Water Filter Advise

We bought one of these from our dealer when we purchased our Outback last September and then found out Wall Mart has them also. Wall Mart was cheaper, and you can buy just the filter without the hose, in 2 packs.

We've never used a filter before, except for a PUR on our kitchen faucet. We used it the first time on our December Florida trip, and it was great!

We live in the country, on a well, and we do not have any filters at home. We have a high iron content in our water. If water sits for any length of time, it has a tendency to turn red. Early January when we got hit with all that snow and they were predicting power outages, I used this filter to catch 12 gallons of water in the house. I hooked it up to the washing machine hook-ups because I did not want to risk using frozen outside faucets. I attached a hose on the other end to catch in the containers. The filter removed all the iron. 10 days later, after the snow crisis was over, we decided to dump that water. Before doing so, I poured a glass and looked at it .... crystal clear!

Well, I'm a believer now! Actually, I'm going to pick up a couple more of these to use at the house, especially when we hook up water for the camper.

They are easy, disposable, and don't cost a fortune. The dealer said they should last one season, but I suppose that depends upon how much water you run through it. Still, at less than $10 for one (in a 2 pack from Wall Mart), you can't beat that! And they are always fresh as you can throw them away when you feel they are getting too old and you don't feel like you're going broke to replace them.

Hank MI wrote:
Many of the filters contain KDF to prevent the growth of bacteria. I use an inline filter, drain the water out of it when not in use. I think the inline filters are cheaper than the under sink cartridges.

You got that right we use our moho about three times a year and they want $42.00 plus s/h for a under sink filter. Not going to happen. Plus we have used unfiltered water from many rv parks and we're still here and healthy.Now outside in line filters are not all that expensive so we may use one...If your full timing it thats a different story..But for occasional use under the counter filters are a needless expense.. Remove it and use it next year ?? I don't think so..

rvten wrote:
I agree with you. I took our under counter filter out and put the plug in.
Use a filter on incoming line only.

X-2 yeah that...

Many of the filters contain KDF to prevent the growth of bacteria. I use an inline filter, drain the water out of it when not in use. I think the inline filters are cheaper than the under sink cartridges.

If the inline filter is used at the same rate as the under-sink filter then I would think that it too would have similar bacteria. Don't know about you but when I put away my in-line filter it has water in it. My RV also has a whole system water filter as well and that also has water in it. When I hook up at a campsite I let the water run for a minute and then that is it. Have not had any ill effects so far. For drinking we have a Brita jug so the water flows through the aforementioned 2 filters before it goes into the Brita and is consumed.

Moral of story - I wouldn't bother with the bacteria. Leave the filter where it is and enjoy camping!

I agree with you. I took our under counter filter out and put the plug in.
Use a filter on incoming line only.