Rust colored pre filter-- Anyone else?--

Oceanic · #1 10-02-2009, 06:47 PM

So what the heck is the deal with this, it is costing me a fortune in pre-filters and carbon filters. Not to mention it is likely shortening the life of my RO membrane and DI filter!!!

belzebuth · #2 10-02-2009, 06:53 PM

I am not too crazy about the idea of ingesting this either.

Whatever it is...

Oceanic · #3 10-02-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by belzebuth

i am not too crazy about the idea of ingesting this either.

Whatever it is...

+1

belzebuth · #4 10-02-2009, 07:27 PM

I am going to try to call the district of Mission. I don't know if this will get me very far but worth a shot. Will let you know

Bryan · #5 10-02-2009, 08:20 PM

It's more than likely stirred up sediment in the watershed due to the heavy rains we have experienced this week.

Oceanic · #6 10-02-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan

It's more than likely stirred up sediment in the watershed due to the heavy rains we have experienced this week.

I wished that were the case but this has been going on for months.....

belzebuth · #7 10-02-2009, 09:15 PM

It is probably Ferrous iron.

According to information found:

"Concentrations of iron as low as 0.3 mg/l will leave reddish brown stains on fixtures, tableware and laundry that are very hard to remove. When these deposits break loose from water piping, rusty water will flow through the faucet.

Ferrous iron can be removed by an ion exchange process rather than filtration. Reverse osmosis with 5 micron filter CAN remove iron but is not recommended as the life of the membranes will shorten and cost would be prohibitive."

I think this is the case here and plugging up our RO/DI units.

Does anyone know where I can get Iron test strips ? I am currious to know the concentration in my tap water.