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Trying to replace an everpure water filter

I replaced my old filter and when I turn the water on the housing pops up as pressure builds and water begins leaking out. Can't see too many ways to put in in. It's QC 2 model. Any ideas on what I did wrong?
Build 5477
99 3602 WTFE U270C

Re: Trying to replace an everpure water filter

Reply #1 –
 Mine has a difficult lock ring..
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John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

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Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
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Re: Trying to replace an everpure water filter

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I had the same problem.  In researching this, I found that the new filters have different tolerances than the older ones, causing it to leak.  We ended up buying a new complete setup and that solved the problem.
On a side note, we bought a second setup for the house kitchen, so that we can transfer the filter after a trip and get complete use from it.  I would not trust a filter that has been sitting in the coach for a few months.
Good luck.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


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Re: Trying to replace an everpure water filter

Reply #3 –
I have the same problem almost every time I change that thing. It's a poor design and Foretravel made it hard to get to. I'm likin' the buy another one idea.
jor
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Reply #4 –
We find that sometimes the Everpure filter will leak, so now we always wrap the large O-ring with a circle of Teflon plumbing tape and no more leaks. 

But it is very important to push up firmly on the bottom to seat the filter and then rotate to lock it in.  We now have another inexpensive water alarm under the Everpure to notify us if it leaks.   

The latest filter mount base is QL3 Single, and it does not have a rotating locking ring.  We lock the filter by rotating the filter.  We use a large channel lock wrench to help rotate to loosen the filter. 

We don't count on the filter housing shut-off valve, as we have an inexpensive plastic ball-valve on the flexible incoming plastic tube.

 I think it is a great idea to move the motorhome's Everpure to the house when the coach is stored, thanks for the idea.

Re: Trying to replace an everpure water filter

Reply #5 –
I took the filter housing off and have it in my kitchen to get a closer look. I'll try the teflon tape. Hate to waste a new filter. I'll reassemble and try running the water through it again.
Build 5477
99 3602 WTFE U270C

Re: Trying to replace an everpure water filter

Reply #6 –
I have it sitting under the sink and so far no leak with the addition of teflon tape. The plastic collar has some play in it and seems more cosmetic since the filter seats in the metal channel underneath and the plastic part fits overtop.
Build 5477
99 3602 WTFE U270C

Re: Trying to replace an everpure water filter

Reply #7 –
I replaced the Everpure filter housing with a common house filter (from Home Depot).
The common filter cost is 25% of the Everpure filter cost and it filters far more gallons of water.
I did have to bore a hole in the shelf under the sink.
Wyatt
96 U320 40 WTFE, build 4943
84 Toyota Supra towd
2015 Jeep Wrangler towd
Victoria, BC, Canada
 

Re: Trying to replace an everpure water filter

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I replaced the Everpure filter housing with a common house filter (from Home Depot).

Another great Wyatt idea. I think I will follow suit.
jor
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