Filters for hot water in the apartment

Tap water is almost always replete with various impurities, so it is highly not recommended to use it without purification. You can solve this problem if you install main filter for hot water.

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If it is more or less clear with cold water, since it is used for cooking, it is not always clear why a main filter is needed to purify hot water. In fact, it performs a number of important functions:

• Water purification. This is the main purpose of any filter. Often it contains large particles, heavy metals, bacteria, rust, sand, etc.
• Water softener. Hard water is detrimental to the skin and hair. Various objects, things, etc. are also washed and stretched worse.
• Extending the life of household appliances and plumbing. Dirt and large particles contained often settle on the walls of household appliances, pipes, etc., which leads to an early failure of the equipment.

It is recommended to install filters for hot and cold water at once, on both lines.

Varieties of filters by cleaning method

There is a wide variety of filters for hot water. Each type is designed for specific loads, removes certain contaminants, etc. To choose the right device, you need to figure out a little what kind of filters for hot water are.

By cleaning method:

• coarse cleaning device;
• fine filter.

Devices of the first type are equipped with a mesh with small cells. Such devices well retain large mechanical particles. More effective devices are those in which a system of such grids with different cell diameters is installed. Periodically, these nets need to be cleaned. Water passing through the coarse filter is considered clean enough for technical use.

Important! A strainer that uses a backwash system is more efficient. It picks up more pollution and will last longer.

Fine filters give better results. You can even drink such water. The device is arranged in such a way: a fine-mesh mesh is installed at the inlet, which delays larger particles. The next cleaning step is a flask filled with a sorbent substance. Hot water cartridges can trap contaminants up to 5 microns in size. The filter or cleaning cartridge should be replaced periodically.

Housing Types

There are 2 types of cases: BB (Big Blue) and SL (Slim Line). The first type is large. His case is usually blue. The height of this filter is 10 inches (about 25 cm) and the diameter is 18.5 cm. This type of device is used to capture particles of chlorine, iron, organic substances. They are also equipped with water softeners.

Slim Line has a more compact size. The diameter of such filters is 13-14 cm. Yes, and their height is less. Such devices can be used in cases where space does not allow the use of a larger filter. They use color gradation: if the filter housing is transparent or blue, then this device is designed for cold water. The flask for hot will be painted red, orange or brown.

Cartridge type

What kind of impurities the water filter will catch depends on cartridge typewhich is used. Letter marking will help to orient:

• BA - cartridge actively picks up iron.
• BS - softens water.
• Activated carbon - collects chlorine.
• Polyphosphates prevent the formation of scale on household appliances.

Selection rules

There are a number of points that you should pay attention to when choosing a main filter for hot water in an apartment.

The first and most important thing is the resistance of the device materials to certain temperatures. You can not put a filter for cold on a pipe with hot water. But on the contrary - easily.

What else look when buying treatment equipment:

• Hydraulic losses. This parameter needs to be paid attention to the residents of apartments on the upper floors. The smaller this parameter, the better. In general, due to the filter, hydraulic losses can be up to 0.5 bar. If the pressure is weak, then it is advisable to install an additional pump in the apartment.
• Performance is one of the most important characteristics. It indicates how much fluid a device can filter per unit of time.
• Volume of consumption. Here it is advisable to take a device designed for larger volumes than it is at the time of purchase, since consumption may increase.
• Case size, shape. Most often, standard Slim Line and Big Blue cases are used in apartments. You need to choose them based on your personal needs, as well as the amount of space under the filter.
• Ease of replacement cartridges, their availability on sale.

Advantages and disadvantages of main filters

Any device has its advantages and disadvantages. And filters are no exception. So, for which you can put them "pluses":

• Cleaning all the water entering the apartment.
• The ability to perform all stages of cleaning in one device.
• Elimination of unpleasant odors and tastes.
• Protection of household appliances from scale.
• The water after the filter becomes clean, transparent, turbidity is removed.
• Cleaning from rust.
• Prevention of rust, limescale, drips on plumbing and household appliances.

By cons, the following features can be noted:

• Regular washing of the mesh cartridges is necessary.
• Fine cartridges also need to be changed periodically, which leads to additional costs. The dirtier the water at the inlet, the more often you will have to spend money on it.
• The flask also needs periodic washing, since a sediment accumulates towards it.
• Large sizes, cumbersome, because not always the standard layout of apartments allows you to conveniently and easily install a treatment device.

Device installation

Filters for cleaning hot water are installed directly on the line itself. You can invite a plumber who will carry out all the work for a fee. You can try to install the device yourself if you have certain skills and tools (for example, it may be necessary to thread the pipes).

The first thing to do is to shut off the water in the apartment. Otherwise, you can get burns from hot water or steam and flood the neighbors from below. Typically, cranes are installed next to meters or at the entrance of pipes to the apartment.

Important! The diameter of the inlet and outlet of the filter must correspond to the size of the pipes or be 1 mm larger so that it can be screwed without problems.

Now you can start inserting the device. It is easier to install the device in place of the fitting, then you can do without threading.

When installing a cleaning device, you need to remember that the flask and filter cartridge should be in a place where the mono will easily remove and replace them or clean them if necessary.

The water supply and filter connections must be sealed with a fum tape and secured with sealant. Water should not leak anywhere. Water can only be turned on after the sealant has set. Be sure to evaluate the tightness of the structure. If water oozes somewhere, the compounds will have to be redone.

If everything is done correctly, the filter will stand for a long time and delight the owners of the apartment, thoroughly purifying the water and making it suitable for all domestic needs.