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Whole house sediment filters Alexander SuperTramp 03-18-2008
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Posted by C_L_R_D on March 19, 2008, 1:55 pm

> 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?
>
HI there

We use to get sediment in the bathtub, toilet, so we installed one before
the water softener, works great for the 5y we have had it just a cheap 40$
whole house one at the local hardware store. It did leak once when we
changed it but hubby dug some grit out of the pressure value, the plumber
installed a shut off just before it so we could change the filter.

CathyLee



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Posted by EXT on March 23, 2008, 1:41 pm
Get yourself a "Big Blue" filter housing, and matching cartridge in 5 micron
or larger in the extra large size of 4.5" x 20" so that you don't have to
change it frequently. Some of the sediment cartridges can be rinsed and
reused. Hit "Big Blue" on Google to find a good supplier.

Don't go for those tiny 1.5" x 8" cartridge housings, they will clog up in
no time if you have silt.

> 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?
>



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