DI Housing Removal Tool

[apedroza]

Does anybody have or know where I can get the wrench to remove the filter housing from a DI System? I was trying to remove the housing for my DI filter and my wrench snapped and now I can't get it off. I need one asap so I can make some water. Thanks for the help. This is what I'm looking for.

[SA-DSM]

You can check lowes I think they sell them there. That is where I got the rubber gasket for my housing. Or you may be able to use something like an oil filter wrench for a car if you had to.

[apedroza]

Cool thanks!!

[hobogato]

a strap wrench should work, or you could wrap a towel around the canister to increase leverage and use your muscles :wink_smile:

[tomanero]

I use an adjustable oil filter wrench. Works great.

[tomanero]

In a pinch you can use an adjustable clamp if you have one to loosen it.

[apedroza]

Thanks for the input guys!!! I used my "muscles" as Ace suggested. And finally got it off and also ended up with some scrapped knuckles!!!! LOL !!!

[BuckeyeHydro]

You might want to lubricate that o-ring...

Russ

[apedroza]

Yeah I did that when I put it back on!!!!! Hopefully it will be easier to get off next time!!!

[JimD]

Be careful not to over tighten the housing, if you do, you might break the thin lip that holds the o ring in place, hand tight is plenty.

[BuckeyeHydro]

If you have to tighten more than by hand, may be time for a new oring.

[apedroza]

Thanks for all the tips guys. Now I know what to look for next time I'mm changing cartridges.