I had the same problem as Mr Rob Gunther (03/12/17) although mine didn't break because I couldn't even push the cap far enough to tighten it. Not only is it longer, but the rubber seal around it is much larger. Definitely not an FX12M filter. Based on the many good reviews, I can only assume that this company sells a mix of parts, some of which fit and some don't. I am very annoyed because I bought the set in December but did not venture to install it until recently. I spend most of my time away from home where my reverse osmosis system is installed. I think I lost $43.
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