We have a new well and the water has an iron taste as well as staining our toilets, shower pans, etc. We've been using WVC34 filter. Will this help?
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I do not recall if I have used the WVC34. But we do not have iron taste in the water and have little staining.
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These are likely undersized for your needs, look at the larger 4" diameter filters. We have a cascade of three 20" X 4" filters to remove sediment and iron. Note, you will need a special "iron" filter which should be placed in the middle of the cascade for best effect. So we have a sediment, then iron, and finally a carbon cartridge. If you have very high iron, you will need something even more substantial than that. Of course your mileage may vary.
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Yes, that is recommended if you have high iron and this will take care of any residual left in your water. Install this unit inline after your iron filter. Let me know if you have any other questions. AFW Filters 785-735-9769
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Yes Marge. We use a carbon filter as it removes chlorine, iron,organics from our private well. I trust you and your family are doing well. Kindest regards, Lynn
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I have high iron as well as iron bacteria. The bacteria produce a biofilm that, with time, will cog any fixtures that have fine holes (like a shower head). This filter will become overburdened by the biofilm and the water coming through will have a weaker flow, so I have to change them out about every three months instead of six. Thankfully, it keeps the shower head from being ruined. Before I started using this filter, the iron bacteria would ruin a shower head every year with quite a few months of diminishing water pressure. I know this was not your question, but will perhaps inform others looking in to water pressure issues related to this filter. I have high iron as well as iron bacteria. The bacteria produce a biofilm that, with time, will cog any fixtures that have fine holes (like a shower head). This filter will become overburdened by the biofilm and the water coming through will have a weaker flow, so I have to change them out about every three months instead of six. Thankfully, it keeps the shower head from being ruined. Before I started using this filter, the iron bacteria would ruin a shower head every year with quite a few months of diminishing water pressure. I know this was not your question, but will perhaps inform... » Read More I have high iron as well as iron bacteria. The bacteria produce a biofilm that, with time, will cog any fixtures that have fine holes (like a shower head). This filter will become overburdened by the biofilm and the water coming through will have a weaker flow, so I have to change them out about every three months instead of six. Thankfully, it keeps the shower head from being ruined. Before I started using this filter, the iron bacteria would ruin a shower head every year with quite a few months of diminishing water pressure. I know this was not your question, but will perhaps inform others looking in to water pressure issues related to this filter. « Show Less
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Alex,I installed the pre-filter. Unfortunately it didn't solve the problem and even with the pre-filter the main filters clogged up in about three weeks. I live in NYC and our water is consistently rated very highly. I've never heard that it is high in sediments. I was happy with the old filters for a few years and was on the Water for Life program. After my recent experiences I cancelled WFL and am searching for a non-Aquasana replacement system.
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If you have really high iron, higher than 5-6 ppm, then you should use a separate iron filter in line first. The air injection platinum iron filter or filox iron filter, followed by a water softener. Visit afwfilters for more info on those. Mark 785-735-9769
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I guess I cannot help you there, we are in the country, however are served by a rural water system. The water comes from the river and is treated a lot. Well water is typically hard. you may have to change the filter more often. Hope I helped.
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When I first got it I thought the water tasted like dirt/minerals. It took about 2 weeks for that taste to go away but it finally did and now the water is just as good as bottled water. I think the filter probably as some small particles that need to get out before it tastes really good. I drink almost a gallon of water a day so if you really can't stand the water maybe try cooking with it or watering plants with it for the first week or 2 weeks to get rid of that mineral taste. Go through about a gallon a day.
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Iam on a well system, water was checked before i installed this system, all my readings were satisfactory at that time, The filter system was really old so i just updated to this system.i have not checked the water now.
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I have not, but this is a 2 stage filter which is good for almost all water. If you have really bad water, then changing this filter as recommended might not be a bad idea since they recommend you change them frequently, or using a 5 stage filter if possible. You should find out what kind of contaminants are in your water and what these filters are capable of filtering. Just my opinion, but any water that is distributed to the public and doesn't need to be boiled first should be fine when using this. My water here has an almost sweet or bitter taste and the filter gets rid of that and I haven't changed the filter yet for a couple months.
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No it doesn't. This filter is designed to remove sediments and/or taste by purchasing a filter with activated charcoal. For those things it is excellent. To "soften" water and remove iron, you should consult a water treatment specialist. Get a good one with a good reputation. If they don't know what they are doing, you can spend a lot of money with no results.
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Yes, but watch your filter pressure as the iron particles may accumulate and clog the filter.
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Yes I did . My water is more enjoyable now with the filter so no more buying gallons of water for drinking because of smell or taste of well water.
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It takes all fowl odor and taste out. It does not purify. As far as removing iron if one has to avoid iron due to a blood disorder like hemachramatosis I would check with the manufacturer because it uses coral in its treatment of the water I know it adds minerals. Taste wise the water is very pure tasting. I hope this helps
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The AP 110 filter is just for sediments. We have well water and frequently have grit in the water. I believe the other cartridge (AP117) will filter chemical contaminants. If the water does not have a bad taste or smell, the sediment filter AP110 also cheaper will be OK.
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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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Don't know the answer to that since we are on well water. I doubt it though. It's a very simple filter. Not fine or well-fitted. Works good for sediment.