by "JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
Published 06/21/2017 at 21:02
by "JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
Published 06/21/2017 at 21:02
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soliciting experiences/recommendations oppopinions for a system to use with a shallow well/spring in a rural area...
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
06/21/2017 at 21:30, STARS: 0
Do you need to disinfect the water? That gets tricky, maybe talk to culligan. Disinfection would be chlorination UV or ozone. Kinda pricy but there has to be something out there for residential though, probably size for 20 gpm.
Otherwise a filtration set up on the large size is what you would want maybe a 10 micron primary filter then step down to a to a 2.5 micron filter. Probably set up 2 primary filters in parallel with 3/4 inch plumbing then the 2.5 micron filters after the 10 micron filters.
"JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
06/21/2017 at 21:34, STARS: 0
yeah, we’re thinking UV. The prices have come down a lot on those lately... I’ve seen some “three stage” and “two stage” filter sets, but it does look like piecing together a setup from individual filters may be cheaper....
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
06/21/2017 at 21:58, STARS: 1
It’s up to you how you piece it together just make sure the system is sized properly for your use. I bet there is a ton of info on the internet.
There are lots of things that don’t work mostly related to water softeners. Pretty much only salt based ion exchange units work everything else is snake oil.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
06/21/2017 at 22:42, STARS: 1
This is my rig.
It’s a semi custom 7 stage system:
1: sediment filter
2: GAC (Granular active carbon) filter
3: GAC filters
4: post carbon filter
5: RO (Reverse osmosis) membrane
6: DI (DeIonizing) Mixed Bed Resin Cartridge
7:Alkaline Replacement Filter Cartridge with Calcite & Mineral balls
You need to run a Alkaline replacement filter POST DI if you intend to drink the water. I run this all to a 5gal pressurized bladder tank under the tun with a inline UV light between the tank and the tap to ensure it stays clean and pure and nothings growing or living in the line from the tank to the faucet.
IS this system over kill? Sure maybe but it only coast me about 200 to build and about 80 bucks a year to maintain and my water is literally more pure than 99% of bottled water and tastes great! be for the alkaline filer I have zero TDS and zero PPM of contaminates
"Wacko" (wacko--)
06/21/2017 at 23:07, STARS: 0
Start by getting your water tested, then you can figure out what you need. I have a 10 micron filter
Then I have a water softener.
What’s wrong with your water?
Odor, taste, color?
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
06/21/2017 at 23:37, STARS: 0
GAC is great for taste and odor, I forgot about that if it’s an issue. My mountain spring water doesn’t need GAC just a sediment filter and all good to drink.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
06/22/2017 at 15:30, STARS: 0
We have a salt water softener and it works wonders. Then we have a reverse osmosis for the drinking lines.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
06/22/2017 at 16:11, STARS: 1
RO takes the excess salt out of the water. We have a water softener at our house and the water feels soapy in the shower because there is so much salt in it. I didn’t want to spring for the RO unit at the time due to cost.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
06/22/2017 at 16:16, STARS: 0
Yup the soft water feels very soapy. the RO is just under the sink for the drinking water faucet to get the salt out.