Can I replace lost minerals in the water after it has been filtered?
1447003
I can't see why not. You would be adding those minerals to purified water. That is the only change. I know there are colloidal mineral products out there that you would just add the minerals to a water by using a dropper in a glass.
1447004
You can. Just be careful about adding drops as you may get more of some minerals than you need.Too much of some minerals is toxic. I've not done it. I get minerals from my multi vitamins that have co-factors to enhance bioavailabilty and are in measured dosages. Check the product closely to see how much of what you are getting.
865139
Clean the mineral deposits with vinegar - it dissolves them. Do the same for your faucets & showerhead too.
878391
It doesn't have filters but you do need to change the mineral absorption pads. You can get a large set of those at a very reasonable price.
327598
You might want to check filter. In one year mine, due to high minerals in water in this area, becomes a solid block and little can be absorbed.
864618
No, it may take an hour or so for the whole bottom container to fill up with filtered water, but certainly not days! It depends on how muddy the water is though. If the water has alot of particles in it, it could take longer.
210084
Try removing the last stage mineral filter. It will push the water to alkaline.
1271813
Its not exactly a filter, but yes, there is a removable metal mesh on the front spout that could be exchanged and/or washed/cleaned. It would not remove small particles, but only bigger parts (calcium deposits from hard water for example).
321162
Try removing the mineral stones on the bottom. Clean the container and rinse the 5 stage filter. Refill. Should be fine
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.
1667118
I'm not an expert in this subject by any means so take the answer with a grain of salt (no pun intended). An RO system should remove calcium as it does other bound molecules (there is very little free calcium floating in water). If you have water with very high concentrations of Ca, you may have to change the filters more often. Pretreating the water with a descaling filter might help with this but you would have another filter to change so it might be just as easy to change the filters on your RO more frequently. Good luck. Hope this helped
606950
You can use the hard water filters that are sold to support patio misters - they take the minerals out of the water. Available at the big box stores with the misters in the landscape irrigation section.
888649
It does not say minerals are removed, either on their website or in the user sheet which came with the filter. But it works just fine for drinking water. Minerals must usually be removed by steam distillation. I'd stick with distilled water for the humidifier until you are sure. You may contact Culligan for more information 1-800-721-9243 Mon-Fri. 8:00 AM-4:30 PM CST
2170248
According to the owner's manual, the filter does not need to be replaced; it is reusable. The filter can be cleaned with warm water, but if it has a thick layer of lint/dust/whatever, I would suggest gently scraping that off with a toothbrush or something similar before cleaning it with water.
317550
Don't know. That hasn't been my experience. Has your water gotten harder with more minerals or sediment in it?
1644836
The basic answer is "Yes". The set of cartridges first removes large particles with a 5 micron filter, then uses a carbon filter to remove chlorine and a few trace organics, and last of all the RO membrane cartridge stops most of the ions dissolved in the water. If you have soft water then no calcium or magnesium will get through the system (a water softener does not remove arsenic). There will be trace amounts of sodium and potassium with counter ions of bicarbonate and chloride left in the water. Any other compounds will be so small as to not be detectable even with advanced testing equipment. The basic answer is "Yes". The set of cartridges first removes large particles with a 5 micron filter, then uses a carbon filter to remove chlorine and a few trace organics, and last of all the RO membrane cartridge stops most of the ions dissolved in the water. If you have soft water then no calcium or magnesium will get through the system (a water softener does not remove arsenic). There will be trace amounts of sodium and potassium with counter ions of bicarbonate and chloride left in the water. Any other compounds will be so small as to not be detectable even with advanced... » Read More The basic answer is "Yes". The set of cartridges first removes large particles with a 5 micron filter, then uses a carbon filter to remove chlorine and a few trace organics, and last of all the RO membrane cartridge stops most of the ions dissolved in the water. If you have soft water then no calcium or magnesium will get through the system (a water softener does not remove arsenic). There will be trace amounts of sodium and potassium with counter ions of bicarbonate and chloride left in the water. Any other compounds will be so small as to not be detectable even with advanced testing equipment. « Show Less
456706
Yes, every 2 weeks I take out the filter elements and under slowly running water I give each filter a gentle light brush down with a nylon mesh/wool type pot cleaner to remove the build up of minerals etc.
874454
I would assume you are talking about iron in the water?? Depends on the levels and types of iron you have. You should test and call us 785-735-9769 to discuss options. You may need an iron filter inline first. A water softener will remove lower levels of iron, up to 4 ppm depending on if it is ferric or ferrous.