All ActivityMost RecentMost LikesSolutionsRe: water filtersI run a water filtration business. We supply several hundred local businesses and maintain an online store. It's very interesting to read these posts. I want to toss my 2 cents into the conversation. First about RO: RO is high waste and really unnecessary for filtering potable water. I would recommend it for non potable water because of it's ability to remove tiny viruses and such. (there are better methods) Why did I decide to switch? I began finding large amounts of bioslime growing in reservoirs. I switched to UF and the reservoirs are always sparkling clean at service intervals. If you have RO, it is very important to change the carbon pre-filter frequently. The chlorine in municipal water will damage RO membranes and the carbon pre-filter is the mechanism for removal. Whole house canister filters are not very efficient for the RVer, too large and not very effective without at least 4 separate processes. If minimizing filtration, use a sediment 5mic and activated carbon. This is the biggest bang. If you wish to go further, add a membrane to remove tiny particles (I like UF) and finish with a carbon block for taste and odor. The water will be clean and taste great. We sell a compact 4 filter system $200***Link Removed***, easy to install and replacement filter set is only $49 annually. My daughter created a set up for a vacation house. Same system as above that attaches to a hose and has a built in faucet....clever for filtering from hose bib and totally portable.Re: water filtersNot a fan of RO for RV. My company had 200+ RO water dispensers in various offices. RO is high waste and really unnecessary for filtering potable water. I would recommend it for non potable water because of it's ability to remove tiny viruses and such. (there are better methods) Why did I decide to switch? I began finding large amounts of bioslime growing in reservoirs. I switched to UF and the reservoirs are always sparkling clean at service intervals. If you have RO, it is very important to change the carbon pre-filter frequently. The chlorine in municipal water will damage RO membranes and the carbon pre-filter is the mechanism for removal. In fact activated carbon is hands down the cheapest most effective broad spectrum filter. I don't recommend faucet filters or pitcher filters, but they are better than nothing. We sell a compact 4 filter system that is thorough. If starting with contaminated water, I would add a UV light to kill bio organisms. But don't think a UV light does filtering, it does not.Re: Iron in WaterIron in water is in 2 forms: ferrous and ferric. If you can't see it (water is clear) then it turns orange with exposure to air it's ferrous. Sediment, carbon filters will not remove it. The systems that aerates the water and then passes it through a removal medium is effective. The media needs to backwash every 2 days max (depending on volume used). Watts makes a media called filox that works and as long as it is washed regularly it lasts. I don't know if it comes in a small system. Check Watts water quality.
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