pn3d
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Hello,
I'm trying to figure out the set up for whole house filtration system.
Splendora TX (an hour away from Houston TX)
municipal water from a private company called Quadvest
158 Hardness (mg/L), 9.23 (grains) according to their website
small house 2 bathrooms 2ppl for now
I understand I would need:
a water softener bc of the hardness
a carbon filter before the softener to remove the chlorine
a sediment filter before carbon filter
I also understand that I should install based on flow rate: since water softener is last, this should feature the lowest flow rate so that there's enough flow rate during backwashing.
These are the products I'm thinking: (although can change but same concept)
First: iSpring WSP-SL Whole House Reusable Spin Down Sediment Filter 50 micron
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ISPRING-WSP-50-Reusable-Spin-Down-Sediment-Water-Filter-20-GPM-1-in-MNPT-3-4-in-FNPT-WSP-50/303568130
it says 20 GPM flow rate max.
I know I can also use the replaceable cartridges with the filter housing, but I'm trying to set up something where I don't have to replace every 6 months.
Second: ISPRING Whole House Water Filter System Model: WF1024
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ISPRING...s-up-to-3-Years-Model-WF1024-WF1024/327785571
Maximum GPM 26. not sure if this is correct?
Filtration: Activated Carbon, Carbon Block, KDF
I know this one has a higher flow rate than the sediment filter however it doesn't require backwashing.
will last about 3 years. anyone has any experience with this product?
Third: ISPRING Whole House Water Softener with Backwash Feature - 45,000 Grain
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ISPRING...for-Households-and-Business-WCS45KG/316525103
Service Flow Rate @ 15 psi drop (gallons per min.) : 8 gal (US)/min
Since softener only has 8gpm service flow rate, I feel comfortable there should be enough flow rate for backwashing since carbon filter has 26 gpm
I will also have a tankless water heater so softener is a must.
I have a very small area to set all this up (about 42" wide by 30" deep). I just need something adequate enough.
Will have a RO under sink for drinking water.
I'm not a plumber. Almost zero experience with plumbing. Just been researching intensely for a few days.
Does this set up make sense? Is my understanding correct?
any advice/input would be appreciated.
Thank you all in advance.
I'm trying to figure out the set up for whole house filtration system.
Splendora TX (an hour away from Houston TX)
municipal water from a private company called Quadvest
158 Hardness (mg/L), 9.23 (grains) according to their website
small house 2 bathrooms 2ppl for now
I understand I would need:
a water softener bc of the hardness
a carbon filter before the softener to remove the chlorine
a sediment filter before carbon filter
I also understand that I should install based on flow rate: since water softener is last, this should feature the lowest flow rate so that there's enough flow rate during backwashing.
These are the products I'm thinking: (although can change but same concept)
First: iSpring WSP-SL Whole House Reusable Spin Down Sediment Filter 50 micron
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ISPRING-WSP-50-Reusable-Spin-Down-Sediment-Water-Filter-20-GPM-1-in-MNPT-3-4-in-FNPT-WSP-50/303568130
it says 20 GPM flow rate max.
I know I can also use the replaceable cartridges with the filter housing, but I'm trying to set up something where I don't have to replace every 6 months.
Second: ISPRING Whole House Water Filter System Model: WF1024
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ISPRING...s-up-to-3-Years-Model-WF1024-WF1024/327785571
Maximum GPM 26. not sure if this is correct?
Filtration: Activated Carbon, Carbon Block, KDF
I know this one has a higher flow rate than the sediment filter however it doesn't require backwashing.
will last about 3 years. anyone has any experience with this product?
Third: ISPRING Whole House Water Softener with Backwash Feature - 45,000 Grain
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ISPRING...for-Households-and-Business-WCS45KG/316525103
Service Flow Rate @ 15 psi drop (gallons per min.) : 8 gal (US)/min
Since softener only has 8gpm service flow rate, I feel comfortable there should be enough flow rate for backwashing since carbon filter has 26 gpm
I will also have a tankless water heater so softener is a must.
I have a very small area to set all this up (about 42" wide by 30" deep). I just need something adequate enough.
Will have a RO under sink for drinking water.
I'm not a plumber. Almost zero experience with plumbing. Just been researching intensely for a few days.
Does this set up make sense? Is my understanding correct?
any advice/input would be appreciated.
Thank you all in advance.
