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Not an easy replacement
On InSinkErator's (ISE) recommendation, we bought this tank and filter to replace our 5 year old unit that still heated, but whose output was undrinkable - a funny taste due to corrosion of the tank (?). While the replacement tank and filter work fine, it was quite a job to install for this amateur plumber, due to ISE not providing good information or the right fittings. Our old unit used 1/4" copper from the faucet to the supply and to the tank. The new unit uses 3/8" polyethylene tubing. ISE should have known this, since we provided the serial number of the old unit when we called and had this unit recommended, hence only 3 stars. Gory details follow for anyone in the same situation.
The new tank is wider than the old one. So, I had to move the mounting bracket so the new tank did not interfere with the supply valve. When I called to explain the tubing mismatch, ISE sent an adapter for the line from the faucet to the tank (1/4" compression to quick-disconnect). However, the 3/8" to 1/4" Y adapter from the filter leaked when I tried it with 1/4" copper tubing. I ended up getting 2 1/4" to 3/8" compression adapters from Home Depot, which did fine with the copper 1/4" tubing and the plastic 3/8" tubing. Two are needed since the filter goes in between the supply and the faucet. Do-it-yourselfers will also need a compact tubing cutter and some extra 1/4" compression nuts and ferrules.
[Monday, July 21, 2008]
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Love it feature, space saving.
We just have the tank installed. We love it have instant hot water and save a lot of counterspace.
A con is it does not work with my Kohler facuet that I had. I have to purhcase the insinkerator facuet which add $200+ to my budget.
[Tuesday, June 24, 2008]
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Faulty device
I ordered this replacement unit as my old tank had become corroded. This unit was faulty so I sent it back. I then picked up a new unit which also proved to be problematic, as the faucet had a new collar on it that was too large for the hole in my granite countertop. Now I'm in pursuit of a third unit...and the cost of a third trip from the plumber.
I'm continuing to pursue a replacement as I love the instant hot water for tea. It's unfortunate the product quality is such an issue. The current unit is my second unit, and I had experienced the same problems with the first unit.
[Tuesday, May 27, 2008]
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