The process of removing undesirable chemicals, biological contaminants, suspended solids and gases from water.
Questions tagged [water-purification]
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Why has my water filter made my water less clean?
A few years ago I installed a Whirlpool under sink water filtration system that I purchased from Lowes, as part of a kitchen renovation.
I've just replaced the carbon filter again (following the manufacturers procedure (filter model# WHKF-GAC), and…
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Why filter again after reverse osmosis water purification?
In some water filtration setups, there are two carbon stages before the reverse osmosis (RO) stage, and then another carbon filter after it. What exactly does that final stage do?
(The usual note given by RO sellers is that the carbon stage after RO…
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Is solvent fitted 2” pvc safe for use with drinking water?
I have a 500 gal outdoor drinking water storage barrel, that I want to attach a hydrant to (the hand operated type)
Yes I know the water will need to be disinfected after pulling it from the barrel. I have a Berkey filter and a big stove for…
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Is it okay to install a sediment filter backward in a reverse osmosis system?
I just had my reverse osmosis system serviced. The technician said that the sediment filter had some problem in passing water. The water pressure was low in the correct (or marked) water flow direction. He tried to clean it and then placed it back…
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Can I use this chlorinating liquid to disinfect my drinking water?
I have well water coming into my system and I noticed that in my water storage tank there are small particles floating around. It really could be anything, but I decided to buy some chlorine to treat the water, especially because I drink it. I do…
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Can a water filter be mounted on the tank of a gravity fed system?
I live in a house with a gravity fed system. The tank in the loft feeds both the cold water and the boiler for the hot water.
I know there are water filters that are placed right before the faucet, but I was thinking if there are any that can be…
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Can I install an air switch inside a cabinet?
Need some advice on installing tap on the sink on quartz countertop. Currently I have an air switch for grinder on the countertop. Thinking of removing that and install it inside the cabinet (definitely not leaving it hanging) then using that hole…
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Insulating an outside water purification system against heat in Arizona
I have a tall stainless steel water purification system tank that is located outside of my home in Tucson,AZ. I used pipe insulation tubes on the copper piping. I plan to also put up a solar UV blocking cloth and a small roof over it. Will a water…
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In water purification, if there are two carbon stages before the reverse osmosis (RO) stage, what exactly does a carbon stage after RO do?
The usual note given by RO sellers is that the carbon stage after RO "improves taste". This is not thorough enough of an explanation for me, yet it's the only answer I can find on the internet.
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Low water pressure for water filter cartridges
Will these filters still work on Low Water Pressure?
These are the standard 10 inch filters.
I know that overpressure can render the filters useless.
but how about low pressure? will it still work?
let say 0.48 MPa or 69.61 PSI, around 3.5L per…
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water purifier choices and installation
I am tasked by my wife with installing a water purifier underneath my kitchen sink, and I came across this little toy on Amazon, it looks good but the faucet seemed extra to me, 'cause I have one and it's already in place (see the pictures below,…
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