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Do you want clean, clear, odorless drinking water in your home? Water filters are available that you can install under your sink. It is not hard to do and you will have clean, fresh water free of the impurities it gathers on the way to your home.

Different filter cartridges are available to filter different levels and types of contaminants in your water. You should choose the cartridge that is right for your area. The hardest part of the job is taking the time to read all the instructions first so this choice is correctly made.

Look under your sink to find the best place to locate the apparatus. You will want to make sure it is out of the way so you can access pipes when necessary. But, as you will need to change the cartridges it must be accessible too. Hold the unit in place and using a pencil mark the spots where the screws will go.

You won’t need a complete tool kit to undertake this task but you will need an adjustable wrench or one that is the right size to undo and tighten your plumbing fittings. You’ll also need a drill to make screw holes and a screwdriver to insert and tighten the screws that hold the mounts for the filtration unit.

Drill the holes for the screws in the wall of the cupboard under the sink. Lift the unit into place and using the screwdriver, insert the screws. Tighten them a little bit at a time until they are all secure. Then check that the unit is solidly attached and its weight won’t cause it to move or break free.

Turn your water off using the cut off lever under the sink or, if you don’t have one of those, at the meter. If you forget to turn it off you will create a flood in your kitchen when you undo the fittings. When the water is turned off, turn the faucet on to allow any water left to drain out.

On close inspection you will find a flexible hose that connects the water supply with the pipes under your sink. This hose needs to be disconnected from the pipe and reconnected via the inlet of your water filtration unit. Place some paper towels under the hose before you disconnect it to absorb any remaining water in the line. A similar hose leads from the outlet of the unit and you connect this to the pipe under your sink.

Turn the water back on and check for leaks. If there are leaks turn the water off again and tighten the fittings. Turn the faucet on and let it flow until you can’t see any signs of sediment and the water flowing is completely clear. This should only take a few moments. If the water does not flow from the faucet check the lines to make sure you have connected them properly.

It is important to remember to change the filter cartridges. The regularity required will be noted in the instructions that come with the unit. Water filters installed under the sink ensure you have clean and odorless drinking water in your kitchen.

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