How long does a water filter last?
In reading the description of a water filter, I was wondering how long a water filter lasts. The description said, 1 camping season. What constitutes a camping season? Thank you in advance for you...
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If you are referring to the simple in-line water filters you can purchase almost anywhere, even Wall Mart, they say "1 season".
I have found it depends upon the quality of the water. In time, they will begin to clog up and water flow will become very slow, very, very slow! When that happens, simply turn it around and force water through the other direction. This will break up the impacted gunk, and you can continue using it. Eventually, the filter will just not clean out any more, or will clog up extremely fast again. When that happens, the filter is pretty much dead.
I have had success with these simple filters. I had one last 3 years, and then I had one last 2 months. It really all depends upon the quality of the water being filtered and how much the begin to clog up.
I have found it depends upon the quality of the water. In time, they will begin to clog up and water flow will become very slow, very, very slow! When that happens, simply turn it around and force water through the other direction. This will break up the impacted gunk, and you can continue using it. Eventually, the filter will just not clean out any more, or will clog up extremely fast again. When that happens, the filter is pretty much dead.
I have had success with these simple filters. I had one last 3 years, and then I had one last 2 months. It really all depends upon the quality of the water being filtered and how much the begin to clog up.
