Wok Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Ok.... I spent most of last week and the weekend at the Auckland Home show and somehow bought myself a water filter for the kitchen Does anyone here use filtered water for their water changes? If so, what are the effects on the fish and pH if any? :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I used to run a Water Filter Cartridge inline, in my Garden Hose set up. Worked Great. Fish seemed happy az, didn't notice any real change in the PH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 What do the cartridges cost to replace and what do they remove? Sounds a bit over-kill to me unless you've got a small tank with some really delicate inhabitants... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Ok.... I spent most of last week and the weekend at the Auckland Home show and somehow bought myself a water filter for the kitchen Man, you are going to be popular with the missus... As David R said, what does it filter? Warren used to use three or four stage RODI for all water changes on his large planted tank, mainly because there are phosphates in the tap water. I use it for my marine tank for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 It was a standard underbench do it yourself kit must admit, didn't check to see what it took out, but this is what is on their website 1 micron cartridge which effectively removes & protects against……. Chlorine, Pesticides, Herbicides, Chemicals, Asbestos, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Sediment, Rust, Heavy Metals, controls bacteria growth, reduces lime reduction, taste & odour. so, what do you think? :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiplymouth Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 My water goes thru a 20 micron filter then a 1 micron filter and then a 1 meter long 50w uv filter, and i am on rainwater Don't blame me, the set up came with the house when i bought it. I think that the previous owner must have been rather anal when i comes to drinking water quality after all that, there is another 1 micron filter hooked up to a separate tap on the kitchen sink. I understand that there are 2 types of cartridges available, 1 is a throw away model and the other can be cleaned and then reused. I have not replaced any cartridges in the 3 years that we have been here as there has been no reduction of the flow from any of the household taps. My water is great for some fish like catfish but not good for any type of cichlid and most other fish. I add trace elements and mineral salts to all of my tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 My water goes thru a 20 micron filter then a 1 micron filter and then a 1 meter long 50w uv filter, and i am on rainwater Don't blame me, the set up came with the house when i bought it. I think that the previous owner must have been rather anal when i comes to drinking water quality You've clearly never had a look in your gutters and tank. Before it even gets into the tank it will have been filtered through 10 meters of rotten leaves, slugs, spiders, bird poop, roaches and hundreds of other bugs. Of course, many of those will have been washed down into the tank too and be dead and rotting in it... Good enough for the fish though, I just don't usually drink ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 The one's I used to use were the Throw Away Carbon One's. Used to replace them every 6 months or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 The one micron filters are normally a physical filter that will be sufficient to reduce bacteria and normally require a prefilter if there is a load of gunk in the water. I fail to see how they will reduce or remove chemicals such as chlorine as they are normally only a physical filter. I would think it would not realy do much to improve your water as you are on town supply (or were when I was there) and the council is required to provide you with water of better quality than the filter is capable of producing. Routine testing of your water by the Council as required by law, should ensure that the water is safe to drink in relation to all those things mentioned other than chlorine (which should kill any bacteria anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebag Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 i use one wok, and have done for years. not sure if it does any good, if anything it stops me blasting the cold water in too fast, as it restricts the pressure quite a bit. it does say that it removes all chlorine etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 How does it remove chlorine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 must use some form of witchery Alanmin? :lol: Thanks dimebag, will give it a shot and see what happens, if nothing changes, well visibly changes then it will be back to tap water for the fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 You haven't pinched that magic pointy stick have you? If so, you may have to find somewhere to park your broom. Are these the ausie ones that were on the TV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 http://www.advancedwaterfilters.com/ima ... chart5.gif This will give you a rough idea of partical size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebag Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 How does it remove chlorine? not sure? just remember reading it on the packet when i opened the filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Most filters that allow a good flow of water would be good for removing objects like ciggy butts but not much use for removing pathogens. Any physical filter is not going to remove stuff in solution. I spent years working with rural water supplies and there is a lot of false claims made about many of the domestic filters sold. Technology has no doubt improved but I would think that the false claims are still out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 not sure? just remember reading it on the packet when i opened the filter. Likely a combined sediment and carbon filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 That would be my guess also, but only useful if maintained, and how to tell when it is full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Finally got round to fitting my new filter in the sink yesterday. After having to go out and purchase some thread tape to stop some leaking from the connections, everything is all go, however have noticed that there is a small leak somewhere, need to check it out when I get home after work. Well the first time I turned on the tap, a whole lot of black stuff came out, so I am assuming that it is carbon, hence no Chlorine. THat should answer Alanmin4304 questions. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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