WSPGR Series

I've seen some people complain about the flow rate of this filter but they pretty much all have one thing in common - well water. This filter is great for city water. But it's probably too small for well water with all the sediment and particulate matter in it. I know the times we live in are expensive and we're all looking for a deal. Basically we want something for nothing but that's not how the world works. You can't expect this size filter to do the job of the iSpring WSP100ARJ-BP which is the size of a small child. And no I'm not kidding. I had to carry it with two hands because it is that big. I ordered that filter because I wanted the automatic flushing system and the different size micron filter screens that are available but it was way more than what I needed. It is a large and very robust filter, plus it has a metal bypass dial on top so you still can have uninterrupted water flow to your home while servicing the filter. Incidentally, if you purchase the WSP100ARJ-BP do yourself a favor, have an extra filter ready to go so you can just exchange the filter and wash the dirty one at your leisure. I know the WSP100ARJ-BP is more expensive and especially if you add another filter but with what we pay for groceries and gas today, isn't your water just as important. Maybe cut back on the $7 dollar coffees and the lottery tickets that you never seem to win, and invest in the WSP100ARJ-BP. Besides, small filters, regardless of manufacturer, can't handle most well water. You need something larger. You don't bring a knife to a tank battle. The WSP100ARJ-BP is the tank of choice for well water. Maybe iSpring WSPARB can work too but if it was my family, I'd use its big brother WSP100ARJ-BP. While the WSPARB does have the automatic flushing available, you don't have many different size micron filters available. I know some people switch from the 50 micron filter to the 200 or even a 500 micron filter due to a loss of water pressure and because the 50 micron filter plugs up much quicker than a 200 or a 500 micron filter but you're just letting in more sediment and particles into your home's working water which is bad for your faucets, fixtures, and your family. Regardless of micron size the overall SIZE (length and width) of the WSP filter is just too small. Source water pressure at my house is 72psi. After the softener and this WSP 100 micron filter I'm at 70psi. So, it's not the product that's the problem. You undersized your filtration needs because you wanted the WSP filter to do the same job as the WSP100ARJ-BP and it just can't when your well water is just clogged up with sediment and other unwanted contaminants. A big filtration job calls for a big filter or even multiple filters. So how's my experience with this filter going so far? In a word, great. First, I'm using it as a post filter. I know that sounds counterintuitive to it's function but I put it on after my water softener just before the water enters the house because water softeners have resins beads inside them for the ion exchange process, and sometimes water softeners can become damaged in shipping or they're just defective from the factory. If those resin beads come out of the water softener, they can go throughout your whole house's plumbing, and this is not a fun job nor a cheap job to remedy. Just ask a plumber. So, if my water softener fails, resin beads will only clog up this filter and go no further. Second, this filter is working great. I've had it working for a while now with no issues. I like that the main body is made of metal. It came with all the necessary parts including the bracket that the filter hangs on and the wrench for taking the filter housing off. Third, the customer service and support has been outstanding even before I bought this filter here at Amazon. There are two phone numbers at 123filter.com. If I get the answering machine at one, I'll call the other. I usually get through the first time but if I don't, they actually return calls if you leave a message. I know how important customer service is and if I experience bad customer service and/or support, I dump the company. I also wouldn't waste my time writing a long review like this on a company that treated me like a welcome mat. Sean at 123filter has been patient, insightful, and has answered all my questions before and after being a customer.

I'm absolutely thrilled with my iSpring filter installation. Being on a private well, we had our state test our water and it passed with flying colors. However, we had a particulate problem that frequently clogged faucet aerators and caused problems with our ice maker. I researched a variety of systems and read reviews that often cited leakage problems; sometimes several months after the installation. Upon closer evaluation, it was obvious some systems were simply not designed robustly enough. The iSupply system we decided to buy is designed VERY well. Even the plumber I contracted was surprised by what he called "industrial quality." The installation was a breeze and having a clear spin-down filter in the front of the system is perfect. It is very easy to clean and see if sediment or scaling is present. After this photo was taken I ran a 3/8" surgical hose to the nearby laundry sink to make it even easier. As a precaution, I had the plumber install a valve system that would enable me to bypass / totally drain the filter system as a precaution. What made this whole process particularly easy and pleasant is the quality and responsiveness of iSuppy's technical support. I worked closely with John who helped me specify the system and quickly corrected me when I sent him a drawing of how I intended to install. As John advised, it is critical to install the filter system on a well supply after the pressure tank. This complicated my installation somewhat and is the reason I decided to contract a professional plumber, but it is necessary to maximize the life of the well pump. Thank you VERY much for providing a high quality system and even more for your wonderful customer support!

TLDR: Great filters, quality construction, no leaks, works as advertised, and great customer service. Great mesh filters. My understanding is these are normally use as particulate prefilters to whole home or other larger filtration systems. My use case is a little non-standard. I've been having a heck of a time with my secondary/irrigation water system, where the water provided has so much sediment it was clogging the sprinkler system filter I bought at Lowes in as little as 3 days and killing my lawn & garden. This is really dirty water... my neighbor said he caught a small minnow in his irrigation filter last year. I ended up installing not one, but two of these filters in series with different mesh sizes (500 & 100) as shown in the photo. The surface area of the mesh is at least 4x that of the standard irrigation system filter I bought at Lowes and turning a valve to flush out the mesh is a lot easier than having to remove and brush a cartridge. I realized after a few days of use that the 500 mesh was too large and my 100 mesh was catching most of the sediment. Ideally I'd have a 50/50 split to maximize time between flushes. I contacted the seller and John (customer service rep) sent me a 200 mesh replacement filter at no additional charge. I've only had the new system in place for about a week now, but it solved my issue. I suspect once I get the 200 mesh filter swapped for the current 500 I'll only need to flush it once a month, which is a great improvement. Overall pretty pleased.

We live in the Ottawa area on the eastern extremity of the Canadian Shield where the subterranean water courses are very rich in iron, this manifests as ferrous oxide together with sediment in our well water. I installed the WSP50GR in March 2020 as a pre-filter to extend the life of our water softener. iSpring provide access to the manual online so preparation for installation was easy. Installation is a breeze using conventional fittings for Pex, copper, CPVC, etc. I read the manual and got the correct parts for my specific installation ahead of time. If you choose to have a plumber do the installation he or she will probably enjoy the job, it’s that easy. I reconfigured our filtration layout in December to add an oxidizing iron filter and changed the orientation of the WSP50GR ports from the original horizontal to vertical, it works very well in either position. Once installed there is a small amount of movement possible between the filter body and the mounted flange that is accommodated through the ‘O’ ring seals. The movement is to allow for changing the filter body orientation. There is no movement during operation and no leakage. Observing material on the filter is easy as is using the scraper to dislodge the stubborn stuff. From March to October the unit gave excellent service when I back-flushed it every two days and used the scraper approximately every four days. Beginning late in December I noticed that the unit was plugging prematurely. The cause appears to be a lot of new home construction in our area with associated well drilling. Once I removed the mesh, cleaned it with hot soapy water and air dried it we had full pressure again. Because the mesh cleaning is now required so frequently I wanted to increase the filtration mesh size from the standard 50 micron to 100 micron for the construction period. I contacted iSping to ask if this was possible and if so to request the substitute part number. I received immediate and excellent assistance from Richard in their customer support department. I did a lot of research before choosing the WSP50GR and made a good choice. The unit is easy to install, works very well and could not be easier to service. The unit gauge allows water exit pressure to be monitored and compared with well pump pressure. I have provided a picture of the install and the flow diagram for explanation.

Produit de bonne facture. Il a l'air très solide, et est livré avec un joint de rechange et un support. Le seul problème est les raccords utilisés qui sont coniques, et nécessites des adaptateurs pour être reliés à des raccords européens (NTP to BSP). J'ai contacté le SAV qui a été très réactif. ils m'ont envoyé un filtre de rechange en guise de dédommagement, car ils ne disposent pas dans leurs catalogues d'adaptateurs. Je remercie Francis du SAV qui a été très réactif.

20240511 - Received product by local courier. Opened up and it looks good. It comes with a holding bracket and screws. A bit of teflon tape. Update again once installed.

Works well. Filters mesh was to small for my bore as it is very silty and dirty water. Contacted support and replacement filter being sent with larger mesh. No issues or hassles in getting replacement filter. Would recommend product

Works well as primary strainer. Can backflush as needed. Reduces need to change secondary filters. Works perfectly on vertical supply pipe.