THAIPHUKET Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMz0xR0R0bdla_rPBFr084WGLTHCn9P29nBFSK-xT2G8VSb5gJlBQSskyrdRK54OA?key=dmtrM2RXSC1Rek5wQzJjQ3NEUzRTcVVTNUdpN1Zn this filter?? has never been serviced. Should it? Suggestion of a Service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Link no good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swiss1960 Posted July 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2022 Whatever filter, without maintenance, it will likely be clogged and completely ineffective 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Edit the full stop off the link and you get this:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted July 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2022 I think I'd be pulling the whole thing out and going for a nice modern unit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 I change 3-4 out of 6 stages of my filter every 6 months, and this time it was especially sakapok, due to some recent pipe maintanance in the building. The filtered water was still pure and clean, but pressure was not sufficient, and if I hadn't UV-stage, i'd be reluctant to drink that water even after filtering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Crossy said: Edit the full stop off the link and you get this:- Looks like a 2 or 3 component filter to me, and pretty old at that too. I have such a filter (a modern one), it gets backwashed monthly, and the filter materials get replaced annually. Edited July 17, 2022 by Swiss1960 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 32 minutes ago, Crossy said: I think I'd be pulling the whole thing out and going for a nice modern unit. Also newer models will be more efficient and easier to get filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotEinstein Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 That is a sand and gravel filter for deep well pumped water. It looks as though it has the usual label on it telling to back-flush every 10-14 days for 15-20 minutes. We have 2 of these, one of which the gravel and sand was changed last year after 15 years - a bit over due! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 4 hours ago, andreww said: I change 3-4 out of 6 stages of my filter every 6 months, and this time it was especially sakapok, due to some recent pipe maintanance in the building. The filtered water was still pure and clean, but pressure was not sufficient, and if I hadn't UV-stage, i'd be reluctant to drink that water even after filtering. We have a pure filter brand, last time we had the filters changed the guy said the UV filter is not really needed and over the top, even he did not bother with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterfranks Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 1 minute ago, proton said: We have a pure filter brand, last time we had the filters changed the guy said the UV filter is not really needed and over the top, even he did not bother with it. UV kills bacteria in the water, no other stage of the filter kills bacteria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, peterfranks said: UV kills bacteria in the water, no other stage of the filter kills bacteria I was told this happens before it is distributed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 14 hours ago, Crossy said: I think I'd be pulling the whole thing out and going for a nice modern unit. What would be the major differences? The posted type of filter is a whole house type generally just filled with rock, sand and charcoal, one or a combination. The new ones look like the old ones to me, they seem to be filled the same way so how are they different? It is not a drinking water filter like those many have posted about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 20 hours ago, Crossy said: Edit the full stop off the link and you get this:- Valves are set in an unusual way for filtering. Not sure filter would function with valves set like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotEinstein Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Bill97 said: Valves are set in an unusual way for filtering. Not sure filter would function with valves set like that. Yes, well spotted. It is allowing the input water to flow to both sides of the filter, so no filtration, maybe just adding a little sand for 'roughage'. I should imagine that it is supplied by the village water rather than a deep well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, Rica Macaspac said: Maybe you might want to try Awesome Water Filters any of that whole house filters like this thread is about or just drinking water filters which is a very different topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THAIPHUKET Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 3:55 PM, Crossy said: Edit the full stop off the link and you get this:- Thanks for catching such detail which makes all the difference 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THAIPHUKET Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 Your replies are most helpful. To get a modern filter, what to look for? Who will install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, THAIPHUKET said: To get a modern filter, what to look for? Who will install? Not sure a "modern filter" will be much different from the one you have. Those talking of modern filters seem to have been referring to drinking water filters. Anyway a company with a name like LanaAnalytic or Lana l'anatytic is very experienced about water in and around chiang mai. They have records of wells drilled and water tested and knowledgeable staff. Located on Chaang Peak Road, West side about 150 meters before Super Highway intersection. They usually send somebody out, can sample and test your water if needed and can install and maintain filters. 053 410 182 After they have checked your situation they will recommend and you can ask about alternatives. They provide written proposals with pricing. Edited July 24, 2022 by Dante99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 3:31 PM, Swiss1960 said: without maintenance, it will likely be clogged and completely ineffective sounds like my sex life(longfellow) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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