Step 6: Attach the plastic tubing to the filter

Attaching plastic tubing
Photo: Kolin Smith
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Remove the plastic cover from the top of the filter and install the 9V battery, which powers the electronic filter monitor.

Next, cut a length of the plastic tubing that comes with the filter kit to reach from the reducer fitting on the cold-water supply line to the filter's mounting location on the back wall of the cabinet. Push one end of the tubing onto the inlet fitting on the left side of the filter.

Cut another length of tubing long enough to extend from the outlet fitting on the right side of the filter up to the faucet stem.
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    • drill
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      to drill hole in sink top
    • propane torch
      Propane torch
    • emery cloth
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      for cleaning pipe prior to soldering
    • adjustable wrench
      Adjustable wrench
    • tongue-and-groove pliers
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      Close-quarters tubing cutter
    • basin wrench
      Basin wrench,
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    • copper fitting brush
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    • 16-foot tape measure
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    • eye goggles
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    • centering punch
      Center punch,
      to strike a starting point on stainless steel sink deck prior to drilling

    Shopping List

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    1. WATER FILTER KIT

    2. LEAD-FREE SOLDER AND PIPE FLUX

    3. 1/2-INCH COPPER TEE

    4. SEVERAL FEET OF 1/2-INCH COPPER TUBING

    5. 1/2-INCH FEMALE ADAPTER

    6. 1/2-INCH TO 1/4-INCH REDUCER

    7. 1/2-INCH BALL VALVE

    8. TEFLON TAPE

    applied to reducer before threading onto female adapter



    9. TARP OR BLANKET

    to protect kitchen floor



    10. FIRE-RESISTANT CLOTH AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER