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Posted by Alexander SuperTramp on March 18, 2008, 6:41 pm
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> Alexander SuperTramp wrote:
>>
>> We live in Gilbert (phoenix) Arizona, we have a water softener, but we
>> have
>> always gotten a brown ring in the washer tub, it looks just like the dirt
>> that is outside.
>> I was wondering if some type of in line sediment filter might help to
>> alleviate this, or if the micron rating would be to large( most I have
>> found
>> are in the 10 micron range).
>> Should I put it in before the softener or after?
>>
>> Looking to spend in the sub $100 range with filter that are in the 15-20
>> range and replaced every 6 months or so.
>> Any suggestions on filter type?
>
> Any of the standardized filter units will do the job if it is indeed
> just sediment. You want the basic 5 micron sediment filters unless you
> have some condition where the combination units with a charcoal section
> would be desirable. Having your water tested first to see exactly what
> you are dealing with would be a good idea. Buy the unit and a full case
> of filter elements at a real plumbing supply store, not a big box like
> Depot or Lowe's. The basic sediment filters should be less than $5/ea in
> case quantity (last I bought were under $2ea in case qty). For well
> water that only suffers from some very fine sand the clogs faucet
> aerators, the 5 micron filters last a long time. I know someone
> mentioned the plastic housings cracking, but the plastic one I have is
> still fine after nearly 20 years.
Thank you all for the suggestions.
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