Water Filter Setup
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This is what I would do, all parts an prices to make one filter
1- 3/4" Female Hose ID x 1/2" Female Pipe $8
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FP8K84/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1- Female 1/2-Inch NPT to Female Hose $7.28
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015AUSCY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1- Brass Quick Connector Set for Hose $8.50
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQS2I0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1- Pipe Fitting, Close Nipple, Schedule 40 Seamless, 1/2" NPT Male $1.05
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JQJO6I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1- Full Port Ball Valve, 1/2" NPT, 2 Piece, 304 Stainless Steel $10.06
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DWPV2SO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2- Reducing Nipple 3/4" x 1/2" Male NPT $6.50 each
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BS2JIK2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1- Culligan HF-150A 3/4-Inch Whole House Sediment Water Filter $19.90
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DH4LN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
1- KX MATRIKX Pb1 10-Inch Length Extruded Carbon Block Filter Cartridge $17.19
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000246SMS/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1- 3/4" Female Hose ID x 1/2" Female Pipe $8
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FP8K84/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1- Female 1/2-Inch NPT to Female Hose $7.28
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015AUSCY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1- Brass Quick Connector Set for Hose $8.50
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQS2I0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1- Pipe Fitting, Close Nipple, Schedule 40 Seamless, 1/2" NPT Male $1.05
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JQJO6I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1- Full Port Ball Valve, 1/2" NPT, 2 Piece, 304 Stainless Steel $10.06
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DWPV2SO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2- Reducing Nipple 3/4" x 1/2" Male NPT $6.50 each
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BS2JIK2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1- Culligan HF-150A 3/4-Inch Whole House Sediment Water Filter $19.90
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DH4LN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
1- KX MATRIKX Pb1 10-Inch Length Extruded Carbon Block Filter Cartridge $17.19
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000246SMS/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thank you sir. I appreciate you putting the list together.
i'll get the parts to put this together.
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Would you stay with your setup and run two carbon block filters or add a 2 or 5 micron first then the carbon block?
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I originally started out with that idea but that was before I sent in for my water report, turns out my water is good for any pilsner right out of the faucet except for the choline taste, the real thing I worry about is I use a Colman drinking water hose from my outside faucet and its 50 feet long to my rig, now the filters are not there to change the water but to catch anything through the pipes or hose,
as far as filtering the water its self in my case one filter is fine, Im not sure about your situation
as far as filtering the water its self in my case one filter is fine, Im not sure about your situation
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If it's run through a RO filter, it's essentially sterile water. I wouldn't worry about contamination. Most of the RO rigs I've seen have a tank, generally around five gallons. That's kept me from exploring the option further - I need ten gallons of purified water on brew day.
ive got one filter set up on my kitchen tap here in Aus lots of chlorine in water. The reason why we originally got it was if you got the chilled water bottle out of the fridge the first draught was like drinking pool water. The bloke who supplies our filter said it'd take care of the chlorine and any crap but as for minerals they stay. I can vouch for no chlorine it's all gone No more drinking pool water yay. I might just stick with my one filter system mmm I do wish I didn't have to decant it into a pot and carry it out to my brew rig but
. Cheers for the most helpful info but.
. Cheers for the most helpful info but.
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yes that will work and I can show you how to fit then together after the fact, the only reason I take mine apart today is to empty them out after each brew, its easier apart
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I'll probably order the parts Monday from Amazon, at least the housing and filter. I may be able to get the other parts from Lowes.
I'll do as you do and take apart after each use. I usually brew every other week or so. No need to keep water sitting in there for a couple weeks.
Thanks again for putting the list together.
I'll do as you do and take apart after each use. I usually brew every other week or so. No need to keep water sitting in there for a couple weeks.
Thanks again for putting the list together.
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for water its fine, for wort its a temperature issue that can lead to reactions causing off flavors
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Those RO systems only produce 3 gallons per hour. Spend the night before filling your HLT
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It's only for water- no wort will be going through this system.
I brew 3.5 gallon batches and use 6 gallons and under so 1 gal/per hour would take 6 hrs. kind of a pain but it's a better option to what I currently have.
I brew 3.5 gallon batches and use 6 gallons and under so 1 gal/per hour would take 6 hrs. kind of a pain but it's a better option to what I currently have.
