Aqua-Pure 3M Whole House Sanitary Quick Change Water Filter System AP903, Reduces Sediment, Chlorine Taste and Odor

The 3M Aqua Pure whole house water filter is a well-regarded option, particularly for those living in urban areas with municipal water supplies. It is recognized for its ability to filter out chlorine, improve water taste and odor, and remove larger particulates like sand, dirt, and rust. However, it's not as effective for households with more severe water contamination, such as well water with heavy sediment or other harmful pollutants.Key highlights include:While installation can be DIY for those with basic plumbing skills, it may require professional help due to the absence of some key components like bypass valves and connectors, which need to be purchased separately. The system’s design includes a stainless-steel head for durability and an easy-to-use Sanitary Quick Change feature, which simplifies filter replacement.The system is easy to maintain with the Sanitary Quick Change design, allowing for tool-free cartridge replacement.In summary, the 3M Aqua Pure is a solid choice for improving water quality in urban households using municipal water, but it may require additional filtration solutions for homes with more significant water contamination issues.

Our municipal water tasted like dirt and had a strong odor. Everyone in my family complained. It was quite disagreeable.After installing the AP903 our water was delicious and odor free.Installation wasn't very difficult on our PEX water lines. The local plumbing store had the adapters and tools to get the job done.Once installed we noticed no reduction in water pressure in our household. It's just like it was before except our water is now drinkable.

Properly installed, it takes about a 4x6 space. My son and I bought all the piping and easy [no welding] couplings [~$209] to put it all together. 2-3 hours easily, assuming a new installation on an older set of pipes Works great. No more chlorine taste or smell - the filter needs to be changed about every year, and thats about $200 - less than 1$/day for water you would want to drink. Not a bad deal.

We were very satisfied with this filtering system. It is exactly as described and not so difficult to install if you know about plumbing. Amazon was great with shipping and following up. We ordered an extra filter which we received first because the system itself was not in stock at the time, but we placed the order anyway and they shipped it when it was in stock maybe a week and a half later, no issues. The system is great no chlorine drinking right from the tap. Very pleased with this purchase.

I installed this with a Rusco 500 micron spin down pre-filter. Rusco 1-100ST-F Polyester Screen Sediment Trapper System Our well system has a lot of sand, so make sure the micron size is small enough to get the sand or your aqua-pure will clog quickly. The instructions for back flushing are only a guide and back-flushing only works if you do it like once a week. Instead I manually clean about once every 6 weeks.Make sure you add by-pass plumbing to allow water while you clean and change filters.Installed in April 2015 and the Aqua-pure filter is still giving pure, clean and odourless water from a well that has sand, sulfur and who knows what. No bathtub, sink or tap build up. Connected to hot water and laundry plus garden watering. No pressure drop (except if the spin down gets plugged) even with showers, baths and garden watering going on at the same time. This has been continuous use for 15 months now.replaced filter in December 2017 - no signs it was not working as designed but after 32 months I figured it should be changed because the manual says at least once a year. I think the spin down makes a big difference leaving other stuff to the 903, When removed it was significantly heavier than new, so it was trapping stuff. Had my water tested - hardly anything in it, all way below acceptable even minimum range standards. The one thing within the standards was sodium, but I live 150 feet from the ocean.