Water Filter on 1 1/2 inch water line?

[Chipper44]

We have well water. The water line coming out of the pressure tank in 1 1/2 inch.

Can we put a 3/4 water filter on this line or do we need to find a water filter that is also 1 1/2 inches?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/A-O-Smith-Single-Stage-7-GPM-GAC-Whole-House-Water-Filtration-System/1000559417?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-plb-_-ggl-_-LIA_PLB_207_Pumps-Water-Irrigation-_-1000559417-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQjwidSWBhDdARIsAIoTVb2LUFsg_oa4q1jZwj0kDeF0PsBxbMEiC9EQ8T16YrWhBukeOn0pQkAaApUsEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Reach4]

3/4 inch piping is plenty for 7 gpm.

Looking at your filter choice, what is your purpose-- chlorine and odor removal? Not chlorine, since your well water does not have chlorine, but may have tastes and odors. This filter will not be the right thing for iron. It does not do backwashing, and they list that as a feature. I would think you might put this after the softener, rather than before. I am not a pro. I don't have much ueful to offer, but just things to think about.

But yes, 3/4 inch piping does not seem to be adding a significant restriction.


It is not usual to filter water for irrigation or hose spigots.

 

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[Chipper44]

3/4 inch piping is plenty for 7 gpm.

Looking at your filter choice, what is your purpose-- chlorine and odor removal? Not chlorine, since your well water does not have chlorine, but may have tastes and odors. This filter will not be the right thing for iron. It does not do backwashing, and they list that as a feature. I would think you might put this after the softener, rather than before. I am not a pro. I don't have much ueful to offer, but just things to think about.

But yes, 3/4 inch piping does not seem to be adding a significant restriction.


It is not usual to filter water for irrigation or hose spigots.

I am doing a water test tonight. I was hoping the below would be more than sufficent to tackle anything I find on the test.
We do have iron when we run water to the faucets.

I was mainly curious if you could have 1 1/2 pipe, drop down to 3/4 inch then jump back up to 1 1/2 pipe.

I was thinking of doing a:
Pre Filter
AO Smith Carbon Filter
AO Smith Descaler
Post Filter

 

[Reach4]

What is a descaler?

 

[Chipper44]

What is a descaler?

Whole House Multifunction Descaler | A. O. Smith

Reduce scale buildup naturally in city or well water with this whole house descaler from A. O. Smith. It also can be used with various add-on water filters.

www.aosmithatlowes.com

 

[Reach4]

I looked at the page, and I still don't know. If I wanted to descale pipe, I would figure to inject acid. Yet somehow I doubt that is what you are buying. The other thing I would think of is some kind of mechanical device to remove scale. Clearly the Lowes device is not that. I think you should know before buying.

There are things called TAC (Template Assisted Crystallization) softeners or conditioners. Some people don't think those are hokum. I am not one of those.

Salt-Free Water Softener: Does it Work? | Culligan Water

Salt-free water softeners don't soften water at all, they condition it. Learn more about the salt-free water conditioning process.

www.culliganwater.com

 

[Charlotte98779]

We have nicely water. The water line coming out of the stress tank in 1 half of inch.
Using cold water filters in hot water could really cause problems. We offer these filters for higher temperatures so that you can safely filter your hot water line. Whatever temperature or pressure you need, these filter systems can help!