{"id":12570,"date":"2021-11-29T11:44:39","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T03:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/?p=12570"},"modified":"2021-11-29T11:44:39","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T03:44:39","slug":"how-to-install-under-sink-water-filter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/how-to-install-under-sink-water-filter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Quick Install an Under Sink Water Filter Without the Mess"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/how-to-install-under-sink-water-filter\/#tools-you-will-need-for-your-under-sink-water-filter-installation\" title=\"Tools You Will Need For Your Under Sink Water Filter Installation\u00a0\">Tools You Will Need For Your Under Sink Water Filter Installation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/how-to-install-under-sink-water-filter\/#the-materials-needed-for-an-under-sink-water-filter-installation\" title=\"The Materials Needed For An Under Sink Water Filter Installation\u00a0\">The Materials Needed For An Under Sink Water Filter Installation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/how-to-install-under-sink-water-filter\/#what-are-we-actually-installing-today\" title=\"What Are We Actually Installing Today?\u00a0\">What Are We Actually Installing Today?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/how-to-install-under-sink-water-filter\/#our-process-guide-to-installing-your-water-filter\" title=\"Our Process Guide To Installing Your Water Filter\u00a0\">Our Process Guide To Installing Your Water Filter\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/how-to-install-under-sink-water-filter\/#getting-plumbing-help\" title=\"Getting Plumbing Help\">Getting Plumbing Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/how-to-install-under-sink-water-filter\/#the-best-place-to-get-water-filters\" title=\"The Best Place to Get Water Filters\u00a0\">The Best Place to Get Water Filters\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you thinking of installing a water filter? Whether you\u2019re a homeowner or just wanting to touch up your current rental, installing a water filter and water filter tap into your space can significantly increase that \u201cluxury\u201d feel. So, how do you install it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation isn\u2019t quite as difficult as you might think, and it can be done yourself! How do you do it yourself? The way to a successful installation comes down to preparation and understanding. If you have all the right things prepared, and study up on what the processes are, you are one step closer to perfect drinking water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are also many plumbing professionals out there who are all willing to help! If you\u2019re short on time or are worried about installing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/product-category\/water-filter\/systems\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filter system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> yourself, consult a professional!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tools-you-will-need-for-your-under-sink-water-filter-installation\"><\/span><b>Tools You Will Need For Your Under Sink Water Filter Installation\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any project, there are certain tools you will need so you can complete it. Our recommended list of tools are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crescent\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp knife\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thread tape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drill<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Towel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bucket\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical tape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pen\/pencil\/marking device<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" aria-checked=\"false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hole punch or sharp object\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-materials-needed-for-an-under-sink-water-filter-installation\"><\/span><b>The Materials Needed For An Under Sink Water Filter Installation\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When installing an under sink water filter, every material you\u2019re going to need should be included in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/how-to-choose-a-water-filter-pros-cons\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water filter kit you buy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is why you should <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/product-category\/water-filter\/systems\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy trusted products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not only will the water filter itself be better, but the pre and post purchase experience will be far better!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-we-actually-installing-today\"><\/span><b>What Are We Actually Installing Today?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make things simple and easier to understand, we are essentially going to be installing <\/span><b>3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">things today. They are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The limiting valve\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The faucet\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The water filter\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"our-process-guide-to-installing-your-water-filter\"><\/span><b>Our Process Guide To Installing Your Water Filter\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Process 1: Stop What You Are Doing And Turn The Water Mains Off!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest mistake you are able to make in this entire process is to start work before turning your water mains off. Please, after you finish reading this sentence, go make sure your mains are off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you start work while the water mains are still running, and you disconnect a pipe, you\u2019re going to be knee deep in need of help quicker than you can say \u201cuh oh spaghetti-ohs\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You live above someone and you make this mistake? You sure as straws won\u2019t be liked for very long. Go turn the mains off!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Process 2: Connect Your Water Filter To A Water Source<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underneath your sink you will have a flexible pipe that is used for your current cold water tap. You can use this to connect your water filter. Most people also have a dishwasher hose, which can also be used.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people use the dishwasher tap and install diverters to direct water to the water filter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To install the water filter and diverter, you must:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a towel and bucket where you might be disconnecting any pipes to limit spills\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Break the lock that is connected to your dishwasher tap and disconnect the hose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the dishwasher tap and give it a clean<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put thread tape on the thread of the diverter\/adaptor and reconnect it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put thread tape around the thread of your water filter on\/off adapter, then screw it on the diverter.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trim whatever you need from the water pipe (usually 10-15cm)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed water pipe into the nut and screw it onto the on\/off adaptor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten all parts with a crescent\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push the water pipe into the on\/off adaptor\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Process 3: Install Your Pressure Limiting Valve\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will be halfway through your final installation. Get excited, you\u2019re almost done. This is what you need to do to install a pressure limiting valve:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push your water pipe that is attached to the on\/off adapter into the pressure limiting valve\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trim your water pipe and make sure it has enough length to reach from your on\/off tap, to the water filter\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect your water piping to your pressure limiting valve and make sure the arrows on it face the direction of the filter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect water pipe to the inlet of your water filter\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Process 4: Installing The Water Filter Sink Faucet (That Little Tap Thingy)\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure twice and cut once. Once you start drilling and cutting material away, there\u2019s no adding it back. Before you start drilling an area in your sink for your faucet, have a look underneath that you have a space to be able to get to it. Follow this process checklist:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick a place on your sink (usually the top right) that is flat enough to drill the hole<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your marking device to clearly outline where you are drilling (measure carefully)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a small drill bit to first make a guiding hole on your mark<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then use a bigger drill bit (usually about a half inch) to finish off the hole for the faucet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach the water pipes to the bottom of the faucet\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screw and secure the faucet into its not home!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Process 5: Final Checks And Turning The Mains Back On\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final stage is polishing off your project. Clean up any messes, which are hopefully minimal, and dust off your area. Keep your bucket and towel in an advantageous area to catch any leaks that may happen when the water pipes are loaded back up. Follow these steps when undergoing your final checks:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tidy the area\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place bucket and towel in a position where they will catch potential leaks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a final check everything is connected and fastened\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn the water main back on\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granted there are no leaks, keep the mains on and check your tap works\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If water flows from it, give it a few good seconds to run, they try your refreshing filtered water!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still wondering; can I install a water filtration system myself? Make sure you thoroughly consult your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/use-water-filters-remove-odour-tastes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> water filter installation instructions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, all good brands will come with some. After that if you still have concerns, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consult a professional<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"getting-plumbing-help\"><\/span><b>Getting Plumbing Help<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not that installing a water filter would ever cost this much money, but if you are doing any sort of building work in Australia and it exceeds $20,000 in value, you will need a registered builder or licensed plumber. There\u2019s also a set of rules and regulations that you wouldn\u2019t expect that will legally require you to hire a plumber. To install water filters you do not need a plumber.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this \u201cneed\u201d for a plumber doesn\u2019t address if you simply<\/span><b> want<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a plumber. If you aren\u2019t feeling confident on installing the water filter on your own, feel free to ask a plumber to do it. The Plumbing Store is more than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happy to arrange<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you with a qualified professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-best-place-to-get-water-filters\"><\/span><b>The Best Place to Get Water Filters\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to water filters, or anything plumbing related, The Plumbing Store offers very competitive prices on a very easy-to-use platform. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/product-category\/water-filter\/systems\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water filter cartridges, water filter housing and accessories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are in abundance on our website. Our customer service team is completely local, so whatever your needs are, contact us today so we can work out a solution with you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[332,333,329],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12570"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12570"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12572,"href":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12570\/revisions\/12572"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theplumbingstore.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}