Can this be used with a reverse osmosis filter system,say,to replace either the sediment filter (which always gets infected) or the carbon prefilter?
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You could probably replace the carbon filter with it but not the sediment filter. Make sure it's the right physical dimensions for a good fit, otherwise the water will just flow around it. I'd strongly suggest you research what KDF media is and does. www.kdfft.com/HowItWorks.htm If you want to replace the ceramic prefilter with something better, search Google for: sustainable Hannish NanoAlumina Water Filters
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I also use this for a red eared slider turtle. All of the filter media I change at different times to allow the "good" bacteria a chance to do their jobs and not "shock" the water with all new stuff. The carbon I like to change at least every 4 months. The polishing pads if you use them I change every month and the foam filters I will rinse every month or so, but change out with the carbon every 4 months along with the carbon. This is a great filter system! Let me know if you have any other questions and I hope you found this helpful!
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We have a reverse osmosis filter water line, and I use that. But I think that just tap water or water out of a filter jug should be fine
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This is a paper sediment filter. It does not "condition" the water like a reverse osmosis filter does.
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Hi..I doubt this filter will help as it's for sediment ..aka tiny bits of dirt.
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Personally, I can say, I have used this with a magnum 350 canister with success. I have placed it between the blue sponge which covers the carbon media and the side of the filter (so you can see it).
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Yes it is the last step to the water processing, although in the 20 last years i have used one I have not needed the filter. It is there to smooth out the taste using carbon. This is very much a personal preference
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Probably since it comes with a filter cartridge and a basket for carbon granules..........also due to the large filtration capacity...take your pick as to what makes sense to you but it is an awesome filter and the only one I have used for years and years............
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No I would not think so. It wants you to remove your Carbon becuase it promotes plant growth and algae. Purigen ( which I run in all my tanks) will have no effect on carbon and or "no more algae" chemical.I use API "algae fix" seems to work well.
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here is the link to their website: http://puromax.com/product-category/parts-puromax-water-filtration-reverse-osmosis/
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Yes it can if the distillation unit is stainless steel. Use at recommended rate. Usually a tablespoon per gallon of water is sufficient. Rinse everything very thoroughly afterwards. Typically a triple rinse will statistically remove all residue left over. Remove and discard carbon filter on output side if you have one after descaling. We use this in our laboratory distillation unit and it works very well.
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Yes. That is what I use. I love this product. I use to have a Reverse Osmosis system but it wastes way too much water. The water from this tastes great. If you want you can also put it on an electric water cooler but I chose not to.
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I have used mine in a therapure filter based on my experience it should be okay to try it. Make sure the builb is not touching any part of the unit. Keep an eye on it for the first 24 hours.
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You sholud check link:http://www.fluvalaquatics.com/ca/product/14002-c3-power-filter/
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Carbon is not necessary for use in an aquarium unless you are using medication or have some sort of impurity. In a planted tank it may also pull out of the water necessary trace elements and nutrients that are needed by plants. The purpose of having a filter is to provide aeration and a place for biological media to be established so that it can process ammonia and nitrite.
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Carbon filtration usually will remove most of it, around 70-85% in normal use. Reverse osmosis would remove the rest
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I don't think so. This filter is used for removing chlorine. For carbonates/bicarbonates an activated carbon-based filter system is needed. You can also boil hard water to precipitate out carbonates if you don't mind them normally but don't want them other times.