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Old 06-04-2008, 10:29 PM   #1
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Any opinions on water filters, if you where going to install a whole house filter in your own house, which one would it be? there are several choices out there, thanks,G

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Do you mean which brand? Or which type? Or which size?

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Reverse osmosis water filtration.

I am somewhat biased but I used to work for Filmtec making the elements and I know the quality that goes into their filters- would not have any reservations about recommending that brand of filter.
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Do you mean which brand? Or which type? Or which size?

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your thoughts and brand, and type would be helpful. thanks
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Are you just wanting to filter out some taste, sand, or debris? Then just get one of those 1" whole house filters even if your line is 3/4". You can use a bigger filter that does not need to be changed nearly as often. Which brand? Since a couple factories make all of them it really doesn't matter.

Here is one:

http://www.amazon.com/Flotec-Heavy-W...dp/B0002YU7AC/

Now if you are talking more than that, start by getting your water tested by an independent lab. Once you know what you need you can worry about the brand. I don't mean to sound like I am brushing you off. I ain't. (God knows I desire to help you, if for nothing else to make up for being an ass to you awhile back.) But until you know WHAT you are trying to do with the filter, it's hard to know which type and which brand.

Hope this helps. Maybe I am not understanding you.
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Are you just wanting to filter out some taste, sand, or debris? Then just get one of those 1" whole house filters even if your line is 3/4". You can use a bigger filter that does not need to be changed nearly as often. Which brand? Since a couple factories make all of them it really doesn't matter.

Here is one:

http://www.amazon.com/Flotec-Heavy-W...dp/B0002YU7AC/

Now if you are talking more than that, start by getting your water tested by an independent lab. Once you know what you need you can worry about the brand. I don't mean to sound like I am brushing you off. I ain't. (God knows I desire to help you, if for nothing else to make up for being an ass to you awhile back.) But until you know WHAT you are trying to do with the filter, it's hard to know which type and which brand.

Hope this helps. Maybe I am not understanding you.
thanks rif, i did not think about testing, i will look into it.
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