water filter getting dried out---still good?
We one of these filters about 6 months ago. http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/tastepure-kdf-carbon-water-filter/18478 Used it and now back home for about a month. I'm sure it has dried...
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Good question. Maybe okay, probably not. It has KDF in it to reduce bacterial growth on and in the filter, but it won't prevent 100% of it. The KDF does NOT prevent bacteria or microorganisms from passing through. You probably can't tell if it's dried out inside or not because it's sealed. As it sat there for many days slowly drying out, it would be at temps. suitable for some bacterial growth and it's likely to have enough moisture still in to support growth. It only takes a single bacteria colony to multiply....
I wouldn't recommend these filters to start with. For one thing, with carbon in them, you are removing chlorine from the piping system inside your RV and leaving it unprotected against bacteria and microorganisms. And if only one "bad" bacteria colony were to get through, it will happily multiply inside your piping system. You just won't know for sure what the water quality is like when out camping somewhere.
I would suggest replacing it. Not worth the risk IMHO. Then next time, store it in your fridge when not in use. Toss it away annually at the end of each season.
I wouldn't recommend these filters to start with. For one thing, with carbon in them, you are removing chlorine from the piping system inside your RV and leaving it unprotected against bacteria and microorganisms. And if only one "bad" bacteria colony were to get through, it will happily multiply inside your piping system. You just won't know for sure what the water quality is like when out camping somewhere.
I would suggest replacing it. Not worth the risk IMHO. Then next time, store it in your fridge when not in use. Toss it away annually at the end of each season.
