If I don't change my filter for 10,000+ gals will it just decrease the flow rate, or will it allow dirty water to pass through the filter?
843507
I don't know how many gals it's good for, but I have well water so I try to change mine once a month and it never lets dirty water thru, it only restricts water flow if I don't change it on time. I have, however,cancelled my standing order for these filters since they are not the same as the ones I buy at Home Depot or my local hardware. The Amazon filters are about ½" smaller overall diameter than the others I've been getting which means they have less filter material and will need changed more often. I hope this helps you.
843508
First off, the filter starts out removing all particles 5 micron or larger and they get caught in the fibrous material. When enough contaminants get captured the available path for water flow is reduced and eventually the flow of water will stop. Degree of water soil will dictate how long you can go before the flow is so reduced as to become unusable. For that reason I change the filter once a month.
843509
I change mine monthly but I have a well. Flow will decrease if not changed regularly. 10,000 + gallons may be okay but depends on impurities that 10000 gallons has...
843510
If the filter does not break up and fall apart it will decrease flow rate. These filters will usually stay together and you will notice a great decrease in pressure and flow amount. That means it's time to change the filter.
843511
I tend to believe the flow rate would decrease, I found a clear housing and it makes life a little easier.
843512
i change mine every 3 mos with the subscribe and save ,and yes get they get about all they can take the pressure will slow down i noticed it on mine sometimes they cant take all the stuff in your water and slow down before you get 10,000 hope this helps
166412
Yes this filter is only good for very small tanks. As long as you have fish you will always have to do water changes. Only one way to slow water changes is live plants.
487327
I stopped using the filter on my fountain, because it grew algae very fast. It runs fine without the filter, and like you, I did not want to spend a fortune replacing the filter weekly. I think as long as you keep the water changed very regularly there is not problem at all. Remember, dust will settle on the water because it is a large basin.
1220767
It depends on how much water you're running through the filter. I live in an RV full-time and change my filter every other month.
1499965
I see that mine also takes a while to drain into the bottom tank. It did say it will go faster as it gets older and I suppose because of all the levels it has to filter through is why it is slow. I have noticed it takes over night to drain well. I try to add at night before bed and in the morning when ill be at work.
757996
Yes, the filters are used to filter out debris, particles, food, pet hair, etc from getting into the pump. It doesn't not change the "water" other than filtering it.
412528
Not sure what you are asking. My experience is system was running fine without a filter change after two years. I took the battery out of the unit just because I knew I would not change the filters after only 6 months. When I did change the filters recently, there was no change in the water flow. Hope this helps.
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.
837933
I have a 10 gallon tank I use as a quarantine tank and the QuietFlow 10 intake is about 1/2 down the tank so it should be okay. However sometimes these filters struggle if there is not a lot of water above the intake. You might want to look for some kind of extension tube to get the intake for the filter lower in the tank. I think you'd be okay without one but the filter may have to work a little harder.
451838
This is my second one. The last one cracked after about a year of my grandson abusing it. You have to change the filter when the flow slows down. Plain and simple, the filter is getting clogged by your dirty water or dirty pipes. Just think about how much trash is in that filter (and not in your body) when it slows down then simply twist out the clogged filter and replace it with a clean one. We use ours many times a day, so my grandsons have clean water and I don't have to sweat my coffee pot getting clogged with calcium like the fast couple did, before the filter.
28931
I really don't know how many gallons per minute pass through the filter. I have a 1 HP pump and all 1" pvc until it divides under the house into half inch pipes. The shower that is the farthest from the pump produces more pressure than I can stand UNTIL the filter begins to clog, and then drops rapidly. I use that as a simple indicator that it's time to change filters. I use 50 micron in the subject housing and my water comes directly from a clear river, so there are times that there is a lot of sediment. I have had other types of sediment filters and this one has far higher throughput than any I've used. I really don't know how many gallons per minute pass through the filter. I have a 1 HP pump and all 1" pvc until it divides under the house into half inch pipes. The shower that is the farthest from the pump produces more pressure than I can stand UNTIL the filter begins to clog, and then drops rapidly. I use that as a simple indicator that it's time to change filters. I use 50 micron in the subject housing and my water comes directly from a clear river, so there are times that there is a lot of sediment. I have had other types of sediment filters and this one has far higher throughput... » Read More I really don't know how many gallons per minute pass through the filter. I have a 1 HP pump and all 1" pvc until it divides under the house into half inch pipes. The shower that is the farthest from the pump produces more pressure than I can stand UNTIL the filter begins to clog, and then drops rapidly. I use that as a simple indicator that it's time to change filters. I use 50 micron in the subject housing and my water comes directly from a clear river, so there are times that there is a lot of sediment. I have had other types of sediment filters and this one has far higher throughput than any I've used. « Show Less
2146420
Ours did the same thing. If you start googling reviews on it, you will see that this is a common problem. It is almost impossible to get rid of. The company says that it is because you live in an area with REALLY bad water. Therefor you need to change the filter every 1-2 weeks. A scam in my opinion.
2003474
I have had this 10 months and filtered water is still registering at 000ppm for filtered water still just using the first filter. I also live in California, and this is used at work.
274894
I'm assuming that it is dependent on the volume of water that passes through the filter. I haven't actually tested it.
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.
1014030
I've got a 306 for a 38 gallon, and the flow is way too strong, it moves all the sand and lighter items. I have to set it to half the flow. But I assume that one still benefits from the larger bio-filter.
512429
Don't know if the flow from the filter would cause problems. It is still very quiet.