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need recommendation: refrig water replacement filter
Comments (1)I've bought filters from the following place. If you buy a six-pack they give a bigger discount and free shipping. Here is a link that might be useful: Online filters...See MoreWater softener/filter recommendation
Comments (7)Since the cost difference between the two sizes is small, I would go with the larger softener. The size of your home, number of bathrooms, and your indication that you will have a large number of guests at a time make the 2.0 cubic ft softener a better choice. When it is just the two of you, it will go up to 12 days between regenerations, which is fine with your water quality. The following requirements are for an industry standard softener. If you are looking for a non-electronic softener, Kinetico offers the more reliable options at a premium price (and you would need to deal with a local Kinetico rep). Any decent softener vendor should be able to provide the following: High quality American or German made resin. This will provide a tight size distribution for optimal flow within the resin Since you have CITY WATER: 10% crosslinked resin. The oxidizers that city water treatment plants use, such as chlorine or chloramine, are harmful to softener resins. Higher crosslinking will resist chemical attack longer. Top basket. This serves two purposes. It sets up a proper water distribution during normal operation and prevents resin loss during backwash. Gravel underbed. Since you will have a larger residential softener, this is very important. The gravel underbed is there to set up proper flow patterns, improve backwash, keep the bottom basket in place, prevent basket failure, and prevent channeling. Many softener sales companies like to leave this out or sell softeners with a vortex system instead. Vortex systems weigh less than gravel so they cost less to ship. In addition, they are a more expensive item that adds profit for the softener salesperson, but provides no additional benefit to the homeowner . It simply adds another piece of equipment that can break. Fleck or Clack valves. If you choose Fleck, get the 7000sxt. These set the industry standard. Be aware that you will not be able to purchase Clack valves online. This is not a problem if you purchase locally. The valve should regen based on water usage, not time. Noryl bypass. Most softeners are available with either Noryl or stainless bypass valves. Both are good valves, but the noryl tends to be more reliable when not used for long periods of time. Install the softener with a three-valve bypass. This will make it so much easier if you ever need to remove the softener for repairs or wish to take it with you when you move. Use full-port, quarter-turn valves. This post was edited by aliceinwonderland_id on Mon, Mar 31, 14 at 10:31...See Moreneed recommendation: refrig water replacement filter
Comments (2)I can't suggest any of what you asked but have an alternative idea for you that I am using. Install a full size filter in a cabinet above / beside the fridge and hook the fridge up to that. My concerns about the fridge filters are the size, level and price. The one that comes with my fridge can block 5 or large micron particles, removes some bio contaminants and has to replaced every 3 months at $35 a piece. The replacement can last up to a year, costs $32 for a replacement, can remove 1 micron or larger particles and removes most bio contaminants. It has been about a year since we looked at the alternatives but I just don't fridge filters are practical. I see them more as a reoccuring money stream for the fridge makers....See MoreBest REVERSE OSMOSIS water filtering system recommendation
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