darleyhavidson wrote:
I was looking at UV filters, but I have no experience with them.
I've used a UV filter since I started full timing in 2013. At the very least, my UV filter stopped an algae "bloom" in my water system.
Anyway, you need at least a good sediment filter before a UV filter to ensure the water is as clear as possible. Otherwise, a UV filter will be ineffective. Finally, UV filters are rated for maximum water flow. If water goes through a UV filter faster than its rated maximum, the filter will be ineffective. I'd suggest a minimum flow rate of 5 GPM.
Good UV filters are pricey . . . I paid about $900 for mine, a Sterilight Cobalt SCM-200 ("Sterilight" is now "Viqua/Sterilight".)
If you're interested, I'd suggest shopping around --
Fresh Water Systems.
Here's my water filtration setup . . .
A = Reguator
B = Sediment filter
C = Carbon filter
D = Water softener
E = Flow meter
F = UV filter
