This filter came very tightly screwed. I cannot get this open as of now. I have a wrench, but which way do I turn? Clockwise or counter-wise?
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Place the white filter head loosely in a vise or attach to the bracket that the assembly will mount to. This keep it from rotating. With your wrench turn the clear filter bowl counter clockwise (righty tighty, lefty loosy).
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It unscrews just like a screw out of a hole. Turn it counter clockwise. Mine was tight. I think I used a strap wrench.
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There's a tab that locks down onto the lens preventing you from "unscrewing" the lens out counter-clockwise. If you look at it you should be able to see what I'm talking about. You can use your thumbnail to push that tab up and rotate the lens counter-clockwise to release it from the adapter. Hope that helps.
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Agreed . . . not so easy.Push a chopstick or something through a hole in the top. Aim at the center and push the filter fully forward.While doing this, use thumb and finger to squeeze filter together, and pull out.Hope this helps . . . .
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Just push down hard on the top while gripping and unscrew counter clockwise. Took me a few days to figure it out, and I was very happy when I realized that it wasn't as hard as I was making it.
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Sorry Arthur...I think you're right! I ordered a spare filter back in June and thought nothing of it. Then, I went to change my filter this morning and the one they sent me was wrong. My old filter has an opening on both ends and the new one does not. Plus, the part number is different. Maybe it's a new design but I'm not putting it in until I find out. Thanks for making me aware of this. I wouldn't put your's in either. Please let me know if you find something out from the company.
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If you have already filled the tank and installed it high enough as specified on the instructions, then you may be not opening the valve to the correct direction, wich is counterclockwise. Please let me know if it helps.
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Hopefully there is no sand in your filter, that would mean it broke! There should be a screw to anchor it down with on the outside of your filter.
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I tried a few and the most efficient is the cylinder type. However be careful to not tighten too hard or you'll end up at the service cause the wrench will slip. They say to tighten the filter by hand and then just 1/4 th by wrench. Good luck!
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Unscrew it. Grab Base with Left Hand and the Top with your right hand, then twist your Right hand Counter-Clockwise. It seals pretty tightly so it might be difficult, but it will come loose.
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If you can turn a wrench, you can change the filter. It's easy, but can be a bit messy. You just need to put a bucket underneath to catch the water that spills out of the filter housing.
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I was wondering if every one has trouble with turning the filter holder in place. It takes an army.. Not new to machines.. thought I knew what i was doingthanks
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You hold the rod above the filter securely, then turn filter counter clockwise. ( viewing it from bottom) it should thread out.
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I was able to remedy the problem by flipping the gasket over. The rounded side should go toward the filter. Unfortunately Culligan customer service hasn't been able to figure this one out and has been telling their customers to remove this very necessary gasket altogether. Unfortunately I was not able to remedy the situation where the filter compartment leaks after trying to change the filter just one time. I'm glad I tested removal and replacement of the filter right away to make sure I would have room to do so after installation rather than to wait 3 months to find out that once you open it, it will likely leak after.
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it has left handed threads. turn it counter clockwise to loosen. a small impact wrench might help?
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I face the intake part out. I believe that way your not blocking the air from entering the filter.
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It's opposite rotation to normal. Push in the black button on the side to lock it up and loosen clockwise
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Look on the rubber seal. It should have some sort of indication as to which end is up. If I'm not mistaken I was unable to close the air filter compartment when the sir filter was in upside down. I hope this helps