Hard water

Racer Boy

Racer Boy

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Anybody use an inline water softner? Just wondering how they work and if they're worth the money. I'm just looking for something so I can wash the truck at home again. I hate:mad: hard water!

Thanks
 
when we were getting the tour of AG , they had a system that didn't look too expensive or complicated:)
 
MagicCity33 said:
Try these guys out at: xOnline Water Filtration Products Catalog of Pure Water Products, LLC. They will ask you a series of questions if you do not know what you want up front.
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These filters (like AGs - same housings) are too small. Even if you use their DI cartridge (FC006), you will constantly be changing cartridges. They just don't have the capacity to be used for washing vehicles. This is if you want pure or spotless water. If you just want a softener, these will work, but I don't think it will give you the results that you are looking for.
 
blk45 said:
These filters (like AGs - same housings) are too small. Even if you use their DI cartridge (FC006), you will constantly be changing cartridges. They just don't have the capacity to be used for washing vehicles.
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Can you clarify the "capacity" comment? Is it related to the number of cars or the water flow through the filter?

I was also looking at the AG unit, but I'm only washing 1 &1/2 (a Miata) cars twice a week and would probably use the filter for a final rinse only, If I had to change the media every 3 or 4 weeks I wouldn't mind, but if it's a flow issue that's a different story.
 
RisBMW said:
Can you clarify the "capacity" comment? Is it related to the number of cars or the water flow through the filter?

I was also looking at the AG unit, but I'm only washing 1 &1/2 (a Miata) cars twice a week and would probably use the filter for a final rinse only, If I had to change the media every 3 or 4 weeks I wouldn't mind, but if it's a flow issue that's a different story.
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When I said capacity, I meant that you will only get a couple of uses out of each cartridge before you have to replace it. However, now that you mention it, the smaller filters will need the gpm flow rate to be lowered to be able to work effectively. The CR Spotless has to be regulated to 4 gpm. The smaller units would need to be way less than that.


Just how quickly a system can produce DI water ((gallons per minute (gpm) = flow rate)) is also a mathematical equation. You need dwell time on the resin in order for the minerals (TDS) to be removed and exchanged with Hydrogen and Hydroxide; it is not instantaneous. Flow rate again is based on TDS level and Volume of Resin. The more resin you have in the system the faster you can flow the water through it and vise versa. Also, the more TDS you have in the water, the longer it will take to de-ionize it and again vise versa.
At these recommended flow rates, the output TDS level will be 0 ppm until the resin nears depletion. You can flow water faster through these systems but you will not get what we consider “Spot-free Water” (less than 20 ppm TDS). The water will obviously be cleaner than regular tap water but it will not be spot-free. For instance, flowing 400 ppm TDS water through our DIC-20 unit at 6 gallons per minute with brand new resin will yield water with a TDS level of 85 ppm…cleaner, but not “spot-free”. That is why some of the smaller systems in the market seem like they work in the beginning, but you’d have to restrict the water flow to nearly a trickle (.2 gpm) to keep them producing spot-free water given the small volume of resin that is in them. Most of our customers want to have a flow rate that produces enough water and pressure to be able to wash a vehicle or house windows with ease.
 
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