iSpring WSP-200 Reusable Whole House Spin Down Sediment Water Filter, 200 Micron Flushable Prefilter Filtration, 20GPM, 1" MNPT + 3/4" FNPT, Brass

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.

So I got the 50 Micron mistakenly thinking it would be good for my well water. However, a half day didn’t even go by without my pressure tanking. I had to bypass this filter until I figured out something else. Well I reached out to ISpring to see if I could purchase just the filter media to try a bigger micron size. They graciously offered to send me a couple to try. Well I put in a larger one and it’s made a big difference. Very appreciative and impressed with the customer service (big thanks to Julius). This is working better for now. Eventually I’ll probably end up getting their large auto flush spin down filters. Happy overall

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Price, Quality, ease of maintenance and it matches our whole-house filtration system! Support from Francis Was great when I had a few questions about the maintenance of the spin-down filter, and we are off to the races! Quality parts, easy installation, Quality support service. I'll be keeping tabs on iSpring for all of my well/water maintenance needs!Water clarity:We have a private well in Washington and have some red rust/clay type stuff. This clears our water up perfectly! Used to have red stains on our showers and sinks. NO MORE!

it is smaller than it looks like in the picture. make sure you check the printed dimensions to see if that is what you want.i am keeping it as it is very well made and i will be able to use it somewhere. but probably too small for my well water pump for irrigating the entire lawn/garden. not the vendor's fault, i should have read the dimensions before ordering it

I have a well with very good water. However under heavy use I noticed some sediment/sand. Since installing this unit, sediment is removed. Flushing is so simple and effective.This is my third unit install. This one is for a friend. I noticed a very slight leak from the flush valve. I contacted iSpring, and Michelle responded shorty. She promptly sent another housing, within a few days received the new housing and installed, everything working as it should be.I do recommend these to friends to place before other filters. I feel they are a great value and easy to use.

The filter was easy to install and works very well. After about a year of use, the metal mesh filter had scrunched up in one spot and I noticed that some sand was getting through. I called their office and Sean sent me a new filter. Top notch support!