Water Filter Connection Problem

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I recently bought a water filter from craftbrewer to -duh- filter the water used for brewing beer.

However - as I am not really good at making, building or fixing things I never even contemplated that it would not hook up to the taps I have in the apartment we rent.

No probelm - I'll just go over to bunnings (it is just across the road) and get something that will fix it - the guys with red shirts should give me advice and recommend something that is in my best interest. Was I stupid to think that? Because the fat man in red who was busily gossiping away got quite offeneded that I would interupt his conversation with his fellow employee to get some help...after I explained to him that I wanted to connect up the water filter to the tap he said that I need to buy a whole new tap setup (the font + hot and cold taps). Wouldn't sell me a font on its own (said they don't sell them seperatly - but after a little wander I found some) and told me that I would pay more if I went to a plumbing supply shop just for a font.

I thought bunnings was the place to go if you had NFI about building shit and they would help you out...well whatever.

Now I didn't think I would have to rely on you guys for your advise, as I thought that wanting to spend money at bunnings would be enough for them to help me out.
Anyways,

here is my tap.

What are my options? New tap - is there an adaptor or something?

 

[razz]

Have a look under the sink Phillip, I think that's where the fitting should go. What does the instructions for the filter say ?

 

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Have a look under the sink Phillip, I think that's where the fitting should go. What does the instructions for the filter say ?

This is one that fits to the tap...you screw the little part to font and the black switch allows you to change the flow from the tap to the filter.

 

[razz]

I see. you just need to change the font on your sink for one that has a threaded connector on the end. Sorry, if this is starting to go down the lines of what was said in Bunnings.

 

[Bakes]

Is it going in your laundry? If so you may be able to make it work from your washing machine taps.

 

[Barramundi]

bunnings have heaps of stuff , howvever most of the staff wouldnt have a clue what its for /does , and its not always the cheapest , try a specialised plumbing shop , take yout bits and peices in with you take the photos as well even take and undersink photo of the fittings etc etc , just ask them whats possible , they 'should' be able to give you some useful options on how it can be fitted ... i only go to bunning when i know what i want , had a key cut there the other day , doesnt open the lock it was cut for ... think that had happened at least once b4 too..

theyre a chain store , they advertise all the advice and things but they employ people who really dont know in a lot of cases

 

[PostModern]

That sink doesn't look like it'll have under-bench fittings. It'll all be plumbed in the wall. You should be able to screw the font off and screw another onto the thread thereby exposed.

 

[Effect]

That sink doesn't look like it'll have under-bench fittings. It'll all be plumbed in the wall. You should be able to screw the font off and screw another onto the thread thereby exposed.

exactly what I wanted to do...I wanted to find out if that font I have is of universal nature - i.e. there isn't different sorts of fonts that would fit different set ups - and if that is the case which font I should buy.

So since my font is doesn't connect underneath my sink as you noticed I am hoping to just buy an old font or looks like I might have to go to a pluming supply shop with that photo and hope they are willing to help

Thanks a lot guys :icon_cheers:

 

[Barramundi]

turn the head sideways and twist it off , be careful not to break it off im guessing youll find a standard 1/2" BSP thread comin out of your wall to which you should be able to screw a wide variety of fonts / outlets

 

[Fents]

^^^ and dont forget to turn the mains water off first huhuhuhuhu

 

[kram]

Phillip let us know how you get on. I have the same issue with the tap downstairs and have to take the water from the kitchen upstairs. Good exercise.

 

[PostModern]

^^^ and dont forget to turn the mains water off first huhuhuhuhu

Not needed with that setup. Just have the tap turned off. I had the same thing on my 1960's laundry tub which now sports a shiny chrome swan neck.

 

[Effect]

Not needed with that setup. Just have the tap turned off. I had the same thing on my 1960's laundry tub which now sports a shiny chrome swan neck.

That is what I thought...

I thought I really just need a new font - and most will probably fit my setup - hopefully.

Will post pics and update some time next week or thereafter when I my funds regain consciousness from the onslaught of christmas and other brewing supplies