Michael Stitsworth
New Member
I have a drilled well that produces about 10 gpm. Water has little to no sand, but is prone to fine sediment. I installed a Rusco sediment trapper with a 150 mesh screen just before the incoming water splits into the horse line and outside faucet line. Next on the house line is another Rusco sediment trapper with a 500 mesh screen, followed by a just-now-installed 20” Aqua-Flo Big Blue before the water softener. Besides sediment, another big concern in our system is water pressure. I just changed the pressure switch to 50/70 (adjusted 20 gallon pressure tank to 48 psi), which boosted pressure somewhat. House has three full baths, washer, kitchen, utility sink; no irrigation system but I do water with hoses in dry periods.
A related concern, besides low pressure and sediment, is taste. I would like to use a carbon block, 10 micron filter in the 4.5 x 20 inch Big Blue.
Any recommendations on which filter to use that will remove most remaining sediment, improve taste and yet provide good flow rates and not too much pressure drop? Cost is a concern, but not as important as addressing the above issues.
Finally, as an FYI, I am strongly considering adding a CSV (cycle stop valve) before the pressure tank to further deal with the pressure issue.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated!
Thanks!
A related concern, besides low pressure and sediment, is taste. I would like to use a carbon block, 10 micron filter in the 4.5 x 20 inch Big Blue.
Any recommendations on which filter to use that will remove most remaining sediment, improve taste and yet provide good flow rates and not too much pressure drop? Cost is a concern, but not as important as addressing the above issues.
Finally, as an FYI, I am strongly considering adding a CSV (cycle stop valve) before the pressure tank to further deal with the pressure issue.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated!
Thanks!