This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey delivers clean, filtered water right at the kitchen sink. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for Installing a Water Filter With A Separate Faucet:
– water filter and cartridge
– 3/4-inch screws
Tools for Installing a Water Filter With A Separate Faucet:
– slug cutter (a.k.a.: knock-out punch), used to cut faucet hole in stainless steel sink
– electric drill and 3/8-inch-diameter bit
– ratcheting box-end wrench
– basin wrench
– adjustable wrench
– drill/driver and 1/8-inch-diameter bit
– Phillips screwdriver
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How to Install a Water Filter With A Separate Faucet | This Old House
In this video, I install a low-cost water filtration system to connect our home to the rainwater collection tank.
One day our water supply got brown because of too much rain that created mud in the town’s collection dam. sometimes the water has too much chlorine in it also.
My solution was to use rainwater that we harvested from one of our roofs I added a booster pump to increase the pressure so it is practical in the house.
However, the rainwater was not 100% clean due to the fact that the roof and gutter collected all kinds of impurities. A proper filtration system would cost us more than what we have available in our current budget. This made me to search for low-cost alternatives.
In this video, I am sharing my experience with you.
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DIY Water Filter. Homemade “High-Volume” Water Filter. Easy DIY. Fast Filtering – makes a glassful in seconds (whole gallon in just over 3 minutes). low cost ~ only $7.00 for supplies ($6 for the carbon and $1 for the coffee filters). with proper maintenance it should last for years. removes virtually all sediment, any bad odors/smells/tastes and over 200 chemical contaminants (including herbicides, pesticides, pharmaceuticals etc.). i constructed it mainly to make my tap water taste good (it’s so full of chlorine and other junk, i can barely keep it down). use the filtered water for drinking, cooking, making ice etc. works perfect with any tap water (rain water too). can also be used with pond/river water (just boil it first, to remove any pathogens) then put it thru the filter. tips: construct using a one liter bottle and the whole carton of carbon for maximum filtering. double up the screen inside the bottle cap if necessary. use a new coffee filter between uses. when done using it, discard the coffee filter and remove diffuser to dry.
If you are here probably you are entering the organic food world, but first, let’s go through one more time about the concept of organics;
‘Organic food is the product of a farming system which avoids the use of man-made fertilizers, pesticides; growth regulators, and livestock feed additives. “
What we know about organics is that they are safer, possibly more nutritious, and often better tasting than non-organic food. They also say organic production is better for the environment and kinder to animals. But not everything is flowers, and unfortunately, the organic food price can be very salty if you know what I mean. What many people are doing to be able to make organic food part of their lives is planting their organic garden themselves.
Organic gardening means you won’t use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, and that includes the chemicals and contaminants that can contaminate your garden thought common water irrigation. I bet you haven’t thought of that, right? You must be thinking about what to do now, well, we have an easy and cheap solution for you: install a hose water filter!
Does water from the hose have chlorine?
If your water comes from a public sanitation system, it is possible to have chlorine in it, this chemical is very effective at eliminating harmful pathogens. That’s why most of the water suppliers use it.
Can you filter hose water?
Of course, you can! A hose filter can be attached to any conventional garden hose thread. You can use that water for irrigating your garden and organics and any other outdoor needs for cleaner water, you may also drink it if you want! The filter works by removing herbicides, pesticides, VOCs, chloramines, and chlorine.
Now that you know how to solve your problems, we are going to help you find your best hose water filter, the one with the best cost and efficiency.
Reduces: Bad Taste, Odors, Chlorine and Sediment in Drinking Water
Safe water matters: GAC (Granular Activated Carbon) filtration greatly reduces bad taste, odor, chlorine, and sediment
Large capacity filtration: Large capacity in line water filter lasts an average of 3 months
Multiple Uses: Can be attached to any standard gardening or water hose to provide healthier drinking water and cleaner water overall. Great for RVs, boats, campers, pets, gardening, and much more
20 micron sediment filter: Removes particles greater than 20 microns
Protects against bacteria: Premium KDF provides protection against bacteria growth while filter is stored or not in use
Includes: Flexible hose protector to reduce strain on connections while minimizing kinking
Low Lead Certified: Compliant with all federal and state level low lead laws. CSA low lead content certified to NSF/ANSI 362
Garden Hose Filter: 3/4 Inch Line water hose filter includes inline hose filter with 100 mesh and 40 mesh screen, extra 2 hose washers. Water hose inline filter connects to pressure washer inlet. Maximum pressure up to 80psi(551.58kpa), Minimum size of filtered particles: 450μ.
Powerful Functions: The garden hose attachment essential for household filtering sediment or impurities from faucets. The iron garden hose filter helps protect your pressure washer leaking from the waste water before they reach your pump pressure washer.
Easy to Install: Connect one end of the line water hose filter for garden hose to water inlet of your pressure washer or water faucet outside. Connect the garden hose on the other side of the fixture.
2 Mesh Screen: Our hose filter offer 2 mesh screen – 100 mesh and 40 mesh. we provide two kinds of filter screen for you to choose . Many other sellers offer only 40 mesh one that only can be captured some large debris.
MULTI-FILTRATION: Unlike the single filtration that other brands provide, our upgraded composite car wash filter contains superior resin, GAC and KDF. Several stages of filtration efficiently remove harmful elements such as chlorine, aluminum, cadmium, magnesium, iron, lead, mercury and other heavy metals, as well as sediments. This filtered water will better protect the paintwork of your car.
EFFICIENT CLEANING: The AQUACREST inline car wash water filter boosts the power of your detergent, and effectively reduces water spots caused by air-dried minerals after you wash your car or clean your yard. The result is saved time and effort. The 5-micron filter aperture can efficiently filter out impurities and produce quality water. The upgraded formula prolongs the filter’s service life and storage, thereby ensuring long-lasting, clean, and hygienic use.
MEETING YOUR OUTDOOR NEEDS: Professionally developed for outdoor cleaning, the filter is ideal for car washing, window washing, yard and fence cleaning. It also fits pressure washers. To save money, use this filter to wash your vehicle instead of relying on expensive car washing services. In addition, the upgraded filter is smaller and lighter than the traditional filter, so you won’t need a cart and activating resin. The filter is easy to use and can meet your daily needs.
ADDING HOSE PROTECTOR: The anti-kink flexible hose protector can prevent the water pipe joint from twisting. The result is smoother flowing water and a better filtration experience. The protector can also prevent the water pipe joint from damage and improve the service life of the filter, saving you money in the long run.
PERFECTLY FITTING YOUR EQUIPMENT AND LONG-LASTING SERVICE LIFE: The inline car wash filter fits any standard 3/4″ garden hose thread. The durable inline water filter can fully meet your outdoor water needs for 3 months. You’ll enjoy clean and fresh water while protecting the paintwork of your car and beautifying your yard.
The USA Adventure Gear Inline Garden hose filter is a cut above all other inline water filters. Here are the specs:
Highest Level Of Protection: USA Adventure Gear’s 3 in 1 inline water filter offers the highest level of protection from water impurities with 3 levels of protection. No other inline filter on the market offers this protection.
Most Filtering Capacity On the Market: While the competition inline filters last 3-4 months and less than 5000 gallons, Our 3 in 1 inline water filter last up to a year, or 25,000 gallons.
Use Fewer Filters: 4 of their filters equals 1 of ours: Eliminates excess waste.
Filter More Water At a Faster Rate: Filter up to 5 gallons per minute.
Better Protection. Better Tasting Water: Our 3 in 1 inline water filter provides great tasting water with greater peace of mind.
If you are a DIYer, check here how you can do it yourself and guarantee the safeness of your future food. Check out the Boogie Blue Hose Water Filter
John from Grow Your Own Greens will show how easily you can install an in-line water filter. In this episode you will learn about two different water filters that can be easily used for a drip irrigation system or to water your organic garden with your water hose.
