The diverter hose with pre-filter assembly houses the sediment pre-filter for the AQ-4000 countertop water filter systems. This hose replaces the standard diverter hose that comes with the countertop unit, and filters out higher than average levels of dirt and sediment particles, reducing the amount of sediment that enters the main filter unit, and therefore reduces the risk of clogging.
How do I know if I need a pre-filter?
If your water flow slows down significantly or stops completely before your filter cartridges are six months old, you likely have a sediment problem. You should be getting .4 gallons per minute from a correctly flowing filter set, and if your filters flow significantly less than that, we recommend you use a pre-filter.
What cities typically have high sediment levels?
Several places in North America have water with higher-than-average levels of sediment, for which we recommend you purchase a pre-filter:
New York, NY
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
Vancouver, Canada
The replacement filters for the sediment pre-filter are the Diverter Pre-filter Cartridges. We also have a pre-filter assembly for the under counter drinking filter systems, the AQ-4600 and AQ-4601 series, but they are currently only available through our Service Center: 866-662-6885
Comments about Aquasana Diverter Hose w/ Pre-filter Assembly:
My personal experience with the pre-filter is that it was easy to install and the water tastes even better now than without it. Even though our water tasted much better when we switched over from a competitor's water filter to the counter top filter from Aquasuana, I still got an after taste from the filtered water. But, since installing the pre-filter, I actually like drinking water again. We change the pre-filter every two months whether it needs it or not. Regarding the New Diverter Hose w/Pre-Filter Assembly; it works more smoothly and appears to be made to a better heavy duty quality than the oringinal faucet adapter. I also like the fact that Aquasauna Filters and accessories are made by an American Company.
How likely are you to recommend this product?:
10
What water filtration products have you used?:
Aquasana, Pur
What was the most important factor in your decision to purchase Aquasana filtration products?:
Ease of use and install, Quality of water filtration, Taste & Odor, Value
How did you hear about us?:
Found Aquasana online
12/24/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
2.0
Good quality, but deficient design
By Ura Phule
from Panama, Panama
Pros
Attractive Design
Durable
Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Small Kitchens
Comments about Aquasana Diverter Hose w/ Pre-filter Assembly:
No option for paddle faucet diveter. You are stuck with the pin type. Why not have two different models, different prices?
How likely are you to recommend this product?:
10
What water filtration products have you used?:
Brita
What was the most important factor in your decision to purchase Aquasana filtration products?:
Ease of use and install, Quality of water filtration, Taste & Odor, Value
How did you hear about us?:
Found Aquasana online
11/18/2012
5.0
The diverter solved the problem
By westghost
from Oakland Ca
Pros
Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Aquasana Diverter Hose w/ Pre-filter Assembly:
Works as we expected. Does the job and increases volume and speed of refilling jugs. Happy that Aquasana had a solution.
How likely are you to recommend this product?:
10
What water filtration products have you used?:
Aquasana
What was the most important factor in your decision to purchase Aquasana filtration products?:
California Reviews, Quality of water filtration, Taste & Odor, Value
How did you hear about us?:
Found Aquasana online, State Review
10/15/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
3.0
Works for a decent
By Keno
from Houston tx
Pros
Blocks The Dirt
Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Cons
Flimsy
Leaks
Best Uses
Comments about Aquasana Diverter Hose w/ Pre-filter Assembly:
The product works but move it around too much because the plastic rings that hold the hoses to the diverter break easily
How likely are you to recommend this product?:
5
What water filtration products have you used?:
Aquasana, Brita, Culligan, Pur
What was the most important factor in your decision to purchase Aquasana filtration products?:
Value
9/25/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Good solution for dirty water supplies
By HChan
from Los Angeles, CA
Pros
Durable
Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Office
Small Kitchens
Comments about Aquasana Diverter Hose w/ Pre-filter Assembly:
For years, I used the regular Aquasana hose with no problem. However, in the past year, our water company has done frequent work in my neighborhood, and I think that's why my water has more sediment lately. After my last set of Aquasana filters clogged fairly quickly because of the sediment, Aquasana recommended this hose assembly to extend the life of my filters. It was easy to install, has not leaked, and catches the sediment. It's been lovely to have normal water flow again, after experiencing seriously reduced flow as my last set of filters clogged up.
How likely are you to recommend this product?:
10
What water filtration products have you used?:
Aquasana, Brita, Pur
What was the most important factor in your decision to purchase Aquasana filtration products?:
Ease of use and install, Quality of water filtration
How did you hear about us?:
Found Aquasana online
8/25/2012
5.0
Great product
By ed7360
from NYC
Pros
Durable
Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
Bathroom
Comments about Aquasana Diverter Hose w/ Pre-filter Assembly:
Use it in my bathroom with our filter. Works great. Have hard water in NYC and this makes the filter last 5 times longer than without at a fraction of the price.
How likely are you to recommend this product?:
10
What water filtration products have you used?:
Aquasana
What was the most important factor in your decision to purchase Aquasana filtration products?:
Ease of use and install, Quality of water filtration, Value
Merchant response: Thank you for the review. We appreciate your feedback. It sounds like a part of your product is broken. Please call us at 866-662-6885 to speak with warranty service about your issue.