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Sediment filters and water softeners

I didn't want to hijack the topic on sanitizing fresh water tanks, so I thought I'd start one on sediment filters and water softeners.

We use a GE filter with a replaceable cartridge that I get from Home Depot.  I replace this filter at the start of each fiscal quarter.  That makes it easy for me to remember.

Of late I have begun to periodically open the filter housing and rinse out the fine sand granules trapped at the bottom.  By the time the 3 months has elapsed, the once white filter is usually orange in color. 

As yet, we do not use a water softener.  Not sure we will do so. 
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

Re: Sediment filters and water softeners

Reply #1 –
So George, knowing you do everything right.....could you explain - are you filtering the city water, the water going into the tank, or the water out of the tank?  I have no filters at this time and think maybe someday I should add some.
1996 U270
Build #4846

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Reply #2 –
Uh oh.  I don't tell anyone about the things I do wrong.
 
The filter is hooked up at the camp or RV park water bib.  I use a 3 foot section of white hose to go between the water bib and the filter.  I also have a water pressure regulator attached to the outlet side of the water filter housing.  One of the reasons I bought the filter at Home Depot is that they stock the brass connections that enabled me to attach a garden hose fitting to the filter housing. When we move, I drain the filter before storing it inside of a small waste basket in one of the storage bays. 
 
We also have the standard Everpure filter under the kitchen sink.  That is the water we drink, but I often live on the wild side and drink water from the tap.
 
Hope that helps.  And thanks for the compliment.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #3 –
With a replacable filter element (by far the best kind), when not in use, remove it and store it one of two ways:

1. Throw it in a zip lock and put it in the freezer.

2.  Let it dry out.

Stored wet, particularly in a warm basement is inviting gremlins to grow.

Brett
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Sediment filters and water softeners

Reply #4 –
Good point Brett.  Ours is never out of use for more than 4 to 6 hours.  but when we store our coach for the month of December, I will be sure to use one of your two suggestions.  I don't think I would have thought of this.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.