How many gallons can be run through this filter off of typical city water quality systems before it degrads significantly
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Craig, It is difficult to put a number on how many gallons of water a filter will sufficiently filter before needing to be replaced. Even among city water systems there are varying amounts and types of chemicals that need to be filtered out. We say that it will last a typical camping season or three months of normal use before needing to be replaced. However the key is to keep an eye on the flow rate and taste. Once the flow begins to slow down or you notice a chemical taste in the water that wasn't there previously then you know it is time to replace the filter.
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It will ALL depend on your water quality. You should be able to hit that (or better) pretty easily. I am in the Houston area (nasty municipal water supply) and I am getting about a gallon every 3.5 minutes. Also depends on how often you clean your filters.
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Approx 4-5 gallons. My fountain has ran continuously for eight months. No problems. Keep water and filter clean.
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It really depends on how much you use it, it says about 16 gallons per filter, but I've found that it varies from time of the year (you drink more water in the summer), I'd say you would have to replace a filter at least once every 2 months.
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I believe the filters last through at least 30 gallons of water or 3-4 months.
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I filter 50 gal. Weekly for about 8 weeks before the water test levels start to drop and I have to replace the filter. Overall this is much cheaper than water conditioners for large aquariums with no pure water sources. The water is hard, though, that's probably more of a regional problem and unrelated.
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I have been using this filter system on my pool and spa with about the same volume 14,000 gals with a 2.5 HP Pentair Whisperflo pump for seven years before I recently replaced the unit mainly just for cosmetic reasons, but they do recommend replacing the filter cartridge every three years, however, it was still in pretty good shape after 7 yrs, in fact I gave it to my daughter to reuse with her pool. Hope that answers your question.
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The system manual recommends changing the pre and post filters every 6 months and the membrane every 1-2 years. I don't use a lot of water and my city water is very clear so I am planning to change all the elements every 5 years. Good luck
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it is determined by the length of time and periods of use for filter to become clogged .this is determined by level of contamination and concentrated particles of water used in unit capacity is 10-30 gallons or 35-115 liters ,stop when it is hard to draw water thru unit Thank You for you question Outdoor Chef Kurt [ FISHGRILLER]
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I have always used 2 filters at the time.For two people they usualy last about 70 gallons(36 cents/gallon). It depends on the reading you get on the tester from your tap water. Mine is about 240 ppm.I am thinking of purchasing right now a Berkey filter unit. They are a little more expensive but a set of 2 filters($107) works for about 600 gallons(18 cents/gallon). You also have an option for an extra set of filters to remove arsenic and fluoride. Check out their website at www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com.I hope this will help. Drinking clean water is very important.
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The filter is good for one year and rated for 3200 gallons. The filter is certified for this life by the Water Quality Association (WQA) so this is not just a manufacturers statement, but a certified statement that has been tested in a lab. Thanks for asking!
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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.
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I have a filter system that works for up to 50 gallons. I use White Diamond Ammonia Neutralizing Crystals in it along with regular charcoal filter cartridges. I have a seperate media container that fits into my filter system that holds 4 ounces. (I use a 1/2 cup measure.) If you do the math.. 1 ounce of media should do about 12.5 gallons. *This should be changed out just as often as your charcoal filters (every 2 to 4 weeks).
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That depends on the rate of filtered water gallons used and proper use of the filter system. Warm/hot water will ruin the filter if allowed to run through on filtered setting. If one person is using the filter for drinking/cooking purposes at a rate of 1 gallon per day, the 200 gallon filter will last you 200 days. Additionally, if two people are using the filter for drinking/cooking purposes at a rate of 1 gallon each per day, the 200 gallon filter will last 100 days. So, just approximate the number of people using the filter system, multiplied by the amount of filtered water used by each person per day, then divide into 200. That depends on the rate of filtered water gallons used and proper use of the filter system. Warm/hot water will ruin the filter if allowed to run through on filtered setting. If one person is using the filter for drinking/cooking purposes at a rate of 1 gallon per day, the 200 gallon filter will last you 200 days. Additionally, if two people are using the filter for drinking/cooking purposes at a rate of 1 gallon each per day, the 200 gallon filter will last 100 days. So, just approximate the number of people using the filter system, multiplied by the amount of filtered water used by each... » Read More That depends on the rate of filtered water gallons used and proper use of the filter system. Warm/hot water will ruin the filter if allowed to run through on filtered setting. If one person is using the filter for drinking/cooking purposes at a rate of 1 gallon per day, the 200 gallon filter will last you 200 days. Additionally, if two people are using the filter for drinking/cooking purposes at a rate of 1 gallon each per day, the 200 gallon filter will last 100 days. So, just approximate the number of people using the filter system, multiplied by the amount of filtered water used by each person per day, then divide into 200. « Show Less
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This type of water filtering system will flush the undesirable solvents in your city water. It should stop flushing when reserve tank is full.
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The filter lasted approx. 6 months. It would all depend on the quality of your water. This one was used in an apt. setting with city water, so I thought is was well worth the money.
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I'm assuming that it is dependent on the volume of water that passes through the filter. I haven't actually tested it.