Water filters
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I filter at the main with a 5 micron gp, to stop large bits like sand etc.
I have a second charcoal filter on a dedicated faucet at the sink for drinking water which also feeds to th he fridge for cold water and ice
I change both filters regularly.
I have a second charcoal filter on a dedicated faucet at the sink for drinking water which also feeds to th he fridge for cold water and ice
I change both filters regularly.
Clean it regularly. Just because it’s water doesn’t mean it won’t get dirty and grow bacteria, mold, algae, etc.
I buy distilled water and add trace minerals. It seems the Communist city of Austin dumps flouride into our water for a profit. We went 2 weeks this past year with a "boil your water". ....what????
simon1
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I can't say on the in-house faucet filters. I have a three tank whole house system on the well. This reminds me...I need to put a few chlorine tablets in the wellhead to shock the well...just because.
That's what I have on the line from the well after it gets through the other filters, except I only have one after the three tank treatment system. It's a string wrapped 20 micron...I think. I'll have to look. I probably need to replace it now.
I filter at the main with a 5 micron gp, to stop large bits like sand etc.
I have a second charcoal filter on a dedicated faucet at the sink for drinking water which also feeds to th he fridge for cold water and ice
I change both filters regularly.
That's what I have on the line from the well after it gets through the other filters, except I only have one after the three tank treatment system. It's a string wrapped 20 micron...I think. I'll have to look. I probably need to replace it now.
simon1
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That's why I don't like city or county infrastructure. The only county thing we have here is electricity and the co-op electric service here is good. I'm on my own propane for hot water, cooking, and heat and an electric pump for well water, and have a generator for when the power goes out for an extended period. I hate total electric houses and won't have one.
There are some old cisterns and wells in the small town here from early last century, but the use of water from those has been banned by the city due to contamination from the city. Go figure. Hmmmm.
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I bought a Berkey filter, set it up last July 4th actually. Love it. I have well water, just wanted a little better taste. Holds 3.25 gallons, I think.
simon1
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Aaron after drinking Austin tap water.
Ha, Ha...I was thinking of the same movie.
Berkey.
When I moved to florida, well water was atrocious, got onto city water and put in a passive, pelican system, 1 tank charcoal other tank softener coconut chips.
Best move ever, maybe change out the carbon in a cpl more years. no corrosion on coffee pots, esp nice now I have a breville espresso, boilers will last, no sulfur smell, no noise or electricity.
Water is crystal clear.
Best move ever, maybe change out the carbon in a cpl more years. no corrosion on coffee pots, esp nice now I have a breville espresso, boilers will last, no sulfur smell, no noise or electricity.
Water is crystal clear.
+1 mine has 2yrs use and works much better than the pur I had before
shavefan
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Like Mick I also filter the water main with a whole house filter. Mine is by Aqua-Pure.
I may go. Strike that, will go this route if I ever build another home or decide to replumb this one.
It's not a hard to do. Not a big project.
You flatter me. Lol I turn everything into a big project!!
Oh I'm the same way. I had a friend who is a plumber do it for me.
Smart man!
