So that nice that it treats 15,000 gallon but what is the micon size of the 1 filter that comes with it? Can it be changed from 20 micons to 5 ?
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The filter that comes with it is a 5 micron carbon filter... I bought 2 canisters and replaced one of the carbon filters with a 2 micron sediment filter as the primary and carbon filter as the secondary... Works great. Clean great tasting water
1861164
The filter that comes with it looks like the Filtrete brand. You may be able to get answers at this number 1-800-388-3458. We have used other filters with this unit. The filter type is "S" if they ask you which one you are asking about.
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It is the size of the tank in gallons. The 40 can service a 40 gallon tank by filtering up to 128 gallons per hour. The 15 can take care of a 15 gallon tank filtering up to 64 gallons per hour.
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Too much? Lol this is perfect for a ten gallon. And you have a 55 which makes me think it's not enough. That's me responding at a 2. Don't make me turn it up to a ten. In all seriousness there is not anything you can do. However, I am still honestly surprised it's too much. May I ask how?
112591
I use the filter for a 25 gallon tank. Seems to work well. The filter completely stops when the cartridges need to be changed. Hope that helps.
25915
I believe its 500 gallon or 6 month filter. I change mine every 6 months even though I don't use nearly the 500 gal. limit You can tell by taste when the filter is going bad.
768678
Personally, I don't think this filter is to big for your tank. It will filter 185 gallons per hour as per the literature. You can always go with something smaller, if its more economical. I have the 1200 model which is being run on my 110 gallons tank. Your filter and mine only have one tube which is sucking the dirt from the tank, and one tube that puts back clean water. From my experience, I could probably run 3 of the 1200 filters on my tank with no ill effects. I don't see any problem with your selection. Hope this helps you.
196367
i thought this can only filter 25 gallons? I'll have to go back to my manual to verify. 265 gallons seems like way too much. even my bad ass water filters on my fishtank can't do that many gallons.
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I think that the Brita filters I used to buy said 30 gallons. I change mine when it seems to run slow.
322930
I'm not sure what you're asking but the filter was the exact size that I had before. It fit perfect! Hope this helps you ; )
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I'm sorry, I don't have the original box or directions and can't give you specifics, but I can tell you that I have a 20-gallon tank and this filter system has kept the tank-water crystal clear, continously for the past couple of years. I change the filter about once a month. I keep the old filters, wash them thoroughly, brush them off under running water, being careful to hold the top of the layer of material firmly so that it won't fall off. Then I dry & keep them, in order to put back in the rotation. I use each one three times.
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Well the unit is only sold as a kit. It has a million gallon guarantee, so if the filter is not working, you can contact Sawyer regarding your issue. Otherwise, it should work through a million gallons, at which time you'd want a fresh kit. Their number is 1-800-356-7811. Hope that helps.
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I have a filter system that works for up to 50 gallons. I use White Diamond Ammonia Neutralizing Crystals in it along with regular charcoal filter cartridges. I have a seperate media container that fits into my filter system that holds 4 ounces. (I use a 1/2 cup measure.) If you do the math.. 1 ounce of media should do about 12.5 gallons. *This should be changed out just as often as your charcoal filters (every 2 to 4 weeks).
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The life of the filter will vary based on the level of TDS in your water. You should change the filter once your meter reads 006. On average a filter will process between 25-30 gallons of water. The less TDS your water contains, the less often you will need to change your filters.
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This particular filter is 10,000 gallons but how do you know when you use 10,000 gallons, right? I use it mainly in my composting so I think it should last me quite a while. Also, if you get this one, and have to take it off your hose, lets say, to wash your car, keep the end with no filter pointing up as the charcoal will spill out. I hope at least some of this info is beneficial.
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I have these filters in my 3 box turtle tanks. I am not sure about the number of gallons in each of them, but the minimum I have to have in a 20 gal. tank is 2-1/2 to 3 inches of water before it will start pulling the water in the filter. They work very well and the only sound I get from them is the cascading water. I highly recommend them.
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It would probably be great for that size tank. The instructions are worthless but even still it's not difficult to setup. It's a really good filter for the price
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Why would you want too?The filter at best will make 1 gallon of water in 14.4 minutes,that's when it's new.I've had mine for about 7 months, and the time too fill has increased by about 5 minutes per gallon .I use it just for my aquariums. but it still has under a 0.09 ppm,and I make 30 gallons a week.When it reads over 0.25 I'll buy a new one.My guess is that it will last about a year,that will be just under 1600 gallons of filtered water.one more thing this unit has a 2 too 1 ratio,for every 1 gallon of pure water you dump 2 gallons.There are better filters with a 1 too 1 ratio.Also with more gph if you are looking for one under the sink you will want a much faster and more gph no less then 250 gph.Good luck hope this helps.