Hello Fred,
Thank you very much for contacting us through our website. You wrote:
“Just bought a place with a well and need a filter system. well pumps 10 gpm...3 person house hold part of the year...water has a ph of 6...Iron 1.6 ppm..hardness is 2gpg
Thank you very much for contacting us through our website. You wrote:
“Just bought a place with a well and need a filter system. well pumps 10 gpm...3 person house hold part of the year...water has a ph of 6...Iron 1.6 ppm..hardness is 2gpg
thanks in advance.....Fred”
Based on the analysis, the main issues with the water are the high levels of iron as well as the low pH. Low pH can cause corrosion problems with copper piping, which can lead to leaching of copper into drinking water and onto surfaces, but more importantly can cause leaks on pipes. Correcting the pH up to neutral 7.0 is also important in removing iron from well water. The iron can also contribute to the discoloration you reported.
An effective method for taking care of the low pH is with the use of a calcite neutralizer. This system uses calcite (crushed limestone) which dissolves into the water and counteract the corrosive properties of acidic water. Once the pH has been raised, I would recommend using a heavy-duty Pro-Ox iron filter, which would be able to remove high levels of iron and manganese without the use of chemicals. These two systems in line will be able to provide you with clear, non-staining and non-corrosive water. Please see more information on the equipment below:
Calcite Blend Neutralizer 5700E, 1.5 CF Size
Raises pH and prevents copper corrosion
Dimensions: 10" diameter x 61" height ¾" pipe size
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Six Month Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee: try it for six months, if you are not happy return for refund. See details:
Excellent warranty: 10 years on the softener and brine tank; 5 years on the controls.
Excellent warranty: 10 years on the softener and brine tank; 5 years on the controls.
Low pH: In addition to corroding your copper pipes, a low pH also interferes with proper iron oxidation and removal. For the majority of iron removal medias on the market, iron and manganese can’t really be taken out very well with a low pH. To raise your low pH, a calcite Neutralizer Filter would neutralize the pH and eliminate the corrosive effects of the water. Many customers with this type of water used to have blue-green stains from copper pipe corrosion and after installing the neutralizer see their blue stains disappear within a few weeks. The Neutralizer filter comes with everything you need including necessary calcite media and simple instructions. Any plumber or person familiar with basic plumbing can install them.
Pro-Ox Iron Filter 5700-E Series, 1 cu. Ft, 115 Volt:
Pro-OX Iron Filter 1650 Series includes pipe connectors; by-pass valve; 1.0 cubic feet of Pro-OX Manganese Dioxide NSF Certified filter media; 10 x 44 inch filter tank; 5700-E automatic backwash control valve. Uses the Enpress tank with Vortech distributor which allows the Pro-OX media to be backwashed at lower flow rates with less water, saving water and energy.
Dimensions: 10” diameter x 50” height with valve; Chlorine side tank is 10.5” diameter x 16” high
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Excellent Warranty: 5 years on the control valve & 10 years on the mineral tank.Iron: We believe the best way to remove high levels of iron, as well as eliminate a buildup of iron bacteria, is our backwashing Pro-OX iron filter. The Pro-OX iron filter is definitely our best system for oxidizing and filtering out manganese and iron. It lasts a long time- usually around 6 to 8 years before needing to be replaced, and requires no maintenance.
For easier installation, check out this diagram:
