Are there any organics used in the make-up of this filter? Any organic material that would come out in the water after it is filtered with filter?
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That is a really good question. I have not seen anything when I put water into a pail before I put in my tower garden. But that is what I can see- not sure about what we cannot see- maybe contact the manufacturer?
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I haven't had any issues with excess charcoal coming out. Like with faucet filters, there may be a little bit of dusty charcoal ash that's washed out very quickly before first use. I liked using the filter with my Tower Garden enough that I reordered the same kind for this growing season. Hope this helps.
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As far as I know , the filter is mostly 'activated carbon' and porous membrane. I haven't seen anything that would indicate something coming out while in use...if you see something dark, that is just residule carbon coming out...in my opinion, this will not be harmful
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The only thing that I can say for sure i that if you hold it incorrectly the charcoal will come out of the filter. If you use quick connectors like I do the small charcoal particles can jam the connectors. This has happened on 2 occasions.
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wow ..don't know how to answer this. love my water chef water filter. filters chlorine and minerals.. things that used to really dry my skin and played havoc with my hair. but dirt in your water? Call water chef (see website) and talk to Sayra,(Sarah), and see what she may have to say. hope this helps. MP
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As far as I know, there is no filter. The manual says you should use distilled water in it.
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Scroll down to "product description" (under "product details"). Brief explanation is that is uses bubbles to remove trace particles from the water that regular filters can't fix. I had a severe algae problem in my tank. This got rid of it. I had too many nutrients hanging out in my water
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I haven't replaced my filter yet. However I plan on using generic filler filters from Home Depot. The kind you just cut to size.
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CharlesouTou are welcome. This has been a great filter. I have had it running continuously (other than cleaning) for more than 7 years with no problems.Mark
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I'm assuming you mean the "diffuser grid" that goes in the return water path. No, you don't need it. It's supposed to add additional biological filtration. The idea there is to let stuff grow on it which can help remove toxins and such from the water, but filters have been successfully used for decades without them. I removed mine simply because I didn't like the extra noise it added to the filter operation.
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Cimes with I media filter I fill mine with the amoina charcoal mix thus is a good add on to a tank clears it up and keeps it clear when the media bag wearsbout I use the blue filter sponge u get at petco or petsmart it last for ever
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I did not use the filters as we have a whole house system on our home as well and a reverse osmosis drinking water system. I only used the RO water in the fountian. My bulldog puppy has they unit chewed up with in a week :(
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I can't say for sure. Are the particles black? If so, they could be particles of carbon from the filter. If that's the case, and if you have run water through the filter before using it, the filter may well be defective. I haven't personally encountered this problem.
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We've never tried without filter, but it should work just fine without it. Hope this helps.
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As far as I've seen, you shouldn't need a filter after the unit. We have one anyway, to catch anything that goes through during the backwash process (while the unit is not filtering the water).
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KDavies, the filter looks to be some sort of nylon weave, the frame for the filter is a strong, dense, high quality plastic. I have seen people get very upset by this, but my familiarity with plastics used in the medical and scientific fields gives me reason to feel it is not a problem. I have been using mine for years with no apparent degradation of the plastics involved, no change to the surface from a hard, glossy plastic.
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You can run it with out a filter. The reason you have a filter is to keep the water from developing odors and keeping the taste clean. I would not recommend this. If you plan on buying filtered or spring water, then I guess it would work, but you will have to clean it more often. What I recommend is the Forever Filter listed here on Amazon. You can make your own replacement and buy a huge bottle of carbon (aquarium grade) that will last you for years. Please see my review I made under my account. Best of luck!
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Fluval makes one, but best to reuse till it is falling apart, to preserve biological filtration. Just rinse in aquarium water (can't be chlorinated tap water bc that will destroy much of the bio filter) and return to filter.
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Since we use the local water supply we do not have sediment in our water, so I can't answer that part of the question. Our water is chlorinated and the filter takes out all odor of that or any other chemicals. We are very pleased with this product.
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sorry..thought i'd done anwer'd this 1..but may not have hit answer button..i wash mine with a water hose tilt & lean against wall outside as water settles in corner when draining..very heavy duty made..i wash once a wk...would never buy anything but 1 like this filter...