Bypass Built-In BluTech filter? (Paradigm)

[TG74]

Alliance has started providing a built-in BluTech 10-inch water filter on Paradigms. It's described on page 227 of the latest owner's guide.
Do any of you know whether they provide a way to bypass that filter?

We have a 2026 370FB on order, and we already have a 2-stage BluTech filter system and water softener. I would rather not send the water supply through another filter after those two have done their jobs. Just wondering how creative I'll have to get.

Thanks to anyone who can share their experience!

 

[Oregon_Camper]

Alliance has started providing a built-in BluTech 10-inch water filter on Paradigms. It's described on page 227 of the latest owner's guide.
Do any of you know whether they provide a way to bypass that filter?

We have a 2026 370FB on order, and we already have a 2-stage BluTech filter system and water softener. I would rather not send the water supply through another filter after those two have done their jobs. Just wondering how creative I'll have to get.

Thanks to anyone who can share their experience!

Seems like you'd have to do some PEX work to remove it. Simple solution is to just remove the filter from the factory BluTech system...then it just becomes a "thick hose" for that area. LOL

 

[TG74]

Seems like you'd have to do some PEX work to remove it. Simple solution is to just remove the filter from the factory BluTech system...then it just becomes a "thick hose" for that area. LOL

😄 Yep, that’s what I was thinking. I just thought maybe there was a bypass valve.

I wouldn’t mind plumbing my filters and softener *after* the factory filter. But I’ll most likely just leave the filter out and call it a water hammer arrester. 😁

 

[austibd.it]

I have the built in BluTech filter on my 2026 Valor 36V11. Does anyone know the part number so I can stock replacements? Thanks...

 

[TG74]

You can find them on the BluTech web site.

0.2 micron:

0.2 Micron Water Filter Recharge (2-Pack) | 10-inch

Get superior RV water filtration with Blu Technology’s 0.2 Micron High Flow Filter. Shop now for cleaner, safer water.

goblutech.com

5 micron:

5 Micron Water Filter Recharge (2-Pack) | 10-inch

Protect your RV water system with Blu Technology’s 5 Micron Sediment Filter 2-Pack. Delivers high flow filtration and reliable dirt and debris removal. Shop Now

goblutech.com

BluTech support is very responsive, so you could even do an online chat or email them to get their recommendation based on how you plan to use it.

 

[RoadJunkie]

I've been looking for a small replacement canister that would essentially bypass the filter. No replumbing, just screw on a blank, very mini, canister.

 

[TG74]

Their 5" canister is probably the smallest option. We picked up our new Paradigm a couple of weeks ago and haven't had any trouble just using the 10" canister without a filter. It was sort of handy to have it when we sanitized the fresh water tank - I just put the sanitizing solution in that canister and filled the tank.

By the way, BluTech support's recommendation for me was to just run it without a filter or maybe put an additional charcoal filter in it. In my mind, I don't want to re-filter after the water softener, so I'm leaving it empty.

 

[RoadJunkie]

The 10" filter also fills with antifreeze when winterizing, maybe 2 quarts. I'm going to valve in a bypass, two of the same valves they use on the manifold-style WH bypass.

 

[Ox262]

I just put in an empty soda bottle to take up space and save antifreeze when winterizing.

 

[Ox262]

Resurrecting this old thread. As I was winterizing today, I removed my BluTech filter to find it was moldy. The filter was used for one camping season. We noticed a sulfur smell when we first ran the water so we started bringing our own household water for drinking. The canister has mold around the silicone ring and the canister was slimy inside when I cleaned it. The filter also had spots of mold. Anyone find a way to screw on a cap to eliminate the filter housing? I can plumb around it, but I really don't want to remove this "feature". If nothing else I'll use it without the BluTech filter and go back to the hose screw-on cartridge filter, which I've never had a problem or smell over my camping experiences.

Just answered my question with a little digging on BluTech website. Ordering one now...

 

[Socal-Paul]

I managed to clog a 5 micron filter in a month on the road fortunately I had spares, after reading the thread I think I will replace more often. Haven't looked, but if you just want to plug the filter opening try Amazon or a marine hardware. I know Amazon has 3" pipe plugs and may offer other sizes, don't know the size of the filter.