iSpring WSP50GR - Reusable Spin Down Sediment Water Filter (50 Micron w/Scraper & 360°Head)

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.

The media could not be loaded.  Installed it today (Sept 2020) and it works very well. No leakage. Easy to install with Sharkbites.Flushing is also easy. You have to order an extra 1/4" PEX Tubing for the flushing. The screws they got with the filter are not helpful at all. We used much sturdier ones. Also the bracket is too short. I had to put up an extra 1" board to be align with the whole house water filter device.11.March.2021 - a little update:I added one photo to let you see how much debris it filter only after one day. The video shows how to flush it. Unfortunately some debris always got stuck in the scraper. So we have to clean it weekly.I was not able to find a replacement filter in Canada. It is better to have one at hand so you simply exchange them and can clean one while the other one is inside the housing.I wrote to ISpring USA and they promised to send me one.26.03.2021:Thanks to ISpring who send me a replacement filter for free. Very much appreciated.

Using as Point of Entry on city water in a small home.Pressure gauge and turn to clean features are nice.Helps extend the life of my undersink system, and keeps big chunks from city pipes from getting into the home water system.

Be very careful who installs it for you - need the right fittings and PEX or copper pipe + the skills.Fittings alone which were all SharkBite cost $120 total in addition to filter.My whole house filter was getting clogged up with city pipes which were giving off shreds of iron and debris; this solved the problem!See before and after photo for install. The vertical setup works well - but it comes with the premium, since the usual installed filter (in horizontal direction) is $50-60.

Product worked really well for almost a year, then ran into a problem with sediment in our water which continuously clogs the filter. Talked with Sean at the Spring office and he very quickly helped us out with a replacement filter. Sadly still having trouble with sediment clogging even the new filter but no complaints about Spring or Sean (-: