We are using our "On the Go" water softener by filling the freshwater tank and using the pump. We will be changing our outside filter from charcoal to straight filter membrane so we can keep the chlorine in the water. The filter under the sink is charcoal activated and that should take any chlorine taste or smell away. I plan on cleaning the freshwater tank every six months or so.
Wondering how you folks, that have one, use it.
Thanks for your input. :D
I use two filters, 1-sediment & 1-microb + a pressure reducer, then water the softener. I fill my water tank and use the water in my tank for everyday use. I also use the filter under the sink which taste fine. Once a year I will pump vinegar into the lines and let it set overnight. I turn off the under sink filter so the vinegar won't contaminate it. I then purge the vinegar with water and the system is clean. This removes any deposits through out the system. This also cleans the mixing valve in my Hydro-Hot system. This works for me.
Thanks Atom6 for your input. Have not gone to a two filter system yet.
@Scott Check out isopurewater.com. They have the best selection and prices. You will have to design your on systems though. They are geared for homes not RVs. I recommend the white 10 inch canisters. The clear one are nice since you can see when the filters are dirty but they promote algae if left in the sun and develop cracks over time. I replaced 2 before I changed out to white canisters. Start here. Water Filter Housings | Canisters | Cartridge - IsopureWater.com (http://www.isopurewater.com/Filter-Housings-Canisters_c_1135.html) and then here Water Filter Parts | Reverse Osmosis (RO) | Fittings | Brackets | Faucets | (http://www.isopurewater.com/Parts-Filter-Components_c_934.html). Or you can go to RV Water Filter Store: Standard Filter Canisters for Whole RV (http://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/WCStandardCanisters.htm) they have kits for slightly more money. The owner is a full timer and is very helpful.
see ya
ken
We use a system that is similar to atom6 and have been very satisfied with the results. We also acid wash with vinegar on a regular basis to remove mineral buildup. The water softener works well and reduces the amount of mineral build up but with water so hard that you have to chew before you can swallow it we still do a vinegar wash about once a year.
Pamela & Mike
Thanks Ken - and Pamela & Mike. I have been using Chlorine to clean. Why do you like Vinegar?
Ken - Are you guys headed south yet? Say hi To Dori for us.
@Scott we are in Puyallup through this week then up to LaConner for a while. Plan to stay in PNW through October then head south.
see ya
ken
How do you do a vinegar wash?
Use a winterizing pump to add a gallon of vinegar to the city water hose. Pump until you smell vinegar at all faucets, toilet and W/D. This is very important if you travel in hard water areas.
Carol & Scott
We use at the same set up that Brett just described. Our unit takes about 1-1/2 gallons of vinegar. The purpose is to remove mineral build up in the brass fittings that are in the water system. Chlorine is for sanitation and doesn't dissolve the minerals that can build up in the system.
Pamela & Mike
I'm thinkin' vinegar is a great way to go. Check out my old hot water tank.
jor
This is what I use, softcellwater.com It uses regular softener salt. Have only had it for about a month. I like the idea of using softener salt and think the regenerating process is simple enough, (explained on the web site). Got the idea from a guy in our local FMCA chapter who has used his for a long time.
Pamela & Mike - thanks - now I know what the Vinegar does. Duh..... ;D
We use the Mark 8000 (http://www.flowpur.com/html/mark_8000.html). Uses regular table salt.
White Vinegar can be used for many many things. I use it almost exclusively now for cleaning (even an outboard carborator this week.)
http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7 (http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7)