how does these filter hold up to rust & lime?
600131
I have a lot of rust and it pulled out most of it. They worked almost too well because I had to change it quite often because it was restricting waterflow.
600132
Our water has rust, lime and sulfur smell. These filters weren't any better than any other of the filters I've used. I got about a month out of each filter.
600133
I also have a rust problem and found the best method is to install a prefilter upstream of this one. Use one of the white string wound type filters. It helps this filter last longer. Otherwise, you get about a month or so of use.
1838784
Hi i bought the filters from the mazin site itself, later on i stopped because the whole ionpod bottle is getting rusty at the top after 2 to 3 monthes.
28505
I haven't had them very long but they have not shown signs of rust. Maybe some water spots though lol
1006194
Mine have only been installed for about a month and a half so no rust so far. I don't expect any problems though.
1266002
I have used these filters for the past 1 1/2 years without any problems. Sorry you encountered a problem.
645807
Living on the east coast of Florida they last about nine months of heavy use. I only use two filters at a time so take that into account. Hope this helps. Nancy
1859409
Installed these in early August 2014, have been thru several rain storms and still no rust so far.
325202
I got them here on amazon. You'd be surprised how long the filters last. I see 10 clue st a day on average and a filter will last me a out a month.
2003477
I believe the filters last through at least 30 gallons of water or 3-4 months.
586817
It depends on how much water you run through them and how clean the water is. For filtering tap water they should last for several years and the elements can be scrubbed if they get plugged up with sediment - i hope this helps
1881008
I have had these for a month or so and have had no rust problem. I do have a Bronze rod too though.
1198207
I am using these in canves covers and have nit had any problem with rust after six months of use. Hope this helps.
864887
I have had mine for more than a year, use it at least once daily, and have never had any problems with rust.
501808
None of them have rusted yet. I've just ordered the new version in black rather than plastic silver. As I and others have mentioned, the silver part that the soap drips on discolours easily
2042860
No problems with rust at all. It's been something like 7 years since we bought this set.
586819
Our original set of 4 is still going strong after ~ 15 mos. We use several gallons of water per day. We have only filtered tap water through them. Our water has a pretty strong chlorine smell and taste along with a low level of rust. I have cleaned them twice with a plastic scouring pad. I'm ordering a second set of 4 just to have them on hand. 3000 gallons at 3 gallons per day. 1000 days or ~ 3 years per set. ~$40 per year in water filter costs.
1540141
No I have had these up for a year now with no sign of rust or color change. very happy with them.