Review on 💧 Pentek 150467 Blue Housing Pressure: Optimal Solution for Filtering Water by Colin Watkins

I bought a house with a small (2 7/8) whole house water filter. My well water is quite good, but with sediment, iron flakes, and a slight odor of sulfur dioxide. I've used a WM or HD 2 micron carbon filter for about $5 each, but they clogged in 2.5-4 weeks. I decided to upgrade and install a Dual BB system with a sediment pre-filter and main carbon block with gauges in between to assess filter life. Based on the performance of the smaller filter, I think sediment is my biggest problem because it tends to clog before the carbon can remove the SO2. I chose the Pentek R30-20BB pleated polyester filter because it needs to be flushed quickly. I haven't had to wash it off yet, so I can't comment on how well it works after rinsing. There have been many complaints about the Pentek EP-20BB carbon block filter reducing system pressure by 5psi. My pressure tank runs from 50 to 32psi and honestly I don't notice any pressure drop at all. My fountain pump is pretty fast, taking only 30 seconds to build up to 50psi. I suspect this is masking filtering issues that others have had. Installation was pretty easy. I would recommend MAP over propane for soldering as I can finish the connection with 15 seconds of heat. I also recommend a good heat protectant. I had to solder a few joints next to the drywall and my heat shield was able to handle all that heat without transferring it to the drywall. It wasn't even warm. My only complaint is that there is no key in the filter housing. I was able to hand tighten them, but I'm pretty sure I'll need a wrench to unscrew them. I also had to order a third filter housing as one of the originals had the tabs holding the filter broken. The return and refund process was easy and quick. There are no complaints. Revain Equipment List: (2) Pentek 150467 20-BB 3/4" Big Blue Pressure Relief Filter Housings (2) Housing Bracket for 10" and 20" Big Blue Filter Housings (1) Pentek R30-20BB Pleated Polyester Filter Cartridge, 20" x 4-1/2", 30.(1) Pentek EP-20BB Carbon Block Cartridge, 20" x 4-5/8", 5 Micron(3) STRENGTH Simmons 100PSI (2) Homewerks 119-4-34-34 Lead-free full bore ball valve with bleed and 1/4 turn. Local manufacturer's equipment list: 3/4" pipe, flux, solder, heat shield, MAP torch, fittings, 5/16" x 1 1/2" bolts, washers, etc. Update 3 months later: Everything works still great.In 3 months I didn't notice any pressure drop due to a clogged filter but we did notice some SO2 smell in the water.I took out the pre-filter and rinsed it out.The filter did its job I pulled out the activated carbon filter and was surprised at how clean tank and filter were, i saw no deposits in the tank or on the filter e i decided to just flush it because it had expired my plan is to use the carbon block until the SO2 becomes unbearable i I think the pre-filter still has 6 months before I have to rinse it again.