How do you know the filter needs changing?
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The minimum is wait 4 months, I wait half a year, unscrew and check it, generally goes 8 to 10 months for us and we have very thick mineral city water. It is SO easy to check... not a problem.
620197
According to the manual instruction, to ensure " Top Performance" of the showerwise filtration system, the filter cartridge should change after 1 year or about 15 gallons of water of service.
620198
We have heavy iron well water. Two adults using this daily. I judge by how my hair feels (it gets very dry & starts to show the stain) & how much the shower enclosure is staining. Yes even with regular cleaning the staining still happens. Mine is good for approx. 3 months. I really like the product. Seems pricey but it does work. Hope this helps.
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You don't say why you feel you have to change the filter. If it is plugging up I could be contaminants in the water like minerals and such. This could be especially true if it's your own well. If it's taste it could still be the water. I usually get at least 5 months before I start noticing degradation of the water's taste. I live in a city and the water is treated which in most cases I believe extends the life of the filter.
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The only guideline I can recommend is watch the flow rate. When it slows down, replace the filter.
2068592
Hi. How old your filter? You have to change it ones per year.I did and I do not have any problem.
138532
I only know this filter works for me. You could try it and if it doesn't work, see if you can return it.
1313672
I usually switch them when the filter gets dirty (usually on the inside) and/or loss in suction. Hope this helps
1497555
I have not changed the filter in my units yet. I have cleaned them, meaning I have knocked the dust off them. But I have not replaced them. There is a small somewhat fragile one in there that you want to be careful with as I guess there is no replacement. The other is larger, maybe paper although I don't remember for sure. This is the one I have knocked the dust off.
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my filter is color coded....turns red from white as it gets older....then turns black when it is fully black it is time to replace....i don't have a date code? not much help to you i guess.
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What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available."
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What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available." What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use... » Read More What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available." « Show Less
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I'm not sure what the recommendations are for changing this filter, but when we notice that our water is tasting funny, we change the filter (about every 12 months). There are probably a lot of variables at play, such as the minerals in your water, chemicals, etc.
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I have been cleaning the equipment each time the water starts tasting different. I change filters according to time, but if for some reason, the water continues to take differently, then I would replace it earlier. There isn't any type of indicator on the equipment, just your own site, taste, and time.
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There is no indicator that the filter is outdated, but it gets darker in color. It can be washed and reused, but I do not know how this impacts its effectiveness.
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Change the pre filter as needed and every year change your carbon. Depending on how often you use your filter will determine how often you replace carbon. The best way to tell is the smell test. Simply get down by your filter and take a whiff. If odors are present, assure you have tight seals and are not over doing the cfm rating on your filter. If the answers are not the latter than replace carbon.
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We recommend changing the filter every 6 to 8 months. However, the filter life will depend upon the environment in which it is used.
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Jeff, Does your filtration system have a light (red/yellow/green) that indicates when the filter needs to be changed? Let me know if you do, as I may have your solution! kkt
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There is no external measure for determining when to change the filter. So I change it on a schedule basis, every 3 months.