Multi Stage Iron Reducing System

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Jjfuhreck

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Hey Guys,

Just bought a lake house in northern WI. It is been in the family for many years and the water has always been poor. It has a LOT of iron in it. You can't even see through a glass of water after filling it(assuming Ferric Iron). My wife and I are doing a fairly major rehab including putting in a basement and it is time to finally get a decent water system in it.


Here is my tentative plan thus far:

Two of the cheap Omni filters with string filters to start out of the well tank. Next, a Springwell whole house well water filter system, finally a Fleck 5600SXT.

Any thoughts good or bad? I am sure I am going to get some responses asking for water test numbers. Is there any way to do a test for iron concentrations without spending a ton of money? I am seeing over $200. Seems high....

Finally, any thoughts on the Springwell whole house filter? I have the Fleck 5600SXT at home so I know that works well but I am open to other ideas on a whole house filter that would work to remove high concentrations of iron.
 

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Hey Guys,

Just bought a lake house in northern WI. It is been in the family for many years and the water has always been poor. It has a LOT of iron in it. You can't even see through a glass of water after filling it(assuming Ferric Iron). My wife and I are doing a fairly major rehab including putting in a basement and it is time to finally get a decent water system in it.


Here is my tentative plan thus far:

Two of the cheap Omni filters with string filters to start out of the well tank. Next, a Springwell whole house well water filter system, finally a Fleck 5600SXT.

Any thoughts good or bad? I am sure I am going to get some responses asking for water test numbers. Is there any way to do a test for iron concentrations without spending a ton of money? I am seeing over $200. Seems high....

Finally, any thoughts on the Springwell whole house filter? I have the Fleck 5600SXT at home so I know that works well but I am open to other ideas on a whole house filter that would work to remove high concentrations of iron.
 

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I'm no pro, but the one kind of filter you haven't mentioned is an IRON FILTER. Google it...lots of options/mfgs

For a situation like this, (all new system), call out a pro to test water, look things over & make suggestions. And not to judge, but if you're ponying up for a freakin' new BASEMENT and addition, $200 shouldn't be that much of a stretch. I'm in a house w/full crawlspace & have looked into having a basement carved out...$$$$$!!!!
 

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Until you get a full water analysis to know what your issues are I don't think you're going to get much advice.
The turbidity you're describing may not be iron, but something else in addition to high iron.
 
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