How to Treat Turbidity in Water
- 1). Turn off the main water inlet valve for your home. This is typically a knob that is located near your hot water heater. If you can't locate it, determine which pipe from the water heater is the cold water inlet and follow it back. Eventually, it will end in the valve you need before splitting off into the cold water supply for the rest of the home.
- 2). Release the pressure in your water lines by turning on your kitchen faucet until the water sputters and does not run any more.
- 3). Remove the water filter canister from its packaging. Most canister filters have only one inlet and one outlet, and it is clearly marked on the filter canister itself which way the water should flow when the filter is installed.
- 4). Use a hack saw to cut out a section of the copper pipe that is approximately equal to the distance between the filter's inlet and outlet. Included with the filter will be the necessary fittings that need to be soldered to the pipe.
- 5). Apply soldering flux to both pipes and run the fittings over the copper pipe.
- 6). Solder the fittings to the copper pipe using a soldering gun or a propane torch. If you are unfamiliar with soldering for plumbing, it may be best to have a professional plumber install the water filter. This will help prevent damage to your home and leaking pipes.
- 7). Apply thread sealing tape to the threads of the adapters and thread them into the ends of the water filter, being mindful of the water flow direction through the filter. Tighten these snugly using an adjustable wrench.
- 8). Install the filter media into the filter canister. When this is complete, slowly open the water valve to allow the water to fill the filter canister and in turn pressurize your pipes.
- 9). Turn on your kitchen faucet until the water runs out of the spigot continuously to complete the installation.
