Choosing RV Water Filters

Improve Taste, Smell And Appearance

Choosing RV Water Filters takes some knowledge. RV Water Filters are devices that can remove sediment in water and improve the overall taste, smell and appearance of the water in your RV. They can also remove some chemical substances.

However, Water Filters only remove specific types of impurities and are labelled for what they will remove. Water Filters are intended for use with water that is known to be micro biologically safe. They do not remove microorganisms.

Choosing RV Water Filters - Three Basic Types

1. Particle Filters — These filters operate on one basic principle: They use a membrane to screen out or trap particles based on size.

These filters are rated according to the pore size of the membrane. Their size is measured in microns. The lower the number of microns the more effective the filter.

For example, a 5 micron filter removes particles down to 5 microns in size produces clean water. One that stops particles 0.5 microns in size, produces cleaner water.

The most common particle filters are fibre or ceramic:

Fibre Filters are made out of cellulose, rayon, or another type of fibre. These filters have larger pores that prevent large particles such as dirt from crossing their tight fibre layer. However, they will allow dissolved contaminants such as lead and mercury to pass through.

Ceramic Filters, like fibre filters, trap asbestos fibres, some bacteria and parasites and other particles in the ceramic pores. They do not remove dissolved chemical contaminants.

2. Activated Carbon (AC) Filters. Activated carbon filters are more effective in removing organic contaminants from water.

Organic chemicals are often responsible for taste, odour and colour problems. Activated carbon filters can generally be used to improve aesthetically objectionable water.

When water passes through this type of filter, the carbon particles attract and remove contaminants. They can remove lead, mercury, copper and chlorine.

Two types of activated carbon filters are Granular and Solid Block:

Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filters use a cartridge packed with granules of activated carbon. When water passes through the filter, the filter’s numerous carbon granules trap particles and remove substances dissolved in the water.

Solid-Block Activated Carbon Filters have activated carbon composed of activated carbon particles that have been compressed into a dense material through which water travels.

This type of filter has very small pores and a large surface area for the carbon to absorb particles. This type of filter has a better chance of trapping contaminants such as pesticides, chlorine, lead and asbestos.

3. Resin Filters consist of a module that contains resins which can remove contaminants such as lead and other heavy metals. They also remove minerals that cause deposits in kettles and coffee makers.

These contaminants have an electrical charge and are removed by attaching to an opposite charge found on the resin. Resin filters can be combined with activated carbon filters to remove a wide range of particles and dissolved substances.

Choosing RV Water Filters - Groups

Water filter systems can be divided into two main groups:

1/ Point-Of-Use Devices

Point-Of-Use Devices are usually small units intended to treat water for drinking and cooking purposes. They are either installed on single or multiple taps. They can also be pitcher units, where water is filtered through the top as the pitcher is filled.

Faucet-mounted filters are attached to the water faucet in the kitchen.

In-line Point-Of-Use Devices are installed below the kitchen sink on the cold water supply line.

2/ Point Of Entry Devices

Point Of Entry Devices are installed on the main water supply and treat all the water entering the RV. They are based on the same principles as point-of-use filters but are designed larger so that they can treat large amounts of water.

Choosing RV Water Filters - Cost

The prices of water filters vary greatly, mostly depending on the size and composition of the filter. Activated carbon filters can range in cost from a few dollars to several hundred dollars. Faucet-mounted filters usually range in price from $20 to $60. Pitcher filters are usually the least expensive.

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