filter wrench

rjbesch · 08/04/2009, 01:38 PM

does anyone have any suggestion as to where I can pick up a filter wrench for my RO unti for a reasonable price? I looked on the filter guys website and the wrench was only $3 but shipping was $12.50. Thanks for any input
Ricky

boilermaker1 · 08/04/2009, 01:47 PM

Doesnt Home Depot/Lowes sell house hold RO systems? They probably have the wrench. If not, a local plumbing supply might.
McMaster Carr also has it, the item # is 91824A2, its 2.92, their shipping is usually reasonable.

rjbesch · 08/04/2009, 02:10 PM

thanks for the info, i haven't thought about lowes or home depot.
Thanks
Ricky

thegrun · 08/04/2009, 02:30 PM

Some oil filter wreches can also be used.

rjbesch · 08/04/2009, 02:33 PM

i thought about that and actually tried this past weekend with one i had, but it didn't seem to get a good enough grip on the canister to loosen it up. I managed to loosen it by hand, i just want to be prepared for the next go round of filter changes.

Shane Hoffman · 08/04/2009, 03:53 PM

I would get a strap wrench....like an oil filter wrech but rubber instead of a steel strap....hd...lowes autozone...all should have one...i use it all the time

z3r0ko0l · 08/04/2009, 04:22 PM

after a move I have the same problem... I ended up using my channel locks(with an old tee shirt so I wouldnt leave teeth marks), but got a replacement soon after off ebay. The Home Depot and local Lowes near me said they used to carry em but now thay only come with new sets.

08/04/2009, 01:38 PM	#1
rjbesch Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hartsville, SC Posts: 96	filter wrench does anyone have any suggestion as to where I can pick up a filter wrench for my RO unti for a reasonable price? I looked on the filter guys website and the wrench was only $3 but shipping was $12.50. Thanks for any input Ricky

08/04/2009, 03:53 PM	#6
Shane Hoffman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 45 mins from Chicago Posts: 2,009	I would get a strap wrench....like an oil filter wrech but rubber instead of a steel strap....hd...lowes autozone...all should have one...i use it all the time __________________ A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef

08/04/2009, 01:47 PM	#2
boilermaker1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 784	Doesnt Home Depot/Lowes sell house hold RO systems? They probably have the wrench. If not, a local plumbing supply might. McMaster Carr also has it, the item # is 91824A2, its 2.92, their shipping is usually reasonable.

08/04/2009, 02:10 PM	#3
rjbesch Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hartsville, SC Posts: 96	thanks for the info, i haven't thought about lowes or home depot. Thanks Ricky

08/04/2009, 02:30 PM	#4
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	Some oil filter wreches can also be used.

08/04/2009, 02:33 PM	#5
rjbesch Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hartsville, SC Posts: 96	i thought about that and actually tried this past weekend with one i had, but it didn't seem to get a good enough grip on the canister to loosen it up. I managed to loosen it by hand, i just want to be prepared for the next go round of filter changes.

08/04/2009, 04:22 PM	#7
z3r0ko0l Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So. Cal Posts: 234	after a move I have the same problem... I ended up using my channel locks(with an old tee shirt so I wouldnt leave teeth marks), but got a replacement soon after off ebay. The Home Depot and local Lowes near me said they used to carry em but now thay only come with new sets.