John my main concern is purity. So many moving here, and all water is from springs, bottling company's are pumping out millions of gallons a day, sold all over the world. Plus floods now and then. Lowing the level and increasing possible contaminations. When I was 15 my mother, aunt and I all got hepatitis from our well. Either fecal or animal fell and rotted. I've never been so sick, fever kept us in ice baths, doctor said nothing they can do. It almost killed Aunt. I don't want to risk it again.
So you either have an artesian well (right at the surface) or a bored well (shallow well with 36" round capped concrete sleeve.) As I think has been stated, a filter's only good if it remediates whatever critters you've got. Brita ain't gonna fix hepatitis...you need a survival purification setup for that, and one of those will not support a household's volume.
I have a 60' well with a submersible pump. So far no odor but since so many have moved here, the water levels are down, more septic's in the area, occasional floods which can have run offs into the water. So far no problem except last couple weeks some dirty water or not as clear. Our water comes from springs, not aquafer. We have to share these with Georgia, South Florida. This is why I now think of possible contamination's. And how to prepare in case.
I finally "bit the bullet", and ordered this system, for our well. I will keep the 10-inch whole house filter system, already at the well, but this new system, will be at the house, and add a faucet before it goes through the new filters, for watering plants, "Marie's idea" she said no need to waste filtered water, on plants; and I agree. "It's a". Aquaboom 20 inch 3 stage whole house, for well water filtration system. Guaranteed Leak-Free Operation - Our Aquaboon 3-stage water filter system ensures a secure and waterproof seal with a DOUBLE O-ring design and 1" female National Pipe Thread (NPT) ports. You can trust that your water supply will remain secure, and you won't have to deal with any frustrating leaks in your water filter system at home. Extended Filter Lifespan - With its 20-inch water filter housing and larger filters, this system offers an increased capacity and longer filter life. This means fewer filter replacements, reduced maintenance, and significant savings in filter costs. The system's capacity also ensures optimal water flow and maintains strong water pressure. You can enjoy the convenience of an uninterrupted water supply in every corner of your home without compromising on quality. Comprehensive Water Purification System - The Aquaboon system delivers uncompromising water purification with its 3-stage filtration process, which includes a spin-down pre-filter and Sediment, KDF, and Carbon Block filters. It effectively removes various contaminants, including sand, dirt, heavy metals, chlorine, VOCs, hydrogen sulfide, and odors. A well water filter system for the house ensures the health and well-being of your family. Hassle-Free Installation and Maintenance - Installing the Aquaboon whole home water filtering system is a breeze with the included easy-to-follow instructions, housing wrench, bracket, and screws. Additionally, the pressure gauges and pressure release buttons make monitoring filter life and performing filter replacements effortless. We also offer video tutorials and professional assistance by phone. Guaranteed Safe and Certified Materials - The Aquaboon 3-Stage Whole House Water Filter System is made from FDA-grade polypropylene and has been tested to meet NSF requirements, ensuring the safety and quality of the materials used. You can trust our system to provide safe and clean water to every faucet in your home. Total Water Quality Enhancement: Experience comprehensive water purification with a 3-Stage Home Water Filter Set. Our water filter replacements are specially designed to remove a wide range of impurities, including chlorine, heavy metals (such as lead, mercury, and chromium), hydrogen sulfide, and other harmful contaminants. Say goodbye to foul odors and unpleasant tastes in your water, ensuring every drop is clean and refreshing. UV Purification: Aquaboon whole house UV water filter achieves a 99.99% reduction in harmful microorganisms by disrupting their DNA with ultraviolet rays. Smart Flow Sensor: 55W UV water filter ballast simplifies monitoring with indicators and audible signals, ensuring prompt detection and troubleshooting for efficient UV water purification. All-Inclusive Package: Easy-install UV water purification system with clamps, quartz sleeve, UV bulbs, and ballast. Annual lamp replacement is recommended. Stainless Steel Durability: Durable SAE 304 stainless steel design with 55W power and 12 GPM flow rate for effective UV light water purification. Versatile Compatibility: UV light filter for well water сompatible with various filtration setups, including whole house and reverse osmosis systems. Free of bisphenol A for pure water quality. Hopefully, this will make our "water", safer for us. Arrives, 5th May 2024. I will have my work cut out for me, "for a little while".
The past few weeks water is dirty and sometimes a little bit of form, so tsking a bath was scary, This was an emergency to put in something.
Do yourself a favor and get one of these: It makes changing the filter so much easier. I have an old sock that I cut the toe out of so I can slide the sock over the housing, then slide the wrench over the sock.The sock protects the housing from getting chewed up and it gives the wrench a snug fit for maximum leverage. This wrench will not slip, and the long handle gives you lots of leverage. I also grease the o-rings every filter change so as to prevent leaks and to stop the o-ring from seizing to the housing...it makes removal easier. Dunno if it will work on your 20" filters, but that plastic wrench in the pic looks awfully familiar. I bet your 20" housings are taller but not wider. $32 from Walmart. (It was only $24 pre-COVID.) It's still worth the money because it makes maintenance way less of a pain in the butt. Link
The extra filters we ordered, came today, six 20-inch and six ten-inch for the whole house filter. They're cumbersome filters. Waiting until May 04, 2024, for the housing and gauges that hold the filters; they said in an update today, that the UV light and monitor will be here tomorrow. "Major job", coming up soon.
Quite a big and heavy filter, and it gets three of them at a time. Not sure either; but just hope it clears our water up, and makes it, "safe to drink".
We had called a guy at the county about doing a water test, and he was telling us about water clouding up and such, due to storms. I checked the pressure today on the bladder in tank, which was 24 pounds so I pumped it up to 28 lbs, again and it let the iron which is orange come through the pipes again. We need a new filtration system, so I'm glad about this new one.