Drinking Water Filter??

[malawi500]

I have one of these filters for my drinking water:



It is due to be replaced, can anyone advise how I could 'upgrade' this?

What about one of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-WATER-FILTER-HOUSING-CLEAR-WHITE-WITH-1-4-PUSH-FIT-/380406807508?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&var=&hash=item5892033bd4

and just fill it with activated carbon? Or must I use the specific filters etc?

Thanks

 

[Oughtsix]

That cartridge canister filter would work. The canister cartridge filter you linked to is available with different fittings... NPT (National Pipe Thread) fittings being the most common. You would need to purchase NPT to compression adapters to adapt the cartridge filter to your current tubing configuration. Should be pretty easy.

Have you priced out the carbon block filters for the new canister cartridge filter? You might not be gaining much from the upgrade. I recall the carbon block cartridges not being much bigger than the disposable cartridge you already have. If the price is the same you really are not gaining much as the disposable carbon filter you have is considerably easier to change than the canister cartridge filter you linked to.

 

[whatyouthought1985]

Ddi

 

[Pharaoh]

What purpose are you trying to serve with the upgrade? Water changer? Drip system?

 

[malawi500]

What purpose are you trying to serve with the upgrade? Water changer? Drip system?

No, it's specifically for drinking water. I have both in my house but was wondering if any are superior in any way? I particularly want it to reduce chlorine.

Price is about the same per cartridge.

 

[Oughtsix]

A carbon block filter is better than a granulated carbon filter. I would stick with what you have.

 

[the_duke]

question, how would you deal with water pressure if you are going to use that?