Unscrewing RO/DI Filters

[uscamaro]

So it's been 45min and no matter how hard I try I cannot unscrew the last filter. The first 2 filters were a pain in the @$$ to unscrew, but have been done. Now this last 1 I have been on for a good 30min doing everything I can think of.

It's a 5-stage unit from FilterDirect and all lines have been disconnected.

The plastic wrench it came with (that barely helped get the others off) broke; because (yes), it's on that tight. Also if you're wondering, the wrench was at the very top.

I have also used the hammer-tapping method to help release pressure, and it hasn't budged.


I would really like not to destroy this unit so any insightful feedback would be wonderful.

 

[uscamaro]

Nvm... BEAST!!!!!

 

[Phranque]

Same thing happened to me with the cheapo filter wrench. Go get yourself one of these at a local Wally World or automotive store:

Amazon.com: Rubber Strap Wrench - 6 in.: Home Improvement

Worked like a champ...

 

[tonedogz]

Why so tight are you really socking it home I have the same filter with no problem like that . Try putting some vaseline on the o rings and on the threads then hand tighten it and give it a snugging with the wrench that should help. You could also use a pipe wrench with a rag around it so as not to damage the finish, ive done that also .Just go easy if you try the latter.

 

[paulweck]

I had the same problem before. What I did was take a big dish towel and rapped it around the canister and twisted the two ends together real tight and it came free with no problem. I ever ordered a new wrench but never us it now