Is this a diatomaceous filter that uses diatomaceous earth to polish the water when you want to?
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Diatomaceous earth can be used with the micron filter with good results and it will prolong the life of the micron filter if rinsed frequently. I allow the filter to suck in the powder after the filter has been set up and running. Putting a small cup of powder directly under the intake side of the filter works well.
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No, it does polish the water though. It is a great filter. I have used the Magnum 350 for 30 years
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No, I have a whole house water filtration system that is installed at the entry of the water lines just after the water meter. The AP810 cartridge is not intended as a water purifier, it is only to remove debris, contaminates and some metals that appear in the typical water supply. This filter will prevent anything reaching your plumbing fixtures and keeping your faucets free of particle buildup that prevents frequent maintenance for long periods. I have used the Aqua-Pure system and cartridges for nine years and I am very glad that I have. Hope this answers your question.
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None of the cartridge filters remove TDS. If you want that, you need reverse osmosis. It's a choice. Some people don't want to remove minerals, just organics and lead, some do.
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It is a purifier. Lots of sediment (like in the Colorado River/Grand Canyon) will severely limit the number of times it can be used before replacement. When the water source is not as silty it can last a long time. I've been using this filter for over 15 years with many replacements of the cartridge.
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Yes, every 2 weeks I take out the filter elements and under slowly running water I give each filter a gentle light brush down with a nylon mesh/wool type pot cleaner to remove the build up of minerals etc.
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I haven't tried it, but the filter is for removing chlorine which means it is filled with activated carbon most likely. You want a deionization filter which removes charged particles that would result in scaling, aka water spots.
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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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No. It is a steel plate impregnated with diamond. In fact you can use this to flatten your water stones if you desire a finish higher than 1000 grit.
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It uses a carbon filter. So it would also filter some of your additive. You can always use scrubbers and cut them to size to only filter the debri, I`ve done it with other fountains before when I decided to stop buying the filters.
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Yes it is the last step to the water processing, although in the 20 last years i have used one I have not needed the filter. It is there to smooth out the taste using carbon. This is very much a personal preference
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This is more of a sediment type filter. Use it for a pre filter for a soft water unit. (The kind you put salt in for soft water) this keeps dirt, silt and other objects out of your water.
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The filters are not a charcoal filter like other fountains, its more of a mess material to catch hair, food, etc. I have rinsed off the one I have several times and have not purchased any more yet.
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I don't know. I haven't used it yet. I purchased the filter should our local water supply become contaminated and because I find the taste of water mixed with an iodine decontaminate disgusting
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According to the user manual the filter should be changed when the little beads turn tan/brown (it was several months before my filter turned from blue/green to tan). I didn't change my filter when I first noticed the color change and my steam mop didn't work properly(started leaking). Once I changed the filter it worked fine.
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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.
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I don't believe it will! I believe it is a taste and sediment filter only! As far as I know the filtration of microbes or bacteria is beyond this filters capability!
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Lynda, I replaced a DT filter with this cartridge filter. I noticed that the water in my 16x32 pool wasn't as clear at first. I read on line that you can add DT to the cartridge filter. Since I had some diatomaceous earth left over from my old filter, I added one scoop to the new filter through the skimmer, and in about two hours the water became crystal clear. The cartridge is just more porous than the DT. With a little help, it works great. Plus, it is so easy to deal with. Just take the top off the filter, and rinse the cartridge. It takes just a few minutes. I recommend it.