Anyone with good cleaning tips?

[russ]

If you can use RO before DI, the cost of filtration will lower dramatically, because DI resin is much more expensive to replace.

I was looking at RO systems -10m3/ day range - here they want you to use a softener upstream - gets expensive. 23.5 kW/k/day + chemicals, membranes etc - approximately 10,000$ system cost - softener excluded as I already have one of adequate size.

[frizzlefry]

This reminds me I haven't completed my water system yet. I have a Fleck 7000 SXT on demand 64,000 grain water softener system with a Aquacera CF12 carbon filtration system feeding the water softener. I have yet to connect my DI system to the filtered water for car washing (the joys of washing, rinsing and walking away). The DI media is expensive but as mentioned above, filtering the water extends the life. Another way to extend the media life is to use a pressure washer.

The Aquacera is used primarily to remove chlorine from our water. Fresh clean water from all outlets, including toilets. The carbon filter system runs around $800-1000. Media life of 5 yrs ($200-300 replacement cost). The water softener system was about $800 as well. It's been about 4 years now and no problems. Not having spots on glass or mineral deposits is much appreciated by the wife.

The DI system I have is made by CR Spotless. I could've designed my own for less had I been aware of my options at the time of purchase. But definitely going to have to get this set up before the spring/summer months come around. And maybe I'll tackle the solar panels at some point. I just don't want to go 35ft up onto the roof.

[silversaver]

This reminds me I haven't completed my water system yet. I have a Fleck 7000 SXT on demand 64,000 grain water softener system with a Aquacera CF12 carbon filtration system feeding the water softener. I have yet to connect my DI system to the filtered water for car washing (the joys of washing, rinsing and walking away). The DI media is expensive but as mentioned above, filtering the water extends the life. Another way to extend the media life is to use a pressure washer.

The Aquacera is used primarily to remove chlorine from our water. Fresh clean water from all outlets, including toilets. The carbon filter system runs around $800-1000. Media life of 5 yrs ($200-300 replacement cost). The water softener system was about $800 as well. It's been about 4 years now and no problems. Not having spots on glass or mineral deposits is much appreciated by the wife.

The DI system I have is made by CR Spotless. I could've designed my own for less had I been aware of my options at the time of purchase. But definitely going to have to get this set up before the spring/summer months come around. And maybe I'll tackle the solar panels at some point. I just don't want to go 35ft up onto the roof.

I have the same Fleck 7000 valve 64k softener. It is nicely build, but too much noise during regeneration. There's carbon filter system with Fleck 7000 valve as well that required backwashing. Looks like Aquacera CF12 carbon filtration doesn't require backwashing, that's much better in my book.

[russ]

Looks like Aquacera CF12 carbon filtration doesn't require backwashing, that's much better in my book.

How can a carbon filter function over time without back flushing? That is what gets rid of the contaminants.
Not possible.

[silversaver]

How can a carbon filter function over time without back flushing? That is what gets rid of the contaminants.
Not possible.

I hate the backwashing noise at night, that's why I said this is pretty nice..

https://www.doulton.com/content/wholehouse/CFseries.pdf

read on

I guess replace media every 5 yrs

[russ]

I hate the backwashing noise at night, that's why I said this is pretty nice..

https://www.doulton.com/content/wholehouse/CFseries.pdf

read on

I guess replace media every 5 yrs

What they claim is total BS -

500,000 to 2+ million gallons of filtered,
chemical free water at every tap (sizes vary)
 Removes Chlorine, THM’s, herbicides and
pesticides
 Removes Volatile Organic Chemicals
 Chloramines
 Heavy Metals*
 Arsenic and Fluoride reduction*
 Great tasting, clean and clear water

The primary purpose of the carbon filter upstream of the softener is to remove the chlorine to protect the softener resin. I guess they mean to say that accidentally some of the nasties may get caught in the carbon.

[Geraldo29]

awesome..

[frizzlefry]

What they claim is total BS -

500,000 to 2+ million gallons of filtered,
chemical free water at every tap (sizes vary)
 Removes Chlorine, THM’s, herbicides and
pesticides
 Removes Volatile Organic Chemicals
 Chloramines
 Heavy Metals*
 Arsenic and Fluoride reduction*
 Great tasting, clean and clear water

The primary purpose of the carbon filter upstream of the softener is to remove the chlorine to protect the softener resin. I guess they mean to say that accidentally some of the nasties may get caught in the carbon.

I can attest to the fact that after 3 years, we do not have chlorine at our taps. As for the other claims... I couldn't tell you. I was more concerned about getting water I enjoy drinking out of the faucet. Although I have read variations on how long the charcoal lasts... I have considered the backwashing system before. It is loud but the setup is away from most of the bedrooms and runs at 3am.

[russ]

My carbon filter is flushed weekly - you can not continue to deposit more and more garbage over time without eventually exceeding the media capacity to hold the junk.

Some of the claims about arsenic, heavy metals, pesticides are no doubt false advertising.

[Volusiano]

What they claim is total BS -

500,000 to 2+ million gallons of filtered,
chemical free water at every tap (sizes vary)
 Removes Chlorine, THM’s, herbicides and
pesticides
 Removes Volatile Organic Chemicals
 Chloramines
 Heavy Metals*
 Arsenic and Fluoride reduction*
 Great tasting, clean and clear water

The primary purpose of the carbon filter upstream of the softener is to remove the chlorine to protect the softener resin. I guess they mean to say that accidentally some of the nasties may get caught in the carbon.

From Wiki: Carbon filters are most effective at removing chlorine, sediment, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), taste and odor from water. They are not effective at removing minerals, salts, and dissolved inorganic compounds.

[russ]

From Wiki: Carbon filters are most effective at removing chlorine, sediment, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), taste and odor from water. They are not effective at removing minerals, salts, and dissolved inorganic compounds.

Some of the claims about arsenic, heavy metals, pesticides are no doubt false advertising.

[silversaver]

Some of the claims about arsenic, heavy metals, pesticides are no doubt false advertising.

I guess you did not read the rest.... those required other type of filter system listed as " * "

Yes, backwashing is recommendated every week so as the water softener.

[russ]

I guess you did not read the rest.... those required other type of filter system listed as " * "

Yes, backwashing is recommendated every week so as the water softener.

Don't have to read the rest - a filter such as this will not do what they claim. RO will but that is a different critter.

[silversaver]

Heavy rains are expected across SoCal. We are good for another few months

[slopoke]

Heavy rains are expected across SoCal. We are good for another few months

It's raining up here in the Bay Area, YEA!!!!!!!!