Alright, I think it's time to buy one of these. I've got well water and I've also got a water softener, purifier, etc. So I don't think I need a top of the line one. I was looking at the one from AutoGeek.net, is it any good? Here's the link to the product I'm talking about ..

http://autogeek.net/clinhofianda.html

 

CR Spotless is one of the more common and talked about brands but, the filters aren't cheap...

Here's what I use:

Spot Free H20 Review - Febuary 2006

Additionally, I've been talking with Leo and am thinking of making it so that it can be used as a true and absolute spot free last rinse by utilizing THESE. (maybe even two but, I'm afraid about the pressure drop).

-RP-

 

Thump, I ordered the Deluxe filter set from them this week. It should be here early next week. I'm waiting for it to get here before I wash my engine bay again. I'll let you know how it works as soon as I test it out. You can see from the pics on my scratches thread what I'm up against.

 

Turtle that sounds great. I'd like to know how it works out.

Brad like I said, I've already got the water softner and filter on the well pump but I want to make sure that I'm getting clean water off of the hose. I don't really want to spend $300 bones either. So do you think it'd be worth getting the one from AutoGeek.net that I posted? I don't really have a problem with water spots since wash at dusk and dry immediately. I'm more concerned about "dirty" water washing my vehicle and I've heard the difference in the soap suds is amazing.

 

Bump.

 

I too would like to know about the in line filters in thump's link. What RP has looks great but I don't want to drop that much money.

I have very hard water and they way my house is plumbed the water softener does not go to the outside faucet. To make matters worse is that I have absolutely no shade to wash in. I have used the Mr. Clean filter thing and it work pretty good but only lasted maybe 5-6 washes at most.

 

I have the Deluxe Filter Set from AG and it works great. I have really hard water where i am and it makes a dramatic difference. The only downside to this setup is it does reduce water pressure somewhat.

 

How much? A lot?

 

Obviously, any filter that you put inline will cause a drop in pressure across the filter.

On my current setup (Spotfree H20 filter with carbon block pre-filter), I'd guess that the overall pressure is about 20% less than what it is without the filter(s) in line.

I've combated this by changing out of the Ultimate Hose Nozzle that I mentioned in that thread and going back to a traditional 'trigger' style nozzle.

-RP-

 

From what you're describing, you're looking for more of a sediment filiter than a filter that is going to snub the dissolved solids?

Unfortunately, the nature of most carbon filters that really do the job of removing sediment and other solids (non-dissolved) is that the pressure drop is significant. The filter that you posted from AG isn't going to really deal much with sediment-sized particles (but, if your well is set correctly with the proper filterpack and such, you really shouldn't have any worries with this type of water contamination... especially in a karst aquifer like you'd be tinkering within...).

Edit: didn't see the sediment filter cartridge down there... not sure I can really comment much on that particular one simply because I've no clue how it's working (passive/active?).


-RP-

 

So basically what you're saying is save the money?

 

Tough call, Thump. I'll stick by my thought of the well being placed/set correctly but, I don't know your house situation and the pipe condition. Stuff coming from your pipes could, potentially, contaminate at the tap but, if you have no metal, it shouldn't.

See my edit that I posted before you responded...

I don't know about that sediment filter for the canister... maybe that'd work. I do wish I had that dadgum wrench to crack open the canister. That thing can be a booger sometime.

-RP-

 

Hmm, our well was set up properly and it's only 4 years old right now. It's got a softner, deironizer, etc. The only thing it doesn't have is the purifier. I'm thinking for $130 it might be a decent investment. If it doesn't do much than it's not like I spent $300+ on it. I could probably sell it to someone on here to make back some money.

 

I have been thinking of a spotless system too. I have looked at CR spotless, Autogeek, Spotfree. I started searching around a found this website, http://www.filtersfast.com/Pentek-PC...ion-Filter.asp. I think you can build a similar set up as CR spotless for considerably less including the TDS meter. I plan to call them this week and get more information.

 

I was looking at the specs and the highest suggested flow rate for that filter is 1.25gpm. What's the normal flow rate for your average garden hose? Will you be able to get any water pressure out of that?