Filter for a washing machine in bad water: flow-through filter for water supply

The level of washing machines is constantly growing, but they are still poorly protected from poor water. Most often, because of it, the heater burns out, providing heating before washing. Contaminants and hardness salts cover its surface with scale, which leads to the failure of the heater. To prevent breakage, it is necessary to use an additional filter for the washing machine in bad water.

The tasks of filtering water for washing

In the machine, near the inlet hose, a regular mesh is installed, which traps rough mechanical impurities, which is clearly not enough. Such a device is not intended to remove rust and small particles.

Additional filters can be installed:

• on the highway supplying water to the entire apartment;
• on the water supply pipe to the washing machine.

The water filter is used for the following purposes:

• purification from impurities clogging the mesh in the machine and blocking the supply of incoming water;
• removal of rust, sand and other abrasive particles, causing rapid wear of the drain pump;
• water softening to prevent scale formation on heating elements, a drum and other metal surfaces, as well as to improve the quality of washing things.

Types of cleaning systems

Domestic treatment systems vary in form, method of cleaning and type of installation. Before purchasing them, you need to find out the main problems with water and choose the appropriate filter material. If sediment is formed from mechanical impurities and rust, a main filter should be installed for the entire apartment. With hard water, a softener is required in front of the washing machine.

Polyphosphate

Such modules are used only for technical needs (washing clothes, washing dishes), since a substance is dissolved in water, making it impossible to use it for drinking. Sodium polyphosphate granules are placed in the flask. With the passage of water, they gradually dissolve and form complexes with hardness salts and rust, making them water soluble. In addition, a film is formed on metal surfaces to prevent scale deposition.

With a sufficient number of softeners in the washing powder, a polyphosphate filter is not needed, although with very hard water it will always be useful in terms of reducing the consumption of detergents.

The system is installed after the tap in front of the machine, and all incoming water passes through it. Maintenance consists in periodically adding reagent to the flask, which is easy to do on your own.

For softening, ion-exchange, sorption and magnetic filters are also suitable, the latter two can be used for drinking water.

Trunk

Main filter used to filter all tap water in the apartment. It can be designed for coarse filtration (mesh), fine cleaning (cartridge), for softening water (magnetic). The device is installed after the water meter with a tap.

• The mesh filter picks up large particles, thereby extending the life of many household appliances. Its service life is unlimited, only periodic washing of the mesh is necessary. Often used as a prefilter in front of a fine filter system.
• The cartridge filter can have several stages of cleaning; replaceable cartridges are selected depending on the needs and quality of the water.
• Magnetic filter creates an electromagnetic field that facilitates the dissolution of chemicals and water softening. The advantage of a magnetic filter is that it does not need to be embedded in existing communications. It is enough to fix it on top of the inlet hose.

The industry produces mesh filters, similar to the main ones, but of small capacity and with smaller sizes. Such a device can be placed directly in front of the machine. An ideal option would be to install a softener filter after it. A fine filter is not set separately for the washing machine, since this is not necessary.

Choosing a cleaning system

After chemical analysis of tap water, you can choose one of the popular water purification filters for a washing machine from the list on the modern market. The amount of solids and water hardness in a centralized feed system is usually known.

Geyser 1-P

The Geyser company offers a main filter for the purification of cold tap water. It separates large and small impurities. The device is equipped with a replaceable cartridge made of foamed polypropylene, withstanding pressure up to 30 atm. After the resource is exhausted, the element is replaced.

Aquaphor Styron

The use of a compact and easily connected polyphosphate water filter for washing machines saves detergents, effectively reduces water hardness, prevents corrosion and scum. Its use also allows you to remove previously accumulated calcareous deposits from the heater. One backfill worth 300 rubles. enough for 300 washes. Thanks to the transparent case, it is clearly visible how much reagent is still left. The device can also be mounted on a dishwasher.

Geyser and Atlantic manufacturers also produce polyphosphate filters that deserve attention.

Aquashield Pro

The electromagnetic filter NPI "Generation" operates on the basis of magnetic force irradiation of water. The indisputable advantage of the device is the reagent-free water treatment. The device consists of a plastic case with a microcircuit and a microprocessor inside. There are buttons on the case with which you can change the frequency of electromagnetic waves within 50 kHz.

Two radiator wires extend from the body, which are wound on the pipe in opposite directions. The device itself is attached to it. Food is carried out from a network of 220 V. Power consumption is not more than 5 kW per month.

Aquaflow electronic flocculating device

A device without reagents, but comparable in efficiency to chemical water treatment, works with the use of high-frequency electrical pulses. An electric field is created across the pipeline, charging suspended particles of contaminants with the formation of large flakes, which are then filtered out in a fine-cleaning system. In addition, the device suppresses certain types of microorganisms and bacteria.

Maximum efficiency is achieved if an additional fine filter is installed in the system, which is not included in the kit. The devices are used both at enterprises and at ordinary consumers who can afford to buy them.

Installation

Installing a filter in front of the washing machine is easy. Here you only need a wrench of the appropriate size. The device is mounted in front of the inlet hose as follows.

1. The water supply is shut off.
2. The inlet hose is unscrewed from the water pipe with a 3/4 ″ thread.
3. A filter is screwed to the pipe.
4. The inlet hose is screwed onto the filter.
5. The water supply opens and the system is checked for leaks.

Conclusion

When installing a washing machine, you need to consider that poor tap water can quickly destroy it. For the machine to work for a long time, you need a suitable filter for water, which brings it to condition. For washing, it is advisable to install two filters: for cleaning from mechanical impurities and softening. In order not to spend extra money on the purchase and maintenance of water purification products, its sample must first be submitted for chemical analysis, based on which then make the right choice.