How many gallons of water can this filter process before it needs replacement?
1558129
It might NEVER need replacement, the activated charcoal clumps uo after a year or so. Simply rinse the ceramic off with water and a Scotch-Brite Sponge or a soft brush, then shake up the charcoal. Gravity Fed, it produces about 1/2 gal of purified water per hour. I bought two for a larger qty. ' Tried the pressure system with not much luck. BUT thiss is a great product buy it.
1558130
Go to Monolithic website and read up on these filters. I believe they are good for 6-8 months with the cleaning and shaking then should be replaced.
1558131
The activated charcoal in the center is good for one year after it first gets wet.
1064808
I've owned a unit about two years. I replaced the filter after year 1 and just replaced it the second time. The unit seemed to work OK, but the filter does get a little "grungy". I'd say replace at least once a year (I only run the unit during the winter and early Spring months-November to April)
1686332
They have 3 13,000 gallon ceramic filters so in theory 39,000 gallons. That can be done if you are not just filling it up with dirty water, so what you need to do is pre-filter the water through cheese cloth or a towel or something so that your not clogging up the filters. Then make sure to brush the filters clean once in a while and this will do great for you.
144370
Officially, 40 gallons or every 2 months. However, I think you just need to be a bit creative when using it. First, you need to know the quality of your original water. If the original water is good, you may not need to change so fast. However, if the original water is bad, you may need to replace it faster. The filtered water do give better taste than the original water, so when you the taste of the filtered water turn bad, you may want to consider to change it even it has not reached the 40 gallons / 2 months mark.
114188
It depends what filter, who you buy it from and how many gallons you run through it.
1336191
Just one. I have a similar unit that uses the same type of filter, and I change mine once a year even though I think I could wait longer. I keep an extra filter on hand just in case.
2144993
I believe by the time you use up the filter u will need to replace the whole unit. That is my opinion But by the time u pump 30000 gallons through it it will be wore out and so will u. But it will keep u going I a pinch. I've used it several times and it will take a lot to wear out a filter.
538242
Per ZeroWater's website: Though we are lab-certified for 22.5 gallons per filter under the strictest conditions, our customers with tap water near 200 TDS tell us that one filter will treat about 30 gallons of water before seeing a reading of 006 on their TDS meter. The lower the TDS, the longer the filters will last. You need to test your water to know for yourself.We are a household of 2 and our water tests at about 300 and we change the filter about every five weeks.
1534944
I do not know how much it holds but would guess 2 gallons, maybe 2.5. But the key is to develop the habit among all users to replace in the top the approximate amount removed. We keep a pitcher convenient to do this. It only takes about 90 minutes for a gallon to percolate thru the filters, so you will never run out IF everyone replaces what they withdraw. (we have 2 filter unit) The filtering rate will slowly go down over time and they must be cleaned (easy to do.) I think you will enjoy the unit.
1493200
I don't believe so. Where I used to live the water flow through the filter would reduce greatly after about a month so I would then go ahead and replace. Where I live now the flow is still strong and it's been about two months but I'll probably go ahead and replace it within the next couple weeks.
2140685
Manufacturer says 1 yr. I doubt if we have to replace ours at 1 yr, just vacuum the pre filter monthly. That will make a big difference on how long the filter lasts.
60352
I personally ignore the light indicator. Changing the filter really depends on how much you use it. The filter is good for 100 gallons of water or 1,600 8oz cups. Usually last for about 3 months again depending on how often you are running water threw it. Hope this helps.
331617
The documentation says to change the multi-stage filter every 500 gallons, (every 6 months.) The ceramic dome filter at the top is supposed to last 1,000 gallons, (1 year.) I guess it depends on how fast you go through 500 gallons of water filtered.
1718246
The filter is the only part to replace & that lasts for up to 300 gallons, of course if you are filtering really dirty water you would have to replace sooner.
662907
I think manufacturer recommends every 2-5 years for membrane (we can usually tell because the water flow decreases), other filters are every 6 months. Check out this link: http://www.premierh2o.com/filter-replacement-guide
144372
40 gallons or about 2 months time for an average family.there is a filter change indicator on top of the lid to show you when it's time to change the filter so you don't have to count unless you are so inclined to.
662906
I replace this specific membrane about 2 years. The others 3 stages (big ones) have to replace twice and one of this stage - important that how many people in a home using water thru this system and quality of local water: the more people the shorter replacement. Good luck.