Check out this video to learn all of my Tips, Tricks and Techniques to properly install an Ultraviolet Disinfection System to make sure your well or lake water is bacteria free for your family!
Thanks for your great videos, I have a question: I am interested to reduce chlorine taste at my home, we get very clean and high quality water -it's just the chlorine taste needed to be removed. My problem is the Biofilm growth inside the Carbon filter that is inevitable during nights, So I though about building my own config: Stage1: 1 micron sediment filter (less "food" for Biofilm growth in next stage, people with less clean water can add ~5 micron before this?) Stage2: Carbon filter to improve the taste Stage3: UF ultrafiltration filter to block Bacteria/Viruses from the stage 2. Stage4: UV stage for 99.9% clean water even if some able to pass the UF stage. What do you think? is there already certified filter system like this ? and where can I find smart UV stage that turns on/off based on water flow? for now I only saw Acuva ArrowMax 2.0 on Amazon. P.S: is the a certification that test the water filters after week~ month of use and checks the bacteria count of the tap water into the filter vs out of the filter? Thanks in ahead and sorry for the long Q :-)
I don't think there would be a biofilm issue on a chlorinated water source. Your suggested solution would work but I think the cost would be prohibitive for most people. I have never heard of a system like this. I don't recommend UV lights that shut off for the reasons in this video ruclips.net/video/axnZG8zSWfM/видео.html I don't know of any testing for what ytou are looking for. I suggest a whole house carbon filter like this waterestore.ca/products/hum-automatic-back-washable-carbon-filter-1-0 and an RO for drinking water like this waterestore.ca/products/hum-water-saver-reverse-osmosis-system-75-gallons-per-day
Hi Gary. I already have a 20” 5 micron sediment filter before my iron Sulphur filter then a water softener. Do I need another filter before the UV light?
Thanks for the info Gary as always! Is there any plastic to worry about in sharkbite type fittings and the IV exposure? I remember there being plastic sleeves but not sure if those are outside or not. Thank you as always
I would follow the same rules, run 8-12" of copper before switching to pex. Since you don't use the sleeve inside the sharkbite fitting when using copprer it should not be a concern.
@@water_estore thank you Gary! The rack has the UV light on the right side & filters on the left & we assumed it was right to left. Thank you again Gary! Always helpful. Blessings & abundance to you
Gary, I went through all the trouble to find stainless pipes and elbows to avoid my plastic parts getting degraded... I used a thick teflon tape and I thought it would not get broken down due to it being in the threads, I was wrong... I bought flexible steel lines only to realize the rubber type gaskets on the ends would break down... I have an RO system the uv light runs as the final process so I cant use copper. Please! Point me in the right direction!
@water_estore i was talking about the uv water filter portion. That seems to degrade everything that it touches. Thats not made of metal! This includes teflon tape that degraded on me on the threads, putting stuff into my water. I think it's safe to say there's no safe way to put one of these in and they always have to go before the filter system.And not after if there's people concerned about it.
No, the UV light only degrades plastics that it shines on to, not the water that it's treated. The new models have a light dam included so you can even connect up to pex plumbing. The video is correct.
Hey Gary! Love the info. I'm constructing a house and am wondering what your best, top of the line, RO System is? I've been doing research and came across your channel.
We have several different kinds for whole house applications. These rack systems are always a good choice waterestore.com/search?type=product&q=minirack Also, this video may help you too ruclips.net/video/b10qSlRici8/видео.html
I purchased the VH410 20” one from you and noticed the manual says the flow restrictor is optional. Why would I need it in the first place? Is this something you’d recommend adding?
Hi Gary if I have an inline polyphosphate additive filter would this be before or after UV filter? But I wanted to run uv filtered water to RO system for drinking water but can not run polyphosphate thru RO. Would it be ok to install polyphosphate additive filter after the UV filter?
You forgot to mention that folks should avoid pex or other plastic piping within 12” of the inlet/outlet of the system. UV will degrade this type of materials.
Check out this video to learn all of my Tips, Tricks and Techniques to properly install an Ultraviolet Disinfection System to make sure your well or lake water is bacteria free for your family!
Thanks for your great videos, I have a question:
I am interested to reduce chlorine taste at my home, we get very clean and high quality water -it's just the chlorine taste needed to be removed.
My problem is the Biofilm growth inside the Carbon filter that is inevitable during nights, So I though about building my own config:
Stage1: 1 micron sediment filter (less "food" for Biofilm growth in next stage, people with less clean water can add ~5 micron before this?)
Stage2: Carbon filter to improve the taste
Stage3: UF ultrafiltration filter to block Bacteria/Viruses from the stage 2.
Stage4: UV stage for 99.9% clean water even if some able to pass the UF stage.
What do you think? is there already certified filter system like this ? and where can I find smart UV stage that turns on/off based on water flow? for now I only saw Acuva ArrowMax 2.0 on Amazon.
P.S: is the a certification that test the water filters after week~ month of use and checks the bacteria count of the tap water into the filter vs out of the filter?
Thanks in ahead and sorry for the long Q :-)
I don't think there would be a biofilm issue on a chlorinated water source. Your suggested solution would work but I think the cost would be prohibitive for most people. I have never heard of a system like this. I don't recommend UV lights that shut off for the reasons in this video ruclips.net/video/axnZG8zSWfM/видео.html I don't know of any testing for what ytou are looking for. I suggest a whole house carbon filter like this waterestore.ca/products/hum-automatic-back-washable-carbon-filter-1-0 and an RO for drinking water like this waterestore.ca/products/hum-water-saver-reverse-osmosis-system-75-gallons-per-day
Hi Gary. I already have a 20” 5 micron sediment filter before my iron Sulphur filter then a water softener. Do I need another filter before the UV light?
No, you do not.
Thanks for the info Gary as always! Is there any plastic to worry about in sharkbite type fittings and the IV exposure? I remember there being plastic sleeves but not sure if those are outside or not. Thank you as always
I would follow the same rules, run 8-12" of copper before switching to pex. Since you don't use the sleeve inside the sharkbite fitting when using copprer it should not be a concern.
@@water_estore thank you Gary, from MI! I am buying from you from now on
Hey Gary, my rack comes with the UV first before the filters; should I re run the plumbing to make the water go thru the filters first?
Thank you
Yes you should, this is totally backwards
@@water_estore thank you Gary! The rack has the UV light on the right side & filters on the left & we assumed it was right to left.
Thank you again Gary! Always helpful.
Blessings & abundance to you
When connecting the controller to power, are you plugging it in a 120v outlet? And is the outlet on its own dedicated circuit?
Yes, but it doesn’t need a dedicated circuit as long as that circuit isn’t already over loaded you are good to go.
Gary, I went through all the trouble to find stainless pipes and elbows to avoid my plastic parts getting degraded...
I used a thick teflon tape and I thought it would not get broken down due to it being in the threads, I was wrong...
I bought flexible steel lines only to realize the rubber type gaskets on the ends would break down...
I have an RO system the uv light runs as the final process so I cant use copper.
Please! Point me in the right direction!
I have never had a concern about plastic parts degrading with RO water. I suggest you sue plastic, that's what we do.
@water_estore i was talking about the uv water filter portion.
That seems to degrade everything that it touches. Thats not made of metal!
This includes teflon tape that degraded on me on the threads, putting stuff into my water.
I think it's safe to say there's no safe way to put one of these in and they always have to go before the filter system.And not after if there's people concerned about it.
No, the UV light only degrades plastics that it shines on to, not the water that it's treated. The new models have a light dam included so you can even connect up to pex plumbing. The video is correct.
Hi Gary........ Space is really at a premium for me - can the pre-filter be installed horizontally?
No but what about under the UV.
Hey Gary! Love the info. I'm constructing a house and am wondering what your best, top of the line, RO System is? I've been doing research and came across your channel.
this one is the best waterestore.ca/products/hum-water-saver-reverse-osmosis-system-75-gallons-per-day It's what I have in my house for my family.
What kind of setup do I need for a whole house. Am thinking with the 20linch filter.? Is there somekind of kits
We have several different kinds for whole house applications. These rack systems are always a good choice waterestore.com/search?type=product&q=minirack Also, this video may help you too ruclips.net/video/b10qSlRici8/видео.html
I purchased the VH410 20” one from you and noticed the manual says the flow restrictor is optional. Why would I need it in the first place? Is this something you’d recommend adding?
Hi Gary if I have an inline polyphosphate additive filter would this be before or after UV filter? But I wanted to run uv filtered water to RO system for drinking water but can not run polyphosphate thru RO. Would it be ok to install polyphosphate additive filter after the UV filter?
Nope, needs to go before.
Hi Gary, I have water leaking out of my red pressure release knob??? Why is this happening. Thanks
Yes, from the inside there is a screw inside that red button that can be tightened
Hy buddy you have fhone number?
Installed a uv water sterilizer, but the green and red Light are on at the same time, what could be the cause?
It would depend on the make and model. Your manual should help. Maybe the lamp isn’t plugged in fully into the connector?
This is a great video, only 25 likes is criminal.
You are correct. Please share video with friends and family!
excellent
Thank you! Cheers! Please share video with friends and family
You forgot to mention that folks should avoid pex or other plastic piping within 12” of the inlet/outlet of the system. UV will degrade this type of materials.
I mention it at the 11 minute mark. It is interesting though, that Viqua, until recently, never mentioned how important that is in their manuals.
@@mikeeeeee555 he said it
the constant hand moving is very distracting.
Sorry, that's just my way. If I sit on my hands no words come out of my mouth.
Hey Gary you should stay away from Plumbing videos because you are not one. Other than that good video. Thanks
Glad to hear that you liked the video.
Weird comment dougie