Dear sir,
I have had my well water tested and have low levels of iron (1.2 ppm). No manganese, and the pH of my water is neutral. I don’t have problems with odor, just rust staining on the sinks and clothes. What do you recommend? I am not sure of my well pumps flow rate, but I have a LOT of water pressure and flow. My well pump is a 1.5 HP and my well has a lot of water.
Ronald Rodriguez
Salem, OR
Mr.
Rodriguez,
There are two main options to consider for iron removal. Our Pro-OX iron filter would do the best job of oxidizing and filtering out the iron to prevent rust-colored staining. Or, as a more economical alternative, we offer our Birm iron filter systems as well. The Pro-OX iron filter is a much higher-quality media that won’t easily break down the way Birm does.
Pro-OX is heavier and denser than Birm, but it lasts much longer (usually between 7 to 10 years, compared to around 4 or 5 years maximum for Birm) and can handle higher amounts of iron. The Pro-OX system is more expensive than Birm, but it is a much higher quality iron filter.
Here is a diagram showing how the iron filter systems are set up:
Please see below for more information and links to our website:
Note: All prices
are good for 30 days and include shipping at no charge:
IRON FILTER OPTIONS:
Pro-Ox Iron Filter 7800 Series, 1.5 cubic foot size
Pro-OX Iron Filter 7800 Series
includes pipe connectors; by-pass valve; 1.5 cubic feet of Pro-OX Manganese
Dioxide NSF Certified filter media; 10 x 54 inch filter tank; 7800 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
Excellent Warranty: 5 years on the control valve & 10 years on the mineral tank.
Or, as a less expensive alternative for lower iron levels:
5700-E Series Birm Iron Filter, 1.0 CF Size
All the filter media you need for the system is included.
Birm iron filters are an efficient and economical method of removing iron and rust from well waters under the right conditions.
No chemicals are required for regeneration of the filter media backwash and cleaning is accomplished with raw water.
Read more: http://www.cleanwaterstore.com/FE011220.html#tab=tab1
Dimensions: filter tank diameter: 10 inches; height including control valve: 50.5 inches.
