Your Complete Guide to WELL WATER FILTRATION

[@water_estore]

If you have low pH and lots of sediment in your water you would add the Automatic Backwashing Sediment filter before the pH neutralizing filter.

[@canuck81]

Great info. Those sound effects are too loud and unnecessary

[@water_estore]

Glad you liked the info.

[@dmitrymaslov4458]

Same here - super great video, it gave me just what I need to know, and the sound effects will quickly wake you up if you lost focus 😁

[@daleval2182]

Then turn it down, Gary is saving us from Contaminated water

[@canuck81]

@@daleval2182 contaminated? lol C'mon bud.

[@daleval2182]

@@canuck81 well bud , 98 % of life on the planet have forever chemical PTFD, compliments of Dupont and 3M , google that. You have contaminates so do I , I choose to reduce and understand, as you say, smells ok, I'll drink it .

[@DS-ir1ho]

Gary has been a huge help in giving me the knowledge I needed about my well water filtration needs. I found his videos are full of information and very simple for people that don’t know anything (like me). I have emailed him back and forth and his staff, as well as called and talk to him and his staff. Everyone has been very patient and understanding with me and helping me to understand what I need for my well water filtration solutions. I can’t thank them enough for making me feel comfortable with what I needed to ask of my local plumber here in USA TN

[@water_estore]

Thank you very much for your kind comments.

[@garysgarage.2841]

Never thought I'd need a scientist to figure out my filtration needs. Thanks Gary the water guy.

[@water_estore]

I can assure you that I am not a scientist, just a water filter guy who likes to explain water filtration to folks like you.

[@BScrimpton]

Love the content man. I learned so much. The “thumps” between each topic almost blew out my eardrums though…

[@water_estore]

Kept you awake, did it?

[@BScrimpton]

@@water_estore Scared the poop out of me! Not literally.

[@ifyoudisagreeyouarewrong]

@@water_estore or just not put obnoxious sound effects in the future. If you disagree you are wrong

[@JDMMACEO]

Thank you. We have a system where we live. First quick, comprehensive explanation of household water filtration I have seen. Thank you.

[@water_estore]

You're welcome. Please share video with friends and family.

[@kristi739]

Amazing video! I have seen many videos of yours. Your ability to explain has increased exponentially. You start with the fundamentals of water filtration, support with visuals, and then dive deep into each step. Love it!

[@water_estore]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Please share video with friends and family!

[@notreallyhere851]

this guy is a life saver. great content

[@water_estore]

Thank you. Please share video with friends and family.

[@lobdsk]

Gary I have set up my system now which I go from well to filters to pressure tank then to iron filter/ water softener. I found this works for me

[@water_estore]

Good to hear! just make sure those filters before the pressure tank never get clogged becasue if they do you will burn out your pump.

[@lobdsk]

@@water_estore yep it’s always a good idea. You shouldn’t have to worry about pump burn out because of the cut out switch which is now functioning awesome because I’m using filtered water to the switch. It’s the main advantage of prefilter to the pressure tank and switch. But, your right that is something you learn living on a acreage look after your water system and it will look after you. It’s way better I think to have a pre filter with a whole house filter. I didn’t have it before and my water was brown and there was even pipe scale in the water. I bought a prefilter and iron filter but I still had crappy water. Now it’s pre filter, whole house filter, iron filter. I also use chlorine tablets down a shallow well even though I had the water tested because well water is a wild card. Eventually I am planning on a RO system because of its purity.maybe when I win the lottery

[@pattystomper1]

You need to filter the loud noises during segues.

[@water_estore]

Yes, you are correct. But did you like the content?

[@stephenryczek3880]

Thank you for the video. How come the a sediment filter isn't installed before the bladder tank? I had to keep replacing the pressure gauge on mine. I have recently figured out that I can just clean it out instead.

[@water_estore]

We do not install anything before the bladder tank because if that became clogged, you would burn out your pump. You are far better off to flush out your tank periodically, like once per year.

[@jeremysimoneaux5551]

What would be the difference if you put the iron filters before the expansion tank as opposed to after?

[@water_estore]

Great question! The problem with having it before is that if it ever became partially clogged the pressure switch would signal the pump to keep pumping and burn out your pump. Not recommended.

[@YourCourageCoach]

The video is very hard to listen to with all the sound effects and changes in volume. Do you have a PDF document of what was discussed for easier consumption?

[@water_estore]

No but the blog post goes through it all here waterestore.com/blogs/news/your-complete-guide-to-well-water-filtration

[@juliopina4158]

Gary what would be the the most effective water filtration for the house with 3000 budget

[@water_estore]

Great question. It really depends on your water source ( city, well or lake water) your water chemistry (test results) and what concerns you about your water. Email us at [e-mail] and we can help

[@wevibe4811]

This was really helpful and informative thank you for the explanation

[@water_estore]

Your welcome! Please share video with friends and family!

[@shenmue5765]

Oh man! You took out all the good stuff from the water. I remember I was just drinking water directly from the river. Lol! Good video!

[@water_estore]

Not just Good stuff, lots of bad stuff was taken out too.

[@sarahsears1337]

The sound effects need a filter also. Great info though.

[@water_estore]

Noted! Please share video with friends and family

[@InsatiableMonkey]

Thanks for this info. It all makes sense, but it also feels like something that would be a bit of a maintenance nightmare, but I guess that's the cost of clean water.

[@water_estore]

Keep in mind that you will not need all of this! Have your water tested and with those recvults we can recommend you need for your family waterestore.com/pages/free-water-test-evaluation-the-water-estore

[@elvio108]

Hello Gary great video and very helpful. If I add a water filtration system to my well water that is operated on a pump, will the pressure lower and if it does how do I fix to get better pressure.

[@water_estore]

We have installed thousands of these and have never had a complaint regarding lower pressure. They do lower the pressure but you will not notice any difference.

[@elvio108]

Thank you

[@jimmymiata7855]

What are the black rectangle boxes that aren’t labeled on the diagrams? After F and H

[@water_estore]

Good question! Those are the brine tanks for the water softener and tannin filter

[@carolr5638]

Where are these tanks and filters installed? My house is on a short crawl space. There wouldn’t be room for something as large as that softener system.

[@water_estore]

In a sutuation like yours, they would be installed in a closet or the garage.

[@reneklementowski]

Where would you connect your backwash drain? And how much water is backwashed during the process?

[@water_estore]

This video will help you with drain connection opotions kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWq3hJiQmLl5q6M The amount of water depends on what type of system and what size. Some are as low as 13 gallons, some as high as 65 gallons.

[@curtisendicott5989]

I use a sediment filter before the booster to keep it clean also

[@water_estore]

Just as long as you make sure that filter never gets clooged.

[@TimeHopeFaith]

Should I put the filtration before or after the pressure tank?

[@water_estore]

Always after.

[@tooslow4065]

what if you have all of the chemicals and metals in your well? do you need 8 different filters?

[@water_estore]

No because most pieces of equipment will fix several different things. Especially if some contaminants are lower amounts.

[@GoldSword777]

Please stop with the sound affects.

[@water_estore]

Thank you for the feedback. I have backed off on them in newer videos

[@ocho27hd]

Can you place a filter between the Well and Pressure Tank? I believe that my tank gave out prematurely due to unfiltered water entering the most sensitive part of the system which is the badder. Thanks for the info in advance.

[@water_estore]

Yes you can, but I don’t recommend it. If that filter ever gets clogged you’ll burn out your pump

[@evadmullek]

Hello, I must ask, what is the difference between a 35,000 grain and a 64,000 grain water softener? Thank You Sir...

[@water_estore]

This speaks to its size or capacity. The 64,000 has almost double the capacity of the 35,000

[@bannockchief]

Shouldn't the pressure tank be past the filters so there is no pressure drop after the filters?

[@water_estore]

No, the problem with doing it that way is, if ever a filter became clogged your would burn out your pump.

[@freemantransmission]

What’s the pressure drop after the filters, can’t the bladder be installed after all the filters ?

[@water_estore]

The amount of pressure drop would depend on a lot of factors but you would never notice it. No, the bladder is always before the filters. Otherwise if something before the bladder tank became clogged you would burn out your pump.

[@freemantransmission]

@@water_estore Interesting, I thought that a multi element filter would slow the flow significantly. I’m guessing the bigger filters have more surface area and less restriction, probably way more costly…Could a second bladder be installed after the filters, acting as a reservoir, to maintain pressure if need be ?

[@MrDLBooth]

sound issues aside great content don't listen with head phones volume levels are all over the place

[@water_estore]

Glad you liked it, aside from the sound. Please share with friends and family.

[@georgeaguel8013]

What is the latest most evolved brand that requires minimal maintenance and record of reliability

[@water_estore]

Our HUM Brand here waterestore.com/pages/hum-water

[@TobermoryHyperbaricFacility]

Gary I need some help with a system please. We had this water treatment unit installed about 15 years ago. It has proven very effective but as part of a rebuild of the house the equipment was disconnected and we can't locate the information on the system that we need for set up. The Iron removal unit was a WATERITE INC Mod. # is obscured but might be P339-10A TC 11. It has a control head that resembles one you use in your video but the place where that unit has an air intake filter that you remove during the refresh process is fitted with a removable blanking plug and it appears the air for the unit is being introduced by a venturi type fitting in the well supply line. Between that device and the unit there is a Braukmann automatic air vent but it is rotated to the off position so not sure it does anything. I’m concerned about that venturi device as a way to introduce the air needed as it represents a significant obstruction to the flow from the pump and must increase the head the pump is working against quite a bit. Could the plug be removed from the control head and an air filter intake unit put in and if so would it likely continue to work as well as it has?

[@water_estore]

Great question, you have an "old school" air birm system. You are correct that they restrict the flow to create a venturi affect to draw in air to oxidize the iron out of the water. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/qanCm2qNbt9sfLM Unfortunately your valve and your tank will not woirk with the air draw system. I had the same situation in my house and had to repalce the whole system. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4uvlqSOnceld7s

[@David_Williamson]

Great info in between those really annoying sound effects

[@water_estore]

Yes, we tried something new and it didn't work as well as I was expecting.

[@brett7794]

How long does the carbon filter last I know it regenerates but it has a expiration to it

[@water_estore]

It depends on numerous factors like how much water you use and if there are any chemcials in the water that the carbon is removing. But for a well water application, typically about 10-15 years.

[@zigarooSJunk]

hi…. for the sediment 1or5 micron filter, big white one, would there be one which the housing is clear so you can see if the filter is dirty?

[@water_estore]

Yes, we have these clear ones waterestore.com/products/viqua-awp40c-v-filter-housing but keep in mind that just because the filter looks dirty it doesn’t mean that it isn’t still filtering

[@zigarooSJunk]

@@water_estore thanks Gary, quick turn around on the answer.

[@catherineswift5809]

Will the Hum 75 system filter PFAS (PFOA and PFOS)?

[@water_estore]

Yes, 90%

[@thomasshort6738]

Ok Gary, what do you say about 180ft well iron filter and softener. All elements in the tanks (plural) changed, chlorine level at tap water between. .5 and 1. The water comes out tap clear even in cup test. When i add a teaspon of bleach to the water in the cup, the water turns light brown. You say? No one has been able to address this. Do I more equipment?

[@water_estore]

I would have the water that comes out of the tap tested for iron.

[@ChristineZapf-z9x]

Where in the lineup would you put the arsenic tank? We have all of this and I was told today that whomever installed doesn’t have it all properly setup.

[@water_estore]

We have not installed any arsenic systems yet, but I believe that they go after a sediment prefilter but before iron filters and water softeners.

[@ChristineZapf-z9x]

Right now they have us setup where it goes from the pump, to the sediment filter, arsenic, water softener, then the iron/sulfur and lastly the UV. From my understanding the iron/sulfur should come before the water softener- am I understanding your video? They told me I was wrong since it gets the sulfur smell out it can come after the softener. We have had issues with this company and I want to make sure this is setup correctly. Thank you- your video was great!

[@PaulYarnal]

I have a Triple-O system in my 3000 gal tank works great but tired of cleaning filter every month, any ideas of an upgrade or back flush system

[@water_estore]

Yes, an automatic backwashing filter like this would be a great solution. waterestore.com/products/hum-auto-backwashable-sediment-filter-1-5-cubic-foot

[@PaulYarnal]

@@water_estore will it do my 300gal holding tank like my Triple-O system

[@PaulYarnal]

3000 gallons

[@water_estore]

Not all at once, at a rate of 1,000 gallons per regeneration

[@hatchieriverplantstn9149]

How do I know if I have any changeable filters?

[@water_estore]

They typically look something like this waterestore.com/products/copy-of-hum-cottage-pre-filter-kit-10-bb-5005-micron

[@csshaw15]

I just bought a home with a well and this really helped me understand how the filtration works. I am wondering though, I have a family of 3 including me, and a 46 ft well that holds 70 gallons of water, will that be enough to use and not run dry?

[@water_estore]

Depends on your wells recovery rate.

[@McDougall81]

Very helpful video and information! tyvm

[@water_estore]

Glad you liked it. Please share with friends and family.

[@anamari6103]

Hello Gary, Great Video! I have city water to my house and well water for my sprinkler system. i like to get a filter for the well water as back up for drinking water. is this possible?

[@water_estore]

Yes, it sure is. You would need to get your well water tested to learn what is in it and then submit the results to us for a filtration recommendation. See here waterestore.com/pages/free-water-test-evaluation-the-water-estore

[@made2bamom]

Super helpful! Thank you! I am having water in my brine tank in between regeneration cycles. (Eco-Water EEC 1502R40 Model) I replaced sediment filter, cleaned brine tank (and removed the salt sludge) replaced the Venturi valve and cleaned the float. Still, the water is injected into the brine tank but not removed from it. Any suggestions?

[@water_estore]

First, check to see if you have a pre fill or post fill water softener. See this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZbHfqWrgcuLnrs It it is post fill, that is normal, if it is pre fill check to see if it is drawing all of the water out of the brine tank during the brine cycle.

[@Sourpusscandy]

So the spindown and backwash filters, etc. they need drains, that drains where? Can you update the graphic to show this?

[@water_estore]

The spindown drains into a bucket but the Automatic backwashing filter, iron filetr water softener and tannin filters all need drains. They can connect to any drain like a sump pump, or directly to your aBS drain lines above the the system under the floor above.

[@lisetguerra9976]

Hi Gary, we have well water just in our irrigation system. We want to eliminate the constant stain on the driveway, walkway, and porch. What type of filtration do we need?

[@water_estore]

You need to have your water tested, then check with an irrigation guy to find out what he has to fix your water. Our systems are for residential use only.

[@lisetguerra9976]

@GarytheWaterGuy ok, thanks 😊

[@vincentthapelo3101]

@Gary am from South Africa and I want to start water bottling business please advice with steps to follow to operate

[@water_estore]

Really your question is beyond the scope of this channel. But, You'll need to get your water tested to find out what treatment process you need to make the water the desired level of quality for bottling.

[@codyschwoch5451]

OK, so if I have a well that has a jet pump hooked up to what he calls a pressure tank, but mines does not say pressure tank. It says reserve tank. It’s basically the same thing they both hold water inside of a bladder system and the bladder system pressurizes the tank, so that you have normal water pressure like if you were hooked up to city water

[@water_estore]

Yes, you are correct.

[@SHANEPARKER-sq6oz]

I was wondering if it would be a good idea to install a pre-filter or water softener before a pressure tank I understand this comes with concern of the pump running if my filter was clogged but if I install my pressure switch on the line coming into my well house from my pump would that be okay or should I avoid doing this

[@water_estore]

Nope, you are just asking for trouble. Manually flush your pressure tank twice per year and you'll be fine.

[@keithmitthun5207]

Do you still use all of this for city water?

[@water_estore]

Actually, you only use what you need not all of this for well water. There is much less for city water. Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bojUlJ-PZsZ3msk

[@annieuzer2568]

I have a wall mount cartridge filter, an iron boss filter, a whole-house backwashing carbon filter, and a softener.what ORDER (sequence) should I install these in?

[@water_estore]

Assuming that you are on well water. First, the cartridge filter with a coarse sediment cartridge, then the iron filter, then the water softener and then the carbon filter.

[@malabarspyder]

@@water_estore Excellent that's exactl what I thought.. TY

[@gasparlopez7631]

This is a great video! Though my question is if a water softener goes before or after the uv light since the source comes from surface water that hasn't been treated by a municipal water plant? I bought a Rheem water softener and in the instructions they mention that if the water source could contain microbials (bacteria) they don't recommend to install it before a proper disinfection such as chlorine or uv light, so this is my dought. I know that well water is different than surface water in different aspects though.

[@water_estore]

Typically surface or lake water is soft so you don’t need a water softener. This video of mine talks about lake water kzbin.info/www/bejne/o52QoICXeNWfl6c

[@gasparlopez7631]

@@water_estore in the area where I live surface water is hard ranging from 15-28g. I'm installing a water softener to a resident because they want it installed. That's why my question above.

[@gopimathapati1812]

Do you have any machine for agriculture purpose.

[@water_estore]

Sorry but no we do not.

[@davidgoodwin658]

Gary my pressure is low from my bladder tank. It is set at 30 psi and my has a sulfur smell. My house is a 3 bedroom with 2 bathrooms. which do I need FOC, FOB, or FOK?

[@water_estore]

It depends on a number of factors, so we need more info before we can make a recommendation. This link will get you started waterestore.com/pages/free-water-test-evaluation-the-water-estore

[@TheJazzhandz]

If I wasn't planning on drinking the water and just needing the water to be good enough to put into an RV holding tank for use with sink for cleaning and toilet. Would I only need the sedament filter and uv filter? Or would I need more?

[@water_estore]

Assuming there is no color in the water, yes, that is correct unles it is very hard or has high iron.

[@thejazzhands917]

Would the colour potentially cause degradation of the tank and hoses? Or would I be fine if it's a bit tinted.

[@TASmith10]

Here's a question about the reverse osmosis system for removing sodium and bacteria. Our summer cottage wasn't winterized, and it gets way below freezing in the winter - is that going to ruin the filter membrane every year? How much is it to replace that? Is the filter one piece of the item, or does the whole thing need to be replaced each year? Also, I've noticed orange staining primarily in one bathroom, and not much elsewhere - is it possibly due to the pipes being some specific material in that room, and rusting more than it should? I think there are copper pipes in the bathroom?

[@water_estore]

You remove the system (easily) and take it somewhere warm for the winter. All the filters are replaceable here waterestore.com/products/water-saver-75-combo-pack-4-filters-replacement-filters-plus-membrane yes, likely something to do with the plumbing in that area.

[@TASmith10]

@@water_estore Thank you! :)

[@user-ym9wb2mk5e]

Just bought a 1950s house on well water. Mitlon came through and ripped all the plumbing and tank house 900' from the house... Putting everything back, I have no original ddiagram. Pictures from inspection look like the flow from well went like this: well with pump and bladded, then to a big solid bradd spin off filter, then to a Pentair basic filter, to the salt tank/holder, then into a 400 gallon holding take w/ float, then to the pump (50 psi) which then goes to a sulfer tank filter, then to 3 fine pentair filters, to house. My question is, it looks like a sulfer/tannin filter is before the salt filter? I am thinking they had it backwards than your diagram. The first inline filter is now black, it was white when I replaced it, so it seems like something is backwards now? Not sure if I can email a diagram to you, first time working with well water filtration and don't want to kill my family, lol.... Thanks

[@water_estore]

It sounds like it might be okay, that first filter is used to do the heavy lifting for dirt. It will just need replacement more often. You can always email us at [e-mail]

[@tonytee1910]

Hi Gary the Water Guy, thanks for a great video. Would you please explain how a whole house filter without backwashing works? Where do sediments go? Thank you.

[@water_estore]

It stores all the dirt inside of it until you replace it with a new one.

[@tonytee1910]

@@water_estore thanks for a response. So, when a water filter manufacture claims that their whole house filter will last one million gallons meaning we are good for one million gallon of water? How do I check the water without sophisticated devices. Thanks Gary.

[@brandiedasgupta1764]

Ok. So I know we need the backwashing no filter system for iron will it also get out all the dirt and sand

[@water_estore]

If you get an FOK like this one it will. waterestore.ca/products/hum-chemical-free-iron-sulphur-manganese-filter-fok-1-0-cube

[@miiitchhh225]

Gary thank you for this awesome video, but I have an important question: How do I maintain high water pressure after all this filtration? With the "pressure tank" being all the way back at step B, surely the water must come out as a trickle by time it reaches the home? What am I missing in this equation that can allow me to have water blast from my faucet? An additional clean water pressure tank after step I? THANK YOU I hope you respond!

[@water_estore]

Great question, but no there are no copncerns about flow whatsoever. If you have good flow before, you will have good flow afterwards. Keep in mind that you likely will not need all of this, it depends on your water. We have been installing systems for over 20 years and no one has ever had a concern about flow after the installation was complete.

[@justinrabe3487]

Great video, i have an iron filter and water softener that was installed last fall and still seem to have some issues with staining. Watched your videos and will do the regen on both today before filling up the hot tub. What do you recommend for turning water off when away from the cabin?

[@water_estore]

I would have your water tested both before and after the equipment for iron, tannins and hardness. This video addresses what to do when away kzbin.infoZAVzIkbzY4k

[@taicronck9559]

all those filters just for well water?

[@water_estore]

No, some of those filters for well water. Exactly what you need in your situation depends on your water quality. We take your water test results, consider your families concerns about your water and from there make a recommendation as to what is needed to fix your water. See waterestore.com/pages/free-water-test-evaluation-the-water-estore for more info.

[@catracho1316]

Hi Gary, I plan to put all the water filters in the water well house. I'm just confused about the Reverse Osmosis filter, does that go connected to the line going to the refrigerator only? Or can it be placed on the water well house?

[@water_estore]

It goes to the fridge and a dedicated faucet at the kitchen sink which is why they are typically installed either under the sink or nearby in the basement or crawl space.

[@bwells6381]

I realize this is showing all possible filters but would you place a cartridge sediment filter before your backwashing filters? Since most home owners are not the best at keeping up with the maintenance of their filters, aren't you worried about them effecting flow rate during a backwash of one of your backwashing filters? Doesn't your Iron filter also remove sediments? Why no Chlorine/Hydrogen Peroxide injection? Don't you want to kill the bacteria before it passes through the filters so the slimly byproducts does not coat the medias inside the filters? That would make the costly replacement of UV bulbs redundant. I know it's residual income, but wouldn't killing the bacteria pre-filter be more effective and help oxidize so the filter can preform better? How well do the piston seals and spacers of those Clack valves hold up to well water?

[@water_estore]

No, I don't recommend a sediment cartridge filter before the Automatic backwashing filter. That's the backwashing filters job. Yes, iron filters can remove some sediment depending on the media. I don't like chemical injection systems, those chemicals will end up in your septic system. If you have bacterial iron you would need a chemcial injection system but that is about the only time I would recommend them. Yes, with a chemcial injection system you would not need the UV system, but chemical injection systems also require their fair share of maintenance. Not all filters are compatible with the chemicals used for chemical injection. Clack pistons and seals hold up extremely well to well water. We have been using them on well water for over 20 years.

[@bettyhewey2756]

We added a whole home UV system as the water is testing bad, It failed with 2 Coliform after the install, So we had a pipe installed off the system so it was all new... and it failed again with 27 coliform... do I need to shock the well? I thought these systems were the way to go and killed it all

[@water_estore]

I'll bet whoever installed it did not disinfect the household plumbing as part of the installation. The problem is, the disinfected water will come into contact with the infected water that is downstream of the UV and reinfect it. This video explains how to disinfect it for your family either now or preferably, when the system is installed kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYLcf4WrarGkha8

[@bettyhewey2756]

We Watched your video(Thank You) very helpful indeed. We have another issues after performing these steps...While running the water to remove the chlorine the well ran dry. What is the next thing to now.. We did the removing of the filters running the chlorine until smell and taste(spit) was gone and then put brand new filters in and that's when we ran dry when trying to run the water to make sure it was free of coliform and chlorine... Do we need to replace the filters since we ran the well dry or do we carry on as normal. We have had nothing but problems with this well, It was my fathers home now Estate And we are buying the home,,but no one can give a mortgage in Canada without water passing with 0 coliform. HELP

[@MM-sq5pf]

What ppm should my water be at with a Whirlpool whse33? Thanks

[@water_estore]

After the water softener your hardness ppm should be 0.

[@MM-sq5pf]

@@water_estore thx Gary

[@dndaughtery]

My water tested positive for coliform. I think I have a carbon up flow filter. I know I also have a softener and another inline filter. Could I just add a UV filter to fix it or would I need to install the UV filter then shock the well?

[@water_estore]

Great question. You would install a UV with pre filter like this one waterestore.com/products/hum-safe-water-10gpm-minirack-mr320e-tp2s-220 and then disinfect the plumbing in the house following the process from this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYLcf4WrarGkha8

[@dndaughtery]

Thanks.

[@annorlundating1125]

And for those with radon in their water?

[@water_estore]

You need to find someone local who is a radon specialist.

[@blakebiltwell5]

Thanks for the info! So just to be clear in my head… Well water to well water tank to water softener to water heater. Is this the right flow of water?

[@water_estore]

Correct. Please share video with friends and family!

[@MichaelWest-xi7zx]

I'm exhausted after watching this. Do the last two filters remove the salt that the softener puts into your water? I don't like cooking or drinking salt pellets.

[@water_estore]

Yes, the reverse osmosis system removes any sodium that is in your water from before or after the water softener.

[@Dalenguyen001]

Hi Gary Please do a video about what to do with the water softener when the owner is on vacation. Thanks

[@water_estore]

Yes, it is in the list. Basically, shut off your water and do nothing with your water softener.

[@yingpin18]

Just had my water tested as we have had some discolloration and staining. Thought it was from Iron but thinking now it is sediement. What solutions would be appropriate to add? Currently we have no filtration or water treatment solution for our well water. Have lived here for 8 years and only now are we having this issue. Parameter Result Pass/Fail/ Acceptable RL Bacteria-Total Coliform Present Fail 1 Bacteria - E-Coli Absent Pass 1 Nitrate + Nitrite as N 2.6 Pass 0.5 Nitrite - N Not Detected Pass 0.1 Lead, Total 0.0158 Fail 0.002 Iron, Total Not Detected Acceptable 0.05 Turbidity .9 Pass 0.5 pH 6.5 None 1

[@water_estore]

We can make some recommednation but just need a little more info. Can you please go here, complete and submit the form at the bottom of the page? waterestore.com/pages/free-water-test-evaluation-the-water-estore

[@bushna2007]

Is there a big blue filter for removing iron taste and smell?

[@water_estore]

Iron yes but not the smell.

[@kelticink]

Awsome video, having well water this helps alot. The price is probably way outta my budget. But informative either way, thanks

[@water_estore]

Keep in mind that you will not need everything in this video, it depends on your water and what you want to accomplish. Have your water tested and email us the results ans we can make recommendations for you. See waterestore.com/pages/free-water-test-evaluation-the-water-estore

[@catalintanasa4801]

Very good info. I believe a softener resin filter to about 2 microns. What size are sediment filters in the video?

[@water_estore]

Softener resin typically filters down to about 30 microns. Prefilters like this 7525 are a good choice waterestore.com/products/pentek-filter-20-big-blue-sediment-dgd-7525-20bb-155356-43 and filters just before the UV need to be 5 micron.

[@jessica_danford]

What if the system is cycling every day or multiple times a day not every 4-5 days

[@water_estore]

Check your settings, they must be incorrect. Also, check to see if there is a leak somewhere, the more water you use the more often it cycles.

[@GrahamM-sm1hv]

We draw water from lake. If we use automatic backwash sediment filter, where should backwash be piped to? Back to lake? drywell? Pumphouse is at shore. House 70ft away and 20ft above.

[@e.j.robinson3292]

you can just run it out on the ground out from your house. it is just water and sediment coming out. no chemicals or other substances coming out of the drain line.

[@water_estore]

If you don’t have freezing temperatures you can dump it outside. If you do have freezing flush into a dry well or septic tank.

[@GrahamM-sm1hv]

@@water_estore EJ Robinson is right that it is just water and sediment. However, I asked because a plumber once said environmental rules might require it go to septic tank. Not practical in our case. Couldn't find a rule other than for swimming pool filters which can be discharged to ground.

[@octaviog-r6737]

Great Info, other than the sedimentary filter that you showed needs maintenance, do any other filters (like the backwash automated ones) need maintenance? In the future, I want to build my home for a potential family of four, however, I'd like to use a water well for our water supply and would like to know the cost effects of doing so.

[@water_estore]

Just the UV system filters and UV lamps need to be replaced annually

[@jennyboy5226]

Hey Gary, i just had my well water tested. I have the sulfur smell and my water tested a 7.0 for hardness. Which filter would be best ? Im not looking to drink or have super amazing water, just need the sulfur smell gone and get rid of some of the hardness. Thanks for your help!!

[@water_estore]

Great question! We would need a little more information. I suggest you go to this page, waterestore.com/pages/free-water-test-evaluation-the-water-estore complete and submit the form at the bottom of the page and from there we can make some recommendations for your family.

[@zzgloozzgloo]

Hi Gary I’m in process of connecting our well to our new constructed house. I am no familiar with any filtrations system. A person from Gulligan company came and tested our water and recommended a sediment filter and 10” water softer which will removes some Iron in our water , he said we have a low iron problem s, but needs to be removed, also recommend reverse osmosis filter. Well, I have no problem with his recommendation, except the cost. Does your system provide the same functionality and we need to install R/o in basement with pump to go to 4 locations, can we do the same with HUM system. I would appreciate if you could answer to my concerns, because I want to install these before moving to the house. Thank you

[@water_estore]

Yes, our equipment will do those things. If you can email us at [e-mail] and let us know where you are located we can help you.

[@kennonhaneline9313]

Kill the background noise. You step on the message.

[@water_estore]

Got it, thanks for the feedback.

[@shaneherrick727]

I tried the link for the form but it didn't work. My wife and I are moving to an old farm in North Dakota that only has well water after watching this I'm sure that I need your help. How much water do I need to send you for a sample? And is there another way to get the form to fill out? Thank you!

[@water_estore]

Soory about that, I have updated the link on the video and it is also here cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0659/5447/files/Well_Water_filtration_information.pdf

[@bp4170]

Why wouldn't I put a spin down or cartridge filter before my pressure tank?

[@water_estore]

Because if it ever clogged you would burn out your pump.

[@bp4170]

@@water_estore Thank you so much. I enjoy your channel and have learned a lot from it.

[@curtisendicott5989]

I have a sediment filter before the booster and I can see how dirty or how much iron discoloration their is and change it every two to three months works great just stay on top of it

[@AngelAviles-gs4sj]

Hello, my well water was tested today, it has no iron, ph level are normal and it showed a small amount of sulfur. The water color is also brown. What kind of filter should I need. Thank you

[@water_estore]

Did you have it tested for tannins? If you have tannins you need this filter waterestore.com/products/hum-tannin-water-filter-removes-colour

[@sarahseeley9166]

Awesome video, just bought a house and this is so helpful. Indont believe we have a UV filter. Is our water safe to drink?

[@water_estore]

The only way that you know is by having it tested

[@thebackyardjoeshow6435]

Excellent video, thanks for the info

[@water_estore]

Thanks for watching. Please share with friends and family

[@ajc4132]

Here in the US, any water testing company you recommend to test water? I am on city water and seems like build up of calcium- white paste on a lot of the shower heads along with a red/pink scale in the shower or toilets if not cleaned often. What do you recommend I test for first?

[@water_estore]

This is the one I recommend mytapscore.com/en-ca/collections/city-water-tests

[@lindsayc42386]

Gary the water guy! Are you still offering help with water filtration systems? I just bought a house with a well and a lot of tanks downstairs. ?? I have no idea.

[@water_estore]

Sure, likely best if you email us pictures and what concerns you to [e-mail]

[@ricantin1]

How much a system like this cost???? Around how much? Let’s say that I need at all .

[@water_estore]

This details everything that COULD be needed, no one would need all of this, it all depends on your water chemistry what you need. Submit some info and we can make some suggestions and give you pricing too waterestore.com/pages/free-water-test-evaluation-the-water-estore

[@devinbogard3693]

Enjoying all this information! New to being on a well. We did have a new well pump installed (our system was mainly original 1979) Recently, we also added an iron eater air filtration system (before this, the water smelled so bad all the time) & there is an existing softener. As of a month ago, I am doing hair at the house & noticing a faint smell again. While watching this, I don’t think we have a spin down. Would that be in-line with the filter & softner??

[@water_estore]

The spindown goes before everthing else but it will not remove smell, only sediment (dirt).

[@torasfishroom]

how to remove salt from well water. and not just for drinking water. i mean i guess i could get a really big ro unit but not really ideal. trying to get the water safe to water garden.

[@water_estore]

The only way is a commercial or whole house reverse osmosis system like one of these. waterestore.com/products/waterite-vectamaxx-rsl-4800-gpd-reverse-osmosis-system

[@mikeclement5383]

So no filter before the pressure tank? Won't it get a bunch of nasty crap inside of it?

[@water_estore]

Nope, just flush it once a year, this video shows you how kzbin.infomSid_O8GLq0

[@philipdove1705]

Any filters that remove plastic Phthalates?

[@water_estore]

Reverse Osmosis How to Test CLACK Water Softener POWER SUPPLY #shorts kzbin.infoJNVLAd4SD4I?feature=share

[@bmanh2355]

Great Video, now a subscriber! I am looking at an UP/Down flow calcite filter. Will this work for me to increase my ph levels? And is there any downside to using this type of acid filtration as opposed to a regen version? Thx!

[@water_estore]

It will work but I prefer the regen version as it mixes up the media when it backwashes so it lasts longer waterestore.com/products/ws-neutralizing-filter-calcite-1-0-cubic-foot

[@daveboss4712]

Hello Gary, I’m installing a Microlite backwashing filter because our water is really dirty, and we are having to change out our filters every 2-3 months. We wanted to avoid spending all that money. Would you recommend adding a filter after the Microlite backwashing filter, or just leave it as it is?

[@tatecrkgirl]

How can I send you a sample of my water to figure out what system I need for my water? I have a lot of iron, I use at least 2 filters a month and still have to use iron out to wash white clothes and I use it in my toilet and other iron removing chemicals for other things like the bath tub, sinks...etc

[@water_estore]

Just follow the info at this link waterestore.com/pages/free-water-test-evaluation-the-water-estore

[@EdFeliciano-hk1cm]

Hi Gary, Your videos are very helpful. I have well water and I need to replace my water softener - someone recommended installing an Aquafeel water filtration system which would include a water softener. Before I invest in this system I wanted to know if you are familiar with the system and what your thoughts are using such a system.

[@water_estore]

Aquafeel water filtration uses the same Clack valve as ours but they use the older version. Should be okay but I prefer ours waterestore.com/products/hum-deluxe-water-softener-30-000-grain

[@rexs.9617]

Hey Gary, Great video! quick question, can water softeners become non-functional if allowed to sit? We recently purchased a home and the previous owner left a disconnected softener unit that's dated 2019 but has been disconnected for a couple years. We were considering putting it back in service.

[@water_estore]

Great question! It’s definitely worth a try.

[@sj213]

Hi Gary. Looking for a temporary fix a copper problem. For now, I am looking for an inline copper removal filter only for the shower line installed in front of the shower head. Just a stop gap to stop the shower curtain and tub staining. I have been searching but can't find a shower filter specifically for copper with an NSF rating for copper. My 120 foot deep well with new submersed pump raw water has 0.03 mg/l copper. My filtered water at kitchen sink after PH, Softener, and Iron filter is 2.78 mg/l. Yes, about twice allowable limit. So, it looks like it is an internal copper pipe degradation problem. Do you have a manufacturer that has such a filter. Thank you.

[@water_estore]

I have never seen one.

[@sj213]

Ok, thank you!