What is the water filter kit for? We have well water and I'm guessing this would be a good choice!
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It filters the water as it draws it from the resouvor. I would recommend it, especially for well water. Hope this helps!
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The filter helps take out any hard water minerals and helps prevent scale froming.
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Yes I did . My water is more enjoyable now with the filter so no more buying gallons of water for drinking because of smell or taste of well water.
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They make a 3 canister for well water. It's to combat higher levels of iron I think. I've had this system on city water for a year and absolutely love it. If you don' have iron issues this may work. I would contact the company for selection of a unit.
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I don't know the real answer to this question but....I always use filtered water. Our water here is full of floride and sodium and something other than tap water just seems to be a good idea.
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You can buy the filters for the big blue system on the website of ispring watersystems. They let you sort by big blue.
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Hi Ronald you should at least filter 60 gals. of water.Filtration capacity will vary depending on quality of source water.
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We have a well with soft water that comes through a coal vein. We thought we could "get by" with a lesser filter but found out the RFC-BBSA filter last us about three months but MY! what a difference - It's Clean!
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you can use filtered tap water (like from a brita) . it works better than just tap water.
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It seems to work fine. I'm thinking you need a little wiggle room for water movement Yes I got one that takes chlorine and it's evil twin BUT you have to ask for that one, and be aware There is about a month break in for the filter (Oder) after that smooth nice clean water. I live in an area that agressively treats the water and the water has many impurities.....but not for me now!
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[Sorry, I am having computer problems.] Re the filter. I guess it depends on the quality of your water. We are on a private well, and the water is very good. Our habit is to change the filters every 9 or 10 months. The plumber's rule of thumb at our house is to change things when the water starts to run slow - that could take a year. I'm too neurotic to wait that long! Lastly, there seems to be little water wasted in the process (maybe a small container's worth, about a quart). Best wishes, Lauren
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The website says plain tap water and every tap water has different mineral contents so I imagine well water would be fine. If you want to be 100% certain I would contact the manufacturer.
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We have both city water for drinking and well water for our farm. For city water it works well. It removes the chlorine for sure as well as most elements.
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Yes. However, you need a few more parts. You can order the kit they have and go to lowes and get the correct parts to make it work or go build your own kit at lowes. Maybe they have improved their connections but be ready for a lowes trip. The filter works great, water is great. Just be ready for that trip to lowes for connections.
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Tap water is fine. You can check your areas water quality with the water company. I would avoid well water.
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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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If you can communicate with the Katadyn people that would be your best solution. I have only ever used the Guide Water Filter which only used one filter.Thanks.
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I'm guessing that the filter unit you're talking about is one that is hooked up in the basement and it filters out all the water in the house. If that's the kind you're talking about then it should be ok. It would actually be even better since water filters would remove the high amounts of minerals. It would prevent the shower head from clogging. I don't have a filter unit but the shower head is still working like new.