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dgcarlson
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May 10, 2013

In-Line Charcoal Water Filter for Under Sink

Hello again. I'd like to filter out the slight chlorine taste from the water supply in my Lance camper. I would like a fairly small in-line filter with a replaceable charcoal cartridge that I can insert between the tank and pump. Finding one on line has just resulted in getting one of those that you use when filling the tank from the outside -- which I already have. Before I make the same type of mistake again, who can recommend something that's designed to go under the sink?

Dave

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  • Over the years I bought several of those Pur filters that attach to the faucet. Never again. The quality is horrible. Everything is plastic and the housing tends to split after the filters are changed a few times. I switched at home and in the camper to a simple Brita filter. The cartridge lasts for a long time and is very efficient.
  • Thanks for the concise and simple suggestions. I was considering adding chlorine bleach to my fresh water supply tank to help prevent bacteria and that sulfur smell that sometimes builds up in the hot water tank. So in order to get that taste out of the fresh water I'm thinking the very best solution is that filter head on the sink faucet. Having some residual chlorine odor in the hot water delivered to the bathroom shower and sink should not be an issue. And I'm also presuming that the amount is so small that it should not affect the biology in the black water tank.

    Appreciate your ideas, all!

    Dave
  • Dick_B wrote:
    The filter at the faucet only affects the water from that faucet. By filtering ALL of the water that goes into the FW tank the bathroom faucets and showers are also filtered. If you connect to the campground source the above is not valid.
    We use bottled water for coffee and for drinking in lieu of a filter.



    It is not recommended to use chlorine filtering ahead of the FW tank as it can encourage bacterial growth in the standing water. Always better to filter just before use..... :)
  • The filter at the faucet only affects the water from that faucet. By filtering ALL of the water that goes into the FW tank the bathroom faucets and showers are also filtered. If you connect to the campground source the above is not valid.
    We use bottled water for coffee and for drinking in lieu of a filter.
  • Lowes and Home Depot are probably going to be your best bet. I can vouch for the Pur filter @skipro3 mentioned. Bought my daughter one like that several years ago for her apartment, and it served her well through grad school.
  • Hi Dave,
    I used a PUR water filter that attaches to the faucet like this;



    They are cheap and you don't need to filter all water, just water you plan to drink as there is a flip switch on the filter. Works great!!