Filter for water flowing main - which is better?

It is not uncommon for a water supply system to require the installation of special filters. Most often, such a need arises in suburban homes, when water enters the house from a conventional well. Not in all cases it is clean and of good quality. This requires the installation of a main filter or softener for liquid. We will clarify, the filter for water flowing main - what is better?

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Why do I need a filter?

The main filter is one that is installed on the water main. Such devices are used to solve such problems.

Purification of water

In order to obtain high quality water from a tap, it is necessary to get it directly from an artesian well. But it happens very rarely - ordinary water is delivered to the cranes from the nearest pond. Municipal water supply systems usually can not cope with the removal of chemicals. This problem is not solved by chlorine - on the contrary, the liquid becomes one more harmful quality.

Important! Tap water is a great place to grow bacteria that does not suffer from chlorine at all. In order to cope with the problems, install a filter with replaceable cartridges.

Improving the taste of

Often, the water entering the apartment smells like anything: hydrogen sulphide, bleach and other unpleasant odors. And after cleansing with the help of the filter, the liquid turns into a tasty, without unpleasant taste qualities. And the food that is cooked with the use of such water becomes more appetizing.

Softening of physical effects on the hair and skin

After washing with bad water, the skin begins to peel off, and the hair - to fall out. Thus, the influence of pollutants on the skin.

Saving plumbing and equipment in good condition

Due to impurities, dirt and other solid particles, scratches appear on the surface, internal hoses are clogged. Dirty water harms washing machines and dishwashers, water heaters and kettles.

To decide which main water filter to choose for an apartment, you need to consider the size of the polluting particles. In order to obtain quality drinking water, devices should be used in which there are several stages of purification.

Important! When installing the main filter, be aware that due to it the pressure in the crane will slightly drop. If the pressure was earlier small, now it will become even worse.

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Filter types

All main filters differ in their functions. This is the basis for their separation.

Coarse cleaning devices

With this option, large mechanical particles are removed from the water. The greatest efficiency from it is shown at installation in an input point. Qualitative water treatment allows to extend the service life of equipment and sanitary ware.

The main part in these filters is a grid with small cells. In equipping some models there are several filter nets with cells of different sizes, due to which the cleaning will be more qualitative. Such a device is characterized by an almost unlimited period of application, but the screens need regular cleaning.

Different main filters are required for hot and cold water. Most often the main difference lies in the material from which the body is made. The filter for hot water is made of plastic, not afraid of high temperature, it is also possible to use stainless steel. Polymer is used for the manufacture of cartridges.

Important! The filter for hot water can be installed on a cold water supply system, but it can not be done on the contrary.

Fine filter

In these filters, several technologies are used for cleaning. This system purifies the liquid from small impurities with the help of sorption cartridges. In equipping some models there are modules that work under ultraviolet radiation.

Important! For different capacities, cartridges with different capacities are used.

After the main filter of fine cleaning the liquid is cleaned qualitatively, it is quite suitable for drinking and cooking.

Water softening filter

As the main reagent in such devices use sodium polyphosphate. After the water comes into contact with a similar substance, it can not be used for cooking or drinking.

The process of cleaning in the most popular models is based on the action of magnetic pulses, which do not require special maintenance. To install such softeners, a part of the flowline is used immediately after the coarse filter. In addition, it can be installed before the points through which the household appliances are connected.

Important! The magnetic device is universal, it can be used both in cold and hot water.

The elements act in such a way that a magnetic field is created. It removes the scum formed from the deposits of magnesium and calcium. The most important thing is that because of this reaction there is no damage to the plumbing or water heaters.

Devices with granular loading

They are universal, because from the water immediately removed:

• Chlorine and salt;
• Metal elements;
• Various impurities.

This means that the main filters with granular loading have the same efficiency as the fine filter and softener at the same time. Outwardly, the body of a similar device is similar to a balloon, there is a direct relationship between its dimensions and power. The average performance is 25 cubic meters.at one o'clock. Thanks to this, it is possible to install filters in apartments and houses, and even in factories.

Important! It should be noted that the size of such filters is large enough, so it is best for them to use a special technical room.

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How to choose a design?

The plumbing in the apartment and the private house differs:

• The apartment is best used by two rust cleaners: on the cold and hot lines, it is also possible to install a fine filter.
• Wells, wells and a dacha centralized pipeline are most commonly installed by Geyser. They are different:
  • Number of stages of cleaning;
  • Assignment;
  • Material of construction;
  • Cartridge;
  • Construction.

Number of cleaning stages

The filter can be one to three degrees of protection. To properly clean the water, it makes sense to install reverse osmosis on the water pipe. With its help water is simultaneously filtered in three different ways. The liquid as a result becomes clean and tasty. The flask accumulates already purified liquid.

Cartridge

Cleaning can be mechanical, chemical, biological and rigid.

Important! For housing, it is better not to use chemical cleaning of the liquid, since not only the removal of harmful impurities occurs, but an unpleasant odor also appears.

Important! Disinfection starts from the well itself. Usually, filter elements perform cleaning of a certain kind, but most homeowners prefer to use several different ones in order to get a more successful result.

Before selecting the main water filter in the apartment, you need to find out what the filter module consists of. As a cleaner in cartridges use:

• Absorption material( activated charcoal);
• Ions of silver;
• with membrane material;
• Osmotic composition.

Material of manufacture

For filters that are installed immediately after a well or well, the body is usually made of metal. But the apartment cleaner may have a plastic base, but only if it is installed on a cold water pipe.

Important! A cartridge cleaner with a storage bulb can be matte or translucent.

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Installing the

main cleaner Before installation, it is necessary to prepare. To do this, you need to think over every little thing, draw a diagram with all materials taken into account, take into account all the necessary tools.

Important! Immediately need to turn off the water, and only then begin to work on installing the filter.

When installing a flow-through main filter, observe a number of rules:

• The diameter of the inlet and outlet of the filter must be the same as that of the pipe, or 1 mm larger. If the flow filter is installed in place of the fitting, the task is simplified, since it will be possible not to cut the additional thread.
• When installing a backwash filter, it must be taken into account that the position of the storage bulb must be at the bottom.
• Before installing the instrument on the mains, the joints must be treated with a sealant. To test the tightness, water is started.

Important! When installing the filter, you must take into account that in the future you will need to replace the cartridge, so you need to put the flask on top.

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Advantages of filters on the pipeline:

• Such filter performs any filtration - both rough mechanical and thin ionic.
• At the same time, unpleasant odors and taste qualities are eliminated thanks to the activated charcoal that is in the cartridge.
• With the help of some models of water purifiers, water is maximally cleaned, therefore, when boiling, scum does not form.

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Disadvantages of filters on the pipeline:

• If the filter does not have a backwash, and water comes from the well, it will require constant cleaning of the system and the water supply.
• If the well is heavily soiled, the cartridges need to be constantly changed.
• The price of some models can be very high, installation can also cause difficulties for non-specialist.

As you can see, not all main filters are the same. Thanks to our article you learned about their differences. Now the choice of the necessary device will not be difficult for you.