Is this filter OK to use for untreated well water? Thanks!
1440090
The purpose of this filter is to remove fine sediment from your water, it will not make untreated water any safer to drink.
1440091
These filters are basically usede as sediment or first level filters, in other words they remove larger particulate but do not affect flavor nor do they remove bacterial issues. You should always test water intended for consumption before "trying it out".
1440092
Yes, but as others have suggested, test the water for bacteria. This filter does not kill baacteria, it removes fine particles from the water supply. If you have bacteria in the water there are other filter types that can be used to treat the water and reduce the risk of infection. Frequently the Big Blue is used to eliminate particles before passing thru a second filter such as a UV type filter for treating bacteria.
1440093
Drinking water should always be confirmed prior to drinking it, but this is a Fine system and installed easily.
633963
I use this system at home, and a larger version (from a chemical supplier) in the laboratory that I manage. We routinely use the industrial version for a couple of years, because the water it is purifying has already been distilled, so the demand is low. There is no reason that the filters should not last for that time, assuming the useage is low enough. KLL
1381100
Yes it does: I am on a well system, too. The only downside is that it is very slow: It takes more than a minute to fill a coffee-pot with water, even when it was new. I also have a Kenmore whole-house water softener: the cheap one, not the full system, but there is a noticeable improvement in the taste of the water with this filter. I recommend it: Just don't be in a hurry! ;-)
190551
I have only installed this filter a few weeks ago, looking at the glass it removes a lot of sediment,I have a well. So far so good, I am happy with this filter,I would recommend it to a friend.
1325670
I use filtered water and have no problems. I don't think I would use tap water.
472452
We use county tap water and/or reverse osmosis water. It has a filter. I assumed it's purpose is to filter impurities. If you are using well water with a high iron content, that may reduce the life of the filter.
1484083
hi lynn,k ..as long as its not into the filtered water its ok. they are tiny carbon pieces that filter the water.
1695841
I used mine for 12 months before replacing. Municipal tap water in Southern California is not a hazard, so my filter life may be unusual.
862019
I have a well system, and the Home Master system works great, the water is way better than the previous single filter system I had. It would be a good idea to have your well tested for iron levels to make sure your softner system is working properly.
1226691
Yes you can use hot water in the unfiltered position! In the filter position the water comes out slower I think it is because of the reverse osmosis! But there is no other filter that filters better than this filter for us! Becouse we have hi Arn and Lime stone in our water! This the best filter for us!
3371
No - You can use it on tap water to filter out the chlorine taste and some minerals but this is not to be used to filter salt or water that would be considered contaminated. This filter is mainly used for taste.
2008990
I don't believe so. The water filter is designed to remove organic impurities from treated water. If you are experiencing rust, it may be coming from your water heater or pipes and needs to be addressed from that channel.
1635690
The filter is designed to filter water to remove a long list of contaminates. It does not matter if it is city water or well water. The same principle of water filtration is used to filter water from streams and unpurified sources.
340267
Honestly, I don't have any well water to try it on but I would think so. We have a lot of minerals in our water and we live in a farming area so there is always the possibility of fertilizer run off. We use softener salt and the water that is NOT filtered leaves a heavy residue (dishwasher, flower pots) but the filtered water does not on the glassware we drink from.
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I have no idea, we don't use it. We prefer to use water that has already been filtered. This filter looks like it create a sanctuary for bacteria and bio-film and we also didn't want to have to purchase more replacement filters for this gadget. We've had our Krups for about a year and are very happy with it. We had a Krups before this one, so we're happy with the brand and designs. BTW, it's pretty noisy when it cranks up at 5 am in a quiet house!
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absolutely. that is why they call this zerowater. it is by far the best filter i used. i do have a professional 6 stage water maker that is designed for my reef tank and that too reads 000ppm of dissolved waste. the only difference is my reef tank water maker is 400 dollars but designed to do several hundred gallons where the zerowater gets water just as pure but will only make 30 gallons.
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Yes Marge. We use a carbon filter as it removes chlorine, iron,organics from our private well. I trust you and your family are doing well. Kindest regards, Lynn