NorthernNeck,VA
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I am looking to add an in-line water filter this year. Nothing expensive, just one of the ones that screw on to the water hose. Do they reduce the water pressure? Are any better (or worse) then others?
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Yes, they reduce the water pressure, but some of the faucets have such high pressure, maybe that's a good thing! We've never noticed that it became a problem.
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jim.mcgallan
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Hi there. I use the culligan brand hose filter. They do reduce water pressure to some extent. The smaller the micron the more the pressure is reduced. I prefer to use the under counter water filter that filters only drinking water. Who cares if the toilet water or shower water is filtered or not. Good luck
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jim.mcgallan wrote:Hi there. I use the culligan brand hose filter. They do reduce water pressure to some extent. The smaller the micron the more the pressure is reduced. I prefer to use the under counter water filter that filters only drinking water. Who cares if the toilet water or shower water is filtered or not. Good luck
I think it is important to filter water before it enters the RV. In my setup I have three sinks that people drink from (even if two of them are small amounts from brushing teeth). I guess it is preference, an ounce of precaution.
I grab the screw on types when I find them on sale. Pressure regulator first, then I attach an external filter...
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Those blue ones you can get at walmart doesn't seem to reduce the water pressure but I still use a regulator at the faucet.Most of if not all faucets and that includes the shower have a water saver in them.
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TXiceman
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Geta regular cartridge type filter at Wal-Mart or Home Depot. Put some connections on it and use with your hose.
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As others have stated. A good quaility inline filter will work well. It will reduce pressure a little when new, a bit more as it gets clogged. Be sure to rinse it carefully before the first use, and drain it after each use. I place mine in a ziplock baggy and put it in the refrigerator when travelling to reduce any bacterial/fungal growth. I replace it at the beginning of each season. I also use a pressure regulator. I put the regulator on the trailer side of the filter and allow the campground pressure to offset the filter restriction. I also use the filter when filling my fresh water tank to keep it as clean and fresh possible.
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I think the what you notice when adding a filter is a reduction of water flow not pressure.If you're concerned about flow, check the specification of the filter as it is usually noted on the packaging.
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NorthernNeck,VA wrote:I am looking to add an in-line water filter this year. Nothing expensive, just one of the ones that screw on to the water hose. Do they reduce the water pressure? Are any better (or worse) then others?
Thanks.
Northern Neck, Va
They don't reduce it enough to worry about. It seems that just when I think it's not worth the trouble we get into a park that leaves large amounts of sand and gravel in the bottom of the canister.
We also use a water softener.
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skipnchar
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Depending on where and HOW you camp you might want to look at "whole house filters" instead of the hose mounted type. It not only gives you sweet and pure water at ALL of the faucets in your trailer, it does so whether the water is coming from your storage tank or a pressure water connection. Makes a BIG difference if you sometimes operate from your own water supply.
Good luck / Skip
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