Culligan WH-HD200-C Whole House Water Filter System 1” Inlet/Outlet – Improve Tap Water Taste, Remove Sediment, Protect Appliances

I purchased and installed this filter specifically for my fridge: Because my fridge has a very proprietary GE filter that is supposed to last 6 months at a time but keeps getting clogged with sediment after only 3 weeks of use (and I can't afford replacing filters at $55 a piece every 3 weeks), I installed this Culligan filter to help pre-filter the water before it gets to my fridge's more expensive filter. It did do the trick and didn't seem to drop the water pressure at all. Since it's only supplying water to my fridge, I expect the Culligan filter inserts to last much, much longer than the six months it's rated for when used for a whole house.This was a pain to install because of the way it was designed, but it was well worth it at the price.It would have been a bit easier to install if the manufacturer had used something smaller than 1-inch threaded openings for the inlet and outlet -- it took me a couple of hours at my local big orange DIY store to find the right combination of fittings that would go from my 3/4 or 1/2 inch copper pipes in my house to the inlet and then from the outlet to the right fittings to fit my fridge water/icemaker water supply hose. I did find the right parts in the end as can be seen in the photo(s).Another problem with the 1-inch threaded fitting is that because it's such a large fitting, the threads are comparably large and coarse, so it takes a lot of teflon tape and a large amount of force to make the fittings between components water-tight. After installation, I did have an extremely slow leak (a drop every half hour) at one of the threaded points; fortunately for me, a bit more elbow grease to further tighten up the fittings stopped the leak. I'll have to keep an eye on my connections over the next few days after installation to ensure a zero leak installation, and I recommend others do the same with these types of fittings. I was hesitant to use too much force to tighten the fittings because even though Culligan claims the threaded joints are enforced with metal, the connections are still plastic and can break if too much force is used.For those without the skills, I'd recommend hiring a plumber to install the filter.The clear filter cartridge housing was also really difficult to unscrew out-of-the-box and required using the included tool to open. (You can see the black plastic tool hanging next to my filter in the photos.) It's not stated in the installation instructions, but for putting the housing back on, it's recommended in the filter cartridge instructions to only hand tighten. I only hand tightened as advised in the cartridge's instructions, and there was no leak even after 24 hours of use/water running through the filter/housing. Jut make sure to follow the instructions about the O-ring and silicone grease.The installation instructions did mention using silicone grease on the included O-ring when installing the filter housing, so I purchased some from my local big orange home DIY store. Again, no leak at the O-ring for me. The silicone grease I used was for use on potable water connections, and it took only a tiny bit to completely cover the O-ring with my fingers.Replacement O-rings themselves are available here on Amazon, and I purchased some extras because one of the other reviewers warned that his/her O-ring had gotten damaged during installation. Prime shipping got the extra O-rings to me in just a day or two, but I ended up not using them for my installation and will save them next to the filter for future use.The filter's Filter-Off-Bypass valve does work, but it's a pain in the behind to turn by hand without a tool. The valve takes a bit of strength to turn even with the included tool. I suspect that the tool itself will break eventually because it seems to be a bit flimsy for what it was designed to do: for example, instead of being made out of a solid piece of plastic, it's a semi-hollow frame, and I was really afraid it would snap off at the thinnest point every time I used it to turn the filter's valve from setting to setting. I did check that one of my local big box stores do carry universal filter housing tools of a similar design, so I think I should at least be able to open up the filter housing to replace the filter if the original tool breaks in half -- not sure yet where I'll be able to find a similar tool to change the settings on the valve, however, as the valve handle is a very unique shape.I do think that this filter along with similar looking filters from some of the other big-brands are all made by some third company that these more well-known companies purchase from and slaps their brands on. E.g., GE and Dupont both make whole-house filters at around the same price point as this Culligan filter but with their own brands -- the big difference between the others and this Culligan is that this one has the Filter-Off-Bypass valve, although Culligan also has a version without the valve like the other brands. One big plus of all this is that the filter cartridges seem to all be of the same sizes, so I won't have to worry as much about finding replacement cartridges in the distant future (decades from now) if Culligan decides to stop selling these filters.Overall, I do recommend this filter. I ended up spending almost $50 in parts and supplies to make a proper all-copper-and-brass, soldered connection to my water supply line, but the filter and filter cartridge themselves together cost less than $100. At that price, it was well worth it to get cleaner water -- and to save me lots more in the cost of replacing more expensive filters for my fridge.

After about 2 years of use on a farm well, it has been working just fine. The clear filter container is great for being able to see the condition of the filter.You will need to buy some food grade silicone grease such as DANCO Waterproof Silicone Faucet Grease -- the small applicator is perfect compared to wide mouthed applicators.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000DZFUPC/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1I also use PurePlus filters because they are less expensive: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VNF7772/ref=ewc_pr_img_2?smid=A34EVML7W5BEL9&th=1Don't skimp on the silicone grease. Be sure to lube the top and bottom of the large o-ring. It takes a bit of strength to tighten the filter container, but the supplied bung tool is perfect. Be sure to monitor for drips. It can be temperamental to tighten with no dripping. I've had to remove it and apply more grease a couple times before it stopped dripping.Also, the large black o-ring will sometimes be stuck underneath the main filter body instead of staying on the clear filter container. I panicked the first time that happened, thinking I lost the ring.

Purchase over a month ago but installed last Sunday. On the first day the filter started with a very clean looking white filter cartridge but a few hours later was already showing signs of junk in the water.Before installing I moved top valve many times to help loosen it up. One side leaked but thankfully I used SharkBite so it stoped once tighten a little more. I hope it lasts many years.

I didn’t get a battery powered filter monitor. Large filter, could have sturdier mounting bracket for the filter size. I had to use the handle of the filter wrench to turn the bypass valve. Off and bypass don’t have any indication other than the words stamped on the filter so make sure you mount it so you can see the top or write on the side.

My new neighbors installed one of these on their well and recommended it highly. I saw this advertised elsewhere for about $20 less, without meter, here and at a big box store for more money but meter installed.Might be a useful gadget, esp for my wife/future owners.I picked one up from my local big box store as I was about to pack up and haul a bunch of stuff to our farm 750 miles away but it had no meter, I returned it, ordered from Amazon for next day and... no meter.I almost returned it, amazon's ad says there's a meter. But we're really going to need the filter on well after replacing the pump (with a 500uM prefilter in place too), maybe long-term good insurance to protect new pipes, valves, etc.I emailed, called, Culligan last week, again a few days ago - no reply, so I called again.I was advised some law congress passed requires manufacturers who use "those button cells" (you know, CR2016, 2032 lithium button batteries) MUST make packaging child-proof."Child-proof."Okay, so far as I'm concerned, ANY "child" who can get on a step stool, handle a 2-point Phillips drive screwdriver to remove FOUR screws holding the meter to the housing THEN remove the battery and EAT it is doing humanity a favor by removing its genes from the pool so the rest of us can swim safely.Woops, did I type that out loud? I meant to say Thank you sir, may I have more government!Sheesh.So, Amazon needs to fix this ad. There IS no "filter life meter" any more.

So far impressed with these cartridges. The only thing that wasn’t correct was the filter refill indicator light covers came without the indicator lights. The covers were just blank. Not a huge deal as I don’t foresee using them, but it was advertised with the lights. Overall the build quality is great and happy with the purchase.

Easy to install and use. Seems like a very good product. Would recommend to others