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- Replacement Water Filters & Housings -
Please don't forget to see items related to these water filters:
"When should I change my filter?"
According to the manufacturer, these filters will work for about 1 year (1000 gallons). However, we recommend replacing that you replace your filters every 6 to 9 months for peak performance. Carbon filters absorb chemicals like a sponge, and once saturated the carbon can no longer absorb any more chemicals and must be disposed of.
"How can I remove Giardia from my drinking water?"
Giardia (cryptosporidium, etc.) usually can be filtered out with a 1-micron or smaller filter.
"What is a micron rating?"
The average size of the openings between pieces of the filter media are represented in microns. For example, a 40-micron filter has larger openings than a 5-micron filter. Consequently, the 40-micron filter element will let larger particles pass through the filter than the 5-micron element
As a general rule, the smaller micron rating for a filter is better, but as with most everything, there is a trade-off. Flow capability usually drops off as the micron rating gets smaller. To overcome this, low micron-rating filters must have larger elements to keep from sacrificing precious flow.
"What is the best type of filter to remove chlorine from my water?"
Carbon filters are the most commonly used filter to remove chlorine from the water. The carbon media reduces the chlorine to chloride.
"What is the best type of filter to remove fluorine?"
To remove fluorine, a catalyst carbon filter must be used. Catalyst carbon is a stronger carbon than what is normally used for chlorine removal and the cost is much more. We do not sell any catalyst carbon filters.
"Does the monitor for the under counter filter system run on AC or DC?"
The monitor is battery (9V DC) operated.
"I just installed a new filter cartridge and my water is cloudy/white?"
After you install a new filter (this is the case with any/all brands of filter cartridges) you should run it for a few minutes. Generally cloudy or white water indicates air in the line and this is natural and normal with the replacement of a cartridge. Air will enter in the housing, lines and cartridge. Just run the water for a few (up to 5) minutes and the cloudy conditions will go away (unless you have VERY cold water in which case it is the oxygen in the water that could be making the water look cloudy). It is always a good idea to run the water free flowing for a few minutes after installing any brand or type of new filter cartridge. Also, when you're using drinking-water filter cartridges that contain carbon, it is recommended that you run the faucet tap for at least 20 seconds prior to each use to flush very fine black carbon powder that may be present.
"Why is it that if I buy 2 each of a filter it costs more than a pair?"
If you need a pair of filters, it is less expensive to buy a "pair" than 2 of "each." The "each" price is higher than the "pair" price because single filters must be broken out of a pair and repackaged/relabeled.
We hope that we have helped you with water filters & housings at PlumbingStore.com.
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