Articles in Category: Whole House Filter
Answer: 1) Entrapped air can cause extra noise in the operation of the Booster Pump – this entrapped air will eventually dissipate over time. 2) Over time, water may have damaged bearings or other motor components. Check for internal leaks. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON “TROUBLE SHOOTING” DATA AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Answer: The best location for a Booster Pump would be on the Reverse Osmosis system if there is sufficient space to add the pump on the bracket. If there is not the necessary space available on the bracket, then we would suggest the following; 1) Pump must be located within 2 feet of pressure switch […]
Answer: Several of the Reverse Osmosis systems that we offer have the Booster Pump installed and the plumbing is complete, these RO systems do not require you to do additional plumbing or installation. If you are adding a Booster Pump to your existing Reverse Osmosis system, below is an outline of the steps for you […]
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: If you have a water softener, we would suggest that you place the Whole House System after the softener. It is best to let the softener remove the calcium and magn. out of the water prior to the water entering the Whole House filters. This will entend the life of your Whole House filters […]
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: Both Big Blue 10″ and 20″ housings are very heavy when filled with a filter and water. Correspondingly, be certain that you purchase a quality bracket that can withstand the weight and thereby avoid damage to the housing as well as damage to your house. Listed below are the three sizes of Big Blue […]
Answer: Installation of a gauge on the front side (incoming) of your whole house unit will provide the psi reading of the incoming water and the installation of a second gauge on the back side (out-going) of the wholehouse Water Filter System will provide you with the psi of the out-going water. By making comparison […]
Answer: When you have two (2) reinforced heavy duty PVC ball valves (maintenance free and corrosion free) – they can be used on both the inlet and the outlet of a whole house water unit. On the inlet side it can be used to shut off the incoming water supply. On the outlet side of […]
