I would be curious about hooking up a irrigation valve that would open up daily for about 5 minutes on the spin-down filter letting it flush itself out automatically with a simple setup I bet you got some really good filtration with a simple automatic flush happening every day
Had this problem when I built a new house back in 99, in 2011 the pump was acting up in my well so I had it replaced. The well company that did the work found the screen filter on my old pump was missing. Ever since the new pump and screen were installed I only have light rust in the filter at replacement every 3 months .
Good information. Sure shows the importance of using filter systems. I use a 5micron filter just before my RO "drinking water system". This pre-filter gives me one year for the 4 RO filters instead of six months.
Plumb a bypass around the filters. Not just for bypassing them if needed, but also for flushing the filters. You could back flow a couple gallons thru the filters and hopefully flush them better. Assuming the filters can handle reverse flow for a short period. You could also mount them higher off the ground for easier access while plumbing in the bypass.
I use a 15 micron cleanable Rusco Spin Down before it goes into cleanable and re-useable polyester 2.5”x10“ set of 20, 5, and 1 micron nominal filters. I enjoy not having to spend money with each filter change. We have two sets of filters, three to use and three that are cleaned for next use. We use Bio-degradable soap and then Oxalic acid soak and rinse.
Kinda an off-topic question, but what filters would you recommend for a shower loop AKA recirculating shower? I really like the idea of the 15 micron, but is that not good for my purpose? My goal is to get at least 3-4 gpm in a shower head after filter slowdown.
Have you tried puttjng in another spin down that is 40miron .. i use a 100 micron then a 40 mircon ... it really save the final filter longer I have 100 - 40 - 25 - 5 then a 0.1 under my kitchen sink for my faceted
I would more than likely have two spin down filter in series, the first would be the OG you had been using and then the new filter type after that before the woven filter. The rig up a automatic flush system either with a sprinkler control system or if Rusco has something to do it. With your setup being under the house in a crawl space I know it's a PITA to maintain on a bi-weekly base. Doing it that way would more than likely cut down on cost and time spent under the house.
This is a silly question, but have you thought about putting an automated ball valve on the flushing outlet to reduce the time that you have to manually work on it?
I'm thinking of putting a Rusco filter similar to yours but in front of the pressure tank because the tank seems to trap a lot of sediment and then blows it out into the system sometimes instantly clogging the filter. I was wondering what your experience has been with your pressure tank and whether or not it traps silt. Great informative videos L2H! Thank you!
I recommend that you not put a filter before the pressure tank. If the prefilter gets clogged the relays will tell the Well pump to continually run until everything Burns up.
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I would be curious about hooking up a irrigation valve that would open up daily for about 5 minutes on the spin-down filter letting it flush itself out automatically with a simple setup I bet you got some really good filtration with a simple automatic flush happening every day
A programmable garden hose timer works well for this application. They're about $30.
The company actually sent their new automatic flush valve to try out. I'm looking forward to giving it a go.
@@LandtoHouse That's great! I hope you'll do a video of it in action.
Had this problem when I built a new house back in 99, in 2011 the pump was acting up in my well so I had it replaced. The well company that did the work found the screen filter on my old pump was missing. Ever since the new pump and screen were installed I only have light rust in the filter at replacement every 3 months .
Good information. Sure shows the importance of using filter systems. I use a 5micron filter just before my RO "drinking water system". This pre-filter gives me one year for the 4 RO filters instead of six months.
Plumb a bypass around the filters. Not just for bypassing them if needed, but also for flushing the filters. You could back flow a couple gallons thru the filters and hopefully flush them better. Assuming the filters can handle reverse flow for a short period. You could also mount them higher off the ground for easier access while plumbing in the bypass.
I use a 15 micron cleanable Rusco Spin Down before it goes into cleanable and re-useable polyester 2.5”x10“ set of 20, 5, and 1 micron nominal filters. I enjoy not having to spend money with each filter change. We have two sets of filters, three to use and three that are cleaned for next use. We use Bio-degradable soap and then Oxalic acid soak and rinse.
Kinda an off-topic question, but what filters would you recommend for a shower loop AKA recirculating shower? I really like the idea of the 15 micron, but is that not good for my purpose? My goal is to get at least 3-4 gpm in a shower head after filter slowdown.
Im curious what micron rating you use on your whole house filter after your Rusco filter.
I believe you should have a few of these in parallel. But a courser filter before them. To get a longer period before cleanout.
Have you tried puttjng in another spin down that is 40miron .. i use a 100 micron then a 40 mircon ... it really save the final filter longer
I have 100 - 40 - 25 - 5 then a 0.1 under my kitchen sink for my faceted
I would more than likely have two spin down filter in series, the first would be the OG you had been using and then the new filter type after that before the woven filter. The rig up a automatic flush system either with a sprinkler control system or if Rusco has something to do it. With your setup being under the house in a crawl space I know it's a PITA to maintain on a bi-weekly base. Doing it that way would more than likely cut down on cost and time spent under the house.
This is a silly question, but have you thought about putting an automated ball valve on the flushing outlet to reduce the time that you have to manually work on it?
Rusco actually sent one of those. I just have never installed powered down there to get the automatic valve working. Seems like a good idea.
Automatic Flush System would be nice.
what about running your normal one then the new one so more filters for it to remove more sediment
I'm thinking of putting a Rusco filter similar to yours but in front of the pressure tank because the tank seems to trap a lot of sediment and then blows it out into the system sometimes instantly clogging the filter. I was wondering what your experience has been with your pressure tank and whether or not it traps silt. Great informative videos L2H! Thank you!
I recommend that you not put a filter before the pressure tank. If the prefilter gets clogged the relays will tell the Well pump to continually run until everything Burns up.
@@LandtoHouse Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated.
@@mandog2142 Also when the bladder within pressure tank fails, the filter will prevent rubber shreds from clogging your house pipes.
how about spin up centrifugal filter (virtual low density filter)
its a fin cross spinning cone shape, centrifugally rising in force with increasing radius
yes its like Archimedes screw pump filter in a way
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