We do not filter on board, but always attach an RV filter <https://www.amazon.com/Camco-40043-TastePURE-Flexible-Protector/dp/B0006IX87S>to the hose we are filling with. Pracitical Sailor also reviewed this, I believe. I would suggest adding this to your routine even with a filter set up. It will prolong the filter life and keep your non-drinking water cleaner.
We were just aiming to improve taste, which it has. We turn our tanks over frequently and bleach them twice a year or so (we use the boat year round.) We almost never have tanky water because of this. My 2 cents. Kevin 30-2 Portland On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 7:34 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > FYI – I had a filter that made things WORSE. It would allow > algae/bacteria/gross stuff to grow in it. I removed the filter and dumped a > whole quart bottle of bleach in each tank. I let it sit for an hour, added > water to the tanks, ran them dry, refilled with water, and the tank water > has been nice ever since. > > Joe > > Coquina > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Bill > Bina - gmail via CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 13, 2016 10:08 > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Bill Bina - gmail > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Filtered Fresh water > > > > I had a household type in line filter with a paper element freeze. After > it thawed, it would no longer pass anything, including water. The wet > fibers apparently swelled when they froze, creating a solid barrier. > > Bill Bina > > > > On 9/13/2016 9:56 AM, Don Harben via CnC-List wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I strong suggest NOT allowing any type of filter to freeze once it has had > water in it. Holes are created in the filter medium. > > > > I am involved with two land based water purification systems sourcing from > lake water and one from a cistern. It has has been an interesting learning > curve involving filtering and UV treatment compared to "Water Makers" using > reverse osmosis. > > > > Don > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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