Replacement RO/DI cartridges for Water General Unit

[raynist]

I am not sure if I even need to replace these yet, but I have been using the unit for 12 months, about 30 gallons a week or less.

I have new DI resin, but am wondering if I need to replace any of the other cartridges. I though I heard that the RO membranes last for years.

I understand that this unit doesn't use the best membranes (Dow), so where is the best place to order these filters?

Would I even need to replace these yet?

Thanks
Ray

 

[stewie24]

Some of the filters should be replaced every 6-12 months depending on how dirty your water is coming out of the tap (city or well water).
There arent too many places that carry these filters, but here's a site to get you started:
http://www.waterfiltersonline.com/water-general-filters.asp

Their prices aren't too bad either.
Stewie

 

[Ghumbee]

Ray,
Give Spectra Pure a call. www.spectrapure.com

They are a sponsor of ours.

Also,
Buckeye field supply in Ohio has received some good reviews. They are usually at the Columbus frag swap as a vendor. If you can wait that long and can't go to the swap---I can pick up for you.

www.buckeyefieldsupply.com


Chuck

 

[jdieck]

No need to guess as there are specific tests you can do to determine the need to replace the cartridges.
You need a pressure gauge, a chlorine test kit and a TDS meter.
Sediment when the pressure drops 10 psi across
Carbon when you test any chlorine in the output (Use tablets test kit)
Membrane when the rejection drops below 90% for 75 gpd or less units or when the rejection drops to below 85% for 100 gpd units
DI when you detect TDS in your output.

 

[Biggie]

http://www.filterdirect.com/filter1.htm