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Old 11-07-2013, 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot View Post
Yes, in Langley that can happen. There have been times when I had a plugged filter after just 1 month. Not sure what they do here, but have heard that it comes when they flush their pipes in certain areas. Lots of construction going on, too.

I now use a 5 micron sediment pre-filter, and change it (usually 3 months) before it plugs up my carbon filters.
There is a huge development going in a few blocks away from my home it must have something to do with that construction . The worst part of it all was it was all slimy GROSS good thing pre filters are cheap I will have to stock up
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