| Installing an under-the-sink water filter is not as | | | | for the screw holes. |
| frustrating a task that you might imagine it would be. | | | | Next, drill holes using a bit that is slightly smaller than |
| If you follow a few basic instructions, you will soon | | | | the screws in the places indicated by your markings. |
| have filtered, clean and great tasting water flowing | | | | Lift and align the unit with your drilled holes and use |
| from your tap. | | | | the screws to attach it to the wood. The pre-drilled |
| Under the sink water filtration systems provide you | | | | holes will make it easier to be screwed in, but will still |
| and your family with clean, contaminate-free water in | | | | remain strong and snug if the pre-drilled holes are a |
| the area that you need it the most - the kitchen. | | | | smaller diameter than the screws. |
| The kitchen is where you do most of your drinking | | | | Make sure your cold-water inlet is shut off |
| and cooking, so it makes sense to install an | | | | completely. You may also need to turn off the hot |
| under-the-sink water filter at this faucet. | | | | water inlet to insure it doesn't back flow through the |
| The first thing you need to do is select the type of | | | | faucet when you disconnect the water lines. |
| water filter that is right for your family's needs. | | | | Depending on the plumbing in your house, you may |
| There are a variety of water filtration systems | | | | need to shut off the water supply where it enters |
| available that target specific contaminates, bacteria | | | | your home. Once the water is turned off, open the |
| and chemicals. If you don't know what kind of | | | | tap to allow the remaining water to be eliminated. |
| contaminates are in your water supply, have a water | | | | Now you can disconnect the flexible water line from |
| treatment company perform an evaluation of your | | | | the inlet and re-connect it to the outlet point on the |
| tap water. They can help you decide on the best | | | | water filter. Attach the flexible line that came with |
| course of action - and the right water filter - for your | | | | the unit to the inlet cut-off and the input point on the |
| specific situation. Whichever water filtration unit you | | | | water filtration system. Make sure all connections are |
| select, it should be adaptable to change filtration | | | | tight and secure before you turn the water supply |
| cartridges as your needs change. | | | | back on. |
| You'll need wrenches that fit the size of the nuts on | | | | Let the water flow for a few minutes to dislodge |
| your plumbing connections under the sink. You'll also | | | | any sediment and purification material loose inside the |
| need a drill and a screwdriver (or screwdriver | | | | filter. Before you know it, you have clean filtered |
| attachment for your drill). After you surmise that the | | | | water flowing directly from your kitchen faucet for |
| wood underneath your sink can support the weight | | | | the whole family to enjoy. |
| of a water filtration system, mark the proper spacing | | | | |