I'm about to finish up my drip system using the MiniDos dosing pump system (see http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74275) but I'm curious: What other ways are people doing auto changes or dripping with water supplies that DO CONTAIN CHLORAMINES. Let's see them guys!
Auto Water changers / Drip Systems
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Yes, it is basically a carbon filter. The carbon is a bit different but basically the same. I can get about 5K gallons before I need to replace the carbon.
i dont think a carbon filter will filter out chloramine... i could be wrong
i just run through carbon filters with a ball valve to control the amount of flow... but we dont have chloramine around here.
i just run through carbon filters with a ball valve to control the amount of flow... but we dont have chloramine around here.
Pharaoh;3441623; said:
any links or info? i'm intrigued. would possibly be a cheaper alternative for the next year while i finish school
vamptrev;3441668; said:i dont think a carbon filter will filter out chloramine... i could be wrong
i just run through carbon filters with a ball valve to control the amount of flow... but we dont have chloramine around here.
see we do, I was going minidos style but have been re-thinking it....
no chloramines here, so i just use cheap $5 carbon filters.
got chloramines- http://www.thefilterguys.biz/chloramine_filters.htm
got chloramines- http://www.thefilterguys.biz/chloramine_filters.htm
2 sets of carbon block can remove most of chloramines. On most RO unit, you'll have the sediment filter and 2 canisters of carbon because RO membrane will lose its life once it's contaminated with chlorine and chloramine.
I used the exact carbon cartridges from the filter guyz and 1 micron sediment, THEN I still use my minidos for the freshwater drip. I talked to one of the filter guys, and he swore up and down that their carbon can remove all traces of chloramines, but I refuse to rely on a single person's opinion. I simply have way too much to lose.
It's a good insurance to have....in case of excessive amount of chloramines compliment of the city.
Spend the money, you have too much too lose out of someone else's (city's water) mistake.
I used the exact carbon cartridges from the filter guyz and 1 micron sediment, THEN I still use my minidos for the freshwater drip. I talked to one of the filter guys, and he swore up and down that their carbon can remove all traces of chloramines, but I refuse to rely on a single person's opinion. I simply have way too much to lose.
It's a good insurance to have....in case of excessive amount of chloramines compliment of the city.
Spend the money, you have too much too lose out of someone else's (city's water) mistake.