Dude I totally needed this video b/c I couldn't figure out the straight adapter needed to connect the water filter to our separate water faucet! Thank you so much!! 👍🏽
Thank you for explaining this installation in detail. I have been searching for hours and everyone skipped the part of the water filter additional adapter 😊
Hi. According to their website: "Waterdrop under sink water filter uses innovative five-stage filtration to effectively reduce chlorine, heavy metals like mercury, and other chemical contaminants. It also filters out sediment and other large particles, thereby preventing scale buildup." Lots of limescale might reduce filter life, so maybe a water softener could help.
Could you elaborate on why this isnt appropriate for well water? I just bought this for a home with well water and I believe I may need to return it now.
Hi there. It looks like well water may be prone to having sediment and high mineral content which can drastically shorten the lifespan of the under sink filter. You can test your water to see if that is an issue, and if so install a whole house filter to capture the sediment. www.waterdropfilter.com/collections/single-stage-undersink-filtration-systems/products/under-sink-water-filter-direct-connect-filtration-system See FAQ section.
You can use it for well water. I have well water and have this filter, but the well water is filtered before this unit at the point of entry into the house. I have a 2 stage whole house unit with a spin down sediment pre filter at the point of entry. The water is filtered by the 50 micron spin down, then a 25 to 1 micron dual gradient sediment filter, then a carbon block filter for good measure.
What size are those adapters? I was all set to install this today then noticed the same problem as you. So, after a quick Google search I found your video and went to the stores looking for them. Could only find 1/4” x 1/4”.. it didn’t work 😅
Hey there, standard water lines in the USA are 3/8", and my faucet for some reason had a 1/2" male thread. I used the 1/2" female to 3/8" male adapter that came with the kit as well as a 3/8" female to 3/8" female adapter that I purchased separately.
Thanks for the video. By mistake i removed the 2 blue little adapters on the filter head (where the cables goes in/out). Do you know any online store that sells a compatible replacement?
So far so good. The water pressure is solid and there is no taste. We only use a gallon or two per day, so it should take years before we exhaust the filter life.
@@practicalhomeprojects Thanks for getting back to me. Your video helped show me how to do the installation. I just installed a few of their filter systems in my house. I got a TSA-3 filter system for my kitchen. I ordered the smallest ultra filtration filter for one of my bathrooms. I ordered a single stainless steel filter for my bathroom with a pedestal sink. I installed them all to my original faucets. I also noticed the filter system in my kitchen (3 filter model) had the same filter attachment system as my ultra filtration model in my one bathroom. I ordered a larger filter for my bathroom and swapped out the .5 micron filter in my kitchen for the .01 filter from my bathroom. It fits the system, and the filters are the same exact size. My house has crazy high water pressure which is why I can get away with that change. I like all my filters so far.
Hey there, standard water lines in the USA are 3/8", and my faucet for some reason had a 1/2" male thread. I used the 1/2" female to 3/8" male adapter that came with the kit as well as a 3/8" female to 3/8" female adapter that I purchased separately.
The instructions suggest running it through the cold water line. We chose to use a separate filtered water line so that we wouldn't sacrifice pressure on the main faucet, and to extend the life of the filter. You can buy a small dedicated faucet to pass through the soap dispenser hole in your countertop as well.
The typical install would be for the cold water line to be filtered at all times. I ran the diverter to a second tap to increase the lifespan of the filter and avoid the reduced pressure on the main cold water line.
This is not a water softener, and I think that hard water will greatly reduce the lifespan of the filter. For the benefit of your entire house, it's not a bad idea to get a whole house softener. After that, the filter should work great.
If I buy this one waterdrop 15 with a separate faucet- do you know if I have to use the faucet? I’m undecided about if I want my drinking water out of the regular faucet or separate. I would just use the soap dispenser hole but more worried about the look of two faucets. Thanks
I'm not sure what attachment features come with that kit. My guess is that you could make it work, but may have to buy an extra adapter or two. We also wanted to avoid the look of two separate faucets. Good Luck!
Personally, I would just attach the filter to your main faucet. I know people will say that has lead in it which is why they use a stand alone faucet. The amount of lead in the normal faucet is so small that is not even funny. Now, the amount of lead acquired by the water traveling through miles of city pipe to get to your house is a different story. They make models that come without the faucet. I installed a 3 different Waterdrop setups in my house, and I connected all of straight to my faucets. I like that all of my drinking and cooking water runs through that filter system. In my two bathrooms, I do not have room for the second faucet. I just installed my filters about a week ago. I am very happy with them so far.
Hello. Good question. I was digging through the website and it doesn't mention fluoride. Other sources say that fluoride is extremely difficult to filter and usually requires reverse osmosis, so this filter probably doesn't reduce fluoride.
You can add a T-adapter after the filter and connect your fridge line to that. Depending on your model of fridge, you may be able to get a filter bypass which plugs into the filter connection and just allows water to flow through.
If you use the T-adapter after the filter, you can also run an ice maker line through the water filter. You may need to purchase a "blank" filter to go into your freezer, so you aren't filtering twice.
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Dude I totally needed this video b/c I couldn't figure out the straight adapter needed to connect the water filter to our separate water faucet! Thank you so much!! 👍🏽
No problem. I thought it was strange that we needed the extra adapter as well. Best of luck!
Thank you for explaining this installation in detail. I have been searching for hours and everyone skipped the part of the water filter additional adapter 😊
You're welcome!
This helped me alot thank you. Saved me having to spend 200 bucks on a plumber to come out.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video bro
Thanks!
Nice job…very helpful 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Me watching this after I spilled water Everywhere lol
Gracias me resolviste alguna duda
What is the before & after TDS reading if you have a tester, thanks.
Does this need to be installed in vertical position or can it go horizontal like some other similar filters?
Thanks so much for the very informative video. i live in a place where there is so much limescale .. does this resolve this problem ?
Hi. According to their website: "Waterdrop under sink water filter uses innovative five-stage filtration to effectively reduce chlorine, heavy metals like mercury, and other chemical contaminants. It also filters out sediment and other large particles, thereby preventing scale buildup." Lots of limescale might reduce filter life, so maybe a water softener could help.
Thanks so much for the fast reply ! do u know any good one that you recommend ? thanks in advance
@@practicalhomeprojects
I haven't done any research on water softeners. It looks like there are tons of options. Good luck!
I was looking for the double female adapter in home depot couldn't find.
They don’t exist. This dudes a wizard
Could you elaborate on why this isnt appropriate for well water? I just bought this for a home with well water and I believe I may need to return it now.
Hi there. It looks like well water may be prone to having sediment and high mineral content which can drastically shorten the lifespan of the under sink filter. You can test your water to see if that is an issue, and if so install a whole house filter to capture the sediment. www.waterdropfilter.com/collections/single-stage-undersink-filtration-systems/products/under-sink-water-filter-direct-connect-filtration-system See FAQ section.
You can use it for well water. I have well water and have this filter, but the well water is filtered before this unit at the point of entry into the house. I have a 2 stage whole house unit with a spin down sediment pre filter at the point of entry. The water is filtered by the 50 micron spin down, then a 25 to 1 micron dual gradient sediment filter, then a carbon block filter for good measure.
What size are those adapters? I was all set to install this today then noticed the same problem as you. So, after a quick Google search I found your video and went to the stores looking for them. Could only find 1/4” x 1/4”.. it didn’t work 😅
Hey there, standard water lines in the USA are 3/8", and my faucet for some reason had a 1/2" male thread. I used the 1/2" female to 3/8" male adapter that came with the kit as well as a 3/8" female to 3/8" female adapter that I purchased separately.
Where can I find the 3/ 8 by 3/8 female adapter
Thanks for the video. By mistake i removed the 2 blue little adapters on the filter head (where the cables goes in/out). Do you know any online store that sells a compatible replacement?
How do you like your filter after using it for awhile?
So far so good. The water pressure is solid and there is no taste. We only use a gallon or two per day, so it should take years before we exhaust the filter life.
@@practicalhomeprojects Thanks for getting back to me. Your video helped show me how to do the installation. I just installed a few of their filter systems in my house. I got a TSA-3 filter system for my kitchen. I ordered the smallest ultra filtration filter for one of my bathrooms. I ordered a single stainless steel filter for my bathroom with a pedestal sink. I installed them all to my original faucets. I also noticed the filter system in my kitchen (3 filter model) had the same filter attachment system as my ultra filtration model in my one bathroom. I ordered a larger filter for my bathroom and swapped out the .5 micron filter in my kitchen for the .01 filter from my bathroom. It fits the system, and the filters are the same exact size. My house has crazy high water pressure which is why I can get away with that change. I like all my filters so far.
Very nice faucet, what's the make and model number of that faucet?
www.amazon.com/Faustina-Commercial-Pull-Down-Drinking-Filtration/dp/B08GCLVTWP/ Here's the model we bought.
What size are the adapters used here?
Hey there, standard water lines in the USA are 3/8", and my faucet for some reason had a 1/2" male thread. I used the 1/2" female to 3/8" male adapter that came with the kit as well as a 3/8" female to 3/8" female adapter that I purchased separately.
Is the water quality actually good can you notice the difference?
I actually haven't done any testing yet. It does taste slightly different though.
Dont you have to turn the cold water off when you replace the filter? I thought I heard that
This one auto-seals so you don't have to shut off the water. It doesn't hurt since the valve is right there. It will drip a little bit regardless.
So you definitely need the right type of faucet to take advantage of this?
The instructions suggest running it through the cold water line. We chose to use a separate filtered water line so that we wouldn't sacrifice pressure on the main faucet, and to extend the life of the filter. You can buy a small dedicated faucet to pass through the soap dispenser hole in your countertop as well.
What about single line faucets? Will all the water come out filtered?
The typical install would be for the cold water line to be filtered at all times. I ran the diverter to a second tap to increase the lifespan of the filter and avoid the reduced pressure on the main cold water line.
@@practicalhomeprojects gotcha! Appreciate the response sir
Is it safe to drink hit stream without purified?
Is this any good for hard salty water like in Florida?
This is not a water softener, and I think that hard water will greatly reduce the lifespan of the filter. For the benefit of your entire house, it's not a bad idea to get a whole house softener. After that, the filter should work great.
@@practicalhomeprojects thank you
I wish they wouldn't have that male thread water line
I have mine with the filter logo face backwards . Is this okay ? Or should I turn it ?
If it attaches securely to the mount, then you should be fine.
If I buy this one waterdrop 15 with a separate faucet- do you know if I have to use the faucet? I’m undecided about if I want my drinking water out of the regular faucet or separate. I would just use the soap dispenser hole but more worried about the look of two faucets. Thanks
I'm not sure what attachment features come with that kit. My guess is that you could make it work, but may have to buy an extra adapter or two. We also wanted to avoid the look of two separate faucets. Good Luck!
Personally, I would just attach the filter to your main faucet. I know people will say that has lead in it which is why they use a stand alone faucet. The amount of lead in the normal faucet is so small that is not even funny. Now, the amount of lead acquired by the water traveling through miles of city pipe to get to your house is a different story. They make models that come without the faucet. I installed a 3 different Waterdrop setups in my house, and I connected all of straight to my faucets. I like that all of my drinking and cooking water runs through that filter system. In my two bathrooms, I do not have room for the second faucet. I just installed my filters about a week ago. I am very happy with them so far.
Does it filter flouride?
Hello. Good question. I was digging through the website and it doesn't mention fluoride. Other sources say that fluoride is extremely difficult to filter and usually requires reverse osmosis, so this filter probably doesn't reduce fluoride.
Can this filter be used to go to the frig ?
You can add a T-adapter after the filter and connect your fridge line to that. Depending on your model of fridge, you may be able to get a filter bypass which plugs into the filter connection and just allows water to flow through.
What if u have a ice maker line?
If you use the T-adapter after the filter, you can also run an ice maker line through the water filter. You may need to purchase a "blank" filter to go into your freezer, so you aren't filtering twice.
Thanks I figured it out. Now the water pressure has dropped significantly after this has been installed, is that normal?
It shouldn't be noticeable for the ice maker line. For your main cold water faucet, there will be a pressure drop for sure.