can i use this product to replace the media in my whole house water filter?
1143708
Not sure it was designed for that use. I have only seen it used for aquariums
1143709
You probably could, however FDA material is produced under certain conditions allowable for Human consumption. Do you really want to take the risk of using something not produced under those guidelines? Do you have children? Is it worth the few Dollars to put them at risk?
1620103
Yes, a fairly expensive filter that must be changed monthly otherwise it turns any mineral deposits in the water and turns ten into a fine white dust that will get distributed through your house and get into everything including electronics. AOS says the only way around this is to use distilled water but you will need over 100 gallons/month.
683701
I haven't used it enough to replace it yet but the method is just drawing the liquid through lots of filter materials and any microbes attach to the filter.
2205705
no you have to buy the filtering media separately but trust me we got this for a nasty turtle tank and the thing is crystal clear and you only have to clean the media out like once a month. the media can last about a year if you just take it out and flush it under hot water. best thing is the pump is very quiet and easy to set up the only thing is when you unpack the hoses you might have to twist them the opposite direction because they tend to want to curl SunSun Canister Filter Media SetAbove is the link to what you will want to get it might help to buy 2 of them so that you will be set for a while. by far the best filtration system for the money. no you have to buy the filtering media separately but trust me we got this for a nasty turtle tank and the thing is crystal clear and you only have to clean the media out like once a month. the media can last about a year if you just take it out and flush it under hot water. best thing is the pump is very quiet and easy to set up the only thing is when you unpack the hoses you might have to twist them the opposite direction because they tend to want to curl SunSun Canister Filter Media SetAbove is the link to... » Read More no you have to buy the filtering media separately but trust me we got this for a nasty turtle tank and the thing is crystal clear and you only have to clean the media out like once a month. the media can last about a year if you just take it out and flush it under hot water. best thing is the pump is very quiet and easy to set up the only thing is when you unpack the hoses you might have to twist them the opposite direction because they tend to want to curl SunSun Canister Filter Media SetAbove is the link to what you will want to get it might help to buy 2 of them so that you will be set for a while. by far the best filtration system for the money. « Show Less
43485
Amazon asked me to answer your question if I could. GXWH20F for the GE. The filter you are asking about is not an exact replacement, but I think it can be used in your whole house system. I use the one in question for mywhole house system, but I bought it because it was less expensive than the original replacements. I don't have the GXWH20F for the GE, but I have the same type of filter housing as this system. I'm not an expert either, but I've noticed that this is one of the standard sizes for the whole house systems. If you are in doubt of my answer please contact a professional. Thanks.
902837
I can't say that I've ever tried it on an application such as that, but I believe it will work. I am unaware of any filters that would need to be changed. I highly recommend this product.
655303
Definitely. This does not take the place of your filter. It just makes the chemicals easier to deal with. No green hair not a lot of maintenance to keep the water clean!
653537
Yes you can, it opens up and you can place any filter medium you wish. I will gladly answer anymore questions you may have.
1382180
No, you do not need to put the Blue thing in. It is meant to hold media. If you are using it with media then changing to different media might work. Or you can just stuff floss or other filter material inside the filter. If you do not use anything you won't really be cleaning your water much. Hope this helps.
1170526
Yes, The Chemical cartridge capacity is a full pound of media, and it has a removable cap, allowing you to change out this media to any that you would prefer. If you can fit it in the cartridge, you can use it. The cartridge has very fine flow vents, but some powder-type media may require a 'special bag filter'. With care, you can reuse this cartridge indefinitely.
1797019
Listed on product description page on Amazon: Aqua-Pure AP110 Universal Whole House Filter Replacement Cartridge for Fine/Normal Sediment, 2-Pack
1629311
I don't think so. As I remember, the center of a DE filter element houses a pipe that conveys water through the DE socks. This cartridge needs to go in that location, and non-DE filter systems have an empty space here. BUT, you could put this cartridge anywhere in the filter stream, as long as the water gets flushed over this cartridge the minerals will dissolve and work. Maybe you could make an inline holder for the cartridge out of some PVC pipe, use it on the intake side and it should work fine. I worry about using the PVC pipe on the discharge side sue to possible pressure buildup.
590899
It does not take the place of other media. It takes the place of the charcoal filter. Depending on the type of filter you have, there should be at least one other type of media in there (usually something that looks sort of of like a sponge) and possibly more. Aquaclears, for example, have an extra type of filter that looks like little stones. You still need those filters. But you can (and should!) remove the charcoal filter when you put in Purigen.
2214710
Sure. these filter inserts work really well. But, if I had filtered water I wouldn't even bother using them. I'm quite sure your refrigerator filter is better than the little inserts.
173947
when you say "WHOLE HOUSE" the answer is NO! This is just for purifying a glass of drinking water. It will fill up a glass but that's all it does. I don't even know if it will remove the smell, but it probably will, but again, this I sjust for drinking water and is good for attaching to your freezer to make ice and fill up glasses of water to drink. For whole house purification you need a unit that costs about $7,500 - $15,000
2003322
Yes, I feel those would work fine. I've been buying the Omni TO1-SS Carbon Wrapped Whole House Replacement Water Filter Cartridge for $8.00 each, so $11/48 for 2 cartridges is a great price. I've just added them to my wish list so I can order them next time.
175647
I'm guessing that the filter unit you're talking about is one that is hooked up in the basement and it filters out all the water in the house. If that's the kind you're talking about then it should be ok. It would actually be even better since water filters would remove the high amounts of minerals. It would prevent the shower head from clogging. I don't have a filter unit but the shower head is still working like new.