Quote:
|
Originally Posted by lordgalla
Hi;I have a dual under sink filter system,I had from sears,it uses 2 CC-10
filters from your site.Ametek CC-10, CC10 American Plumber WCC Filters..The question I have is how long does 2 of these filters in this dual system supposed to last? Can someone answer this please? Thankyou.
|
how long a filter lasts is very subjective question. Mostly, when it stops working, change it. But other things may be involved. I suppose this is used for drinking water purposes, right? --Not for washing or other utilitarian purposes.
Without x-checking the model numbers, I suppose the first filter is a sediment filter and the second one is a carbon filter. Does that sound right? Is your source water chlorinated (city water)?
Genral rule of thumb is to change filterw once a year but that is really just a guessing game. Testing water for chlorine bleed-thru can indicate the carbon is shot. Visually inspecting the sediment filter can reveal that it needs to be changed if it is gungy or the core of the filter is as dark as the exterior.
Odors coming thru can also indicate the filters need to be changed. In some cases the filters are so exhausted that the water coming out is 'dirtier' than the water going in. Ever turn on the vacuum cleaner and the whole house smell like dog??? Time to change that bag, man...
Andy Christensen, CWS-II