RO/DI parts question

[CJG]

I"ve got a kent marine 3 stage filter and I was wondering where the best place to get the filters for them were. Can you just get them at home depot or lowes. I was also curious to know if I could add an extra canister or 2 for a bit more filtration. Thanks

 

[Willy]

try these guys http://www.thefilterguys.biz/index.htm I have not personally use them but have heard great things about them. If I remember correctly the filters at lowes, etc do not have a low enough micron rating to be effective. I use a 1 micron sediment filter that I get locally for about $3 and a 5 micron carbon block filter made by matrikx. Sounds like you may have an RO only system if its just a 3 stage. If the tds of your water after the RO is 5 or below I wouldn't add any more stages to your RO system. I live in Indiana and the water here is horrible, so as a 4th stage I use a DI stage to get my tds to zero or near zero.

Hope that helps a little

 

[CJG]

Thanks Scott I appreciate it, anybody else.

 

[DonW]

I agree with using the filter guys, you cant beat the service. You can as many stages as you want. Personally I would have at least 3 before the RO and at least one di after the ro. I also would not accept any tds above 0, your tank will be much happier at 0.

Don

 

[CJG]

Thanks Don

 

[CJG]

How do you know which sizes to get for the cartridges?

 

[DonW]

How do you know which sizes to get for the cartridges?

Most use 10" the 3 pack deals at the filter guys will get you exactly what you need. They also have canisters so you can add on and modify as you see fit. Get yourself a tds meter preferably an in-line while your there. This meter will tell you what mods your need and dont need. Personally I would buy a meter first then come back here with the results so we can point you in the right direct without wasting your money on speculation.

Don