Articles in Category: 2 Pre-Filters vs 3 Pre-Filters

Answer: Background Most Reverse Osmosis owners are concerned about when to replace the filters on their RO system. A Pressure Gauge Kit will provide them with a heads-up as to when the filters are nearing depletion. How do I Install this Pressure Gauge Kit Installation of a RO Pressure Gauge Kit is not difficult and […]

Answer: We recommend using what we refer to as a step-down, progressive system. The idea behind a step down micron rating system of filters is to provide for optimum pressure and longer filter life. The pre-filter micron rating required to optimize the life of a reverse osmosis membrane is five (5) micron (this is the […]

Answer: Perhaps the two most important considerations would be pore size and chlorine capacity. The smaller the pore size, the greater protection the carbon block offers you through your Whole House unit or your RO membrane. But remember the smaller the pore size the more impact the carbon block filter will have on your gpm […]

Answer: Filters are commonly described by the size of the pores in the material that makes up the given filter. This stated pore size is the maximum size particle that will flow through a filter. A micron is 1/1,000,000th of a meter or approximately 0.00004 inches. Manufacturers rate filters based upon this pore size, however […]

Answer: We offer a wide range of RO systems from two stage up to seven stage systems plus options within the given stages. To just sight an example, we offer over 30 different models of 5 stage RO systems. We build the Reverse Osmosis systems here in our facility in the USA, therefore we can […]

Answer: Industry standard size filters are available in 4 basic filter sizes; 1) 10″ x 2.5″ 2) 20″ x 2.5″ 3) 10″ x 4.5″ 4) 20″ x 4.5″ To determine the size of your filter housing, so that you can purchase the correct filters, remove the sump (lower portion of the filter housing that screws […]

Answer: Sediment Pre-Filter – It is best to change a sediment filter every 6 months to a year (more frequently when there is a high level of dirt and rust present in the water). Carbon Pre-Filter – It is best to change a carbon filter every 6 months to a year. Proper pre-filter maintenance will […]

Answer: Depending on the contaminants in your water, the difference could be like night and day. Sediment filters are designed to take out dirt particles. Sediment filters do not take out chemicals etc. The purpose of a sediment filter in a dual whole house is for the sediment to get the larger particles out so […]

Answer: DI Cartridges and In-line DI Filters: Deionization removes ions (heavy metals or salts) dissolved into the water. RO membranes: Membranes remove bacteria, virus, metals, salts (ions). Carbon Filters: Carbon block filters absorb chlorine, chemicals and filter particulate matter. Sediment filters: Sediments filter out particulate matter only. The top quality water purification system is built […]

Answer: More carbon contact time, more chemical removal, better taste and odor removal. Is buying the three filter unit ‘worth’ the extra money? It is if your inlet water is really of very poor quality. It is if you want to protect your membrane. If your incoming water has a high chlorine content, the second […]