Water Filter

[rickwhoo]

My water comes from the ground with a well pump. I want to add a water filter for the purpose of keeping the sediment from clogging my aerators in my faucets. What filter system should I buy?

 

[frodo]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/water-source-well-system-sediment-filter

This Water Source Well System Sediment Filter is used in water well applications to reduce sediment in-line for sprinkler systems and whole house systems. It also helps make pumps, well tanks, sprinkler heads, and all plumbing fixtures last longer. This filter includes a 100 mesh stainless steel screen.

• Ideal for pre-filtration where well pumps are used
• Filters out sand and other sediment from well or irrigation pump applications
• Protects plumbing fixtures, washing machines, pressure tanks, small and large sprinkler heads
• Sediment is visible through clear bowl, making it easy to know when to flush
• Replacement filter screens are not available in store
• Please contact manufacturer for replacement filter screens (sizes ranging from 30 mesh to 500 mesh)
• This does not replace the need for a whole home filtration system
• Fits 1 in. and 1-1/2 in. pipe

 

[rickwhoo]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/water-source-well-system-sediment-filter

This Water Source Well System Sediment Filter is used in water well applications to reduce sediment in-line for sprinkler systems and whole house systems. It also helps make pumps, well tanks, sprinkler heads, and all plumbing fixtures last longer. This filter includes a 100 mesh stainless steel screen.

• Ideal for pre-filtration where well pumps are used
• Filters out sand and other sediment from well or irrigation pump applications
• Protects plumbing fixtures, washing machines, pressure tanks, small and large sprinkler heads
• Sediment is visible through clear bowl, making it easy to know when to flush
• Replacement filter screens are not available in store
• Please contact manufacturer for replacement filter screens (sizes ranging from 30 mesh to 500 mesh)
• This does not replace the need for a whole home filtration system
• Fits 1 in. and 1-1/2 in. pipe

WOW! Great! I didn't think there was there was going to be something so in-expensive to get for my needs. This looks great!

 

[rickwhoo]

What about this one??? What Micron level should I get?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ISPRING...20-GPM-1-in-MNPT-3-4-in-FNPT-WSP-50/303568130

 

[TomFOhio]

That would work just as good. You can buy filters for taste, odor and sediment.

 

[rickwhoo]

That would work just as good. You can buy filters for taste, odor and sediment.

I only need to prevent the sediment from clogging things in my house. What micron rating should I go with? I'm seeing 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000.

 

[rickwhoo]

Where's the best place to install these filters? Before the pressure tank or after?

 

[Mikey]

Where's the best place to install these filters? Before the pressure tank or after?

After.

 

[frodo]

A grain of sand is anywhere from 75 to 150 microns, so a 50 micron water filter should be good enough to handle your sediment issue.

 

[rickwhoo]

Why do the 100, 200 and higher micron filters cost more than the 50 micron filters??? Doesn't the 50 micron filter clean smaller particles than the higher number ones??? Or am I getting it wrong?

50 micron at $43 https://www.homedepot.com/p/ISPRING...20-GPM-1-in-MNPT-3-4-in-FNPT-WSP-50/303568130

100 micron at $45 https://www.homedepot.com/p/ISPRING...0-GPM-1-in-MNPT-3-4-in-FNPT-WSP-100/303709880

 

[rickwhoo]

My next problem is that I don't have much room for a horizontal install. I found one that can be installed in a vertical position but it costs more than twice as much.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07D4R7BPQ/ref=emc_b_5_t?th=1