I have two filters on my trailer, one on the incoming city water, outside, (5 micron filter) for big particles and one on the sink in the kitchen (EZ-3) for the small ones, this extends the life of EZ-3 or EZ-4. Does anyone else have this setup? I have two filters on my trailer, one on the incoming city water, outside, (5 micron filter) for big particles and one on the sink in the kitchen (EZ-3) for the small ones, this extends the life of... » Read More I have two filters on my trailer, one on the incoming city water, outside, (5 micron filter) for big particles and one on the sink in the kitchen (EZ-3) for the small ones, this extends the life of EZ-3 or EZ-4. Does anyone else have this setup? « Show Less
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This probably won't answer your question, but I do not live in a trailer. I live in a single family home, and My water comes from a private well which I soften and filter out iron that is used for cooking, cleaning and bathing purposes. I have a separate line for drinking water that provides water direct from the well for drinking purposes which bypasses both the softener and iron filters and runs through the Culligan RC-EZ-3 filter under my kitchen sink.
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I have a similiar setup on my camper... an in-line filter outside on the hose feed... and an EZ-3 filter under the sink feeding a seperate water spigot.
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I always use an in-hose filter to keep crud out & protect all valves including hard to get to back flow prevention valves.I fill the tank & use out of there for all needs. I've found I like the level 4 filter better. It acts as a mini expansion tank as well.
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For city water I'd think that setup is more than adequate. We have essentially spring/creek water which is filtered, like yours, at the pump then inside at the sink with the EZ-3/4 system. Had that configuration for ten years now without any ill effects. If you're real concerned, I'd recommend a Berkey - which we also have both for "country" water and city water.
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Yes Susan, use the 5 micron first followed by a 1 micron in the second canister. Then they work in stages and share the workload that way. If you done it in reverse order the 1 micron would catch everything and need to be changed more often. Always go bigger to smaller micron. Never reverse or the same. If for some reason it clogs quick try a 10 followed by a 5. In that scenario you could add a third canister to the line and go 10 to 5 to 1 if you have real dirty water. Many houses use one filter if their well water is good. I have perfect well water except for some lime that builds up in the water heater. So I use just one 5 micron filter and that fixed my problem. I guess my point is if you have decent water to begin with you could use one 5 micron filter and leave the second canister empty to save on filter money. Though a 5 and 1 will do a better job.
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You need both filters. I purchased the recommended pre-filters and they are not the same and my light is on to change the filter all the time. They may be working fine but they are different. I ordered the main filter and haven't received it yet so am not sure if it will work.
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They don't always work immediately. The scotch brite tip works, allow the filter to dry entirely and then when resubmerged in water allow a day for it to become saturated with water all the way through. I promise they work and I personally believe a slower filter is not such a bad thing. Allowing some way for the system to vent is critical as well, get creative. Messing with that ceramic filter a lil bit is a lot less effort than carrying cases of water. The Dude..... I'll gladly take those off your hands.
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These are pre-filters designed to catch large particles before they plug your main filters. They do require a holder, 3M Filter Retainer 501, which is available on Amazon. These are cheap throw away filters to extend the life of your main filter.
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I would use the 5 micron as the pre filter and the 1 micron as the post filter. This way you get the best filtration prior to filling your glass. I don't have a better answer than that because when I bought this product, I received 2 5micron filters.
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yes. the ez4 takes more chemicals out of the water. if you have a well i would recommend it, even in some cities i'd recommend the ez4. our water is pretty good and had been tested, so i use the ez3.
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If it is really 15 microns then this is not even close to the ability of the lifestraw at .2 microns or other sub micron filter. There is a lot of stuff that can get through 15 microns. If you didn't get sick that just means the water wasn't biologically contaminated with something bad for you in the first place.
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I use the travel berkey in my travel trailer. I empty the berkey of all water and then pack paper towels around the filters to stabilize them while moving the berkey around. Or you might be able to completely take the filters out while transporting. I have not run into any problems.
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Alex,I installed the pre-filter. Unfortunately it didn't solve the problem and even with the pre-filter the main filters clogged up in about three weeks. I live in NYC and our water is consistently rated very highly. I've never heard that it is high in sediments. I was happy with the old filters for a few years and was on the Water for Life program. After my recent experiences I cancelled WFL and am searching for a non-Aquasana replacement system.
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The filters micro-pores sometimes get clogged up with calcium deposits or other stuff. I take my filters off and scrub the outside with a white scotch-brite pad. Then I run a lot of water through the filters, priming them at least 60 seconds. Berkey recommends doing this if the flow rate slows. Not sure about sediment, but I would try cleaning the filters, as above and then see if it clears up. Good luck
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There is not micron requirement, but if your water is dirty or needs filtered, you should use a filter before. Standard for whole house filtration on sediment would be 5 micron which is pretty small. Going to a 1 micron may restrict your flow and pressure too much. Contact us for more information, AFW Filters 785-735-9769
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I did get a fishy smelling, clear "goo" in the first cooler (a rental) with which I used my first ZeroWater filters. I suspect I contaminated my filling container and with the chlorine removed on the filtered side, evidently, "goo" can grow. I have my own cooler now and the manufacturer recommends a cleaning every three months. I am beyond that point and on my third set of filters and I'm happy to report no smell or "goo" as yet. In any event, for growth to appear, it has to be introduced, above or below the filters. Be careful what you touch.
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The 50 micron prefilter before the sediment filter is designed to catch the big stuff to increase the life of the sediment filter. The prefilter is usually washable, the sediment filter is not. So if your water is full of large particulates a 5 micron filter will plug quickly. If not it might be worth a try. The cost makes it fairly inexpensive but you have to factor in the hassle factorof replacing the sediment filter more frequently.
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4. It has more than twice the life...it is supposed to filter better....I like the way it works but I think it about the same as sand....just will last longer
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I have my filter BEFORE my pressure tank. I really don't know how much difference that makes. My thinking would be to put the coarser filter in front, and the finer one aft. I think that it makes sense to filter MOST of the sediment first and then follow up with a finer filter to clean up what it missed. I am no expert, so take that with a grain of salt, and hopefully someone who is an expert can give better advice. Good Luck!
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This requires a multifaceted answer. First of all, how large is the sediment your well draws in? These filters are available in several different screen or mesh filter sizes. If it is sandy, you need to compare the size of the sand to the micron size of the filter element. I'd say this is the most important research that you need to do. Next I'd ask how much sand gets drawn in say daily, then over the course of a week. Thus could be determined by how much sand is in your toilet tanks, (when you take the lid off and look inside); then how often do you clean the screens on the washer? Lastly, do you see sand in the faucet arreaters? If the answer is a great deal to any of the above questions, I would advise you to get a filter which is one pipe size larger then then waterline coming from your pressure pump/ inlet to your house. This will allow a longer time between flushing intervals of the filter. I have used them in this application in the past, with great results for our customers. If it is installed correctly, the drain on the bottom would be run to the outside,or a nearby drain. Be sure to install a union on the drain line to allow for occasional disassembly. When the filter shows signs of being clogged- sediment in the bottom, color in the screen; then you flush it out for 1-2 minutes, until clear. I hope this helps you. I am a plumber in northern Arizona, and would recommend this item.