SimPure DB20P 20" *4.5" Whole House Sediment Water Filter Housing | Universal Sediment & Carbon Filter Housing | 1" NPT Port with Pressure Release Button | Well and City Water Pre-Filter

Very sturdy and easy to install

If you're looking for a whole house filter, this is it ! Installation isn't easy but it isn't terribly difficult either. Total time for me was about 7 hours (including one extra trip to the hardware store) but could have been a lot less. First the bad news... I had two leaks ( a fitting and the o-ring seal). However, both of these turned out to be operator error and were easily taken care of. Also, the bracket comes with screws to mount onto the filter housing, but not to mount the bracket to a wall so be aware of this. Second the good news... I love this filter system. It wasn't terribly difficult to install. As you can see, I included a by-pass so that I can change the filters without shutting off water to the house. This housing unit is compatible with any filter that is 10x4.5" so you can easily choose the filter that suites your particular application. I would recommend getting a spare filter, so that you already have one when it's time to change. As for changing the filter, there is no indicator (I actually like this because no batteries or electricity is required). To know when to change, check your last year's water bill and estimate time based on water usage and filter capacity. In short, if you need or want a whole house water filter, this is a great buy for the money ! Highly recommended !

Seems like the only ones that are bursting are the clear ones, and leaks at the pipe connections on the blue ones. Put some pipe seal on threads, a good thread sealer, and should do the trick. I got the blue one.

Purchased two of them and both leaked from the output side. Had to use PVC glue because tape wasn’t enough. Otherwise works as expected.

This is an outstanding filter housing with two o-rings to assure a tight fit. I especially like the clear plastic for viewing the condition of the filter. The one inch connections have brass inserts which shows quality! Well done!!

This is my first whole house water filtration system. This is the smaller size I0” long. We have excellent water flow in our two bedroom home. It’s only been 18 days since I installed it on our mobile home hooked up to city well water. The filters are pure white before use. Look how much sediment it’s trapping! I included a picture of one of the 5 micron filters in the 4 pack I purchased together as a money savings deal. I recommend you also go that route. I decided to install a filter because of our water heater having heavy amounts of sediment inside after purchasing the place August of this year. I was also wanting to protect the valves in all our new appliances from damage. I think of how this sediment was getting all over me taking a shower! I knew there was a degree of sediment in any tap water. But not this much! I can’t say how much I highly recommend this filter. It’s a very reasonable price for the water filter and 4 pack of filters. Sad to say all the copper hardware cost more than the filter and cartridges. But I wanted to get away from using galvanized pipe. Sealant tape is supplied and a replacement pressure release valve rebuild kit. A canister wrench is included with the kit. Follow all the instructions provided. Use plenty of the included sealant tape especially at the fittings on the filter. I had to redo because of skimping. Follow the instructions. They give special directions on tightening fittings. I also carefully made sure the filter is in the shade at all times. A worry I have about sunlight & UV causing growth of some kind in the filter assembly. I highly recommend this filter!

It took me about ten minutes to regret purchasing this piece of junk. As other reviews note, the pressure relief valve leaks no matter what -- and the manufacturer obviously knows it is a problem, because they send a replacement relief valve kit with it! I spent more on fittings than I spent on this canister, and wasted considerable time doing the install, only to find that this thing is incapable of containing water. I highly recommend that you buy something else. I'll be tearing this down, returning it, and searching for another product -- probably locally, since this kind of low quality bad experience is becoming par for the course for things purchased through Amazon. EDIT: I am updating this review due to the continuous contact I have had from the seller since I submitted it. First, they offered to "address any issues or concerns," and to "work to resolve the issues." That was useless, as I had already processed the return and refund through Amazon. Plus, there is no way to address or resolve a water filter housing which is incapable of containing water. Second, the following day, they contacted me again and offered to replace the product by sending me a "backup." It was unclear whether this would be free or at my cost, but in either case, I was not interested and did not respond. They offered to "meet my requirements" to "solve this issue with a wonderful ending," which I suppose means that I could have demanded something in return for editing or deleting my negative review. As noted, I did not respond. Third, a week later, I was again contacted, this time purportedly to discuss why I was returning the housing as an "unwanted item." The message from SimPure implied that I didn't want it because "it didn't meet my needs," to gather information to correct anything "inaccurate on the product detail page." I did not appreciate the implication that I returned the item because it did not meet my need. It was exactly what I needed -- or would have been, if it had the ability to contain water without leaking. I suppose if there is an inaccuracy on the product page, it is the statement that this plastic bucket will hold water and not leak. Although never stated (to avoid violating Amazon policy), it always seemed obvious that SimPure was fishing for a way to make me retract or at least tone down my negative review. Ultimately, all they accomplished was this edit -- my first ever in nearly 20 years of using Amazon -- to reflect an even more negative experience than originally experienced. In the end, I bought an AO Smith filter housing locally at the big box store, at a lower cost -- along with a couple of filter cartridges. That item installed easily and didn't leak a drop -- leaving me far more satisfied than SimPure's product and barrage of communications.

Purchased for my friend's farm houses. I have had a whole-house filter for 15 years.

Fantastic 👌🏻, heavy duty , Well made and works efficiently; I liked the product and recommend it.

Meets my expectations

Seems to be a nice unit. Was simple to install. inclusion of some mounting screws would have been a nice touch. I installed it to filter bore water for my pool, so the install is a bit rough on my part but the unit seems to do the trick. Nice clean water coming through and no leaks from the housing. The ‘O’ ring is a little flimsy and could be more robust. Given the price it’s a pretty good unit. I am happy with it.

Very pleased with this filter. Easy installation and our water tastes great now. Please note that a lot of Teflon thread tape(included) is needed on the 3/4” x 1” MNPT adapters(sold separately) to avoid leaks. I would also strongly recommend O-Ring silicone grease for the rubber washer.

Well built