DOULTONW9381105 Rio 2000 Ceramic Multi-Candle Filter Cartridge

I replaced a smaller single element filter with this one and it is a nice upgrade. I really like being able to clean the filter elements instead of replacing them.It is a complete kit, it includes the tool for unscrewing the outer housing, the mounting bracket, and a brush for cleaning the filter elements.I tried using the brush that comes with it, but it didn't work that well for me.Over the last 2 years I have settled into a decent routine. I clean the filters every 1-2 months. I bought a second set of candles so I can quickly swap them and turn the water back on. I use a small hand brush under running water to remove most of junk on each filter. Then I soak them in a hot water solution with a cleaner called Citranox. That stuff is amazing, it quickly removes the stuff that I wasn't able to brush off. Then some rinse/soaks and a mild bleach cycle if the candles aren't quite clean enough. Then let them dry out and they are ready for the next swap. Since most of the time is soaking, it doesn't take a lot of my time. Maybe 30-40 minutes.It is pretty amazing how much it catches and I am so glad that's not in the water anymore!

have pure lake water now works fine

I ran two of these units in parallel so that output (per manufacturer) should be up to 16-17 gallons per minute. I'm getting a trickle of water--less than 1/2 gallon per hours. The ceramic candles do NOT allow enough water volume through to be useful other than filling up a drinking water pitcher every few hours. For a whole house? These are useless.

It only came with wall bracket .the tank and filter no fixing screws no connection pipes,which I've had to buy myself,I would not buy from them again

Works perfectly.