Correct well water treatment sequence?
Avalable are:
* Particle filter
* Softener
* UV lamp
I think the UV lamp should come last, but which would be the proper in-line sequence for the particle filter and the softener?
And why?
Tagged with: particle filter • uv lamp
Filed under: water treatment
are you sure you need all this have you had the water tested? Assuming you need all this the particle filter should be first to ensure that no matter gets into the softener head to stop it up. Just an FYI I am not sure what you are calling a particle filter but a whole house filter purchased anywhere for $35 will do the same hing and if the water has a funny taste or odor for $11 you can buy two taste and odor charcoal filter elements just a thought I see people all the time with thousands of dollars of equipment that is not needed
Filtering your water should be done in a manner that only effects your drinking water. The use of whole house water filter systems decreases your water pressure drastically and usually requires that the filter be changed as often as every week (expensive). The best way to filter is to install under sink type water filters or something similar.
Most well water, especially artesian, does not need water softening. If there is an odor or funny taste to your water, the best thing to do is treat the water stored in your tank.
The system that I use for this is a 15 gallon tank with a small injector pump that pumps chlorine (plain ‘ol bleach) a few drops at a time into the holding tank whenever the pump turns on.
It only costs a few hundred dollars and is adjustable so that only the minimum amount of chlorine is injected. The bad smell is 100% gone and the taste of the water is much improved.
This type of treatment kills bacteria and viruses that could be present in some wells and is safe to use for septic tanks.
I normally put about 10 gallons of plain walmart brand bleach into the holding tank about once every 4 to 5 months.
This is the exact pump used for this system.
http://www.novatech-usa.com/Products/Stingray-Diaphragm-Pumps-Parts/SR-110
You either buy the pump above and find a plastic container that holds 10 or 15 gallons and make the system yourself or call a local well company to get the whole thing. If you have a few hand tools and just a little plumbing know how, it’s much cheaper to just buy the pump and tank seperate.
I installed mine in a couple of hours. All of the fittings, plastic tubing and instructions all come with the pump.