is the carbon block the same as the pre-carbon filter? i just bought a house and found this system (UF not RO) under the sink
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my UF uses three same size filters,one purple, one blue (carbon block) and one red. Just like the picture shows.
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my UF uses three same size filters, one purple, one blue (carbon block) and one red. Just like the picture shows.
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I don't know as it makes any difference. I use mine of a IDYLIS machine and the primary filters on it has velcro material that sticks to the carbon pre-filter. I am satisfied what the carbon filter does. Elmer
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Yes, the filter goes under the sink. The only thing visible on your counter top/sink is what you see in the picture.
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I apologize to you that I am unable to answer this question for you. I ordered the filters but I had someone else install it for me, so I have no idea of what you are asking me. I am so sorry! The person I had install it, had no problem at all and it works super great for me! I just cannot answer your question. I would try contacting the company and asking them.
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There is not a lot of carbon in the filter cartridge but it is very fine. I rinsed mine only because I always have done it, buy it is better to rinse away the carbon dust. In other words, it takes seconds, yes.
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I also use this for a red eared slider turtle. All of the filter media I change at different times to allow the "good" bacteria a chance to do their jobs and not "shock" the water with all new stuff. The carbon I like to change at least every 4 months. The polishing pads if you use them I change every month and the foam filters I will rinse every month or so, but change out with the carbon every 4 months along with the carbon. This is a great filter system! Let me know if you have any other questions and I hope you found this helpful!
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If you didn't see instant results your water needs more than filters. I had a $5000.00 kinetico system installed up stream of our home master filters. We also have a reverse osmosis system under kitchen sink. Check to see the cost of having a deep well put in or I can send you a pic of our setup. Either way is gonna cost you but better to invest than let the water destroy your homes plumbing.
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I am about to purchase this but another customer has carefully opened the filter media holder and replaced the active carbon and filter floss with similar filter media used for fish since this is a basic filter. We already have such materials since we do own a 50gal fish tank. So you can go to the pet store and buy what you need rather than buying a brand new filter every month.
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Hi, When I bought, I immediately noticed a big change in the water filtration. So my guess is Yes for their claim of removing not only chlorine but fluorine as well, but the draw back is that the water flow is severely restricted to the point I had to remove the shower head and let the water flow through the pipe which is connected to the filter. I was using a handheld shower head. Now I use a reverse osmosis system of 150 GPD that I bought for 130$ at air water ice website. Call them and they will help you. That will be my suggestion and it removes everything. Buy a pump and a water heater (11-1/2" Max Water Depth Water Heater) and you will be good for 4-6 months with pure water for showering until you buy a new filter set for 10-20$. I had to return my filter because it broke after a while and couldn't filter properly in about a week of use. You can tell from the water pressure. And when I opened the faucet, black carbon water would come out for 2 sec. It's heavy. Considering the price, I will go with reverse osmosis. Hope it helped.
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that's the charcoal used to filter the water. it must be a cheaper charcoal than other filters I have used. Another reason I gave this fountain to the thrift store.
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Yes. Some even replace the pre-filter with the old post filter and put a new filter in the post filter position - but I do not trust that. I want to protect the expensive membrane and we have horrible water anyways.
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We use these in both ways. After a 6"sediment filter we have a charcoal whole house filter then at the sink we have another charcoal filter. Water is very pure after triple filtering.
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A good practice when you use a new filter is to tap several times it on your countertop to compact the carbon particles - the more compact the filter the better it filter the water. More details on functionality and alternative options here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RIWWJR12SNLQW/
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The filter that came with unit does not remove carbon. The ap 817 is the filter that reduces carbon.
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yes the carbon deposits clogs the free flow of water.it was a bad quality filter...
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It seems to list two carbon filters for the one you seem to be mentioning, that has two outputs (one for aquarium and one for human consumption.) Usually the carbon filters keep the water from tasting off, but even with the one here on Amazon you will notice a taste that will show up until you fill up several gallons of the clean water, at which point that (plastic?) taste from the filter design dissipates. I don't consider it particularly a fish-only filter, and that it's only recommended for that use due to the possibility it might leak at the fittings and should only be operated temporarily for when it gets used. I've kept the filter in a bucket for storage and use, and attach it to a bathroom sink faucet, whenever I fill up a water container. The only concern I might have is I'm not 100% confident that this plastic tubing is safe for water consumption (though not all plastics contain BPA, etc.) however I believe it is best to only operate the filter system as needed, and probably store water in glass containers so that any contamination from plastic storage use gets minimized.
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I should add that I have two 5 stage systems. One at the kitchen sink and one on the line that feeds our fridge icemaker. I always keep two sets of spare filters, on hand, so I can change them if my bride starts having trouble with the taste. I can't remember noting the color of the used filters that I have replaced.