I want to instal an in-line water filter to my van when using town water. I already have one under the sink for drinking water only but I would like to also have a plug-in filter unit where the town water plugs into the van. There are so many on the market and all say that their product is the best. I don't want to fit it as a permanent fixture but merely with hose fittings. I would also like to be able to use it in-line while filling the van's 100 litre tank. All suggestions are welcome.
PeterD said
03:57 PM Oct 16, 2010
All the canisters are made to standard sizes so it does not matter much who's you purchase. As far as the cartridge goes, you purchase one with the characteristics you require. I use a cartridge that is carbon loaded as this seems to be the best for taking the taste of sulphur and other chemicals out of bore water.
Forget about looking for cartridges that turn any water into potable water. This requires a reverse osmosis system
biggles said
08:43 AM Oct 21, 2010
PeterD wrote:
All the canisters are made to standard sizes so it does not matter much who's you purchase. As far as the cartridge goes, you purchase one with the characteristics you require. I use a cartridge that is carbon loaded as this seems to be the best for taking the taste of sulphur and other chemicals out of bore water.
Forget about looking for cartridges that turn any water into potable water. This requires a reverse osmosis system
Hi Peter - can you explain the reverse osmosis procedure???? When we were traveling up north, a lot of small towns had water treatment plants that did this reverse osmosis. water was very good & you could buy 60Ltrs for around 20cents.....
nswoutback said
02:15 PM Oct 24, 2010
5 Stage Filtration
Stage 1
Sediment / pre - filter 1 micron
Particle Removal - Dust, Rust, Sludge
Stage 2
Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filter
Chlorine Removal - Membrane Protection
Stage 3
Ultra fine TFC (thin film composite) RO (reverse osmosis) Membrane (100 Litres Per Day)
Micro particles Removed, 0.005 Microns
Stage 4
Prolonged Contact Time (PCT) Filter
Fine Grain De-dusted Washed
Stage 5
Carbon Polishing Post Filter
Final Polish - Superb Tasting Water
Reverse osmosis systems remove salts, micro-organisms and high molecular weight organic impurities, heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides. System capacity depends on the water temperature, total dissolved solids in feed water, operating pressure and the overall recovery of the system.
PeterD said
11:30 PM Oct 24, 2010
biggles wrote:
PeterD wrote:snipped.
Hi Peter - can you explain the reverse osmosis procedure???? When we were traveling up north, a lot of small towns had water treatment plants that did this reverse osmosis. water was very good & you could buy 60Ltrs for around 20cents.....
Sorry I missed this one and am a little late-
The best info on the subject i can find is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_osmosis - If you look at the picture of a typical small unit well down the page you will see that they take up considerably more room than the filter systems we use in our vans.
If you use your search engine to look for "reverse osmosis filters" you will find many suppliers willing to supply for a small phenomenal fee.
When we were traveling up north, a lot of small towns had water treatment plants that did this reverse osmosis. water was very good & you could buy 60Ltrs for around 20cents.....
Sorry I missed this one and am a little late- The best info on the subject i can find is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_osmosis - If you look at the picture of a typical small unit well down the page you will see that they take up considerably more room than the filter systems we use in our vans. If you use your search engine to look for "reverse osmosis filters" you will find many suppliers willing to supply for a small phenomenal fee.