I have a 6-stage system with a alkaline filter. Does anyone else have this setup with this meter? Do you simply attach it after the 5th stage?
1012283
That is correct as your last stage adds minerals to your water and would be read by the meter I have several of these I use them for two seperate systems drinking water & salt water aquarium if I want to see if my system needs maintnace I just push the button and read it make sure that the water is flowing thru the system it will not read water that is standing still correctly
1058430
It's really a 2-stage system. The first stage is a single carbon filter and the output of that feeds twin RO filters. The two RO filters is what helps give it high flow rates. I have it connected to city water and works great!
1224051
My filter came with a pH test kit. You can buy them at the drug store. That was never a problem for me. Getting replacement filters is a problem. Otherwisw, I love the filter.
1626008
Yep, that's what I did. The filter tube took up too much of the tank for me. I removed the entire filter assembly (the below-gravel part, the middle tube) and just use a small side-mounted filter, which is more than sufficient.
192690
Yes I did test this system with the TDS meter and was very disappointed. The readings were exactly the same as what came out of the tap. I called Brondell and they informed me that was how it's supposed to be. Their system is apparently designed to only remove the bad taste...not the dissolved solids...well in my case it did neither. The water still tasted bad and the TDS reading was just as high as the tap. Our water is so bad here, typical readings from 450-800+ so it may just be that filters don't work here. I gave up on filters after trying many and ordered delivered water from Culligan.
1623117
I put 6 new Energizer Max AA alkaline in (was 9.6+VDC total) and the unit would RX but not TX due to a safety circuit. I mixed 3 older alkaline with 3 new and got 9.13VDC at the 'tabs' then the unit would TX and RX.. So you may need to mix/match..
390270
At 9.0 that is a good Alkaline level. The filter should be change every 3 months.Also clean your Pitcher every two weeks.
862019
I have a well system, and the Home Master system works great, the water is way better than the previous single filter system I had. It would be a good idea to have your well tested for iron levels to make sure your softner system is working properly.
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This reverse osmosis system removes all minerals from the water and then the final stage 6 alkaline "filter" contains Citrite (calcium carbonate) and Corosex (which is Clack Corporation's brand name of Magnesia (magnesium oxide)) which adds calcium and magnesium to the water (The manufacturer's website states that 30-60mg/L is added). If your water starts off with no calcium the 6th stage filter will add calcium to the water. The 6th stage alkaline filter is basically just running the water over calcium and magnesium beads/pellets/granules/powder (don't know which) so it can be remineralized a little. This reverse osmosis system removes all minerals from the water and then the final stage 6 alkaline "filter" contains Citrite (calcium carbonate) and Corosex (which is Clack Corporation's brand name of Magnesia (magnesium oxide)) which adds calcium and magnesium to the water (The manufacturer's website states that 30-60mg/L is added). If your water starts off with no calcium the 6th stage filter will add calcium to the water. The 6th stage alkaline filter is basically just running the water over calcium and magnesium beads/pellets/granules/powder (don't know which) so it can be... » Read More This reverse osmosis system removes all minerals from the water and then the final stage 6 alkaline "filter" contains Citrite (calcium carbonate) and Corosex (which is Clack Corporation's brand name of Magnesia (magnesium oxide)) which adds calcium and magnesium to the water (The manufacturer's website states that 30-60mg/L is added). If your water starts off with no calcium the 6th stage filter will add calcium to the water. The 6th stage alkaline filter is basically just running the water over calcium and magnesium beads/pellets/granules/powder (don't know which) so it can be remineralized a little. « Show Less
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Yes, typical set up is stage 1 10 micron filter non carbon stage 2 5 micron carbon block, stage 3 di resin
647054
Baseline calibration should be the water source for your project. The meter came out of the box pre-calibrated for me. I assume if you want to set the baseline at 0 you can use reverse osmosis water. I never had to calibrate mine and it gave accurate readings.
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Mine is a 4 stages, it's model 594106, it has a green cartridge (the membrane, only needs replacing every three years), so this kit is 1 blue (once a year) and 2 red and yellow(every six months) I also added an alkalizing in line finter (about 35. here on Amazon) to replace the minerals that are taken away by RO.
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Looks like my real question is for the filter maker. I've asked them already and will repost here if they get back to me. Thank you for the answers.
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At 9.0 that is a good Alkaline level. The filter should be change every 3 months. Also clean your Pitcher every two weeks.
2017651
Not the one I purchased. I remover the power plug and bypassed that filter. I should have returned it as the taste of the water was not good through the UV stage,but I did not bother too after reading the reviews. If you don't need UV for your water buy the 6 stage as I bought this unit and probably don't have a UV issue with our County water department. Good luck and have plenty time for following the installation instructions.
210083
You want to remove the Alkaline filter which is raising the pH and really is for acidic or neutral pH water. You do not want 7.0 pH for drinking water as some mineralization has health benefits.
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Mine works fine! I probably will buy another one soon. I Think you have to use this filter in order to work properly.