My plumber just installed this unit for me. No complaints so far, seems to be working well.

Easily installed and working properly. A quality unit, unlike the GE filter housing that Big Blue replaced...the Pentek unit is heavier, has a thicker gauge construction and no pressure release valve issues that the GE unit has(GE seems to have this problem on all of their filters, not just this size). I previously had a Pentek Big Blue before I had replaced it with the GE unit. My old Big Blue lasted 14 years. The GE lasted only 5 years before the pressure release button failed. Try removing the filter housing to change the water filter without a properly functioning pressure release valve button...it's not going to happen. I figure I'm all set for the next 14 years.

Love the BIG BLUES

Works and doesn't leak.

Just beware the mounting holes are not threaded and the bracket,(as expensive as it is), does not come with any hardware. I'm reading that 5/16 x 1 1/4 inch lag bolts are whats required. GIVE ME A BREAK.

Great filter housing - this truly can be used as a whole house filter. This is just one piece of the setup - but it is a critical piece. I ended up buying the Culligan mounting bracket - worked perfectly.

I thought it would come with the wrench….my mistake.

Easy to install, do not forget to purchase the bracket and filter cartridge. Removed the particles from my water.<br />I installed it in less than 10 minutes using CPVC.

Great product. Easy to install

Excellent.

Works as expected. make sure you don't exceed the water pressure. they will burst .

This is a well-made unit and we've had it for years. Recently bought another for daughter's house. Definitely get the filter wrench, too. Follow the instructions about how tight to screw on the cartridge housing....not too tight else it'll be difficult to remove.

So far I like it. I really haven't put it through it's paces yet as I haven't finished the plumbing in my guest cabin yet.

Sturdy. Used Teflon tape and standard plastic fittings and had no issue with leakage.

Exactly what I needed and expected.Quick delivery

Great price and I received it so quickly.

Great water filter. I wish they came with a bracket.

06-01-14<br />This unit was installed after I had a new well drilled on my property.<br />Water was slightly red from the disturbed iron layer that the well drillers hit on the way to the water table.<br />Installation was a matter of hooking the water tank house feed pipe to the inlet of the filter housing and the house feed to the outlet of the filter.<br />There are &#34;in &#34; and &#34;out&#34; arrows on the housing for ease of installation.<br />I purchased 2 additional filters, Pentek DGD-5005 Spun Polypropylene Filter Cartridge, 10&#34; x 4-1/2&#34;, 5 Microns, and an extra &#34;O&#34; ring, Pentek, Pentair Water 151122 Big Blue O-Ring Buna-N ORing.<br />The filter works great and the water tastes great also.<br /><br />07-01-14<br />I changed the filter today and the old filter was full of red iron sediment. It did the job perfectly. I feel that the next filter change will be almost clean of iron since the water from the tank, which is before the filter, is getting pretty clean now. All filter changes should now be at 90 day intervals or so.<br /><br />Filter change tip:<br />Hand loosen and hand tighten the blue canister to avoid damage to the &#34;O&#34; ring and or threads on the canister.<br />Clean the &#34;O&#34; ring and then lightly coat the ring with a touch of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly.<br />This keeps the ring from sticking to the upper housing and makes filter changes easy.<br />After the new filter is in place purge the filter by running a cold water tap at full blast for about 15 minutes.<br />You may notice the water getting very white and foamy. Not to worry, it will clear.<br />Once the water is clear and clean your done.<br />Enjoy your clean water.

My contractor installed this for me and he indicated he had no issues with it but, he did find it odd that the mounting holes were not tapped for mounting bolts. He tapped the holes and we're good-to-go. He and I suspect this one slipped-by the quality-control inspector.