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What can I do if I push the red button to turn the water off, but it still won't come loose?

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The red button does not turn the water off, you need a valve before the filter to do that. The red button releases the remaining pressure. If you are having trouble, somehow brace the filter and turn it really hard. I broke the PVC pipe connecting it to my house because I didn't brace it when I was trying to get the filter off.

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How do I remove air from the lines?

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The button will do a little, but you probably just need to run the closest faucet for a while.

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When I turn the water on after putting in a new filter, and closing the housing, water comes pouring out. The housing appears to be correctly tightened. What could be wrong?

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Did you lose the large black O-ring? If the O-ring is missing, or if it's getting hard, then you will have a flood.

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Whay can't I turn the fiter with the wrench?

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Try using two wrenches instead of one (one at 9:00; one at 3:00). I found this tip on Amazon and it worked great for me.

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Do you turn the filter clockwise while removing it?

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No. Clockwise tightens, counterclockwise loosens.

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What if the filter does not screw off?

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It could have some built-up calcium around the edge. Hold it under hot water and then screw it off. Use a screwdriver to chip away the calcium.

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If the instructions say to turn left to remove the housing, but the Q and A says counterclockwise, which is correct?

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If you are facing it, with the housing wrench on it, and the handle is pointing at you, you would move the handle to your left. Like removing a jar from its lid.

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I understand the above mentioned tips. My problem is, I can’t budge the filter canister at all with the flimsy plastic wrench. What can I use?

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Find a hollow bar that will slip over the wrench handle, like the bar from a car jack. This will give you some length to apply more torque. Make sure the unit is securely fashioned to a wall before trying this.

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