need to thread, cut and connect the copper pipe to the ultraviolet water purifier. Split one into the cold water and the other into the water heater. Wrap the Teflon tape around the threads before tightening. Insert the bulb into the purifier and then turn your water valve back on by turning it counterclockwise.