Installing a water filter. Filters for drinking water purification

Installing a water filter is carried out on your own, since special skills are not required for this. The main condition is to choose a suitable filter both for purpose and size. To install it, you will need available tools. How to do this is described step by step in the presented material.

Types of filters and selection rules

Installation of filters for water purification is carried out independently. But before that, it’s useful to understand what these devices are. Depending on the purpose, filters are distinguished:

• rough cleaning - they are placed on a water pipe to cleanse solid particles of dirt, sand, and suspended matter;
• removal of iron - as a rule, these are ion exchange units with a special composition - anion exchanger;
• reverse osmosis – for effective purification of impurities with a purity of up to 99%.

If you plan to install a filter for drinking water, you need to keep in mind that we are talking about a main type. Such devices are capable of passing an average of 20 to 50 liters of liquid in 1 minute, which indicates their high efficiency.

When choosing a specific model, you should pay attention to several points:

1. Compactness – it is necessary that the filter not only fits under the sink, but also leaves enough space to replace cartridges;
2. Productivity – the standard value of 20-50 liters per minute is quite sufficient.
3. Features of the cartridge - for example, if it is sorption, it removes chlorine and foreign odors well, and if it is ion exchange, it softens water. There are also polypropylene inserts that eliminate mechanical suspensions.
4. A very important point is how many stages of purification the liquid goes through. It is quite clear that the more the better.
5. Finally, it is worth paying attention to the service life of the cartridge. It is optimal if it is at least 4000-5000 liters of water.

Preparation of materials and tools

One of the main installation questions is whether the water filter needs an outlet. In fact, the answer to this depends on the model. The socket is needed for those devices that are equipped with pumps. But some types of filters work without a network connection. When choosing a location, careful measurements should be taken to ensure easy access to any part of the equipment.

To install, you will need to prepare the filter itself, as well as a set of available tools:

• Adjustable wrench;
• construction tape;
• bright flashlight;
• screwdriver (drill should be thin);
• construction knife;
• screwdriver;
• rag or paper napkin;
• pencil;
• rags, basin.

Step-by-step installation instructions

Installation of filters for water purification in the kitchen is carried out in several stages. First you need to prepare the place and check the completeness of the device. The main steps are as follows:

1. Remove the door of the cabinet where the sink is installed.
2. Turn off the cold water tap.
3. Open the mixer and close it after a few seconds to reduce the pressure in the pipes. This is a mandatory step that should not be neglected.
4. Place the adapter (included with the filter) to the inlet tap or to the dishwasher tap (if available).At this point, it is necessary to prepare a rag, since residual water may leak from the liner.
5. Move the eyeliner to the side or lift it - this will make it more convenient to work.
6. Place the adapter on the faucet and tighten the nut by hand.
7. Help yourself tighten the nut with an adjustable wrench, making an incomplete turn.
8. Check that the liner has no cracks. If necessary, replace it with a new part.
9. Make sure the system is tight - open the valve, mixer and close after a few seconds. The presence of drops or streams can be determined either by touch or by applying a paper towel or rag.

Next, it is recommended to open the faucet again and wait for the water to flow for a few minutes. If the installation is done correctly, there will not be even small drops. Otherwise, you need to check all connections again by repeating certain steps in the instructions.